Being a long term p/u truck owner, I did the math and bought a MDT...most comfortable rig I have driven..and I can park it in the same place as a one ton dually. It isn't as fast as the new trucks but I don't need to rocket down the roads at 80 but as far as ergonomics go, the pick ups just cannot compete.. and mine is pre '08 so I don't have to deal with emissions and such.. This will be my last truck...and after a recent 4500 mile trip, I am a happy camper so to speak with this purchase..
We fold down the rear seat and put the dog beds there...
The only downside I can find is that there really isn't an active MDT forum out there..