I'm Toyota all-the-way, but they just didn't make anything that could tow what I need. Years ago I read that they did this to not bring on the wrath of Detroit, who made so much margin on their trucks. Wrath = tariffs, etc. So, they've never competed and that's held the quality of the American trucks down (no competition with quality = no need to improve quality).
Of the Detroit trucks, only Ford had the quality per Consumer Reports (when I was shopping in 2013). Dodge was the worst. I've also had horrific experiences with Chrysler products - one truck declared a lemon per the law.
Ford also had the best rear seat, best towing capacity (with Boss package on my F-350) and best nav system for my needs.
Now, three years later, the F350 hasn't hiccup'd after towing my 14,000 lb BBQ trailer around in ridiculous places (especially parking it backing up, steep uphill, on grass/gavel, in my yard.). I've made it work to earn its living.
So, just my personal experience! (i.e. JMHO).
By the way, I currently have a 2008 Sequoia platinum and love it, 2012 RAV4 EV, 1997 RAV4, and gave my son our 2001 4Runner after giving him our 1995 T100. We've had at least six other Toyotas and loved them all.
Bill
