Who Daily Drivers their diesel TV?

Greene728 wrote:
I'm not sure where you are getting your information regarding the Big 3 and their new gas engines and taking a step backwards. When comparing them with your Tundra ( which admittedly is a fine truck for it's intended purpose ) either of them with gas engine's in 3/4 or better yet 1 ton configuration will out tow the day lights out of your Tundra, and get comparable mpg while doing it. It's far more than just engine HP and torque numbers. It's bigger frame, bigger brakes, different gearing, better transmission, higher payload, better suspension, etc... No stepping backwards at all! And I'd even say that for the weight your towing and being a DD that the gas would be your best bet. Now if your planning to upgrade your RV in the future and don't mind the extra costs associated with the diesel then go for it. And yes, I'm speaking from first hand experience. Had a 2012 F-250 with the 6.2 Gasser and pull a 5th at around 9500# loaded. Truck did fine other than less than stellar gas mileage when towing which is to be expected. I know have the truck in my signature that the 250 was traded in on and it is also my DD. Towing and fuel mileage between the 2 is no comparison and apples to oranges. I had diesels up until the gas 250 since 2003 and just missed being in a diesel trucks and was just not able to adjust to the gas engine towing. So far absolutely no issues and no regrets in 3.5 month's and 3500 miles.

Re-read my post. I said step back in power.

Toyota 5.7: 381hp 5600 rpm/ 401tq 3600 rpm
GM 6.0: 360hp 5400 rpm/ 380tq 4200 rpm
Ford 6.2: 385hp 5500 rpm/405tq 4500 rpm
Dodge 6.4: 410hp 5600rpm/ 429 tq 4000 rpm

They are all right in the same ball park, but the Dodge being the highest. But, Toyotas 5.7 makes torque lower than all of them. Then add the heavier curb weight of the 3/4 ton and performance will be down compared to what I got now which , to me, is not acceptable.