Who Daily Drivers their diesel TV?
I am looking for honest real-world feedback from people that use their TV as a daily driver as well. I am thinking of upgrading from my Tundra to get a little more capacity. Tundra has been a great ...
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If you are going to stay with a half ton, I think your best options are the heavy spec GM 6.2 and Ford Ecoboost. The GM will tow around 12K which is about 2K more than the Toyota. The pull off that was just posted on this forum is here somewhere, you may want to look at it. The Toyota did poorly compared to either the GM or Ford. These two options would give you more towing capacity and the sport truck feel it looks like you desire. I don't have personal experience with the Ford but the GM 6.2 is a fantastic motor. You cant argue with it's spec sheet, nothing else can touch it.
As to the diesel, a lot of pluses and some negatives. Personally, I think if your running a pickup with a heavy load all the time, it is the easy decision.
It gets a lot more subjective when you just like running them, regardless of what makes the most economical sense. You may have to do some traveling apparently to get a variety to test drive and see what gives you the performance your looking for. I would guess that will be a Ford or GM since the V-8 diesels are a "faster" feeling truck than the I-6 Cummins in my opinion. Know that these HD trucks are going to have a much different ride than the soft sprung Toyota you are used to.
I am not sure that your going to find exactly what your seeking in a HD pickup. You may have to adjust your personal requirements somewhat for you to be happy in a HD. Regardless of what you buy (either heavy half or HD, gas or diesel), it will be better than what you have for towing. Heavy duty gas trucks to me don't feel fast when empty, but when you are pulling they get it done regardless of OEM, they all perform about the same (according to test results). That is why the 6.2 appears like the most logical choice assuming you can stay at or under 12K and since your considering SC your Toyota that seems to be the case. They can pull and they are a fun engine to drive empty. Not as fun as the SC 6.2 in my ZL1 but fun for a pickup.
As to the diesel, a lot of pluses and some negatives. Personally, I think if your running a pickup with a heavy load all the time, it is the easy decision.
It gets a lot more subjective when you just like running them, regardless of what makes the most economical sense. You may have to do some traveling apparently to get a variety to test drive and see what gives you the performance your looking for. I would guess that will be a Ford or GM since the V-8 diesels are a "faster" feeling truck than the I-6 Cummins in my opinion. Know that these HD trucks are going to have a much different ride than the soft sprung Toyota you are used to.
I am not sure that your going to find exactly what your seeking in a HD pickup. You may have to adjust your personal requirements somewhat for you to be happy in a HD. Regardless of what you buy (either heavy half or HD, gas or diesel), it will be better than what you have for towing. Heavy duty gas trucks to me don't feel fast when empty, but when you are pulling they get it done regardless of OEM, they all perform about the same (according to test results). That is why the 6.2 appears like the most logical choice assuming you can stay at or under 12K and since your considering SC your Toyota that seems to be the case. They can pull and they are a fun engine to drive empty. Not as fun as the SC 6.2 in my ZL1 but fun for a pickup.
