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I've been in a few 1500's. They're okay trucks IMHO. Looking at magazine long term reviews and the NHTSA website, they do seem prone to more reliability issues than other FCA trucks and SUV's (2500/3500 platform and Jeep). I'm sure with the proper modifications and maintenance, it could serve...

Getting less complicated or less costly? Yes and no. Yes, in that as the newer diesel technology, and accompanying emissions systems, become more refined and common, I think there will be a slight reduction in repair and maintenance costs. The bigger industrial diesel makers have already...

Auxiliary tanks are expensive, not just to buy, but also install (unless you're savy enough to DIY). If you really see yourself traveling remotely on a regular basis, I see their merit. If you only need the longer range every so often, I think throwing a few jerry cans in your bed is the...

The transmission is going to hunt for gears in these V6 Toyota's. It does that in the 4runner with 5 speed/4.0l combo. It does it in the previous gen Tacoma with the similar powertrain. These engines pretty much need to downshift in order to get power for passing, hills, towing, ect. That's...

Hopefully Ford smartens up and offers that engine option for the lower trim levels. I agree their current plan is stupid. These new diesels are getting better. In the same way that people used to complain about gasoline emissions controls back in the 70's and 80's, the woes of modern diesel...

I know exactly the type of people you're referring to. They're the same type who get into a duramax Colorado or ecodiesel Ram 1500 and complain about slower 0-60 times and "sluggish" engine response. IMHO, part of the reason trucks, both diesel and gasoline, are somewhat hampered in fuel...

I'm not sure how widespread these so-called "transmission issues" are. In terms of gear hunting and sluggish engine characteristics, that's par for the course for Toyota's with the naturally aspirated v6. You're not going to be severely under-powered, but you'll also really have to put your...

Is that mpg hand calculated? Was the odometer adjusted for the bigger tire size? Be sure to keep your stock emissions equipment on hand...sooner or later, the states will start enforcing the federal emissions regulations.

I agree with the caveat that if you put an updated engine into a platform like the LC 80 (something like the newer 4.7l Toyota v8 or the 2.8l Cummins crate engine), and assuming that the swap was done correctly, I could see the vehicle's value going up somewhat. I don't think you'd...

I agree that when under significant load, smaller engines tend to see a bigger efficiency hit than do bigger engines. But like you said, a smaller 3.0l diesel could make a lot of sense for the fellow who wants a semi-efficient daily driver and only tows or hauls infrequently. The V8...

Well the initial video reviews are out but the truck/engine option has yet to hit dealerships. Ford just announced their new 3.0l Powerstroke diesel option for the F-150 (an engine design that is based off of one that is used in Range Rover and Jaguar vehicles). 250 HP, 440lb-ft 30 mpg highway...

I think we are all better off by just leaving the little kid alone. It's obvious he knows more than we do: LC's are true 4x4's while 4runners are mere 'minivan's.' This is obviously a fact and anyone who disagrees is simply lacking in experience.... ;) The FJ 80 is lucky to get 13mpg...

I'm adding clarifying comments to my original posts. You're changing the content and structure of yours all together. I'm not angry and you don't need to apologize for anything. Like I said earlier, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. Nor am I attacking the FJ Cruiser. I actually...

That's not really an answer, but rather more of mantra that fanboys say to themselves to reinforce their ego and purchasing decisions. If my question were: "which vehicle should I get to tow 9k lbs and carry 2k lbs of cargo for lengthy overland trip?" are you really going to sit there and tell...

Totally different animals? As in, the 5th gen 4runner is an evolution of the 4th gen platform? The FJ Cruiser is basically a 4th gen 4runner with a different body configuration. Similar chassis. Nearly identical powertrains. Frames, while not exactly the same, are pretty damn close. Just...

Lol...So what does that say about your FJ Cruiser (which shares the same underpinnings as the 4runner)? A minivan? Really? Both vehicles are pretty well sorted 4x4's. The OP shouldn't have any issues taking either on an extended trip throughout North America, as long as the proper...

Meh...I think you're creating some differences were none really exist between these 2 platforms. The 5th gen 4runner is bombproof, as is the FJ 80/LX 450 if properly maintained. The main difference is that FJ's 4.5l inline 6 engine will need more care and attention than the 4runner's 4.0l v6...

Another good looking ram build. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Honestly, any stock 3/4 ton pickup, whether it be gasoline or diesel, is going to be somewhat limited on range for 4wd-type driving. But trucks with those payloads should have no problem carrying extra fuel in their bed: jerry cans or a transfer tank. The only places I've found where I've...

Is the 5.7l v8 Tundra all that efficient by comparison?