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There is no proof whatsoever that Toyota is planning on using a turbo engine for the new Tundra...you're referring to speculation and internet rumors.

Why are Toyota's frames obsolete? Also, didn't Ford use C-channels for their Super Duty's for the longest time? F-150's frame is boxed and perhaps is has more high-strength steel compared to previous generations, but it's also no longer hydro-formed...not that the lack of that construction...

Nope, that's not what I'm getting at. Firstly Jeep Rubicon owners are inherently much more likely to put their vehicle to offroad use....not all do that, but enough do. Most 3/4 ton owners don't for reasons of size and cost. Secondly, the F-250's (crewcab sb) wheelbase is significantly longer...

I think you misunderstood my question. I'm not asking if the Tremor comes with a manual 4x4 shifter. Rather, I'm asking if the truck will decide for itself when to switch into 4hi or low (automatic mode) or if it will allow the user to choose 4hi or 4low (manual mode). A person reviewing the...

Is that 2.8l duramax tuned and "lightened up" or is it stock?

^Agreed. Let's also be honest about how the average F-250 owner will use his/her truck...the wheelbase on a CrewCab SB F-250 is 10 inches longer than that of a Crew Cab PW, which is already fairly long for a 4x4 vehicle. It's great to know that your HD gasoline or diesel truck has added...

Good move by Ford, especially offering it with both the gasoline and diesel variants. Remains to be seen if it is truly "better" than the Power Wagon. It still doesn't come with a front locker, winch or the special radius arms up front....arguably the key ingredients that make the Power Wagon...

I don't dispute the notion of holding OEM's accountable for faulty products. I am skeptical that a few facebook posts of bad apple vehicles are truly indicative of a model or brand wide problem. Literally within 5 minutes of google searching, you can pull up examples of broken frames for just...

They drive diesels because of the overall package of attributes that diesel offers....low-end torque, decent fuel consumption (which means decent range), less volatile. Likely for the same reason that diesel has finally started to get traction in the midsized and 1/2 ton markets in North...

Right....because facebook is the best way to survey vehicle reliability.

Any old vehicle is prone to rust (even old LC's). Check to see if the Tundra you're looking at had the frame recall done (or if that recall was even applicable to the given year or VIN). If the frame was replaced, you shouldn't have much to worry about. 10 years of driving in the northeast...

I'm not saying that the other guy was over GVWR. But I do think that a lot of truck owners go over GVWR through the course of modifications...you can't blame the truck for failing if you exceed the recommended limits. Also, you can go find frame failures for almost any brand and any truck...

I think a large reason for why diesel is so common/available in overseas markets is precisely because of its low end torque, in addition to its fuel efficiency. I agree deep-water crossing is a "fringe" use, sort of like pre-running a baja course. Few people will push their vehicles to those...

Well no kidding...I certainly agree that torque/horsepower delivery to the wheels is a more accurate indication of capability than torque at the crank, but that's not how OEM's report those figures. Most of the midsized and 1/2 ton trucks are within a stone's throw of each other in terms of...

Well, that answers my initial question. Which one is more capable (diesel vs gasoline) depends on what capabilities you're looking for: if you want to tow or haul weight or crawl over technical terrain, arguably a diesel does provide better performance, which is not to say that a gasoline...

Uhmm...I'm pretty sure Audi's diesel R10 won the 06 LeMans and earned 1st place finishes at a few other well-known races in the European and North American endurance series. It didn't win every single race, but it certainly was no slouch. And BTW, almost all of the OEM's pick and choose which...

I think the moral of the story is: every brand its fair share of lemons (or bad apples). Don't go over GVWR, and you're vehicle (and frame) should be fine.

How many diesels have you driven? The torque numbers most certainly aren't meaningless...and btw they are normally provided with RPM's for context. When you have 369lb-ft of torque @ 2000RPM (as with the 2.8l diesel Colorado) you don't need to shift gears as readily or as frequently...the...

^This. F-150 may have some build quality issues, though overall they seem to be better built compared Ram and GM 1/2 tons. Also, do your research on the various years/updates. The early ecoboost engines (with only direct injection) have had issues. If I were to get an ecoboost F-150, I would...

I love how people have to resort to quoting these odd and random sources. For the record, certain EU cities are banning older diesel engines. The newer Euro-5 and Euro-6 emissions compliant diesels are widely accepted, and widely used, in the EU. Also, some European OEM's are shifting away...