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Which truck?

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by timofthehill, Dec 23, 2010.

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Which Truck?

Poll closed Jan 22, 2011.

  1. 2008-2010 Toyota Tundra TRD CREWMAX 5.7

    13 vote(s)
    36.1%

  2. 2008-2010 Chevy 2500HD CREWCAB DURAMAX

    23 vote(s)
    63.9%
  1. Dec 23, 2010 at 11:24 AM
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    timofthehill

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    Hello everyone. I currently own a 2006 Toyota Tacoma DC LB with the V6, which is an awesome truck. In a little while it will be handed down to the wife to drive. I am looking into buying a 2008-2010 Toyota Tundra Crewmax TRD with the 5.7 or a 2008-2010 Chevy 2500HD with the Duramax crew cab. I'm a heavy equient operator, and plan on carrying a aux. Dyed diesel tank and have the toolbox in as well. I may put a plow on one of them, but I may use it to tow bobcats and mini excavators for side jobs. But end the end they are both awesome trucks, and can't pick one. Let me know what you think or any info you can give me.
     
    timofthehill, Dec 23, 2010
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  2. Dec 23, 2010 at 11:32 AM
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    mjp2

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    Towing a Bobcat? That alone is around 8000lbs, not including the weight of the trailer needed to haul it around. Do not tow it with a 1/2 ton.

    Go with the 2500.
     
    mjp2, Dec 23, 2010
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  3. Dec 23, 2010 at 11:36 AM
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    memario1214

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    If you can afford a diesel... Get that. I am a huge diesel fan, especially if you will be towing
     
    memario1214, Dec 23, 2010
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  4. Dec 23, 2010 at 11:48 AM
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    With what you plan to use the truck for, why would you even think of the Tundra? I'm not brand loyal, I get what's the best for my needs.
     
    cc350, Dec 23, 2010
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  5. Dec 23, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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    tacomakid96

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    Duramax for sure
     
    tacomakid96, Dec 23, 2010
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  6. Dec 23, 2010 at 11:56 AM
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    for sure diesel for that.
     
    08chocotaco, Dec 23, 2010
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  7. Dec 23, 2010 at 2:08 PM
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    timofthehill

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    I won't be towing all the time. It would be once in awhile. Ive seen the tundra pull a skid steer and a mini on a YouTube video down at the truck plant in Texas. From the video it looked like it did well. That's what has me thinking about it otherwise it would be the duramax
     
    timofthehill, Dec 23, 2010
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  8. Dec 23, 2010 at 2:13 PM
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    It may pull fine, but how's it stop on a downhill coming around a turn? How about wear and tear on the driveline and suspension?

    Making a trailer "go" is the easy part. Take your own safety into consideration.
     
    mjp2, Dec 23, 2010
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  9. Dec 23, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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    Duramax
     
    DTP, Dec 23, 2010
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  10. Dec 23, 2010 at 2:58 PM
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    Diesel.
     
    Krazie Sj, Dec 23, 2010
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  11. Dec 23, 2010 at 5:21 PM
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    do you want 12 mpg or 20?
     
    tacomakid96, Dec 23, 2010
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  12. Dec 23, 2010 at 6:18 PM
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    SlurpeeBlueMetallic

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    As soon as I read you're going to tow a bobcat I voted for the 2500 HD... go for a diesel.
     
    SlurpeeBlueMetallic, Dec 23, 2010
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  13. Dec 23, 2010 at 6:40 PM
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    timofthehill

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    Thank you everyone, I figured I would ask everyone on here, since we are all Toyota owners. I thought the Tundra could do it, but it would be hard on it. I must say its a sweet truck. I test drove the tundra on the weekend and was amazed by it. But in the end, I am better off to spend the money a Duramax.
     
    timofthehill, Dec 23, 2010
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  14. Dec 23, 2010 at 6:42 PM
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    My lady has an 2008 Tundra, crewmax 5.7L, Limited....

    gorgeous and sick truck.

    if i didn't love my tacoma so much, i would envy hers!
     
    MadeInMaine, Dec 23, 2010
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  15. Dec 23, 2010 at 6:44 PM
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    Duramax
     
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  16. Dec 26, 2010 at 2:23 PM
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