Toyota (Japanese Automakers included) does not make trucks like the US makers do. We know that, right?
You see, they design the trucks to spec. If its a 1/2 ton, its not going to carry more. Where as a Ford/Dodge/GM will carry more. Most Fullsized pickup truck owners report they have always overloaded their trucks every now and then.
Toyota sees the market for "fullsized" as a 40-something, male, with income over $50K. The bed is used for contracting (toolboxes and maybe ladder rack), small jobs and light-duty towing.
True, the T100 was (IMHO is) underpowered and inadequate. Now, don't start gettin feathers rustled- I still have my T. (T stands for turtle...green and slow). But it starts when I turn the key. Has gotten me home from long trips.

So, yes, it would be nice if Toyota made a Heavy-Duty series. It lacks this niche and I feel, its missed the mark. The Titan, I tested it, and its built cheaply...as are all Nissans. Give me a GM 2500 or F250 anyday. Diesel...well I see the $fuel is .20 cents more gallon here than premium.

Anyway, if you want a truck for towing, hauling, beating, can write off for work and not use for taking the significant other out, meeting clients, and reliable...get a Dodge, a Ford or GM. If you want reliability, are not a big person (burly or tall), want good fuel mileage but not tow, or tow a light trailer or small boat/camper...then the Tundra or Titan is for you.

(Here is a simple test, crawl under each one and check out the gauge of steel, the fastener grades, the layout of suspension...the functions of features...then you decide..)

I can agree with Scott that I cannot wait for Toyota to get its ass in gear and put out a diesel-electric hybrid, with torque out the 500+ range, 29mpg and 0-60 in under 8 secs. I truly feel Toyota missed the boat not offering an HD series. Actually, when Toyota postured not to name the Tundra a T150 because Ford intimidated them...that is when I decided its truly a Toy.

I apologize to anyone on the list for the content. Basically, I will never own another Toyota. This T100 is the last. After its run its life, I'm looking at Ford or GM. And I will likely, look back and see how good it was to have had a reliable truck for 9+ years...(7/95-

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