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Project: Metric Mule
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I spent time in a brand-new Tundra earlier this year. You'd be certified stupid to spend money on a brand new Tundra when you currently own the same truck. The only difference is the tweaked interior and revised rear suspension design that makes it more comfortable unloaded. Just update/maintain the one you have if you want to stick with Toyota.

The Ford EcoBoosts are freight trains and towed my enclosed really, really well. The 6R80 6-speed trans is reliable and the 10R80 10-speed has been doing a pretty good job so far, too. It had a few teething pains that were worked out with software updates to the TCU in early 2018 model year trucks.

My Ram has been good to me although I managed to get the one ZF 8-speed that did wacky things. My dealership is replacing the whole trans this week. Nothing outright failed, but it was engaging reverse very harsh when fluid was cold (you saw the forum thread). In general though, the 8-speeds are known to be very good so I guess I just got one built at 5 PM on a Friday. My truck tows incredibly well with the Hemi/8AT/air suspension. I also drove the new Ram HDs this year and they're quite nice. You can do diesel power in the 1500 (3.0 V6) or HDs, although I don't think the cost of entry is worth it for the 1500 in most cases. You do drive a lot so perhaps your math is different from mine.

The Ram 1500s all use the ZF 8-speed.

Heavy Duty Ram 2500s (prior gen, 2014-2018) have either a Chrysler or Aisin 6-speed automatic, the Aisin is built to handle more torque and comes in the High Output diesel trucks. The 2019+ trucks get the ZF 8-speed paired to a 6.4L Hemi V8 or the Cummins diesel + Chrysler 6-speed from the last-gen trucks. The High Output (1000 ft-lb torque) diesel is only on the 3500 and that comes with the beefier Aisin.

Nissan also makes the Titan.
Now:
'16 Ram 1500 | '97 BMW M3 | Some Press Loan

Then:
87 BMW 325e | 91 BMW 535i | 96 BMW 328i | 95 BMW 325i | 95 Mazda Miata | 13 Focus ST | 09 BMW 128i | 00 Pontiac Firebird | 05 Yukon Denali | 96 BMW 328iC | 11 Ford F-150 | 06 BMW M3 | 10 Range Rover SC | '03 Ford Ranger | '18 Ford F-150 | '01 BMW X5 | '98 Volvo S70 T5M
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