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Forum: General Escape 07-27-2014, 05:26 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
Thanks. I wondered if it might be just cost, but...

Thanks. I wondered if it might be just cost, but I am surprised to hear that anything is cheaper in Germany than the rest of Europe... especially that the base price is lower. That's an interesting...
Forum: General Escape 07-26-2014, 09:47 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
Although the importation scheme is more trouble...

Although the importation scheme is more trouble than it's worth for almost everyone I'm still curious: why would Germany be the best European source for a new truck?
Forum: General Escape 07-26-2014, 06:44 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
This article had a link to DieselToys...

This article had a link to DieselToys (https://dieseltoys.com/); they take the approach I described, but with Toyota truck and SUV models. I don't know how closely the Tacoma and Hilux match, but the...
Forum: General Escape 07-26-2014, 06:09 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
I don't think there is any conspiracy against...

I don't think there is any conspiracy against diesels by the EPA; after all, most of the heavier (Ford Super Duty, GM & Ram HD) pickups sold here are diesels, and VW and others sell a range of diesel...
Forum: General Escape 07-25-2014, 03:54 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
Don't hold your breath... a diesel Tundra seems...

Don't hold your breath... a diesel Tundra seems more likely to arrive before a diesel Tacoma (or Hilux). In any case, it's a matter of marketing decisions, so nothing is entirely predictable.
Forum: General Escape 07-25-2014, 03:49 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
Ah yes, the classic Class 8 highway tractor with...

Ah yes, the classic Class 8 highway tractor with an extra-light load. Often the truck starts with tandem drive axles and is converted to just one to be more suitable. I think it's amusing that the...
Forum: General Escape 07-25-2014, 03:43 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
I thought that looked familiar... it is one of...

I thought that looked familiar... it is one of Western R.V. Country's "monster"-sized gimmicks. Clever :)
Funny RV: Every Monster Truck Deserves a Monster RV...
Forum: General Escape 07-24-2014, 10:03 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
I agree with drpaddle: 2015 model year...

I agree with drpaddle: 2015 model year Colorado/Canyon (no diesel) this fall; with diesel (perhaps an early 2016 model year) arriving in 2015.
Forum: General Escape 07-23-2014, 11:31 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
Thanks for the heads-up that the new ratings are...

Thanks for the heads-up that the new ratings are out.
2015 GMC Sierra 1500 Maintains 12,000-lb. Max Trailering
Revised ratings based on new, industrywide SAE J2807 calculations...
Forum: General Escape 07-23-2014, 07:19 PM
Replies: 85
Views: 13,186
Posted By Brian B-P
I have to wonder how much of this is the extra...

I have to wonder how much of this is the extra trailer length (from pin to axle), unrelated to the number of axles or type of suspension... but none of this has much to do with the original tow...
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