Thinking of a new tow vehicle.

[sailor55330]

I have to agree with Tuscany on this one. Maybe from the factory a gas 1/2 ton will outrun a diesel, but no way it hangs with the properly chipped diesel. I have a friend with a 3/4 ton Duramax that he has done the delete on and put a tune in. I have been in the truck when it flat ran away from a Mustang GT350 both at a stoplight and at 50mph. I've also seen the same truck break the tires and do a 180 on dry pavement and 15mph and he's running 35's. He claims he's pushing 550hp.....can't verify that.

No way a stock 1/2 ton hangs with a well tuned diesel.

[Big Block Power]

Guys you can't compare tuned vs stk anything.
Stk vs stk. Tune vs tune.
Ok discussions over. Lets get Sailor a new tundra!

[sailor55330]

Guys you can't compare tuned vs stk anything.
Stk vs stk. Tune vs tune.
Ok discussions over. Lets get Sailor a new tundra!

True-BBP.

New Tundra-- Nope, not gonna do it. Even if I was in the market for a truck, a Tundra wouldn't be on the radar---not a fan of the body style and the tech is ancient. Rumor has it the trusty 5.7l might be going away to be replace by a 3.4L twin turbo w 415hp or a 3.6l naturally aspirated 6 with around 300hp. Neither of those engines really inspire me. Gonna keep the Sequoia as long as I can. Really only 2 vehicles I would consider.

The new Suburban with the baby Duramax (which says as lot since I'm really not a Chevy guy) or this:

http://www.customautosbytim.com/alumax.html

Doesn't matter as I can't afford either! LOL

[Krob1114]

In the last six months I've had to replace the DPF sensor ($750), EGR valve ($1000), and thermostat ($800) on a Mercedes diesel. Before that the oil cooler ($2500). All this in addition to the normal maintenance.

I did the oil cooler 2x on mine in 110K miles. At least MBZ covered it the first time.

Wait until you need the timing chain.

- Mark

Was it still under warranty the first time?
There is a class action settlement against Mercedes Benz with something to do with emissions testing similar to VW. The settlement says I'll get all or major portion of over $3k; full amount if original owner doesn't file. But I have to go to dealership to have work down. I made appointment, they kept car 5 hours, and I was told the parts came in too late as it was a seven hour job. I made another appointment for the following week, it was confirmed, and then the day before, I was called and they said they didn't have the parts....hmmm
I haven't been happy with our two local Mercedes dealers.

[Tuscany]

Guys you can't compare tuned vs stk anything.
Stk vs stk. Tune vs tune.
Ok discussions over. Lets get Sailor a new tundra!

I got to tell you BB, this stock 2020 PSD compares to any engine I’ve had tuned and deleted.
Used to be the sweet spot to get to with any high power tune was always upwards of 1,100 lbs. torque. This thing is there in stock form.

[Big Block Power]

Guys you can't compare tuned vs stk anything.
Stk vs stk. Tune vs tune.
Ok discussions over. Lets get Sailor a new tundra!

I got to tell you BB, this stock 2020 PSD compares to any engine I’ve had tuned and deleted.
Used to be the sweet spot to get to with any high power tune was always upwards of 1,100 lbs. torque. This thing is there in stock form.

I agree it's crazy the torque these things are getting. Just wait till they put 4 electric mirrors song with it. Hang on baby!

[mdadgar]

In the last six months I've had to replace the DPF sensor ($750), EGR valve ($1000), and thermostat ($800) on a Mercedes diesel. Before that the oil cooler ($2500). All this in addition to the normal maintenance.

I did the oil cooler 2x on mine in 110K miles. At least MBZ covered it the first time.

Wait until you need the timing chain.

- Mark

Was it still under warranty the first time?

It was just out of warranty but since it happened while we were fighting about warranty coverage on something else, they "goodwilled" it for me anyway.

There is a class action settlement against Mercedes Benz with something to do with emissions testing similar to VW. The settlement says I'll get all or major portion of over $3k; full amount if original owner doesn't file.

That is interesting! Thanks for the heads-ups.

It's such a bummer because I LOVED that car. It was just so eye-wateringly expensive to maintain.

- Mark

[Tuscany]

Guys you can't compare tuned vs stk anything.
Stk vs stk. Tune vs tune.
Ok discussions over. Lets get Sailor a new tundra!

I got to tell you BB, this stock 2020 PSD compares to any engine I’ve had tuned and deleted.
Used to be the sweet spot to get to with any high power tune was always upwards of 1,100 lbs. torque. This thing is there in stock form.

I agree it's crazy the torque these things are getting. Just wait till they put 4 electric mirrors song with it. Hang on baby!

What is interesting is that my 20’ Ford doesn’t feel like any previous diesel once did. It feels like a super responsive gas engine in town, and a locomotive on a highway.

No more sluggish low end, no turbo lag

[Krob1114]

I have the 2013 Mercedes ML 350 BlueTec diesel.
It's always been super responsive, great on mileage, great in town or highway, but too many things can go wrong with the turbo diesel.
We just took a trip to Central Florida, wife drove all the way because she wanted to, and it was great. I had a hard time keeping her under 95 mph.

[Daniel]

[Big Block Power]

Nice choice. Has great towing capacities.

[Daniel]

Traded in 392 SRT for the hellcat version. Couldn’t pass up on the price they gave me for the trade. Hellcat at MSRP -2600

[Big Block Power]

Traded in 392 SRT for the hellcat version. Couldn’t pass up on the price they gave me for the trade. Hellcat at MSRP -2600

That's a steal. We didn't get one in yet. Been waiting. I want to drive one. The TRX was cool too drive.

[R6outboard]

Doing more towing. Got out of this....

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And into this.

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I am happy with the change up.

[dustinm]

Doing more towing. Got out of this....





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And into this.





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I am happy with the change up.

I know a lot of the guys on here will be able to sleep at night now knowing your not towing with a half ton