I think this is a segment that will actually take off this time around.
GM put 6.5TDs into 1500 series trucks in the 90s and not many of them were made.
Now that consumers (non commercial buyers In the USA) have more confidence in diesel engines, I dont see why it wouldnt sell.
The half ton market is huge..if the power/mpg/price is right, it will sell.
As far as people buying "real trucks" or 'full size" ..for the majority of people its not really worth it. I am more then happy with my F150. Could I have gotten a 3/4 or 1 ton truck? Sure. Will I use that added towing capacity on a regular basis? No way. Is having a truck bed to throw car parts, beach crap, furniture, etc etc that COULD tow stuff much heavier a smarter move for me and a lot of the masses? yes.
Besides, why pay even more for registration/insurance etc. Bad enough Jersey bangs ya for a pass-comm reg on any pickup. ;x
Last edited by 89 Trans Am WS6; 08-31-2013 at 08:47 AM.
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