LOL....$40K is just not in my realm for another vehicle right now.

Also, if a diesel Cummins dodge only has a well-maintained life expectancy of 450k, then the gas burner with a 500k life expectancy is the longer lasting motor (potentially)? My guess is that the Cummins will last at least as long as the 500k QC'd commercial Toyota motor in my FJ, wouldn't it?

If I buy a $25k truck, I can likely buy a cheap commuter car if a couple of years, and save miles/wear on my big truck.

Another question: '08+ Dodges should require less front end attention, shouldn't they?

My issue is adding vehicles/college/etc for kids, wife wanting to retire, etc....I don't get to go top shelf/new. LOL