i just bought the crew max tundra, it tows just as good as a diesel up to 8,000 lbs, which is the max i will tow and i paid 28,000, after a 3 hour haggle session, i didnt want anything but a yota, after studying the specs i felt i was getting more bang for my buck, its a half ton with 3/4 ton parts for a half ton price, it can tow up to 11,000, well mine does with the sr5 tow package