I was in the same boat about 2 years ago. I wanted to buy a Chevy/GMC but felt the 2500 was just a little more truck than we needed and it was really tough to find a 6.0 1500 with the gearing and towing package needed to pull 8-10k. It gets driven around town and grocery store parking lots more than to the track and on hunting/fishing trips. Hate to say it, but we ended up with a Tundra. It just feels more nimble and all teh 5.7's tow 10,500. I also like the back up camera and misc. options that are easy to find in the resale market. Not with this and that and this option bull **** on the Chevy/Gmc. I've towed to CA and back with it 3 times now. If you've ever dont that, you know the El Cajon and Baker grades in mid summer are a true test for a truck. I pull them both at 55mph and the temp gauges don't even move with a 24ft enclosed with a car and gear.(8-9k) I could pull them faster, but I don't want to beat up my truck. It says Made in USA.