OP.... welcome to that same dilemma that many of us are in......
"I want a diesel, but I want it right meow"
....and meow the potential of having an inline 6 turbo as an option could sway my decision. I think for meow I will just have to stay off this site and focus on work.
I'm curious how an aftermarket integrated bedcap/hardtop would look and function. It might suit my needs nicely. Obvious concerns about the separate bed/box and how they would flex together.