Thinking about buying an 09 F150
#1
Thinking about buying an 09 F150
Well after test driving two different 09's I've finally talked myself into upgrading. I am approved for the loan and all I have to do is pick out the truck I want and go sign the paper's. I'm just wanting some advice from the folks here that have already purchased an 09. I currently drive an 04 crewcab 2wd F150 with the 5.4v8. I like the power of my current truck and am thinking about getting an 09 with the new 3v 4.6. It has plenty of power for me as I hardly ever pull a trailer. The only thing I'm wondering is how much difference their is between fuel mileage. What are you 5.4 3v and 4.6 3v guy's averaging per tank? Here's a link to the truck i'm interested in buying I'm gonna try to talk the salesman down a little but is this a fair price for an 09 2wd F150? Thanks!
http://graydanielsford.com/Preowned-...oryId=29088929
http://graydanielsford.com/Preowned-...oryId=29088929
#2
I have an 09 Screw 4X4 with the 5.4. I just turned over 5K miles and am averaging 15.0 to 15.2 around town. I usually get in the 17's on the highway running between 70 and 80. I don't really know how much I get per tank as I usually fill up around 1/2 tank. The 36 gallon tank hurts to fill up from Empty. Don't know what the 4.6 crowd is getting, but I really like the 5.4.
Good luck with the 09.
Good luck with the 09.
#4
You'll like the 09. Check the carfax, edmunds, Kbb, etc for fair price. I think in a month or two you'll be able to get a brand new one for close that price. Good incentives from ford trying to clear 09s. I have an09 Screw, 4x4, 4.6l3v. Just rolled over 2500mi and finally stomped on it good. It has plenty of power, for me at least. computer says 17.1mpg, has worked its way up from 16. My math says about 16.8mpg. 40mi a day, 35 to 75mph. with the 36gal tank I easily can go over 500mi per tank. Warn the people behind you at a slow pump.
Good luck
Good luck
#6
I just got an 09 (new) for 29,500 with XLT, 5.4, 6 speed auto, 3.55, tow pkg, brake controller, sync, taligate step, & sat radio. The '09s may be getting harder to find with the options/color you want. I would offer them 24-25 for the one in the link. Or get a 2010....I drove a '10 they have bigger brakes, I could tell a huge difference in stopping power and it also had electric fans (could be better for MPG). Happy hunting!
#7
I just got an 09 (new) for 29,500 with XLT, 5.4, 6 speed auto, 3.55, tow pkg, brake controller, sync, taligate step, & sat radio. The '09s may be getting harder to find with the options/color you want. I would offer them 24-25 for the one in the link. Or get a 2010....I drove a '10 they have bigger brakes, I could tell a huge difference in stopping power and it also had electric fans (could be better for MPG). Happy hunting!
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#8
You'll like the 09. Check the carfax, edmunds, Kbb, etc for fair price. I think in a month or two you'll be able to get a brand new one for close that price. Good incentives from ford trying to clear 09s. I have an09 Screw, 4x4, 4.6l3v. Just rolled over 2500mi and finally stomped on it good. It has plenty of power, for me at least. computer says 17.1mpg, has worked its way up from 16. My math says about 16.8mpg. 40mi a day, 35 to 75mph. with the 36gal tank I easily can go over 500mi per tank. Warn the people behind you at a slow pump.
Good luck
Good luck
#10
I have an 09 Screw 4X4 with the 5.4. I just turned over 5K miles and am averaging 15.0 to 15.2 around town. I usually get in the 17's on the highway running between 70 and 80. I don't really know how much I get per tank as I usually fill up around 1/2 tank. The 36 gallon tank hurts to fill up from Empty. Don't know what the 4.6 crowd is getting, but I really like the 5.4.
Good luck with the 09.
Good luck with the 09.
#11
I've discussed this a few times already. The 5.4L has always had a very high value at about $550 upgrade cost and negligible fuel costs. EPA has the 5.4L and 4.6L difference of 14/20 vs. 15/20 for the 5.4L/4.6L 3v.
5.4L has more peak torque at a lower engine speed, and much more torque under 2500rpm which is where most people drive their trucks. I agree the 4.6L 6-spd should be quicker than your current truck, but insist the 5.4L is still a better value.
5.4L has more peak torque at a lower engine speed, and much more torque under 2500rpm which is where most people drive their trucks. I agree the 4.6L 6-spd should be quicker than your current truck, but insist the 5.4L is still a better value.
#12
I've discussed this a few times already. The 5.4L has always had a very high value at about $550 upgrade cost and negligible fuel costs. EPA has the 5.4L and 4.6L difference of 14/20 vs. 15/20 for the 5.4L/4.6L 3v.
5.4L has more peak torque at a lower engine speed, and much more torque under 2500rpm which is where most people drive their trucks. I agree the 4.6L 6-spd should be quicker than your current truck, but insist the 5.4L is still a better value.
5.4L has more peak torque at a lower engine speed, and much more torque under 2500rpm which is where most people drive their trucks. I agree the 4.6L 6-spd should be quicker than your current truck, but insist the 5.4L is still a better value.
#15
Yea this dealer is working harder than the last one,which is a little disappointing with the last dealership being the place I bought my 04 from. So far it's a definite purchase. I'm just trying to squeeze every little bit of money possible off the sticker price. Doesn't ford have a loyalty buyer's rebate? I know that I qualify for the 0% apr financing or the $5500 cash rebate.