Ecoboost or 5.0 which would you choose?
#107
Actually it seems the Eco makes 385hp and 430lb/ft when running premium fuel.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/03...down.html#more
I am more than willing to line our trucks side by side on a 7% grade with 8000lb trailers in tow and show you how far out of the playing field you really are..
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2013/03...down.html#more
I am more than willing to line our trucks side by side on a 7% grade with 8000lb trailers in tow and show you how far out of the playing field you really are..
I'd race ya in a heartbeat! Couple friends have economy-tooters, and we have some fun now and again. The difference isn't NEARLY as vast as the eco-toot fan-boys would lead folks to believe. Hell, I can even BEAT 'em sometimes!
Absolutely!!
#108
To the OP....
The fact that these types of threads always get the 5.0 and eco-friendly-tooter fellers in such a tizzy should tell you this: You simply can't go wrong with either!
Admittedly though, if you're towing much more than 7500 lbs on a regular basis, the ecoboost (or better yet, the 6.2) could be a better option.
The fact that these types of threads always get the 5.0 and eco-friendly-tooter fellers in such a tizzy should tell you this: You simply can't go wrong with either!
Admittedly though, if you're towing much more than 7500 lbs on a regular basis, the ecoboost (or better yet, the 6.2) could be a better option.
#110
#111
I had a '94, a '98, an '05, and this '12. It's absolutely amazing how vast the improvements are from one generation to another. I can't imagine improving upon the '12 very much. At the same time, it excites me to see what the next installment will be like!
#112
However, if the OP (or anyone) is dead-set on a half-ton to regularly tow that much, the EB or, better yet, the 6.2 would be my recommendation.
#114
#117
I personally would look for a good used truck with a V-10 if it didn't need to be a daily driver. The V-10 is a better towing motor than the 6.2 but the gas mileage is awful with no load. Towing, it probably gets similar mileage to the 6.2. If I got really lucky, I might be able to find one with a manual transmission.
#119
Agreed, it's not tacky and over the top. Very clean and mean looking. I had a '03 with the deep wedgewood blue and loved it when it was clean. Otherwise it felt like I owned a black truck. Seemed to get dirty within and hour unless I Cali Car Dusted it or quick detailed it.
#120
Agreed, it's not tacky and over the top. Very clean and mean looking. I had a '03 with the deep wedgewood blue and loved it when it was clean. Otherwise it felt like I owned a black truck. Seemed to get dirty within and hour unless I Cali Car Dusted it or quick detailed it.