My "Old Dog" is all paid for with title in hand with only 43K on the Odo. That my friend will crush any Eco-Boost in my book! Gee maybe I should trade her in on a Eco? Not! Lol

 

My Ecobeast is all paid for with title in hand also with only 15k on the odometer. Guess my ecoboost wins again.

 

I would not say your Eco has won anything. There are way more tried & true 5.4s on the road with 100-300k proven miles than your relatively new 6 banger. My 5.4 tows my loaded 12x6 trailer with ease.

 

The 3Vs suck compared to the 2Vs when longevity is concerned, I don't think anyone can really argue differently. The average 3V does not last as long. They're still good, but not as good. It didn't deter me from buying one, obviously, and I have no plans to get rid of mine, but I think they're the worst (again, not necessarily bad overall or compared to other makes) truck engine Ford has made in recent years. 5.0s and EBs wipe the floor with them performance wise, and the 2Vs easily outlast them. They can last when taken care of properly, and are still good engines, but the least good compared to their predecessors and successors.

Can I brag that my parents have paid cash for all of their brand new vehicles, with 0 miles, for the last 25 years? Those aren't even my own vehicles, but we'll just keep talking about things that don't matter

 

My plan is for my kids to say that 25 years from now!

 

Same here! It's cheaper in the long run anyway, that's why they do it. And it's why I plan on doing the same as soon as I'm financially able. For me, if I don't have the money for it right now, I don't need it. Easier to stay out of trouble, unlike all the stupid (<25) youngsters like me

 

this is my first NEW truck ever and was lucky to be in a situation that i could pay cash for it, Just hate knowing i have to pay 3-5-7 years on something.

 

One of my friend's has a tree trimming business & has a 2006. F-350. The last time he bragged to me he had over 400k on his 5.43v, with very hard mileage. The truck literally looks like it went through a war. I've seen many posts on here & other forums with people well over 200-300k on 5.43vs . A lot of issues people have is not using a MotorCraft FL -820-S filter & 5w-20 weight oil. When you guys with Eco-s get to that range then get back to me with your bragging rights on who's engine is "Better" . The jury's still out on that!

 

I'm saying that the EBs and 5.0s are already better than the 5.4s because they have comparable reliability, but much more power. And again, I won't include the outliers with 400k miles on a motor. I'm talking averages with everything. 5.4 has decent reliability and feels like a 3 legged dawg, especially for what it puts out at the crank.

 

Yeah the Eco's & 5.0's have more power thats no argument however for what I use a 1/2 ton for, both my 2007 5.4 that had 48K miles when I traded her & my present 2008 5.4 have been flawless. I have no complaints. I worked my 2007 Hard towing & hauling anything I threw at her & she just said whats next with no compaints. You won't set no speed records however it has very decent power for towing & hauling. The newer motors just have yet to prove themselves as far as long term real world durability goes. Like I stated when I see a Eco with upwards of 200-300K miles in the real world & not some of Fords marketing videos I'll be a believer. I think we all can agree on that.

 

48k miles and no problems proves absolutely nothing. That's super low mileage. The Ecos are starting to get up there. There are folks that use about 10 of them (ecos) to run around doing their oil drilling inspection and problem-assistance business. They put 150k+ on em and then sell them and come and get more from us.