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fishaholic82 05-16-2011 09:24 PM

This my first ford and I couldn't be happier. I've tried dodge, chevy, and toyota and I have no intentions of ever driving anything else but fords from now on.

fishaholic82 05-16-2011 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 254183)
there's just somthin still about buying a a full size truck with a v-6

Trust me go test drive one this V-6 makes the 5.4 look like a Tonka toy. Its pushing 365hp and 420 ft. lbs. torque

LPfishnTIM 05-16-2011 10:34 PM

do you have to fill up with 91 octane or higher. or can you fill up with reg unleaded.

jlincecum 05-17-2011 02:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Dink (Post 254186)
I'm done with the gas truck.......test drove a Cummins today. 3500 Mega cab.......it rode better than my 1500!! I was astonished! Thought it would be a kidney crusher......didn't get it tho......I want the 5.9, it had the 6.7.........fuel mileage on the 5.9 is in the 20's, 6.7 is in the low teens......


give it time, it will crush your kidneys

fishaholic82 05-17-2011 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by LPfishnTIM (Post 254223)
do you have to fill up with 91 octane or higher. or can you fill up with reg unleaded.

Regular octane

weedeater 05-17-2011 07:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Dink (Post 254186)
I'm done with the gas truck.......test drove a Cummins today. 3500 Mega cab.......it rode better than my 1500!! I was astonished! Thought it would be a kidney crusher......didn't get it tho......I want the 5.9, it had the 6.7.........fuel mileage on the 5.9 is in the 20's, 6.7 is in the low teens......

5.9 ended in 2006

bsoileau 05-23-2011 04:08 PM

I test drove one the other day!! I will be getting one very soon

fishaholic82 05-23-2011 05:10 PM

I've already put 1000 miles on mine and I've only had it a week. I love it especially the 21 mpg average.

booyagasha 05-23-2011 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 254183)
there's just somthin still about buying a a full size truck with a v-6

http://0.tqn.com/d/trucks/1/G/4/r/ram_review_ft.jpg
http://www.eaglecars.com/files/image..._manual%29.jpg

not a v-6 but an inline 6

weedeater 05-23-2011 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by booyagasha (Post 257374)

had one of them and thats a differnt breed of 6 cylinder, not knockin the new ford v6 but hard to go from a gas 8 to a 6 in a full size and as far as the fuel milege between the two i will have to see

fishaholic82 05-23-2011 08:30 PM

All I can say is go test drive one before you rule it out.

Montauk17 05-23-2011 08:35 PM

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Originally Posted by weedeater (Post 254183)
there's just somthin still about buying a a full size truck with a v-6

V6 engines have came a long way. The new non-turbo 3.7 f150 engine has more hp than the previous model 4.6 v8. Test drive before you buy is the only way to decide. I have always been a chevy man,but the new fords are on top the game.

fishaholic82 05-23-2011 09:15 PM

I traded in an 07 chevy silverado with the 4.8 V8 and my new f-150 ecoboost blows it out the water. Not only in mpg but power and towing as well. As soon as my wifes Tahoe is gone there won't ever be another chevy in my drive way. Don't get me wrong some of the older chevy's were great vehicles but their quality has gone to crap in the last few years!

flounder_smacker 05-23-2011 09:21 PM

ecoboost has more torque than all other half tons other than fords 6.2. torque is where your pulling power comes in. it makes 420 at 2500. all the other v8's dont make close to that at 4000. they really are quick too. i drove one a couple weeks ago at the dealer show and every red light i was smoking the tires. my chevy with the 5.3 really doesnt even come close.

LaAngler 05-23-2011 09:26 PM

they need a ecoboost 5.0 now, call it a lightning ;)

Montauk17 05-23-2011 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by LaAngler (Post 257491)
they need a ecoboost 5.0 now, call it a lightning ;)

That would be sick! Twin turbo 5.0 in a single cab...with a 6 speed manual

2ndamendment 05-23-2011 10:26 PM

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Originally Posted by flounder_smacker (Post 257486)
ecoboost has more torque than all other half tons other than fords 6.2. torque is where your pulling power comes in. it makes 420 at 2500. all the other v8's dont make close to that at 4000. they really are quick too. i drove one a couple weeks ago at the dealer show and every red light i was smoking the tires. my chevy with the 5.3 really doesnt even come close.


Comparing apples and oranges.

Ford currently has the ecoboost, stick around and observe. The other brands will come out with something that is equal or bests the ecoboost.

bsoileau 05-23-2011 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by 2ndamendment (Post 257530)
Comparing apples and oranges.

Ford currently has the ecoboost, stick around and observe. The other brands will come out with something that is equal or bests the ecoboost.

Doubt it! I've had 7 fords and one chevy and I'm going back to the ford. Not just engine, everything. Way better truck!

2ndamendment 05-23-2011 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bsoileau (Post 257552)
Doubt it! I've had 7 fords and one chevy and I'm going back to the ford. Not just engine, everything. Way better truck!


Sometimes it is good to be a doubter keeps things balanced. Sounds as if you choose to be a Ford man. On drive trains alone, manufactures will play leap frog.

flounder_smacker 05-24-2011 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by 2ndamendment (Post 257530)
Comparing apples and oranges.

Ford currently has the ecoboost, stick around and observe. The other brands will come out with something that is equal or bests the ecoboost.

Something better always comes out weither it be ford dodge Toyota Nissan or chevy. If I stick around waiting for the better one then I'd be stuck in my old truck forever. As of right now for has the best half ton. If your buying now the ford is the way to go.


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