new f-150 ecoboost

[fishaholic82]

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]

Originally Posted by weedeater

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]

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

[jlincecum]

Originally Posted by Dink

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]

Originally Posted by LPfishnTIM

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

Regular octane

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by Dink

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]

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

[fishaholic82]

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]

Originally Posted by weedeater

there's just somthin still about buying a a full size truck with a v-6

not a v-6 but an inline 6

[weedeater]

Originally Posted by booyagasha

not a v-6 but an inline 6

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]

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

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by weedeater

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]

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]

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]

they need a ecoboost 5.0 now, call it a lightning

[Montauk17]

Originally Posted by LaAngler

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]

Originally Posted by flounder_smacker

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]

Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

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]

Originally Posted by bsoileau

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]

Originally Posted by 2ndamendment

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.