zeitgeist57 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I still love diesels, but with the expectation of $5+ gasoline within a few years which would you pick? For diesels, hate the fact that *no one* has a light-duty (1/2 ton) diesel pickup on the market. You want a diesel truck? Enjoy hefting around 3 tons of truck you don't need everywhere you go. I was on the Mahindra bandwagon until it became a "never-was" failure... The new Ford 3.5 TT really strikes me as a great compromise between power and fuel efficiency, but it's unproven at this point. The whole package seems to be impressive enough for me to also overlook the fact it's only offered with an automatic (albeit a 6-speed). I'm also fearful that, unlike Europe where diesel is substantially less than gasoline, when gas does go up in price again, diesel will go up with it in the U.S... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I'm sold on the ecoboost. Drove an SHO recently and while I won't own one I was impressed with the motor and how it propelled the boat it was in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 once they put the 6cylinder dirtymax in a chevy im buying one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berto Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Are you looking at buying a new truck now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 my dad just bought a new 2010 fx2 and got an invitation to go to the local dealership to test drive the new f150 with the tt eco boost and he has no interest at all in doing so. Wish I lived in TX...I would take his place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 If you plan to haul heavy loads a lot deisel all the way if not the ecoboost looks very promising and ford has always made a great truck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 I will own an ecoboost F150. It has a hell of a lot more power than my 07 F150 with the 4.6 in it, and Im sure it will pull my 4500lb camper a whole lot better. I cant wait for it to come out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted December 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 Are you looking at buying a new truck now? No. Cleetus still fits the bill well. Just looking 5 years down the road or so, when either the Ecoboost is used or (hopefully) Cummins offers a lighter-duty diesel in a Ram! The most I ever do is tow (Vette, Bobcat, etc...) but 95% of my hauling is light-duty suburban-life stuff: mulch, garbage/recycling, moving/storage work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rally Pat Posted December 29, 2010 Report Share Posted December 29, 2010 http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee201/Tedster50/welcome-to-the-world-of-tomorrow.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloodRed Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 (edited) I hear you. I would love it if Dodge put a diesel in the Dakota. I love my Ram, but I may be parking it if gas hits $5/gallon. Edited December 30, 2010 by BloodRed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Lee Posted December 30, 2010 Report Share Posted December 30, 2010 The perfect truck would be a F250/F350 with a Cummins and Allison tranny. I did a lot of shopping around when I bought my current truck ('08 F350 Powerstroke Dually) and was far more impressed with Ford's workmanship. I owned an '03 Ram 1500 prior to that, and although it treated me well, I wasn't overly impressed with how quickly its condition was deteriorating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 (edited) I heard that you couldn't get a manual transmission in the 2011 F-150 no matter what engine you purchase. Yes it was a 6spd auto. what do you mean the 3.5L TT EcoBoost isn't tested. http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/experiencef150/ Watch the torture test videos (5-6 of them) Edited January 3, 2011 by CRAWDAD TYPO------ is = isn't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted January 3, 2011 Report Share Posted January 3, 2011 I heard that you couldn't get a manual transmission in the 2011 F-150 no matter what engine you purchase. Yes it was a 6spd auto. what do you mean the 3.5L TT EcoBoost is tested. http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/experiencef150/ Watch the torture test videos (5-6 of them) THIS. Ford brought down 2 F-150 Ecoboosts for us to test drive several weeks ago, one in Lariat trim and one FX4:D. I have to say I'm incredibly impressed. If its any indication, 2 of our techs (one of them a master tech) have decided to extend their leases on their F-250s until they can get one of the Ecoboost F-150s. The torture tests summed up: -Ecoboost motor slated to be put in 2011 F-150 is removed from the Cleveland Engine Plant line at random. Goes directly to dyno and is run for equivalent of 150,000 miles to ensure it still produces 365 hp and 420 lb/ft torque at the end of that test. -Motor is then brought to Kansas City Assembly Plant and dropped in a production 2011 F-150. Said F-150 is then taken to Oregon to work as a log skidder and replaces other, heavy duty equipment. -The same F-150 is then taken to Homestead-Miami Speedway and tows a pair of Sprint Cup Ford Fusions around the 1.5 mile oval for 24 hours straight to demonstrate class-leading 11,300 lbs towing. -Same Ecoboost motor is then dropped in a race-built F-150 and run in the 2010 Baja 1000. -Motor is then removed and placed on the dyno, still produces 365hp and 420 lb/ft torque. Finally, the motor will be torn down and examined in front of spectators at the 2011 Detroit Auto Show, and will be streamed live Jan. 15 at 11:00 am. I could tell you about the myriad awesome gadgets I saw on it when I got the opportunity to drive it (ability to lock out higher gears is pretty cool), but really you should just drive one when they're available at dealers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted January 5, 2011 Report Share Posted January 5, 2011 I am considering one. I am just waiting for them to show up at the dealership I'm at to get a closer look first. I was looking at a new diesel but damm I don't want to drop that much coin. Hopefully they keep the cost reasonable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDHG940 Posted January 6, 2011 Report Share Posted January 6, 2011 I like them both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/07/2011-ford-f-150-ecoboost-rated-at-16-city-22-highway/ 16 city MPG/22 hwy mpg. Not bad for a twin turbo pickup running on regular unleaded. edit: and according to the article, the Ecoboost is only a $750 option Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Bruh Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 http://www.autoblog.com/2011/01/07/2011-ford-f-150-ecoboost-rated-at-16-city-22-highway/ 16 city MPG/22 hwy mpg. Not bad for a twin turbo pickup running on regular unleaded. edit: and according to the article, the Ecoboost is only a $750 option lol post number 11 from your article. Ace Convoy, 35 mpg in a '98 Town Car. Um, no. Not possible unless you pushed it off a cliff. I will be going down and driving one at ricart once they show up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted January 8, 2011 Report Share Posted January 8, 2011 lol post number 11 from your article. Ace Convoy, 35 mpg in a '98 Town Car. Um, no. Not possible unless you pushed it off a cliff. I will be going down and driving one at ricart once they show up. forget Ricart, Bob-Boyd Auto Family in Lancaster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DOZZER Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 forget Ricart, Bob-Boyd Auto Family in Lancaster Does it come with a free sheep and yellow boots since its in Lancaster? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truckin Posted January 9, 2011 Report Share Posted January 9, 2011 forget Ricart, Bob-Boyd Auto Family in Lancaster What do you do for Bob Boyd? I have my F250 and my wifes Tarus X serviced there. Known Bobby Dawes for many years he's a good guy. Oh and I wouldn't hesitate one bit to buy the turbo six in the new 150, Ford is far ahead of the competition when it comes to trucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 Ford is far ahead of the competition when it comes to trucks. They always have been! -End of Story Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted January 10, 2011 Report Share Posted January 10, 2011 What do you do for Bob Boyd? I have my F250 and my wifes Tarus X serviced there. Known Bobby Dawes for many years he's a good guy I'm a salesman at the Lincoln store in Columbus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLK_DC5 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 cumminssssssss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahnstoermer1647545488 Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 All I can say is I hope the "Ecoboost" motor works, the name is begging to turn into a disaster LOL... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRAWDAD Posted January 11, 2011 Report Share Posted January 11, 2011 cumminssssssss Can't get it in a 1/2 ton Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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