Jim in CT
10-01-2016, 07:25 PM
Thinking of trading in my Pathfinder for a pickup, would like a bit more towing capacity for my camper, and hopefully a boat someday.
Anyone got a Ford F150 with eco boost? Pros / cons?
Thanks!
WESTPORTMAFIA
10-01-2016, 09:19 PM
Got one and I love it. Haven't towed heavy with it but it has more torque and tow than the V8 supposedly. I always had the V8s. If your looking new check out alone Star Ford in Texas. I got my 2014 as a new leftover. After having it shipped here I still saved over 4K. The dealers around here wouldn't come close to their price. Good gas mileage and a good pickup with the little twin turbos
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Jim in CT
10-02-2016, 05:44 AM
Got one and I love it. Haven't towed heavy with it but it has more torque and tow than the V8 supposedly. I always had the V8s. If your looking new check out alone Star Ford in Texas. I got my 2014 as a new leftover. After having it shipped here I still saved over 4K. The dealers around here wouldn't come close to their price. Good gas mileage and a good pickup with the little twin turbos
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Thanks. It absolutely has more towing capacity than the V8.
Jimbo
10-02-2016, 08:26 AM
I had the 2000 F150 4-door, V8 pickup, and before that the Ranger crew cab. Was a great around town truck and with kids on trips, but no comparison to my 2012, F150 V6 Crewcab (suicide doors). Haven't towed anything, but hauled a lot. The thing is great. Great pickup, pretty good MPG. I've done round trips NJ to the Cape and back on one tank of gas. Best vehicle I ever owned, by far.
buckman
10-02-2016, 08:30 AM
I picked one up in Feb and I'm glad I bought it .
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Raider Ronnie
10-02-2016, 08:53 AM
Ive worked on quite a few new (all aluminum) Ford 150s
Not too impressed !
The all aluminum doesn't translate to mileage considering to cost of the truck and what it will cost you when you bang it up.
But a Toyota !
wdmso
10-02-2016, 11:32 AM
look at RAM 1500 V8 best bang for the buck easily get 20 mpg highway and tows fine
and the fords are to expensive I lease 12 k a year went over by 1200.00 mile no issues no magnifying glass or white glove when I re leased
and no 600.00 payment
Jim in CT
10-02-2016, 03:38 PM
look at RAM 1500 V8 best bang for the buck easily get 20 mpg highway and tows fine
and the fords are to expensive I lease 12 k a year went over by 1200.00 mile no issues no magnifying glass or white glove when I re leased
and no 600.00 payment
RAM is also on my list, thanks for the response.
JohnR
10-02-2016, 06:06 PM
I have 2016 SCAB F150 with the 2.7s - averaging 19+ mpg. Runs fine and like it. Have not towed yet.
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