FordRoushFan

I have a fully loaded FX4 w/ appearance package and the 5.0L. I'm averaging 17mpg lifetime combined driving (19k miles) with 3.73 gears. Highway driving I average between 18.3 to 19.4 mpg (driving about 75 - 80 mph. I'd probably get better mpg if I went 65 - 70 mph, which is California's speed limits).


AND, I'll take all these srt8's and raise you a Roush w/ a fully built 4.6L and 2.3 TVS charger, lol!!!

Rayjht

I believe you are more focused on racing and he is more focused on fuel economy that is why I suggested he go with the Ram. Also the Ram rides very nice especially with the air suspension. It all comes down to needs and wants because what fits the bill for you could possibly never work for me. I think acceleration times of 8-9 seconds in real world is not bad for a diesel when your getting close to 23-25MPG mix.

Now I also LOOOOOOOVE the interiors of the new Rams with the screen in the cluster and the 8" in dash plus the **** shifter. Depending on the model they also have very nice details in them.

1994Vmax

Not overly. I don't race my work truck... it's heavy. I don't pull with it but it does haul close to gvwr. I like something regardless that is fun to drive and accelerates competently for its posted numbers. A 395 hp/410 lb ft engine equipped truck that feels like a total slug and performs the same real world.... no thank you. That's my point. I'm not buying something with that much power that can't do what those numbers should give you. I did like my 09 ' s interior and it still didn't have that silly **** and steering wheel buttons for the transmission of course. If it wasn't a turd empty and with a trailer I would have kept it. And yes... it had 3.92 gears lol.

1sikFX4

I think a loaded Fx4 would suit your needs, it's plenty of luxury but still has a very sporty look compared to the rest. I have now 11,000 kms on my 13 eco supercrew fx4 and have a combined lifetime of 19 mpg. I also went with the eco over the 5.0 all because of tuning. I don't tow very much but having owned several fast cars including my last which is an srt8 challenger, the eco with tuning is fast as hell for a truck. It will actually surprise you when you find yourself leaving cars behind that you wouldn't expect. ANd all this while still averaging 19mpg.

DemonGT

iTrader: (1)

I think the Sony system is pretty good. Did you try adjusting anything with it? If not then its like all the people who walk into Best Buy and look at all the tv's on the wall and pick which one looks best. They can all be adjusted, and there not all adjusted the same. I had to turn the bass and treble up on mine.

speedlimitgone

I didn't mess around with it much

jwanck11

I also did not know the limited was AWD??! That's odd. I would not want an AWD truck, but I am sure some would swear by it at the same time. Maybe a limited owner will pop in and speak up.

With the EB (and again especially if you tune it), the 3.55 and 3.73 gears will tow just about any load just fine. The EB makes max power so low and holds it like a diesel. It is hard to imagine just how powerful the engine is until you do put a load back there and tow. It seriously is incredible. I have the 3.73 and get decent mileage (but I also have a very heavy foot.) The 3.55 will definitely show better economy and if 1-2 mpg is that important to you, get em.

An FX4 fully optioned has most of what the Limited has and unless I am mistaken (could be) it has softer shocks for the offroad-ability.

I have an FX4 and absolutely love the truck. The lesser outlay also leaves room for more upgrades.

91 boss 4x4

I drove a brand new dodge ram after driving my 79 f150 ranger I gotta say my 79 still rides smoother and handles and accelerates better than the ram ill stick to ford trucks. New dodges are kind of ridiculous when it comes to repairs under the hood some of em you have to take the wheel off to replace the frikkin battery how stupid is that

Adam013085

I'd opt for the 3.73 gears, the difference in MPG is negligible between 3.55 and 3.73. 1-2 MPG MAX (probably less) difference should not be deciding factor in a $50k truck.

2011LIMITED#288

lol, you do? All that adjust-ability, Bass and treble..lol.
The system actually blows and I doubt it's even 100 watts.