3.7 or 5.0
10-16-2011, 06:09 PM
#21
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I think the miles to empty is based upon your current gas mileage. So if you got in stop and go traffic you may run out before you expected. I haven't run mine down to the low fuel light (if it has one), but was surprised that the gas pump at a local station shut off at $80 using my credit card :-( Got to get used to having a 26 gal tank, and am happy I don't have the 36 Gal tank ;-) I'm very happy with the 3.7L and have no regrets with this choice.
1) costs less to fill
2) makes him happy
Um... I don't think anyone minds you if hijack a 6-month old thread.
10-16-2011, 06:12 PM
#22
People are strange.
Last edited by isthatahemi; 10-16-2011 at 06:27 PM.
10-16-2011, 06:14 PM
#23
Just Another Member
Well, I agree with that last part. And insensitive too.
10-27-2011, 11:58 PM
#24
You have that backwards. The 3.7 V6 (Cyclone) has been around since 2008, although the cylinder heads gained variable valve timing (Ti-VCT) for the 2011 model year. The 3.7 is further a slightly bored-out version of the 3.5 V6 that debuted in 2006. The Coyote 5.0 is a new engine that shares nothing with the old pushrod Windsor 5.0. The 5.0 is derived from the previous Modular family as it shares the same bore spacing and deck height of the previous 4.6 L engine. The old 5.0 Windsor wasn't even a 5.0 liter engine; it was actually 4942 cc. The 5.0 Coyote is 4951 cc and rounds up to 5.0 liters.
10-28-2011, 09:23 AM
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10-29-2011, 01:09 PM
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10-29-2011, 01:45 PM
#27
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Originally Posted by isthatahemi
Wrong! The 5.0 is $1000 more than the 3.7, the Eco is $1200 more than the 5.0. At least in Canada, but the difference is still at least $2000+ in the US.
BTW I'm in Ontario.
Last edited by MadocHandyman; 10-29-2011 at 01:47 PM.
10-29-2011, 03:39 PM
#29
IMO, just the fact that you are considering the 5.0 over the 3.7 means you probably really want it, even if you don't need it. So buy the 5.0 and you'll never have buyers remorse........
10-29-2011, 07:27 PM
#30
Some days I have remorse with 3.7 screw since I couldn't get 4wd. Then I press the gas peddle down to remind myself it is pretty quick for being the base engine.
Just keep repeating less things to break long term, 2 less coils, spark plugs, front drive train, better mpg, etc.... I saw many 2wd trucks earlier this year when I went skiing and they got around just fine at 11k ft.
Am I remorseful for not buying the FX4, maybe.
Just keep repeating less things to break long term, 2 less coils, spark plugs, front drive train, better mpg, etc.... I saw many 2wd trucks earlier this year when I went skiing and they got around just fine at 11k ft.
Am I remorseful for not buying the FX4, maybe.