EB or 5.0 for all city driving?
10-27-2011, 09:59 AM
#11
Your best chance at good mileage with the ability to tow is the ecoboost. Your driving style will effect your mileage the most between the two. In a mountainous area I would go with the ecoboost.
10-27-2011, 10:13 AM
#12
If you're caught up on all the posts of the last while, then you also know there isn't really a clear cut winner. There are fanboys for each engine with plenty of bs claims for each. By weeding through the posts you get a jist of what may be real. Both Loki 5.0 and I are 5.0 owners, and both of us said for your particulars the Eco may be better suited to you for fuel economy only. That being said, my truck would love to run 40mph with no stops all day long too, it's just not practical here. Bottom line is, it doesn't matter what you read and what advice you get, it all comes down to your gut. When I had to make the decision, it boiled down to a few things. The low end power of the ecoboost was noticeable, but when you move on up the rpm range of the 5.0, the acceleration and sound of the V8 is intoxicating. The fuel economy claims of the ecoboost from Ford were just that, claims. After spending alot of time on these forums too, I did see some eco owners getting decent mileage, while others weren't so happy, or were expecting more. What I may have lost in fuel economy as a 5.0 owner seems negligible from what I have read. And I'm not to proud to admit I'm cheap. Here in Canada the ecoboost was another $1000. The eco needed much better fuel economy to make it worth it for me. Good luck in your decision. You'll enjoy your truck. p.s. sorry I wrote a small book
10-27-2011, 10:18 AM
#13
Boost :)
Is there anyway the dealer will let you have each option for a few days so you can see for yourself which feels better for those types of trips and putting it through your daily routine and usage?
That's exactly what I did when I bought my truck. I was given a 5.0 and EB with identical configurations and they let me use each for about a week so I could decide. Ultimately it was the EB for me, but the 5.0 would have been perfectly fine too. It's just what fit me better.
Everyone has different driving habits, styles, etc so there really isn't a clear cut answer for YOU. We all picked what was best for us, and that's what you need to do too. A lot of dealers nowadays are being pretty relaxed about borrowing vehicles for a few days so you might try to do that and give it a shot. To me, that would be the one clear cut way to decide.
That's exactly what I did when I bought my truck. I was given a 5.0 and EB with identical configurations and they let me use each for about a week so I could decide. Ultimately it was the EB for me, but the 5.0 would have been perfectly fine too. It's just what fit me better.
Everyone has different driving habits, styles, etc so there really isn't a clear cut answer for YOU. We all picked what was best for us, and that's what you need to do too. A lot of dealers nowadays are being pretty relaxed about borrowing vehicles for a few days so you might try to do that and give it a shot. To me, that would be the one clear cut way to decide.
10-27-2011, 11:22 AM
#14
I do a mix of about 60% city and 40% highway, but being in SoCal, that means lots of stop and go, and very little extended cruise. I track the average mph by dividing the time running by the miles traveled, and I average about 24 mph on each tank. Been this way since I bought it. With that said, I get around 14 mpg average, quite a bit lower than the folks on this board. I can get 19+ on the highway, at 70-75 mph, but when I get on surface streets it drops like a rock. Hills and idle time kill the mpg. My buddy has an EB, and gets around 17-19 mpg avg in his. He does average over 32 mph on each tank however, but his doesnt drop severely in town like mine does.
In my opinion, if you spend a lot of time idling, and running around town with hills or altitude involved, you will do best with the EB. remember, that when not working the motor, especially idling, the smaller motor will use less fuel.
In my opinion, if you spend a lot of time idling, and running around town with hills or altitude involved, you will do best with the EB. remember, that when not working the motor, especially idling, the smaller motor will use less fuel.
10-27-2011, 01:18 PM
#15
Senior Member
10-27-2011, 01:37 PM
#16
As stated the engines are done to death and as for mileage, I think you can flip a coin as it really comes down to your style of driving.
Drive em both and make a decision for yourself.
Regardless of engine, do consider your gearing if you are going to tow 7,000 lbs a few times a year.
I would recommend 3.55 in your scenario, a nice balance. Anything less may leave you wanting for more when towing and anything more may leave you wanting for less when daily driving. If you are the type that likes to floor it, or could possibly consider lifting the truck down the road, 3.73's all day.
Drive em both and make a decision for yourself.
Regardless of engine, do consider your gearing if you are going to tow 7,000 lbs a few times a year.
I would recommend 3.55 in your scenario, a nice balance. Anything less may leave you wanting for more when towing and anything more may leave you wanting for less when daily driving. If you are the type that likes to floor it, or could possibly consider lifting the truck down the road, 3.73's all day.
