which engine to get
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Test drive the 3.5 and the 5.0 before spending more time comparing them on paper.
If you want to make reliability your absolute most important factor above all others when choosing the engine, and assuming you don't intend to tow heavy and won't miss the 400 lbs of GWVR/payload, I'd get the 2.7. For bonus points it's just as quick stock vs stock as the other two but gets better mileage. But, none of these engines are truly problematic enough to worry about IMO. It's not like we're talking about the old 5.4 here
If you want to make reliability your absolute most important factor above all others when choosing the engine, and assuming you don't intend to tow heavy and won't miss the 400 lbs of GWVR/payload, I'd get the 2.7. For bonus points it's just as quick stock vs stock as the other two but gets better mileage. But, none of these engines are truly problematic enough to worry about IMO. It's not like we're talking about the old 5.4 here
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hi
I own a 2014 BMW x3 with 30k miles, paid for and trouble free for 5 years
I've been looking at the 2019 F150 lariat and I find it gorgeous in and out. I dont care for the silverado or the ram 1500 trucks
A friend just sent me the link to an excellent offer: This is a 2019 f-150 lariat 4x4 in ruby red (my fav color) V8 with 11k of discount; which brings the price to an affordable $45k. It is nicely loaded and I could maybe negotiate another 1-2k off the price
My experience with trucks is limited; I owned a chevy avalanche for 3 years, back in 2009, and I enjoyed it a lot; My driving is mostly urban and I don't do any towing or would use the truck for work purposes (computer programmer)
My question is about the available engines; Should I go with the V8 (5.0L Ti-VCT) or the 3.5 V6 ecoboost? I am planning to own this truck for at least 10 years and long term reliability is a MUST, so without knowing much, I have the feeling that the naturally aspirated V8 is the safer choice; the 1 or 2 mpg difference is irrelevant to me (my 2.0T X3 makes a disappointing 15-16mpg in the city so I assume that with the V8 it would be approx the same or a bit less)
Any advise?
thank you very much
I own a 2014 BMW x3 with 30k miles, paid for and trouble free for 5 years
I've been looking at the 2019 F150 lariat and I find it gorgeous in and out. I dont care for the silverado or the ram 1500 trucks
A friend just sent me the link to an excellent offer: This is a 2019 f-150 lariat 4x4 in ruby red (my fav color) V8 with 11k of discount; which brings the price to an affordable $45k. It is nicely loaded and I could maybe negotiate another 1-2k off the price
My experience with trucks is limited; I owned a chevy avalanche for 3 years, back in 2009, and I enjoyed it a lot; My driving is mostly urban and I don't do any towing or would use the truck for work purposes (computer programmer)
My question is about the available engines; Should I go with the V8 (5.0L Ti-VCT) or the 3.5 V6 ecoboost? I am planning to own this truck for at least 10 years and long term reliability is a MUST, so without knowing much, I have the feeling that the naturally aspirated V8 is the safer choice; the 1 or 2 mpg difference is irrelevant to me (my 2.0T X3 makes a disappointing 15-16mpg in the city so I assume that with the V8 it would be approx the same or a bit less)
Any advise?
thank you very much
I own both 2015 V8 and 2018 3.5EB .... both have different characters.... if you really plan on keeping it 10 years then i would say the V8.
I think the 2nd gen 3.5EB is now bullitproof, so it might not be a big risk to take. As long as you take good care with it, use premium fuels and proper spec 5W30....... drive both and see which one "feels" best to you
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The EB won't have problems with its turbos like some BMWs. Any of the engines would be fine. Unlike BMW, with some engines to avoid at all costs (the N54 comes to mind). I had a N52 and it was rock solid. Except that it leaked oil. But it's a BMW, it's to be expected.
A friend has an X5M with the S63 engine and at 60k miles the engine failed (bearings, known issue). BMW cut him a deal and only charged him $25,000 for a new engine.
A friend has an X5M with the S63 engine and at 60k miles the engine failed (bearings, known issue). BMW cut him a deal and only charged him $25,000 for a new engine.
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Test drive them both and decide for yourself. I test drove both. Then I got the 3.5 EB because the 5.0 was not available and I didn't want to wait a week to get it transfer from some other dealers. I actually love the EB now 
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I know that these vehicles are not F150s, but my wife has a 2.0 Ecoboost Escape and the mileage is not close to the claims. I have a new 5.0 GT Mustang and it gets the rated fuel mileage claims, so I bought my F150 with the 5.0 and the get the mileage as advertised.
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I’m a 3.5EB owner. If I had to do it over (and it were available in my trim in 2015!) I’d go with the 2.7. I don’t tow heavy at all so I’m just burning extra gas in my 3.5. I was leery they’re would be a performance (fun) penalty with the 2.7 but for my use it would’ve been ideal.
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turbo's are harder to drive close to the mpg because once you go into boost its using a lot more fuel
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hi
I own a 2014 BMW x3 with 30k miles, paid for and trouble free for 5 years
I've been looking at the 2019 F150 lariat and I find it gorgeous in and out. I dont care for the silverado or the ram 1500 trucks
A friend just sent me the link to an excellent offer: This is a 2019 f-150 lariat 4x4 in ruby red (my fav color) V8 with 11k of discount; which brings the price to an affordable $45k. It is nicely loaded and I could maybe negotiate another 1-2k off the price
My experience with trucks is limited; I owned a chevy avalanche for 3 years, back in 2009, and I enjoyed it a lot; My driving is mostly urban and I don't do any towing or would use the truck for work purposes (computer programmer)
My question is about the available engines; Should I go with the V8 (5.0L Ti-VCT) or the 3.5 V6 ecoboost? I am planning to own this truck for at least 10 years and long term reliability is a MUST, so without knowing much, I have the feeling that the naturally aspirated V8 is the safer choice; the 1 or 2 mpg difference is irrelevant to me (my 2.0T X3 makes a disappointing 15-16mpg in the city so I assume that with the V8 it would be approx the same or a bit less)
Any advise?
thank you very much
I own a 2014 BMW x3 with 30k miles, paid for and trouble free for 5 years
I've been looking at the 2019 F150 lariat and I find it gorgeous in and out. I dont care for the silverado or the ram 1500 trucks
A friend just sent me the link to an excellent offer: This is a 2019 f-150 lariat 4x4 in ruby red (my fav color) V8 with 11k of discount; which brings the price to an affordable $45k. It is nicely loaded and I could maybe negotiate another 1-2k off the price
My experience with trucks is limited; I owned a chevy avalanche for 3 years, back in 2009, and I enjoyed it a lot; My driving is mostly urban and I don't do any towing or would use the truck for work purposes (computer programmer)
My question is about the available engines; Should I go with the V8 (5.0L Ti-VCT) or the 3.5 V6 ecoboost? I am planning to own this truck for at least 10 years and long term reliability is a MUST, so without knowing much, I have the feeling that the naturally aspirated V8 is the safer choice; the 1 or 2 mpg difference is irrelevant to me (my 2.0T X3 makes a disappointing 15-16mpg in the city so I assume that with the V8 it would be approx the same or a bit less)
Any advise?
thank you very much
I bought a 2019 xlt 302a package 5.0 two months ago, traded my 2014 5.0, before that a 2011 5.0.
Got a good discount, had no idea the 5.0 gen 3 was a problem, I've got piston slap, cam chain tensioner chirp, it use some oil,
It's going back for a tsb for the cam chain tensioner once I figure out the amount of oil consumption.
But if you jump on it, hold on, trendious power, by far more acceleration then my last 2 5.0L.
After its good and warmed up/hot it does quiet down, cold it's real clickety, not happy with the motor.
I like the ten speed transmission, beautiful truck otherwise.
Thanks,
Jerry