Mikemeek

LOL. The 6.2 has detonation under hard acceleration unless I use mid-grade, which has actually come up above the cost of diesel. When switching back and forth, the GMC feels like a Mustang, and the F150 feels more refined like a Lincoln. Part of this is because of the loud duals on the 6.2.

BMack37

Ok, so the diesel works for you then, which is why I asked. You're getting 8 MPG more at the same cost.

Honestly, at first I was thinking GMC but in reading your posts, I think you'll be happier with the F150...though I think you would have been MUCH happier with the Ecoboost, 2.7 or 3.5. Hopefully the aftermarket will do it's thing but dealerships here are struggling to move them(less sales, less reason for an aftermarket). My dealer had SIX 2018 3.5 EB Platinum Magnetics in late December when I bought mine, those EB (even at that trim level) sold by Feb...the two 2018 Lariats diesels they had, they still have on the lot and that's the only 2018 Lariats they have left in stock. I was considering the diesel myself for fuel economy but in the end the EB was faster and close to the same fuel economy at 20 cents lower a gallon, so it worked for me. Again, I didn't do research in Atlanta or the rest of the country, maybe the 3.0 diesel is selling better in other areas. Here even the 5.0s aren't selling very well. One of our dealers is the leader in F150 sales, the only 2018 Platinum they had left in December was a diesel. Right now that dealer has 686 F150 crew cabs on their lot, ONE 5.0 and no diesels...they didn't even bother ordering any of them.

All in all, 0-60 in 7.2 isn't bad, my first truck was 0-60 in around 11 seconds and it was plenty at the time. In a few months without driving the GMC, it probably won't bother you.

Brokemillwright

Diesel and small diesels dont anything for me, all the Chevys I test drove in 14' had a lot less headroom which I despised, due to the sunroofs. My 5.0 tows my 5k jeep and 1700 lb trailer without issue, I'd assume the diesel could tow your ol truck fine.

It doesnt have the payload, but I've been looking at selling my jeep since I take the f150 everywhere and I've test drove a few powerwagons. Those things ride like cadilliacs, have a buttload of power and will go damn near anywhere. Sell both and get Ram powerwagon? Flip a coin?

Mark Miller

Or maybe just tune the Diesel and you'll be more happy with it!!

Drix

Keep the truck you enjoy driving more.

FX4BullDog

and you can't accurately compare MPGs, when one truck has stock rims and tires, and the other has aftermarket rims and oversized tires. UNLESS you put the same tire and wheel combo on your F150. Same with an empty bed, versus a bed cover. difference in aerodynamics, which also results in different MPGs.

Honestly i would go with whatever one is cheaper per month (combination of the loan, insurance, and fuel costs).. but i come from a dutch family lol

Chuck Van

Me I’d keep the best looking one, the Ford. I wouldn’t own a GM or Dodge but that’s my opinion after owning all of them

291433

my question is are you going to be towing often? because thats the only way a diesel pays off.

acdii

Around here, diesel has been holding steady in price while gas has been going up and there is now a .20 spread, .10 in some areas. I had a GM, it rode well, but handled like crap, had to really crank the wheel to do curves that the F150 takes with little input. With my 3.5EB getting near 22 MPG now, the diesel is not something I would even consider, but if I had a guzzler like the 6.2 trouble getter, I would choose the diesel over it as in the long run, it would save me from getting the cherries in my mirror. This EB is getting me close to it happening!

66 Fairlane GT

When I was shopping for my current truck I looked at both Ford and GM. Take all aspects of both trucks into consideration and keep the one you enjoy the most. At the end of the day you're the one who has to be happy with what''s sitting in the driveway.