Eco Boost
05-27-2012, 10:50 PM
#11
Ya was so close to buying a used Ram 2500 Diesel. But I wasn't willing to go old enough to get the 5.9L Cummins as opposed to the newer but emissions restricted 6.7L. This will be my first new vehicle and my first ford. Decided hell with it I'm spending the extra cash and trying out a Ford. Although it did earn my money during the test drive. Still worried that I might be less of a man because my new truck doesn't have a V-8! LOL. Who doesn't love that V8 sound. Hopefully my trips to the pump are less frequent than with the 14mpg 2002 Dakota I drive now. If it does get the mileage I hope it does I will forget about the missing cylinders! For new I'm left waiting for the new car smell! BTW another Canadian from Ontario here!
so i knew i would be right at home with my ecoboost. truck does everything i have asked it to do. averaging close to 18 mpgs right now. love the truck. so will you
05-27-2012, 11:35 PM
#12
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I bought me F150 EB screw three days ago.. never even drove one till I owned it... nigh and day when compared to my 08 5.4... Love it... can't wait to pull the trailer with it...
05-28-2012, 02:26 AM
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I just got an FX 2 screw ecoboost and am loving it. I haven't had any shuddering or anything but I only have 1300 miles on it. The power on this thing is eye opening. I wasn't expecting it.
05-28-2012, 07:20 AM
#14
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Originally Posted by bandhunter1754
Ya was so close to buying a used Ram 2500 Diesel. But I wasn't willing to go old enough to get the 5.9L Cummins as opposed to the newer but emissions restricted 6.7L. This will be my first new vehicle and my first ford. Decided hell with it I'm spending the extra cash and trying out a Ford. Although it did earn my money during the test drive. Still worried that I might be less of a man because my new truck doesn't have a V-8! LOL. Who doesn't love that V8 sound. Hopefully my trips to the pump are less frequent than with the 14mpg 2002 Dakota I drive now. If it does get the mileage I hope it does I will forget about the missing cylinders! For new I'm left waiting for the new car smell! BTW another Canadian from Ontario here!
It's all about performance not quantity of cylinders. ;-)
I'm loving my Eco. So far just over 25000 km and lifetime average is at 18 mpg or 13 L/100km for us Canadians.
Where on Ont are you?
05-28-2012, 10:07 AM
#15
I traded a 2010 Scab with only 15,000 miles for my EB. Had a few problems with the SC, but the main reason I traded up was for the EB. Oh, and the Lariat Plus Package. Oh, and the Screw upgrade. Oh, and the leather. Oh, and because it's a beast.
Regrets? N - O - N - E!
Regrets? N - O - N - E!
05-28-2012, 01:04 PM
#16
I had a 2007 duramax and I loved that truck. but I'm vary happy I made the trade. I did not need all that power and cost of a diesel. To me the Eco is as close to a diesel in a half ton as you can get. I love having v8 power at low rps and higher mpgs. You have made the right move. I know I will not be looking back. Pulse this trucks drives like a luxury car so nice on a long road trip . Nothing like the lumber wagon feel of a 3/4 ton.