Maybe a glutton for punishment - Limited?
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Maybe a glutton for punishment - Limited?
I'm getting the itch for a new truck and I don't want to basically duplicate what I have with another Platinum so I am thinking of the Limited.
So, the possible issue is going to be the 3.73 gears with the infamous Ecoboost. That engine is sure polarizing with everyone on the forums. I only have one direct acquaintance that owned an Ecoboost and he sold it this year to get a 5.0. He didn't have any issues, just hated the sound and wanted a V-8.
I am not sure that I will attain any decent fuel economy with the 4X4 and gears. I read the Car and Driver and Autoweek reviews and they both indicated 11-12 mpg. If that is the case I might hold onto the Platinum and see what the 2015 has to offer. The downside there is the value lost on trade for a new model and the new model first year issues that always seem to crop up.
Any of you have the Limited? Are might concerns justified?
I do some towing but nothing all that heavy (my ChevyII or Mustang on an open trailer) so the 22" tire/wheel combo will handle it. If I had to tow more, I'd invest in a set of 18 or 20's with some better load rating and switch when I tow.
So, the possible issue is going to be the 3.73 gears with the infamous Ecoboost. That engine is sure polarizing with everyone on the forums. I only have one direct acquaintance that owned an Ecoboost and he sold it this year to get a 5.0. He didn't have any issues, just hated the sound and wanted a V-8.
I am not sure that I will attain any decent fuel economy with the 4X4 and gears. I read the Car and Driver and Autoweek reviews and they both indicated 11-12 mpg. If that is the case I might hold onto the Platinum and see what the 2015 has to offer. The downside there is the value lost on trade for a new model and the new model first year issues that always seem to crop up.
Any of you have the Limited? Are might concerns justified?
I do some towing but nothing all that heavy (my ChevyII or Mustang on an open trailer) so the 22" tire/wheel combo will handle it. If I had to tow more, I'd invest in a set of 18 or 20's with some better load rating and switch when I tow.
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I have a 2013 EcoBoost, 4X4, 3.73 gears, and larger aftermarket tires. I am getting right at 14 mpg in mostly City driving which I consider pretty good for a big, heavy modded truck. Oh, then there is the fact that I have all that power/torque when I want it.
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From: Calgary, AB
i have the 3.73 / EB / 4x4 on my Lariat. not quite a Limited but i cant imagine being that much of a difference. 11-12mpg must be downtown NY city driving and racing at every light, because i have no trouble getting 18+ on the hwy at reasonable speed...
100% downtown driving here, I get ~ 17 L / 100km = 13.8 mpg
unless you have to have a V8, the EB is a really good engine!
100% downtown driving here, I get ~ 17 L / 100km = 13.8 mpg
unless you have to have a V8, the EB is a really good engine!
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I'm getting the itch for a new truck and I don't want to basically duplicate what I have with another Platinum so I am thinking of the Limited.
So, the possible issue is going to be the 3.73 gears with the infamous Ecoboost. That engine is sure polarizing with everyone on the forums. I only have one direct acquaintance that owned an Ecoboost and he sold it this year to get a 5.0. He didn't have any issues, just hated the sound and wanted a V-8.
I am not sure that I will attain any decent fuel economy with the 4X4 and gears. I read the Car and Driver and Autoweek reviews and they both indicated 11-12 mpg. If that is the case I might hold onto the Platinum and see what the 2015 has to offer. The downside there is the value lost on trade for a new model and the new model first year issues that always seem to crop up.
Any of you have the Limited? Are might concerns justified?
I do some towing but nothing all that heavy (my ChevyII or Mustang on an open trailer) so the 22" tire/wheel combo will handle it. If I had to tow more, I'd invest in a set of 18 or 20's with some better load rating and switch when I tow.
So, the possible issue is going to be the 3.73 gears with the infamous Ecoboost. That engine is sure polarizing with everyone on the forums. I only have one direct acquaintance that owned an Ecoboost and he sold it this year to get a 5.0. He didn't have any issues, just hated the sound and wanted a V-8.
I am not sure that I will attain any decent fuel economy with the 4X4 and gears. I read the Car and Driver and Autoweek reviews and they both indicated 11-12 mpg. If that is the case I might hold onto the Platinum and see what the 2015 has to offer. The downside there is the value lost on trade for a new model and the new model first year issues that always seem to crop up.
Any of you have the Limited? Are might concerns justified?
I do some towing but nothing all that heavy (my ChevyII or Mustang on an open trailer) so the 22" tire/wheel combo will handle it. If I had to tow more, I'd invest in a set of 18 or 20's with some better load rating and switch when I tow.
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