Which one: 5.0 vs 3.5EB ?
12-11-2011, 09:29 PM
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Which one: 5.0 vs 3.5EB ?
Considering one of two trucks. Both S-Crew Lariat 4x4.
#1 2011 5.0 with 3.55, 5.5' box MSRP $54000, can get for $40,000
#2 2012 3.5EB with 3.55, 6.5' box MSRP $57000, can get for $46,000
Programs are better on remaining 2011's, not as much on 2012 or Ecoboost's yet.
My previous 3.73 Ecoboost did me no favors in the mpg department, but I did like the power. As a daily driver for work, occassional towing, which would be the smarter purchase ?
#1 2011 5.0 with 3.55, 5.5' box MSRP $54000, can get for $40,000
#2 2012 3.5EB with 3.55, 6.5' box MSRP $57000, can get for $46,000
Programs are better on remaining 2011's, not as much on 2012 or Ecoboost's yet.
My previous 3.73 Ecoboost did me no favors in the mpg department, but I did like the power. As a daily driver for work, occassional towing, which would be the smarter purchase ?
12-11-2011, 09:38 PM
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Originally Posted by nolagtime
Considering one of two trucks. Both S-Crew Lariat 4x4.
#1 2011 5.0 with 3.55, 5.5' box MSRP $54000, can get for $40,000
#2 2012 3.5EB with 3.55, 6.5' box MSRP $57000, can get for $46,000
Programs are better on remaining 2011's, not as much on 2012 or Ecoboost's yet.
My previous 3.73 Ecoboost did me no favors in the mpg department, but I did like the power. As a daily driver for work, occassional towing, which would be the smarter purchase ?
#1 2011 5.0 with 3.55, 5.5' box MSRP $54000, can get for $40,000
#2 2012 3.5EB with 3.55, 6.5' box MSRP $57000, can get for $46,000
Programs are better on remaining 2011's, not as much on 2012 or Ecoboost's yet.
My previous 3.73 Ecoboost did me no favors in the mpg department, but I did like the power. As a daily driver for work, occassional towing, which would be the smarter purchase ?
Decided to try again?
12-11-2011, 09:46 PM
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How much will you be towing? weight? For daily driving and limited towing as you state I would probably suggest the 5.0. I was impressed driving the eco, but have not been reading good things over the past year from owners.
12-11-2011, 09:47 PM
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I'd say get the 5.0 since you weren't happy with the ecoboost before, didn't you start a thread ******* the ecoboost? just asking, because you should know the answer to your question, BTW what's wrong with your Chevy?
12-11-2011, 09:54 PM
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Not to derail but I am from Angelo, my wife is from Midland.
12-11-2011, 09:57 PM
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I just picked up my 3.5 ecoboost and while I like its decent power and refinement , I do find myself missing the sound of a v8. Since you've already had the ecoboost I'd say save money and go for the 5.0.
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12-11-2011, 09:59 PM
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D-max is great, but I have been offered $5000 more than I paid for it! I do miss the newer technology in the F150 vs the 06 DMax.
I loved the Ecoboost, but hated its fuel economy - which I think was a combination of two things, the 3.73 ratio, and the chance mine was one of the few lemons. Its 15000 mile average was 14.6 mpg.
If I tow, a Side by side on a trailer, or two personal watercraft on a trailer. I will borrow a diesel from work when I have to move the 9000lb holiday trailer.
More than not, will be empty miles making sales calls. Hauling kids to/from events. 30-40,000km/year.
Oh... both these Lariat's have the 6 passenger seating which I really like for our family, and seeing as it is a rare find, I think I will act on one of them.
Yes... $6000 reasons is a lot of reasons! If the 5.0 gets as good of mileage, its advertised a little less at 17/27 city/hiway (mpg in the imperial gallon) and the ecoboost at 20/30 city/hiway.... although speaking from experience, mine was NO WHERE near that. But that behind me, YES I am willing to try again.
I loved the Ecoboost, but hated its fuel economy - which I think was a combination of two things, the 3.73 ratio, and the chance mine was one of the few lemons. Its 15000 mile average was 14.6 mpg.
If I tow, a Side by side on a trailer, or two personal watercraft on a trailer. I will borrow a diesel from work when I have to move the 9000lb holiday trailer.
More than not, will be empty miles making sales calls. Hauling kids to/from events. 30-40,000km/year.
Oh... both these Lariat's have the 6 passenger seating which I really like for our family, and seeing as it is a rare find, I think I will act on one of them.
Yes... $6000 reasons is a lot of reasons! If the 5.0 gets as good of mileage, its advertised a little less at 17/27 city/hiway (mpg in the imperial gallon) and the ecoboost at 20/30 city/hiway.... although speaking from experience, mine was NO WHERE near that. But that behind me, YES I am willing to try again.
