Ik gauntlet - eco diesel (not ram)
#11
Senior Member
I read that forum a lot to learn about the ecodiesel before buying my second ecoboost. The diesel is way too slow for me. And all the quirks I read about on the ram forums spooked me as well. But the mpg is very good. If you tow light and slow, the dodge may be for you.
#12
I read that forum a lot to learn about the ecodiesel before buying my second ecoboost. The diesel is way too slow for me. And all the quirks I read about on the ram forums spooked me as well. But the mpg is very good. If you tow light and slow, the dodge may be for you.
Anyways, not sure what they were aiming for with the ecodiesel. I suspect the euro-yuppie crowd that would have otherwise bought a Jetta. I won't be surprised to see that ecodiesel being a rare bird.
As for the quirks- knock on wood- I have a solid truck so far but I am really anxious to see what the refresh on the F150s and Rams looks like since I will likely replace it again in another few years. Going SD this time.
Last edited by smurfs_of_war; 07-09-2014 at 12:39 AM.
#13
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Funny that the members at the Ram forums scoff at the idea of the 2.7L even coming close to the ED in pulling power. Even if it is "only" 75% of its big brother's power, it will be more than a match.
BTW, TFLtruck is currently looking for a ED ram...
#14
No doubt Ram deserves a lot of credit for putting a modern diesel in a half-ton. It will work well for some, but at this point you would be selling yourself short if you didn't wait a bit and give the 2.7L eco a fair shake. If you plan on getting a loaded screw with 20" rims, the ED or even a V-8 might still be a better choice mpg wise.
Funny that the members at the Ram forums scoff at the idea of the 2.7L even coming close to the ED in pulling power. Even if it is "only" 75% of its big brother's power, it will be more than a match.
BTW, TFLtruck is currently looking for a ED ram...
Funny that the members at the Ram forums scoff at the idea of the 2.7L even coming close to the ED in pulling power. Even if it is "only" 75% of its big brother's power, it will be more than a match.
BTW, TFLtruck is currently looking for a ED ram...
#15
Senior Member
I'm sure it will, but my guess is it would impact mpg. That's the big calling of the diesel. Without that, the engine makes no sense.
#16
Senior Member
Thread Starter
It does have a purpose. Just not for private use. Even if you tow alot it is still only a small fraction of the miles you put on. A perfect use of this would be for a landscaping buisness that tows 4000 lbs ALL OF THE TIME and super duty is an overkill. For this kind of use, the small diesel is unmatched.
#17
Then you get smoked (pun intended) by an Ecoboost up the mountain pass.
IMO, the Dodge diesel is for people who are fixated on having a diesel.
And for non-Ford manufacturers, it is the only chance they have against the torque characteristics of the Ecoboost.
#18
Senior Member
Just checked with GasBuddy and in Los Angeles CA, USA: regular is about $4.00/g, Diesel is about $4.05/g and Premium is about $4.15
Not a big diff, but I know there are other areas where diesel is more expensive.
Really depends upon where you are and where you plan to travel.
But yes, the EcoB has the same torque but more HP than the EcoD, but you pay for that in mpg.
Last edited by brulaz; 07-10-2014 at 07:29 PM.
#19
Add to that the payload capacity of the Dodge, I'm not sure what you do with the EcoDiesel. Probably a good truck for light towing and running empty.
I do think that the new F150 2.7 Ecoboost in the aluminum 2015 will be a killer combination; especially when considering the torque curve.
#20
Depends on the longevity of the ecodiesle compared to the eb. That would be my attraction if I considered any engine other than an 8. The Ram payload is a sore spot. But most I have engaged in this exact conversation don't give a crap or even understand.