Maybe I took your "empty regular cab short bed 4.2" post the wrong way. Like the less expensive trucks didn't count. Although I'm not sure where the 4.2 entered the discussion. I'll just assume we both took each other the wrong way and move on.

 

...I responded to you quoting a 0-60 time for a RCSB 4x2, as in, to attempt to prove your point, you started talking about the acceleration of the shortest smallest lightest configuration possible. That is telling. It's also telling to solely compare to 25+ year old vehicles and engines.

 

We just became best friends lol 1983 C'mon......

I said this in another post where someone was arguing the same situation, 99.99999% of people are buying these as daily drivers whether it be for work or just day to day life so the "raw wide open throttle performance" and "revving the ****" out of their engines is the least of their worries

 

This is where the Goldilocks 2.7 really shines. Great power, lots of low and mid range torque for immediate power to squirt ahead without having to rev or downshift a bunch, great mileage, proven reliability, not particularly expensive of an option...can't go wrong!

 

"Baiting" Ignore.

 

What do you mean? No timing chains?

I have the 3.3L. "Gutless"?. Not mine. This thing moves real good.

 

This was the problem I saw with the engine. I had one as a rental for a couple of weeks while my truck was waiting for back ordered parts. It wasn't a horrible engine, but it had no power of the line. It almost reminded me of driving an older turbo car with the lag they had. At normal driving speeds, it had plenty of power. I wouldn't want to tow anything larger than jet ski's with it though. All of the other engine's offered in the new trucks will smoke the 3.3L when towing.

 

I think a lot of people are just spoiled by the EcoBoost power levels now and that's what makes the V6 seem "gutless", as you say. I am sure the motor makes plenty of power, but just delivers it differently.

 

Again, had one of these on a rental and was very pleased with its performance and gas mileage. Its a simple setup and likely one that would give little trouble over the long term. Have driven worse base engine vehicles than this one, for me...it gets a thumbs up!

 

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