CompactTractorFan
Super Member
So, as a lot of you already know, my parents are thinking of purchasing a truck. We were originally thinking of getting a Toyota Tacoma, but we have pretty much ruled that out for various reasons (including the input from TBN members). We have decided that we want to look at the F-150 very closely...
Uses: Daily driver (most likely for my mom) and most likely towing the BX (probably a 7k GVWR trailer).
Needs: XLT trim, Crew Cab, 4x4, and short bed.
We want to get some detailed pricing, so we have a question or two:
1. Ecoboost or V8? It's pretty much a toss-up. I know there are going to be a lot of opinions and there is already a thread started on here about this very subject...We would like to get good MPG's...
2. Axle ratio? I know nothing about which gearing would be right for our uses (daily driver and light-medium duty towing, as mentioned above)...
So, what do you think?
Uses: Daily driver (most likely for my mom) and most likely towing the BX (probably a 7k GVWR trailer).
Needs: XLT trim, Crew Cab, 4x4, and short bed.
We want to get some detailed pricing, so we have a question or two:
1. Ecoboost or V8? It's pretty much a toss-up. I know there are going to be a lot of opinions and there is already a thread started on here about this very subject...We would like to get good MPG's...
2. Axle ratio? I know nothing about which gearing would be right for our uses (daily driver and light-medium duty towing, as mentioned above)...
So, what do you think?