Buying a new Truck

[CompactTractorFan]

Looks like a F-150 Crew Cab with a 6.5' box and Eco Boost engine are as rare as hens teeth.

Have to go to the big city to find what I want. I hate those kind of dealers.

As I mentioned earlier, order it. I wouldn't want a new ecoboost someone else test drove. I know what I did on my test drive.

Yeah, I would order it to get EXACTLY what you want...That's what we did...:thumbsup:

 

[yandeereguy]

went from and f150 to a cummins 12 valve, back to a supercrew f150.. I'd say go with a cummins ram... You'll be able to pull like nobodys business, and you'll get waaaaaay better fuel mileage than any ecoboost especially loaded

 

[edenfarms]

I bought a new truck in March. I looked at Dodge, Ford, Chevy, GMC and Nissan. My priorities were size of cab, V8 towing power, and features for the money. After test driving them all, the Dodge had by far the best ride and came with the most features for the money. A Ram 1500 Big Horn (tow package, side steps, 20"wheels, chrome grill and bumper, dual exhaust, quad cab etc) priced in at 31,999. For me the quad cab was way too small. The crew is considerably larger. Although, I am not sure if it is the largest cab, it sure felt like it. For the crew, it was 33,999. I ended up going with the crew. The sticker price was 42,726. The dealer that I went to is about 250 miles away, but they have no hassle pricing - what you see is what you get. If you dont like the price they dont care because someone else will buy it. I checked and saved about 2000 compared to local dealers. I did negotiate on the trade, however. Overall, the dodge had the most options, most spacious cab, best warranty and best ride for the money. PS - I owned three F150's before this purchase. Hope this helps.

 

[TheGoose]

No diesels and no HD's. Need a 1/2 ton truck end of story.

went from and f150 to a cummins 12 valve, back to a supercrew f150.. I'd say go with a cummins ram... You'll be able to pull like nobodys business, and you'll get waaaaaay better fuel mileage than any ecoboost especially loaded

 

[toppop52]

Buy what suits the job you plan for it, period. Buying a truck for fuel economy is like buying an airplane to drive to the grocery store. If you pay even a thousand dollars more for a certain package or drivetrain just to save fuel you'll likely never recoup the money in savings.

 

[two_bit_score]

No diesels and no HD's. Need a 1/2 ton truck end of story.

Haven't bought anything yet? What are you waiting for?

 

[Groo]

Buy what suits the job you plan for it, period. Buying a truck for fuel economy is like buying an airplane to drive to the grocery store. If you pay even a thousand dollars more for a certain package or drivetrain just to save fuel you'll likely never recoup the money in savings.

but if the fuel savings make up for the original purchase price, why wouldn't you want to save some money in the long haul.

Ask any big rig O/O if he would like to get 20% better fuel efficiency:thumbsup:

That said, the next "hauler" I buy will be a minivan. Just waiting for the big summer discounts to kick in.

 

[toppop52]

The big rig is likely to see 500,000 to a million miles in it's lifetime of a few years, most pickups under one owner rarely exceed 150,000 miles. And yes, before some people chime in with their 300,000 mile truck stories, some people do go farther. As for 20% better mpg, unless you're going to a diesel there isn't 20% between any of the gas trucks and if you're going diesel just for mpg you'll never get the investment back. If I were towing anything serious, I'd buy a diesel, I love them but it's not reasonable to buy one at the difference in cost today between the trucks and the fuel prices and expect to get your investment back.
So to sum it up, buy what does the job for you at the best price. You ain't gonna save a fortune in fuel.

 

[TheGoose]

Buy what suits the job you plan for it, period. Buying a truck for fuel economy is like buying an airplane to drive to the grocery store. If you pay even a thousand dollars more for a certain package or drivetrain just to save fuel you'll likely never recoup the money in savings.

I know what you're saying, and a 1/2 ton truck is what I need. I never wavered on that. I'm not buying for fuel economy, I'm just making sure that I get the truck that has the best economy of the trucks I am considering.

Haven't bought anything yet? What are you waiting for?

Working 60 hours a week leaves little time to truck shop. May not even have it done in a month.

The big rig is likely to see 500,000 to a million miles in it's lifetime of a few years, most pickups under one owner rarely exceed 150,000 miles. And yes, before some people chime in with their 300,000 mile truck stories, some people do go farther. As for 20% better mpg, unless you're going to a diesel there isn't 20% between any of the gas trucks and if you're going diesel just for mpg you'll never get the investment back. If I were towing anything serious, I'd buy a diesel, I love them but it's not reasonable to buy one at the difference in cost today between the trucks and the fuel prices and expect to get your investment back.
So to sum it up, buy what does the job for you at the best price. You ain't gonna save a fortune in fuel.

Not looking to save a fortune, just looking to squeeze that last few MPG's out. You will see what I mean WHEN gas goes to $5/gallon or more.

 

[Groo]

The big rig is likely to see 500,000 to a million miles in it's lifetime of a few years, most pickups under one owner rarely exceed 150,000 miles. And yes, before some people chime in with their 300,000 mile truck stories, some people do go farther. As for 20% better mpg, unless you're going to a diesel there isn't 20% between any of the gas trucks and if you're going diesel just for mpg you'll never get the investment back. If I were towing anything serious, I'd buy a diesel, I love them but it's not reasonable to buy one at the difference in cost today between the trucks and the fuel prices and expect to get your investment back.
So to sum it up, buy what does the job for you at the best price. You ain't gonna save a fortune in fuel.

Bull pucky! There is way more than 20% difference between the 2 gassers I drive. Both are 4x4. In normal driving, the 05 Avalanche gets about 16 and the 09 V10 F350SRW gets high single digits.

then you have right from Ford's Website;2012 Ford F-150 | View Full Specification Library | Ford.com
15/21 for the Eco-boost and 12/16 for the 6.2L. The plain jane v-6 gets even better fuel efficiency than the Eco-boost. I've got to say the torque numbers for the Eco-boost make it look like the better hauler too.