EcoBoost

[Gr8snkbite]

First one I've found with pricing.....to bad it's the slow color.....:grin:




http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-F-150-SuperCab-4dr-4X4-FX4-Luxury-Package-3-5L-Ecoboost-Navigation-Sunroof-/300527254261?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45f8d1faf5#ht_31644wt_982

[Darkside]

Tell the truth MC........You aren't tall enough to drive a black truck.
:tease2:

Looks good. Go for it.

[Tommy Gun]

Are they still not on the lots?

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[mustang loco]

very nice truck MC!...are you going for one...

[Gr8snkbite]

I've not found any in our area yet. This one is up by D.C. Loaded. One I did find on a local dealer website, was a basic model at nearly same price....:doh2: this one here is a pretty good deal I think, considering msrp is $45....:wow2:

[Tommy Gun]

Black sucks.


















:tiptoe:

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[Joe G]

:cop2:

[Darkside]

I've not found any in our area yet. This one is up by D.C. Loaded. One I did find on a local dealer website, was a basic model at nearly same price....:doh2: this one here is a pretty good deal I think, considering msrp is $45....:wow2:

:wow2: I only paid $46,595 for my Raptor

[Gr8snkbite]

Really don't care what the color is......the deal is appealing tho...dealer called me back, tax, title, etc..$38,202 out the door

[Darkside]

Really don't care what the color is......the deal is appealing tho...dealer called me back, tax, title, etc..$38,202 out the door

Good price. Go for it. The new F-150's are sweet.

[Gr8snkbite]

Good price. Go for it. The new F-150's are sweet.

Yea, just might.....seriously considering. I'll call him back tomorrow....

[Darkside]

Yea, just might.....seriously considering. I'll call him back tomorrow....

I can't imagine Yoda with the attitude a black truck brings with it.

[Gr8snkbite]

I can't imagine Yoda with the attitude a black truck brings with it.

The force is strong in Yoda.......:grin:

[Tommy Gun]

:ohsnap: I didn't know the Dark Lord knew who Yoda was. :grin:

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[Gr8snkbite]

:ohsnap: I didn't know the Dark Lord knew who Yoda was. :grin:

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I think someone blew the whistle.....:rant:

[Joe G]

:wasntme:

[Darkside]

I think someone blew the whistle.....:rant:

The height similarity was the first clue. I've actually known fora while........

[Gr8snkbite]

:doh2:

[Tommy Gun]

:ohsnap:

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[68fastback]

Sweet!! Go for it Keith!! ...and you'll be in the all-Ford club!!

...like me :biggrin: :bunny: :banana:

[CH53Driver]

Sweet!! Go for it Keith!! ...and you'll be Captain Ford like me!!

...like me :biggrin: :bunny: :banana:

I see JT's brainwashed you with that Elsinore beer. :look:

[GP500SU]

First one I've found with pricing.....to bad it's the slow color.....:grin:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-F-150-SuperCab-4dr-4X4-FX4-Luxury-Package-3-5L-Ecoboost-Navigation-Sunroof-/300527254261?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item45f8d1faf5#ht_31644wt_982

Are they going to put that engine in the Explorer?

[The Bone]

Why does Ford put car tires on trucks. look at the wheel opening makes the tires look small. Nice truck though. but the tires and wheels need to go. Maybe the dealer could do something in the deal. Black is hard to keep nice also.

[Gr8snkbite]

Why does Ford put car tires on trucks. look at the wheel opening makes the tires look small. Nice truck though. but the tires and wheels need to go. Maybe the dealer could do something in the deal. Black is hard to keep nice also.

Yea, they aren't the best looking. I usually switch tires to AT's on my trucks anyway. Keeping it clean is tough, but my current chubby is green, so same issue. But it's a DD and work truck, so I really don't care how it looks day to day. It's a truck. Just looking for better gas mileage.

[Darkside]

Keeping it clean is tough, but my current chubby is green.

:wow2: You might want to see a Doc about that.

[Gr8snkbite]

:doh2:

[King Cobra]

:wow2: You might want to see a Doc about that.

:spitcopy:

[Johnny Dangerously]

Are they going to put that engine in the Explorer?
I certainly hope so & I have seen some evidence of it.

http://www.ford.com/technology/ecoboost/availability/
http://jalopnik.com/#!5767332/ford-website-advertises-explorer-sho (http://jalopnik.com/#%215767332/ford-website-advertises-explorer-sho)

[Tommy Gun]

:wow2: You might want to see a Doc about that.



:ohsnap:

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[CH53Driver]

So have you bought it yet?:waiting2:

[HSURB]

I'm going to trade trucks later this year. I'm going to stay away from the Ecoboost. I'm going to go with the 6.2.

HSURB®

[68fastback]

I see JT's brainwashed you with that Elsinore beer. :look:


:rofl: :boink: ;-)

[Joe G]

I'm going to stay away from the Ecoboost. I'm going to go with the 6.2.

HSURB®

Why? I don't see any major advantage with the 6.2 over the 3.5 EB.

[HSURB]

Why? I don't see any major advantage with the 6.2 over the 3.5 EB.

I just don't see how that small of a cubic inch engine can have any real low end torque for towing a car trailer. I think a car trailer would work the shat out of the EB. That's just my opinion, and the sales guy at my dealership I spoke to last night while out to dinner felt the same way.

HSURB®

[Joe G]

I thought the EB had a higher towing rating?

[68fastback]

I'm going to trade trucks later this year. I'm going to stay away from the Ecoboost. I'm going to go with the 6.2.

HSURB®

I'd pick the 5.0 over both ...quickest in the little testing that's been released (Winding Road) ...and an awesome engine that there will likely be lots more available for, if that matters.

[Joe G]

3.5EB - 365hp, 420tq, 15/21mpg (4x4 model)

5.0 - 360hp, 380tq, 14/19mpg (4x4 model)

6.2 - 411hp, 434 tq, 12/16mpg (4x4 model)

[68fastback]

I thought the EB had a higher towing rating?


6.2 and EB have same max towing rating (11,300?? ...properly equipped)

5.0 has less, but is quicker than both.

[HSURB]

6.2 and EB have same max towing rating (11,300?? ...properly equipped)

5.0 has less, but is quicker than both.

They also state that the 5.4 that I have in my truck now should get 21 mpg highway. That is what was listed on the window sticker when I purchased it. I average 13.6 on the highway.

HSURB®

[Joe G]

Towing specs - http://www.ford.com/trucks/f150/specifications/towing/

[Joe G]

They also state that the 5.4 that I have in my truck now should get 21 mpg highway. That is what was listed on the window sticker when I purchased it. I average 13.6 on the highway.

HSURB®

The "highway" does not include trips up and down the driveway. :doh2:









:rofl3:

[68fastback]

Also, the ratings are much more realistic now (starting '09 or '10??) ...though still depends lots on how you drive. :shades:

[Gr8snkbite]

3.5EB - 365hp, 420tq, 15/21mpg (4x4 model)

5.0 - 360hp, 380tq, 14/19mpg (4x4 model)

6.2 - 411hp, 434 tq, 12/16mpg (4x4 model)

good info...if i do get it, its for the mileage and nothing else....i dont tow much if at all.

[Joe G]

good info...if i do get it, its for the mileage and nothing else....i dont tow much if at all.

Why not get the 3.7 V6 then?


302hp, 278tq, 16/21mpg (4x4 model)


That's still more hp than your current Chebby.

[HSURB]

A V-6 would be a last resort, similar to loosing your manhood.

HUSRB®

[Joe G]

A V-6 would be a last resort, similar to loosing your manhood.

HUSRB®

So you're saying it would be perfect for Keith?

Cool.


You're good to go, Keith. :wtg:

[CH53Driver]

A V-6 would be a last resort, similar to loosing your manhood.

HUSRB®


So you're saying it would be perfect for Keith?

Cool.


You're good to go, Keith. :wtg:

:giggle:


:look:

[CH53Driver]

The only reason I would steer clear of the EB version would be the simple fact that FI is more stuff to break, it adds complexity, etc. If it was a vehicle I was planning to keep for many years I would think the 5.0/6.2 would be more "shade tree mechanic" friendly. If you're the type that trades out every few years, then I would consider the EB because of it's slight edge in fuel economy. Just a thought.

[Gr8snkbite]

all vehicles now a days are more advanced in thier technology.....shade tree mechanic be damned....one way or the other, your gonna need the dealership or adv tools to work on, especially dealing with the ECM...the chebby has been free of any issues since i bought it in 98....can i same the same for the EB...dunno...

[Gr8snkbite]

A V-6 would be a last resort, similar to loosing your manhood.

HUSRB®


So you're saying it would be perfect for Keith?

Cool.


You're good to go, Keith. :wtg:

:boink:

[Birdman]

Are they going to put that engine in the Explorer?

Ford has no plans right now for the 3.5 EcoBoost in the new Explorer. They will however be bringing out a 2.0 4cyl EcoBoost engine later this year for the Explorer....:doh2:

[68fastback]

I think that's essentially the same engine the Focus ST will get ... +/- 247HP in the Focus.

[Gr8snkbite]

MC gets his EB F150 in a week or so.....:yay:

[68fastback]

MC gets his EB F150 in a week or so.....:yay:

Awesome -- wish him the best for us!! :biggrin:

[Gr8snkbite]

:doh2:

[CH53Driver]

Does "EB" stand for Enormous Bong? :look:

[Gr8snkbite]

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[Darkside]

MC gets his EB F150 in a week or so.....:yay:

Not getting the one you saw??

What are you getting?

[Shlbylvr]

Nice Snack attack.. Congrats.

[Gr8snkbite]

Not getting the one you saw??

What are you getting?

They sold that one but have a twin coming in in a few days, same deal...:grin:

[King Cobra]

They sold that one but have a twin coming in in a few days, same deal...:grin:

:woohoo::elephant::woohoo::elephant:

Congrats MC!!!!!!

If everything works out as planned there will be a Raptor in my drive by the end of the week:chirp:

[Gr8snkbite]

:woohoo::elephant::woohoo::elephant:

Congrats MC!!!!!!

If everything works out as planned there will be a Raptor in my drive by the end of the week:chirp:

WAY to go Cal. I seriousLy battled back and forth, but just didn't see the need for the Raptor and what it's designed for. This one was more practical for what I use it for, and cheaper....:grin: I however will be putting it thru the tests myself....

[68fastback]

:woohoo::elephant::woohoo::elephant:

Congrats MC!!!!!!

If everything works out as planned there will be a Raptor in my drive by the end of the week:chirp:

Awesome! Congrats, Cal!! I see a Raptor contingent forming for Orfstock :grin:

[Joe G]

Congrats, MC.


You getting it in BLACK?

[King Cobra]

Congrats, MC.


You getting it in BLACK?

Yes......BLACK......just seems to be the appropriate color for a Raptor.:grin:

[mustang loco]

Congrats to both of you guys(Cal & Keith),nice trucks,:wtg:can't wait after your tests on the ecoboost MC!!

[Birdman]

Congrats to both of you guys(Cal & Keith),nice trucks,:wtg:can't wait after your tests on the ecoboost MC!!

Ditto...funny thing is I've been mulling over this very same decision .....because of what I will use the truck for the most (daily driver and some trips) fuel milage is a big consideration. My heart says F150 Raptor but my head says F150Lariat / EB....Based on the way I option the truck out (fully loaded) they are within $1000 of each other.


2011 F150 Engine & Fuel Milage Ratings

Engine ----RWD City/Hwy ............ 4WD City/Hwy

3.7-liter V-6;
302 hp, 278 lb-ft ----17/23 mpg ........................ 16/21 mpg


5.0-liter V-8;
360 hp, 380 lb-ft ----15/21 mpg ........................ 14/19 mpg


3.5-liter EcoBoost;
365 hp, 420 lb-ft ----16/22 mpg ........................ 15/21 mpg


6.2-liter V-8;
411 hp, 434 lb-ft---- 13/18 mpg ........................ 12/16 mpg

The Raptor is realistically rated closer to .................. 11/14 mpg :surprised:

[Gr8snkbite]

good info birdy...:tiphat2:

close numbers for sure...4x4 is my only option...helps in those times of need.....:grin: saw a kid driving a new one today on the highway..same color.....saweet...

[Gr8snkbite]

Congrats, MC.


You getting it in BLACK?

yes, black....color has no bearing with me on a daily driver....:grin:

[Gr8snkbite]

Congrats to both of you guys(Cal & Keith),nice trucks,:wtg:can't wait after your tests on the ecoboost MC!!

all will be informed soon enough....:grin:

[Darkside]

Awesome! Congrats, Cal!! I see a Raptor contingent forming for Orfstock :grin:

Raptors do travel in packs.......

[68fastback]

Raptors do travel in packs.......

lol -- sure do! :grin:

4951

[King Cobra]

Raptors do travel in packs.......

:webers:

[King Cobra]

Yes......BLACK......just seems to be the appropriate color for a Raptor.:grin:

:oops:Thought Joe was talking to me.


:tiptoe:

[CH53Driver]

lol -- sure do! :grin:

4951

:drool:

Couple bottles of Gatorade and some viagra and I'd be set.:hungry:

[68fastback]

:frolic: ;-)

[mustang loco]

:drool:

Couple bottles of Gatorade and some viagra and I'd be set.:hungry:

:spitcopy:
I'd go for those 5hour energy shots instead....just sayin'

[CH53Driver]

:spitcopy:
I'd go for those 5hour energy shots instead....just sayin'

Well don't be hoarding on me!:shades:


:rofl3:

[mustang loco]

Well don't be hoarding on me!:shades:


:rofl3:

:grin: