Re: [AFMUG] OT Six Seater Truck

Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:57:10 -0700

You forgot to mention the EXTREME turbo lag... "when you step on it, and wait 2-3 seconds, this thing will spin the tires". :) 

Travis


On 9/7/2016 5:40 PM, Bill Prince wrote:
The engine is smaller. The "big" ecoboost is 3.5L, ~~ 365 HP, and 430 ft-lbs of torque. A very flat torque curve. 90+ % of the torque is available at about 1800 RPM, so it is a stump puller.
Driveability takes a little getting used to. When you would normally "step" on it, and expect to pull away quickly, this thing will spin the tires and take off like a scalded rabbit. So you learn to modulate your throttle foot a bit differently.
The 3.5L ecoboost is actually a quicker ride than the 5L V8. The V8 has about 10 or 15 more horsepower, but less torque, and not anywhere near the ecoboost flatness. I don't think the V8 hits max torque until the RPM are well over 3500 RPM or so.
We get about 2-3 MPG better gas mileage with the 3.5L F-150 than we did on a 4L Tacoma. Bigger truck, smaller engine, more horsepower, less fuel. Go figure.
The one big difference is if you tow a lot. Mileage drops off about 30% when you're pulling a 6,000 lb trailer. 

bp
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On 9/7/2016 4:09 PM, Adam Moffett wrote:
I thought Ford "Ecoboost" meant you got a smaller engine but with turbochargers. My impression was same power, less gas. Sounds like you're saying there's more power there too. 
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We love our F-150. The back seat of the supercrew is the size of a gymnasium. Alternatively, there's room for a dog sled team in the back seat. Get it with the front bench seat, and it seats 6 very comfortably. Get it with the ecoboost engine, and you'll be shutting down Mustangs at the track. 


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On 9/7/2016 2:09 PM, Sterling Jacobson wrote:


I just need a pickup truck, light duty, six seater.
Mostly to haul stuff around town, but occasionally to get up the mountain. 

Already have a car for my 16 year old and a minivan.

*From:*Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Ken Hohhof
*Sent:* Wednesday, September 7, 2016 2:53 PM
*To:* af@afmug.com
*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT Six Seater Truck
Are you sure you don’t want to buy 2 vehicles, a $10K car/SUV and a $10K truck?
Or will it need to hold 6 people comfortably and perform truck duty simultaneously? 

Also, I’m assuming that by “truck” you mean a pickup truck.

*From:*Sterling Jacobson <mailto:sterl...@avative.net>

*Sent:*Tuesday, September 06, 2016 8:35 PM

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*Subject:*Re: [AFMUG] OT Six Seater Truck

Thanks everyone, good information.

I start shopping this month.

*From:*Af [mailto:af-boun...@afmug.com] *On Behalf Of *Eric Muehleisen
*Sent:* Friday, September 2, 2016 8:49 AM
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*Subject:* Re: [AFMUG] OT Six Seater Truck
My 2013 Ford F-150 super crew v6 ecoboost will fit 6 comfortably. 3 in the back, 3 in the front after folding the center console up. Seat belts for all as well. I get approx. 20mpg and with the ecoboost I can pull my fully loaded 21ft camper as if it weren't there.
On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 12:34 AM, Eric Kuhnke <eric.kuh...@gmail.com <mailto:eric.kuh...@gmail.com>> wrote: 

    Funny story about those, they were shipped with seats in the
    back to avoid the "chicken tax". Google it.

    On Sep 1, 2016 7:30 PM, "Chuck McCown" <ch...@wbmfg.com
    <mailto:ch...@wbmfg.com>> wrote:

        Subaru Brat.

        -----Original Message----- From: Sterling Jacobson
        Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2016 6:28 PM
        To: 'af@afmug.com <mailto:af@afmug.com>'
        Subject: [AFMUG] OT Six Seater Truck

        I've never owned a truck for myself, but I want to buy one
        now and need some help.

        I really want to buy the new Ford Raptor, lol!

        But my wife mandated that the truck seat six people and
        cost $10k-$20k.

        So I'll have to wait a couple of years until my oldest son
        leaves the house before I go for the Raptor I guess.

        I have no idea which model/make of trucks are capable of
        seating all six of our family.

        What are some options I would be looking at?

        And what is a 'good' truck in this price range?

        Someone told me the Dodge truck after year 2012 is the best
        value.

        Never owned a Dodge though, so I'm not sure about that.

        I like Toyota, so the Tundra looks appealing, and I think
        some versions of it seat six with the fold down console in
        the middle, right?

        But those are expensive.

        I sold all my water toys since Utah Lake is now a mud
        puddle, so I don't really have much need for towing
        capacity right now.

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