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Peccavi18
11-23-2014, 11:10 PM
Looking for a new truck, wanna get rid of the daily driver Cavalier and the Chevy 2500hd as a general work truck and just combine into one vechicle. Been looking at 2010 and newer trucks with extended cabs. Anyways reading I'm seeing the new f-150s are now aluminum frames and bodies(not sure what parts exactly), which makes them lighter, and supposedly more fuel efficient. I haven't seen this in print yet but aluminum doesn't rust either...
Anyone have any seat time in one of these? I know nothing about the newer motors or vehicles. Want something I can haul my quad with, or pull my fishing boat, haul building materials or dirt in and still daily drive(>6 mile trip to work). School me on any of the newer trucks please. Probably be spring when I buy but already shopping around.

dan58
11-24-2014, 08:10 AM
You already named all the benefits. Would a new Colorado do the job too? Might be another option.

You're going to be in for some sticker shock, not matter what new truck. IMHO, it's hard to beat the 10-13 GM half ton for its drivetrain - LS and 6L80 and parts availability. The prices have dropped now that the 14/15s are on the lot.

JeepGeneral
11-24-2014, 09:17 AM
Someone mentioned yesterday that insurance companies are speculating that insurance rates for Fords with new aluminum bodies will go through the roof. Parts to repair them will be more expensive and there aren't many body shops with aluminum experience. When the repair shops can charge a premium the insurance liability goes up.

Peccavi18
11-24-2014, 10:24 AM
Looked at and have a few hours seat time in a 2012 Silverado (Dads truck) the interior is nice the seats are alittle hard, the motor is that 4 to 8 cylinder fuel saver(offhand cant remember which) only averages 13-14mpg(no stop and go city, just country driving), it seems to hit into 8 cylinders at odd times and seems underpowered alot. It is probably the least expensive of the bunch but not sure if its really worth the savings compared to the 2500 I curently have that has shit loads of power. Are there other motor options that are better than that one, he got an off the lot left over one so it my have just been an undesirable truck.

2002wranglerX
11-24-2014, 10:29 AM
the 6.0 in our chevy hauls ass.

nick just got a 2014 (pre aluminum) f150 and boy that's a nice truck. he got a solid deal on it too.

Peccavi18
11-24-2014, 10:33 AM
Tom, that's a good point something I definitely wouldn't have thought of. I am not gonna lie I saw aluminum and got excited at the though of no rust and just went with that. Will have to put a call in to the ins agent before I look to hard at one of these.

Peccavi18
11-24-2014, 10:37 AM
Ryan I have the 6.0 in my 2500, love everything about that truck except the mpg and the battle with rust.
What motor did Nick get in his F150?

jeepnick
11-24-2014, 10:50 AM
Ryan I have the 6.0 in my 2500, love everything about that truck except the mpg and the battle with rust.
What motor did Nick get in his F150?
Ecoboost
i drove a 5.0 and it wasn't be same
this is the most fun motor I've ever had
my wife's explorer has the ecoboost as well and it's pretty awesome
I ended up about $12k under sticker on a 14, the 15's will be full price for awhile
i recommend going and driving one, it's a blast
i can get 20mpg nursing it on the highway
I avg about 17 mixed, I could get better but it's just to much fun to drive
way better then the 9mpg on my 11f250

Peccavi18
11-25-2014, 12:37 AM
Which ecoboost did you get Nick? 2.7L or 3.5L?

jeepnick
11-25-2014, 05:27 AM
Which ecoboost did you get Nick? 2.7L or 3.5L?

3.5, the 2.7 doesn't come out till 15

Azzy
11-25-2014, 09:48 AM
Will be interesting to see how many people have an aluminum body panel rot away after grounding something to it. Other than that, I like the trend.

Deadman 94 xj
11-25-2014, 09:40 PM
I usuallly get 12mpgs running 93 and a small tune on my 6.0. However, my engine light just came on saying bad O2 sensor and now I'm getting 18 to 19 mpgs all day long. I think its running lean. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.

Okbye.

Super Scout
11-25-2014, 10:22 PM
I get about 12 around town, 16-17 on the highway and 11 towing a trailer. For a 3000 dollar truck with a Big Block I cant complain lol.

dan58
11-26-2014, 03:42 PM
Looked at and have a few hours seat time in a 2012 Silverado (Dads truck) the interior is nice the seats are alittle hard, the motor is that 4 to 8 cylinder fuel saver(offhand cant remember which) only averages 13-14mpg(no stop and go city, just country driving), it seems to hit into 8 cylinders at odd times and seems underpowered alot. It is probably the least expensive of the bunch but not sure if its really worth the savings compared to the 2500 I curently have that has shit loads of power. Are there other motor options that are better than that one, he got an off the lot left over one so it my have just been an undesirable truck.

That's the cylinder deactivation kicking in. No big deal. You can easily ditch that. Does have a 4.8L? They aren't the peppiest of the bunch. I have the L76 6.0 (alum block) which hauls ass and gets an honest 16mpg all day long. 19 on the highway at 70. That's with the crew cab and cap. The 5.3L is a dandy motor too. The ass hauler is the 6.2L, but they are pretty hard to find.

Deadman 94 xj
11-28-2014, 10:10 PM
I found out why I was getting such great mileage....the CAI came off of the intake. I guess the clamp was loose. It bypassed the MAF sensor causing a lean condition. I replaced the O2's and intake and now I'm back to shitty mileage again. lol.

Dan what years were the L76?

tjblair
11-28-2014, 11:36 PM
Wifey has a 2012f150 ecoboost and loves it. Peppy little engines. I'm not a fan of the bucket seat higher end versions of the interior. We got the bench seat interior. Crew cab. No issues at all so far at 45k. Got a decent deal on a certified pre-owned at Washington Ford. At that time they had 10 or so preowned to choose from.

always broke
11-29-2014, 07:14 PM
Why did I get a chevy sliverado. ..the answer's simple. .. http://youtu.be/UfHtcUZXljw

Deadman 94 xj
11-29-2014, 10:41 PM
Why did I get a chevy sliverado. ..the answer's simple. .. http://youtu.be/UfHtcUZXljw

That video is awesome...LOL

dan58
11-29-2014, 11:04 PM
I found out why I was getting such great mileage....the CAI came off of the intake. I guess the clamp was loose. It bypassed the MAF sensor causing a lean condition. I replaced the O2's and intake and now I'm back to shitty mileage again. lol.

Dan what years were the L76?

Any 6.0 from 2007-09 half ton pu or SUV. They're fairly rare birds but definitely worth the wait. The 6.2 doesn't have AFM, so it eats a bit more gas. I've towed over 10K with it, and it never needed more umph.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GM_small-block_engine

Peccavi18
11-30-2014, 02:34 AM
Lol, awesome video