Eco Boost...Max tow or not?
09-04-2013, 01:35 PM
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Yes I did get a brand new 2012 2500 slt, ( obviously a leftover) and did receive no diesel upgrade charge, + about another 3000 in incentives
Do all the math you want...I've got nothing to gain or lose other than repeating my self
But I will try one more time, same amount to fill both trucks up at almost the same price, today around here diesel is .03 cents cheaper - and I'm going to try and be clear as possible - I'm getting 350 kms more (220 miles) per tank
Maybe I had a bad eco boost!! And a real good cummins!!!
Anyways the point of the op is getting lost, he asked for the opinion on the eco motor ( and yes buck my bad - with max tow) and all I was saying is while your at it check the 5.0 liter as well, seems like the people that have em love em
Do all the math you want...I've got nothing to gain or lose other than repeating my self
But I will try one more time, same amount to fill both trucks up at almost the same price, today around here diesel is .03 cents cheaper - and I'm going to try and be clear as possible - I'm getting 350 kms more (220 miles) per tank
Maybe I had a bad eco boost!! And a real good cummins!!!
Anyways the point of the op is getting lost, he asked for the opinion on the eco motor ( and yes buck my bad - with max tow) and all I was saying is while your at it check the 5.0 liter as well, seems like the people that have em love em
Right it is getting off track.
But the OP get the 3.73 gears and max tow thats all you need.
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09-04-2013, 01:46 PM
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Diesel has actually been cheaper than gas several times this summer in Central IL.
If I were to buy another F-150 I would opt for the max tow. I believe I opted not to get it when I spec'd out my '10 FX-4 because of the mirrors. Which was stupid...
If I were to buy another F-150 I would opt for the max tow. I believe I opted not to get it when I spec'd out my '10 FX-4 because of the mirrors. Which was stupid...
09-04-2013, 03:25 PM
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That's a whole other kettle of fish, I'm no expert ( this just in) but how is diesel more expensive than gas to produce, as I understood it diesel is less refined sooo in theory shouldn't it always be less?
Crazy that it's. 30 cents more down there as well.
And one last thing, I realize it's nothing new but how can the prices be jacked up like that and always before a long weekend
Crazy that it's. 30 cents more down there as well.
And one last thing, I realize it's nothing new but how can the prices be jacked up like that and always before a long weekend
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09-05-2013, 07:14 AM
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That's a whole other kettle of fish, I'm no expert ( this just in) but how is diesel more expensive than gas to produce, as I understood it diesel is less refined sooo in theory shouldn't it always be less?
Crazy that it's. 30 cents more down there as well.
And one last thing, I realize it's nothing new but how can the prices be jacked up like that and always before a long weekend
Crazy that it's. 30 cents more down there as well.
And one last thing, I realize it's nothing new but how can the prices be jacked up like that and always before a long weekend
09-05-2013, 08:24 AM
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A big reason for the high prices is simple...demand. India and China are sucking it down like crazy.
Well it's settled: Bought a 13 XLT Super Screw with the Max Tow. Looks great. Somehow found everything I wanted. Mirrors are awesome, despite the fact they don't fold, I'm surprised dealers don't stock these.
Well it's settled: Bought a 13 XLT Super Screw with the Max Tow. Looks great. Somehow found everything I wanted. Mirrors are awesome, despite the fact they don't fold, I'm surprised dealers don't stock these.
09-05-2013, 08:47 AM
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A big reason for the high prices is simple...demand. India and China are sucking it down like crazy.
Well it's settled: Bought a 13 XLT Super Screw with the Max Tow. Looks great. Somehow found everything I wanted. Mirrors are awesome, despite the fact they don't fold, I'm surprised dealers don't stock these.
Well it's settled: Bought a 13 XLT Super Screw with the Max Tow. Looks great. Somehow found everything I wanted. Mirrors are awesome, despite the fact they don't fold, I'm surprised dealers don't stock these.
09-05-2013, 08:50 AM
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A big reason for the high prices is simple...demand. India and China are sucking it down like crazy.
Well it's settled: Bought a 13 XLT Super Screw with the Max Tow. Looks great. Somehow found everything I wanted. Mirrors are awesome, despite the fact they don't fold, I'm surprised dealers don't stock these.
Well it's settled: Bought a 13 XLT Super Screw with the Max Tow. Looks great. Somehow found everything I wanted. Mirrors are awesome, despite the fact they don't fold, I'm surprised dealers don't stock these.
09-05-2013, 08:55 AM
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Didn't find anyone who was pulling with 3.55s, so I figured better safe than sorry. Read some articles that they did pretty well but then I saw someone pulling a camper last weekend with an FX4 3.55. He had extensions clipped to his mirrors...figured that guy probably wishes he bought a max tow.
I definitely will update the thread when I get my boat out of the shop. It's in a damn hilly part of Austin so I'll know pretty darn quick how she does! Might be a couple months though.
I definitely will update the thread when I get my boat out of the shop. It's in a damn hilly part of Austin so I'll know pretty darn quick how she does! Might be a couple months though.
