Does anyone own one of these? What's the fuel efficiency? Does it lose power in the 60-80mph range etc…
ls1aggie09 said:
How much (if any) do you gain by getting 20% better mpg if the cost is 20% more each time you fill up?
yeah I don't think that's correct when talking about these small diesels.Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
The diesel / gasser debate in terms of overall cost benefit has been debated ad-nauseum on these boards.
It's pretty clear if you run all the numbers of all the expenses associated with the two types of vehicles....the ONLY way you can win the cash outlay equation with a diesel is when you Tow or Haul regularly. Like 3-5 days a week.
If you aren't towing or hauling loads on a regular basis, you will save money with a gasser.
Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
Where do you get 60-75%. Toyota stopped making the old tundra.
Eco boosts and Toyota version can easily get 20 plus on highway. V8 form does and Chevy can get 18-20mpg easy (not 6.2L)
Powerboost can get 22-24mpg also pretty easy.
I like the 3.0. But they are still more out of pocket.
2.7 ford can get 25mpg on highway.
Don't forget the Ford turbo engines are recommended to run on premium gas, which costs more than diesel. "For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer."ChoppinDs40 said:Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
Where do you get 60-75%. Toyota stopped making the old tundra.
Eco boosts and Toyota version can easily get 20 plus on highway. V8 form does and Chevy can get 18-20mpg easy (not 6.2L)
Powerboost can get 22-24mpg also pretty easy.
I like the 3.0. But they are still more out of pocket.
2.7 ford can get 25mpg on highway.
I drive a 3.5EB and get about 16mpg. Mostly city and have reached 18 at reasonable highway speeds.
We have the 5.7L hemi as well and it gets 17 tops highway.
Can a 2.7 get 20? Yeah maybe. But the 2.7 is a go kart engine compared to the 3.5, 6.2, or 3.0.
The 6.2 sucks gas like crazy as does the hemi 6.4.
Also, lol at comparing the power boost on a cost scale. Because a real truck is meant to have 1200lbs payload and power some string lights for a lesbian backyard wedding.
P.H. Dexippus said:Don't forget the Ford turbo engines are recommended to run on premium gas, which costs more than diesel. "For best overall vehicle and engine performance, premium fuel with an octane rating of 91 or higher is recommended. The performance gained by using premium fuel is most noticeable in hot weather as well as other conditions, for example when towing a trailer."ChoppinDs40 said:Kyle Field Shade Chaser said:
Where do you get 60-75%. Toyota stopped making the old tundra.
Eco boosts and Toyota version can easily get 20 plus on highway. V8 form does and Chevy can get 18-20mpg easy (not 6.2L)
Powerboost can get 22-24mpg also pretty easy.
I like the 3.0. But they are still more out of pocket.
2.7 ford can get 25mpg on highway.
I drive a 3.5EB and get about 16mpg. Mostly city and have reached 18 at reasonable highway speeds.
We have the 5.7L hemi as well and it gets 17 tops highway.
Can a 2.7 get 20? Yeah maybe. But the 2.7 is a go kart engine compared to the 3.5, 6.2, or 3.0.
The 6.2 sucks gas like crazy as does the hemi 6.4.
Also, lol at comparing the power boost on a cost scale. Because a real truck is meant to have 1200lbs payload and power some string lights for a lesbian backyard wedding.