Anyone towing with a 2.7 EcoBoost?

BenK wrote:
Two schools or directions here that should be discussed, IMHO

Forced induction of small displacement V6 ICE's. Direct injection gasser. Has a higher level of stresses and so far...seems like
this OEM has done their homework

NA of with variable mid displacement V8 ICE's. Direct injection
gasser. Lower...or traditional levels of stresses...maybe when
cylinders are deactivated...those working are at a higher level
of stress...but NOT to the levels of forced induction

Both will prove themselves over the long haul and IMHO...when they
need to be rebuilt will further prove themselves

Will the parts OEMs provide the specialized tooling for the highly
stressed components for them both?

Will their parts cost and process costs be similar...or will one
cost more?...how much more?

Will the machine shops and crate suppliers likewise cost similar...or
will one cost more?...how much more?

What about the rest of the vehicle...mainly the drive train...

Personally do NOT purchase for resale value, but what it will cost
in the long haul. Looooong haul as in decades

That depends on the overall volume and that has to do with the
popularity...that drives volume...that drives parts/services/etc
pricing decades later

Not saying Ecoboost is bad...just a wait and see...in and on "my"
metrics....IMHO of course

All great points. I think the ecoboost will prove itself over time.

And your point "Personally do NOT purchase for resale value, but what it will cost in the long haul. Looooong haul as in decades" is very valid. I think the resale value is a little overplayed. Whether it is 4x4 or diesel. You still are paying a premium to get a little more on the back end. You really have not gained anything.