Ford F150 is going Powerstroke Diesel

Terryallan wrote:

Hammerboy wrote:

Hybridhunter wrote:
How are some people comparing features in a truck worth up to $8K, to a much less powerful, much slower, MUCH more expensive engine? I buy fairly basic trucks, and wouldn't spend more for a platinum, but if I did, it's tangible. The diesel is donkey economics with laughable power levels, unproven reliability, and expensive maintenance; not much upside there to ponder. On second thought, distronic cruise control and fan cooled seats seem like a steal!

I'm a business owner who can buy what I want, for my work vehicle, or for my wife for here winter rig (she daily drives my modded F150), and the diesel just doesn't fit any rational financial thinking. Not even close.

Oh, and our company owns 3 diesels, none of which present any clear balance sheet advantages whatsoever.

I did not buy buy diesel truck because it gets better fuel mileage. I bought it because it's simply a truck that's superior at pulling. There's a reason why people spend the money on them. It's not just dollars and cents.

Dan

However in the case of the little Ford diesel. The gas truck will out pull it. The Diesel has LESS HP, and LESS torque, and LESS towing capacity than the V6 EcoBoost.

I agree. It never made sense to me with the small half ton diesels. 3/4 ton on up yes there's an advantage. If I were in the market for a half ton EcoBoost it would be

Dan