Help Shopping: Half ton

donn0128 wrote:
OK lets do the math.
3/4 ton truck 100,000 miles=
1 brake job
1 set of tires,
1set of shocks
Zero tune ups
10 MPG going to work

1/2 ton truck
2 sets of P metric tires
2 brake jobs
1 set of shocks
Zero tune ups
Maybe 12 going to work

Hummm. I just don't see 12,000 dollars difference there? Maybe my math is off a bit, but the heavier duty truck will last longer all around because of the stronger components. Modern trucks if properly equipped will return fuel economy nearly identical . Remember to get the higher towing capacity you will still need the biggest motor in the 1/2 ton, same motor as used in the 3/4 ton. So where is this hugh fuel difference coming from?

My F150 Ecoboost averages 19 mpg on the highway, it makes 385hp and 430 lb/ft torque on premium fuel. Those are basically the same #'s as Fords 6.2L that will only average closer to 13mpg. We are only talking about a 5500lb trailer. The Ecoboost will pull that around all day in 6th gear at 1600 rpms and not even break a sweat.
To the OP, Take advantage of the A plan discount and get the F150 with max tow and HD payload pkg and you will not be disappointed....