MotorTrend Tests the 1500's

Bionic Man wrote:


At this point, I'm not even sure what your argument is, other than a vendetta against Chrysler in genral and the EcoDiesel in particular.

It is a simple equation. If a consumer wants a truck that gets the BEST MPG of anything out there - mid size or full size - that has more capability than the vast majority of what the average consumer needs, the EcoDiesel is available

If a consumer wants to race from stop sign to stop sign, or be the first 1500/150 up a pass with a loaded trailer, buy the EcoBoost (or Chevy 5.3 or RAM 5.7)

I am a MOPAR guy, but I appreciate the EcoBoost. It is a very good towing engine with power comparable to a V8. But it clearly IS NOT a leap foreward in MPG.

What is great about America, you have choices. Buy what suits your needs best.

You are way off track. First off I have owned an equal number of Dodges, as I have owned Fords. Brand does not matter to me, but they each take their turn to shine, and alternatively to put out good and bad products..

Who cares what mpg either gets? Cost per mile, cost to own and operate are the useful numbers. So why not pick the more capable truck that costs the same to run?

I think you are the one who needs to read a little more. Sacrificing EVERY aspect of performance in a TRUCK, to get mileage only good enough to pay off the more expensive fuel, and not the optional engine is donkey economics

Maybe one day a truck will exist that gets 200mpg, and uses unicorn tears, but it will "get the best mileage". Maybe it too will have 1980's levels of performance. It would be a great truck of the year.