Opinion on model of TT

Gdetrailer wrote:


I know the Eco brings a lot to the table with the turbo but unfortunately adding the Eco option PLUS Max Tow/Payload options you are now at the same price or higher than a nicely equipped F250 with a 6.2..

Hum, not what I found when I went to buy a F250 compared to a F150.

The F150 has a lot more mark up and rebates than the F250. Apples to Apples, I was looking at $5,000 more for the F250 with 6.2L. The options where all the same between the 2 trucks.

I actually was going to pony up and pay the extra $5000 for a F250 until I found how poor the mileage was on the 6.2L. After talking to many, it seems 15 mpg was the best on the expressway and 10 mpg was what everyone was getting around in town driving. Of course mixed, what I normally drive would would be different and most likely 12 mpg or 13 mgp which is way to bad for a truck I'll be driving 22,000/year.

I did go with the Ecoboost later and found excellent mileage, better than I actually read about. I'm getting about 2 to 3 mpg than my 5.0L. I actually thought I'd get worse after reading here.

Glad I stuck with the F150 as it turned out to be thousands less, gets much MUCH better fuel economy which saves me hundreds every month, and has much better performance by a huge margin. It's also easier to park and get around tight areas with it's shorter 5.5' bed.

Unless I was towing a 32' or over heavy weight TT, I would try to stick with a correctly optioned F150.

If I was towing a large trailer consistently or for a job, a F250 for sure over a F150.

Glad you were able to get a good price on your F250.

Right now I think I push for the 7.3L gasser over the 6.2L gasser though. That seems to be the engine to have.

I am talking about a Crew Cab 4WD XLT truck with all the better options. For the 6.2L, the 3.73 gears for decent performance. Maybe a extended, 2WD truck would be different.