Time for a new truck
I've been out of the RV world for 5 years now, but need a new vehicle and thinking of getting a trailer again so looking at trucks -- just a "half" ton though. Here are some impressions: - They ha...
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IdaD wrote:RCMAN46 wrote:patriotgrunt wrote:RCMAN46 wrote:
Take a look at this video.
5.3 vs 6.2 GM gas
When towing a smaller engine does not always give better mpg.
In fact I think you will find the 6.2 GM will give as good if not better mpg than any of the competition in gas engines.
Good luck finding a 6.2 from GM without paying an arm or leg.
I did a search on inventory of 6.2 l Chevy trucks at my local dealers. I found 10 trucks in stock that with the same trim level were going for about 3,000 more than the 5.3 l. With a $50,000 truck I do not consider $3,000 an arm and leg more.
The 6.2 is a $2,600 option.
The ecoboost is about a $2,500 option in the Ford F150.
Yeah but you can get the Ecoboost in a $35,000 F150. On the GMs you have to be at a much higher trim level to have the privilege of paying an extra $2600 for the 6.2.
Exactly. $50K is still an expensive truck and I can find a nicely equipped 3/4 ton for that price with a diesel. However, a nicely equipped XLT with a 3.5 EB is more bang for your buck.
