You choose - loaded gas or basic diesel?
If you had to buy a SD/HD truck today, what would you choose... a loaded, leather gas model or a diesel with cloth and just a few basic gadgets? Assume similar price, which is what I am finding.
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It's not as quick as the eco but doesn't feel underpowered. I'm still getting used to having to downshift instead of just building boost. Just needs more throttle input to force downshifts. They did a good job of taming the engine noise in the cab as the downshifts are not alarming. You know you're riding in a truck... it's not as refined as the eco/F150HD. There's a lot more vibration at the driver controls. Seems jittery over rough roads but I'm guessing this will go away when loaded. The GM HD's I test drove were the same.
If that F150HD had a 6000 lb rear axle, I'd probably still have it(with an extended warranty:). Could have made it work but it's not worth the fiddling with watching weights.
Payload sticker is about 2750, even with lariat trim and the chrome package steps. Took it over the scale and there's 3100 lb on the rear axle with me in it. So, 3000 lb capacity remaining. That's about 800 lb more rear axle capacity than I had with the other truck and in reality, I know it will handle more, safely. The 20's are rated for a combined 7500 lb. I like that.
Here it is, bling and all. Needs a tonneau cover, 5th mounting hardware and 7-pin plug in the bed.
If that F150HD had a 6000 lb rear axle, I'd probably still have it(with an extended warranty:). Could have made it work but it's not worth the fiddling with watching weights.
Payload sticker is about 2750, even with lariat trim and the chrome package steps. Took it over the scale and there's 3100 lb on the rear axle with me in it. So, 3000 lb capacity remaining. That's about 800 lb more rear axle capacity than I had with the other truck and in reality, I know it will handle more, safely. The 20's are rated for a combined 7500 lb. I like that.
Here it is, bling and all. Needs a tonneau cover, 5th mounting hardware and 7-pin plug in the bed.
