57% of F150s have V6 engines
"The popular alternative to the V8 is a 3.5-liter twin-turbocharged EcoBoost V6 that produces 365 horsepower and 420 pound-feet of torque, accounting for 47 percent of sales, while the naturally aspir...
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Mvander wrote:
My parents just picked up a new f150 with the base 3.7 v6 and it should work well towing their 14rb starcraft. Some people dont need the extra power and there is a savings at the pumps even if its only a few mpg. Plus the cost of the upgrade in the first place. You can save thousands over the ownership period buying only what you need.
But that's the point. The MPG savings are insignificant. And the cost of the V8 isn't all that much more. There won't be any difference in insurance costs or maintenance. I'm not convinced that you'll save thousands over the ownership period.
