In Ks the new dodge is probably going to be pretty popular. Got a letter in the mail saying any truck with gvwr over 10,001lbs will have to be registered and insured as a commercial vehicle. If you're comparing this to 1 or 3/4tons the 1st gen Cummins Dodge 3500 made the same torque numbers, weighed more, didn't have good stereos or gps, didn't have 4 full doors, could only tow 400lbs more according to rating and got worse fuel mileage.
New RAM half-ton EcoDiesel gets 28mpg?..
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Same in AZ, not to mention 3/4-1 tons are more to insure, maintain over a 1/2 ton. Betcha this is going to be a sweet spot vehicle, just like the Eco-Boost.
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I rode in one of those C70's once. They will go nowhere in a hurry!
Did you read the details of that link?
"Estimated fuel savings are based on the EPA-estimated combined ratings for 2011-13 F-150 EcoBoost models and for the same mix of 5.4-liter V8-equipped 2010 F-150 models, across 400,000 units and 15,000 miles of driving a year. F-150 EcoBoost sales are comprised mostly of 4x4 trucks with EPA-estimated ratings of 15 mpg city and 17 mpg combined, and a smaller percentage of 4x2 trucks with EPA-estimated ratings of 16 mpg city and 18 mpg combined. Ford has had success transitioning many customers to the new EcoBoost offering."
Not overly impressive mpg. In fact, I don't feel quite so bad about driving my behemoth. Hopefully, the new Dodge hits a better sweet spot when it comes to mileage. Sounds like it will, just wondering if it's enough?
I run my truck in 2wd as much as possible, but when I can't, I do find that lever on the floor EXTREMELY handy. I'm not even sure how that became such an issue in this thread as comparing mileage should work regardless of drive system as long as we stay apples to apples.
"Estimated fuel savings are based on the EPA-estimated combined ratings for 2011-13 F-150 EcoBoost models and for the same mix of 5.4-liter V8-equipped 2010 F-150 models, across 400,000 units and 15,000 miles of driving a year. F-150 EcoBoost sales are comprised mostly of 4x4 trucks with EPA-estimated ratings of 15 mpg city and 17 mpg combined, and a smaller percentage of 4x2 trucks with EPA-estimated ratings of 16 mpg city and 18 mpg combined. Ford has had success transitioning many customers to the new EcoBoost offering."
Not overly impressive mpg. In fact, I don't feel quite so bad about driving my behemoth. Hopefully, the new Dodge hits a better sweet spot when it comes to mileage. Sounds like it will, just wondering if it's enough?
I run my truck in 2wd as much as possible, but when I can't, I do find that lever on the floor EXTREMELY handy. I'm not even sure how that became such an issue in this thread as comparing mileage should work regardless of drive system as long as we stay apples to apples.
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It seem with the ecoboost ford has managed to bring diesel complexity to a gas motor.
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Ours was gas, 2-Speed rear end...real busy going nowhere in hurry. Double clutching, pulling buttons and levers... If you thought that was bad, our Ford C600 with a 2500 gal milk tanker, was down right scary. I thought that truck was going to kill me.
Yes sir they did...no different than what auto manufactures have been doing for years.
Doesn't the 5.0 get similar mpg? just down on power compared to the Eco....and really, the 5.0 at 360hp/380tq, probably more than enough power for most people. Myself included.
Sure did read that, kinda why I think Ram has a winner here. Even with diesel costing more, the fuel savings is going to be pretty decent. Especially for guys who keep them
for 10+ years.
Repair cost might be another story, though I can't imagine the Eco-Boost being all that cheap to fix, either. Might be one of those vehicles you don't own out of warranty. Those Eco-Boost sure are a hoot to drive though.
Oh, we happened upon it, since most mileage claims by manufactures are made in 2WD. Some think a 2WD truck is useless...I beg to differ. I also like to BS/********** talk too.
That being said, I won't have at least one 4WD sitting in the garage, awfully nice to have that little backup lever. Though 98% of the time I don't use it...I like to see how far I can get without touching the lever. Amazing where you can go, just need decent throttle and clutch control...and don't be an idiot. Heck, I have buried John Deere crawler loaders for being an idiot...have to work damn hard to get one of those stuck.
I have also buried the C70, skidsteers, tractors, Tri-Axle Macks, F250/350's, Jeeps, Toyotas... you name it I have probably got it stuck...
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east_tn_81
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No gm doesn't own the other half. There lucky if they own half of there own company.
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Was just reading the write up on it in diesel power magazine. The average mpg for a four door 4x4 was 22.83. A little bit more real world numbers.
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Smidge better than the EPA average of 22.
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