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Usually those people fall in to two groups :
1. Can't have a full size truck and not have the V8 rumble.
2. Those who have never actually driven an EcoBoost.
Tundra vs F150
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Usually those people fall in to two groups :
1. Can't have a full size truck and not have the V8 rumble.
2. Those who have never actually driven an EcoBoost.
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I use to feel that way too... and then I was handed the keys to an EcoBoost powered truck for a few years. Unless they make a V8 EcoBoost, I'll probably never own another V8 powered truck again.
Wow, what started as a debate has turned into heated discussion. There both good trucks; both have strong, and weak points. Rite tool for the rite job, but I will keep watching this thread. Both sides have valid arguments, guess it falls into personal preference. My opinion give me four wheels, and I'm good.
I will admit I have never driven the eco boost, but I want to. Drove a tundra liked it a lot, now I just have to get my a** behind the wheel of a eco boost. Have a friend who has one he swears by it.
Todd780
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Yep, different strokes for different folks. That's why it's nice to have options.
By the time I'm ready to do anything there will probably be new generations of Tundra's and F-150's out.
So a whole new series of debates will have ensued by then! lol
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If you really want to be impressed, put a heavy trailer behind it. While they are awesome empty, where they truly shine is under load.
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Definitely!!! Since I bought my 2017 they have added the 10 speed and dual injection to the 2.7. I can only imagine what is in the pipeline.
Todd780
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Hybrid, Electric, possible IRS... I think all of those have been captured in spy shots. Who knows what's coming.
nickw
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IRS is interesting, I'd consider it...as taboo as it was just a few years ago. Great ground clearance too, sign me up.
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I'd love to have IRS. It's already under the Excursion... makes sense that it will find it's way under the F150.
nickw
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It's an engineering problem that I'm sure can be figured out, re; towing. Air bags come to mind, but I'm sure there are other options too....
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Todd780
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I don't want air bags. They don't work well in this climate. Compressors breaking etc... A guy I know wants out of his Ram limited because every time it gets cold here his air suspension fails and it costs him a g-not in his shop. I had a Caddy with air suspension. It used to fail and the bags would get stuck inflated so it looked like a 70's hot rod. I see numerous Envoy's, Trailblazers, land rovers, etc.... draggin their butts due to failed air suspension systems. K.I.S.S. Keep it simple stupid.....
I see lots of 1500 Ram's squatting while towing appropriate length trailers. (Maybe overweight? can tell)
The Cherokee, Explorer and Suburban I had all had coils and I towed with them. I know you can tow with coils. I just prefer not to if given the choice.
I find this truck with leafs seems to handle weight better.
Again, personal preference. If I can choose a truck with leafs, that's the way I'll go.
battleaxe
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That statement was running under the assumption that the V8 tows more than the V6. I have since learned that the 3.5 tows more, so I stand somewhat corrected.
All I'm getting at is that the comparison is flawed, as the Tundra doesn't come with a turbo'd V6. And if that's your point of comparison, you should probably buy the F150 over the Tundra.
My seat time in ecoboost fords is limited overall, but I have been impressed. And honestly when I have the need for a full size, I will be debating this exact thing and I don't know what I'll choose. My gut tells me to run with the truck that I know will last me for 15+ years and still hold some reasonable resale value.
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