lew Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Posted October 27, 2012 Couple good looking trucks there guys, thanks for posting the pictures. Twocoda, I like the idea of those lights on your brothers side steps.
fishnsled Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 Geez Lew, by the time this thread starts to die off and people just drive away in their respective trucks, that ash tray may be full again! HH Great looking ride Lew, I'm tire kicking myself but do like the Ford I have now.
fishindevil Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 hey Lew I got a new truck as well 3 weeks ago a 2012 Chevy silverado 5.3V8 it also has active fuel management and will drop 4cyl if the 8 are not needed it gets pretty great mileage I'm averaging 13.3liters fuel per 100km !!!! I love my new fishing truck it pulls my 1000lb Lund like its not even there !!!!! Cheers
Grimace Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 Great looking truck! I think all of the makes are pushing out some quality trucks. I like them all.
woodenboater Posted October 27, 2012 Report Posted October 27, 2012 My wife and I are due for a new truck in the next few years but this thread makes me wanna get one now !
lew Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Posted October 27, 2012 Very nice Shaun, awesome looking truck and congrats on your purchase !! From what I've heard, that fuel management system is pretty slick.
ch312 Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 I average 17 MPG without the boat around town and highway otherwise. 17 US mpg = 21 IMP mpg = 13.5 l/100km that's exactly what my 07 ram with 1.5" higher and 1" wider than stock tires gets with 75% city and 25% highway driving. i'd expect more after all the hype about the eco boost. time to go out and take off the fan clutch to squeeze a little more mpg out of her during the cold months...
aplumma Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 17 US mpg = 21 IMP mpg = 13.5 l/100km that's exactly what my 07 ram with 1.5" higher and 1" wider than stock tires gets with 75% city and 25% highway driving. i'd expect more after all the hype about the eco boost. time to go out and take off the fan clutch to squeeze a little more mpg out of her during the cold months... It doesn't have a fan belt all electric. With the 3.31 gear set you can get 21 MPG but I don't know why people think we buy a 4X4 full crew cab with 2.72 gears, e locking differentials and a tow package rated at 11,300 LBS for gas mile ratings. If I want to go far on a little gas I can chose the Cooper, 3 motorcycles or the volkswagen. when you got to tow weight the better the truck is set up the less strain you put on the vehicle and the SAFER you can tow. Art
mike rousseau Posted October 28, 2012 Report Posted October 28, 2012 How much for the old one Lew...??? Free trips on the Larry for life...??? LMAO...
lew Posted October 28, 2012 Author Report Posted October 28, 2012 (edited) Maybe free trips for a FEW lifetimes Mike...in YOUR boat Edited October 28, 2012 by lew
ch312 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Posted October 29, 2012 It doesn't have a fan belt all electric. i was talking about my truck. i take the fan clutch (big fan attached to the front of the engine) off every winter to help with getting to operating temp quicker just like i did with the dakota. it still runs at the exact same temperature as with the fan on, but long idling isn't a good idea. i sat in a drive thru for 10 mins today and the needle didn't move. i believe she has the 3.55 gears.
doubleheader Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Lew, very nice looking. That is my favorite color scheme, almost traded my Tundra in on a new one just to get it. Hope she brings years of good service.
Squid Posted October 30, 2012 Report Posted October 30, 2012 Holy gees 5 pages about Lews truck c'mon!!
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