DaveRoach Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Great looking truck, Congrats.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 Sweet ride dude. Buddy at work rolled in with a new one this week. More truck then I need,but ya,it,s a sweet looking ride. ENJOY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkat Posted December 1, 2015 Report Share Posted December 1, 2015 I have the same truck 2014 uses less fuel than my freestar van did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtracc Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 They nice eh, I have the 2015 with Eco boost and love it. Can't go wrong with the v8 but man that twin turbo v6 can rip. Don't let anyone tell you the Eco boost is no good it's a revolution. F150 is best pick up hands down very nice choice. (I was an import pick up owner and fan for years) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) I'm just one month away from 5 years on my 5.0 Coyote and it's needed NOTHING but oil changes. Enjoy Gallie! Edited December 2, 2015 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raf Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 (edited) nice truck OP F150 is best pick up hands downwars have been started over this. (my money would be in a ram diesel ) Edited December 2, 2015 by Raf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Ram anything Raf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerry Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 Nice truck, Gallie. When I was in the market for my 2012 F150 I had to decide between the Ecoboost and the 5.0L. Test drives showed equal power and real world reseach showed back then, and continues to show, that the mileage is about equal. So I was left to wonder why they wanted a $2K premium for the Ecoboost. In the end I couldn't reconcile that difference. And added to that, turbos are another thing to repair/replace. Now, there is a world of difference bewteen the 5.0L and my 2006 5.4L. The new engines are much more fuel efficent and more powerful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2 tone z71 Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 That's a beauty truck congrats . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted December 2, 2015 Report Share Posted December 2, 2015 You made a good choice with the F150 Gallie and you should be very happy with it. As for the EcoBoost, I've got a 2013 Lariat with Eco and absolutely love it and my next truck will have one too. Really nice low end torque and that's why I bought it. If your buying a truck to pull heavy boats and your worried about gas mileage, your making a mistake. If your not too concerned about mileage, buy a truck and enjoy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelhedrmatt Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) Ive been letting it idle a bit more than usual showing it off to friends the past couple weeks lol That being said 2 weeks in im getting 13.8 l/100km That mileage will greatly improve. Towing my boat, on cruise, I average 11-13 on relatively flat roads. It will also tow a lot of weight. My buddy's boat as it sits is 10000# plus With fuel. Pulled out of launch and towed no problem. I felt it that's for sure but it towed it fairly easy. Smart move on the V8. Mines the 5.0. Tried and true. Like you I upgraded from a 6.0l ranger. I still miss that truck. Couldn't get it stuck if I tried. But I don't regret upgrading for a minute. Either will you. Enjoy your new ride. Love the colour. Edited December 3, 2015 by steelhedrmatt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jtracc Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 nice truck OP wars have been started over this. (my money would be in a ram diesel ) It is a nice truck but does have many down falls. It's horrible around town, the acceleration is not very good, lowest tow rating for a 1500 and the diesel comes at a premium. Dodge is close but just not there yet. My buddy has 2014 f150 fx4 black edition with 5.0l v8. Sick truck, going to trade her in Monday v8 too hard on gas. My boost average around town 13l per 100 km. Highway I average 9 if I drive like an old man 10 120km and 14 with my boat. This thread is gonna get ugly. All I know is I have owned v8 now have Eco boost will never go back to v8 (unless mustang GT). Ford is putting all thier R&D in the ecoboost, there won't be a v8 option in a 1500 in next few years. Even mustang going ecoboost. Just is what it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) I'm still averaging 11.8 l / 100km with my 2011 x 5.0. Add a trip into the city in stop and go and I come home at about 12.4. Worst ever that I cleared off the screen for truck on it's own was 13.8 and that was a summer in Temag with Leah pulling the boat both ways averaged into the equation.... and anyone that's driven with me knows I'm not light on the hammer! If I pull my heavy flat nosed enclosed I burn 18.9 / 100km. Had a cop at a ride check in 2012 call me a .... ...... because he'd read my dash. His Eco boost was going through 18/100km and I thought he was going to have a melt down seeing mine at 11.7 ! Edited December 3, 2015 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallie Posted December 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Thanks guys, im lovin it so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoePa Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Nice truck - Ford is a good choice - been a Ford man all my life - have two pickups right now - a 1991 and a 2005 and a full sized van - always had good experience with my Fords - owned a total of 8 Fords in my lifetime - good luck - keep the oil changed every 3000 miles and the engines will last forever - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I have a 2015 Silverado so I guess I'm the odd man out in this thread. I can get 11L/100km or less all day at 100km/h on cruise control. But if I drive it so it sounds good, lookout! Lifetime average over 19,000 km is about 15L. That's probably my heavy foot though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 The new fullsizes pretty well all get good mileage because they put those ridiculous air dams on the front end and baby tires, giving it the ground clearance of a compact car. Once you get it set up to be somewhat useful offroad that all goes out the window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 The new fullsizes pretty well all get good mileage because they put those ridiculous air dams on the front end and baby tires, giving it the ground clearance of a compact car. Once you get it set up to be somewhat useful offroad that all goes out the window. So true! I have 9" of front ground clearance because of that air dam. I'm getting a 3" front level and taking the air dam off so we'll see how mileage is affected.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 My '13 Sierra averaged 17-18 mpg on a tank with street tires and stock ride height. I have 2" of lift front and rear, 33" duratracs, and yanked out that stupid air dam. I average 13.5-14 mpg now, but I don't have to worry about bottoming out and blowing out tires like before. If you level the front end of your truck more than 2", make sure you get a differential drop, or else you can say goodbye to your CV's and balljoints in no time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) My '13 Sierra averaged 17-18 mpg on a tank with street tires and stock ride height. I have 2" of lift front and rear, 33" duratracs, and yanked out that stupid air dam. I average 13.5-14 mpg now, but I don't have to worry about bottoming out and blowing out tires like before. If you level the front end of your truck more than 2", make sure you get a differential drop, or else you can say goodbye to your CV's and balljoints in no time! Hmmm, maybe 2" will be enough for me. I'd rather not do a diff drop off I can help it. I'm 95% on road.... The stupid air dam is going to plow snow if I don't take it off though. I have P255/75/17 stock tires. Been thinking of going to LT275/70/17 Bridgestone AT KO2's. I don't want to go any bigger because GM decided a 3.08 rear was a good idea. It's a 4x4 and I don't have the funds to change two diffs... Edited December 3, 2015 by Dutch01 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 275 k02's would look sharp. Look into Bilstein 5100 front struts. They are adjustable and give you up to 2" of front lift without spacers, so your ride quality actually improves and don't lose suspension travel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch01 Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 275 k02's would look sharp. Look into Bilstein 5100 front struts. They are adjustable and give you up to 2" of front lift without spacers, so your ride quality actually improves and don't lose suspension travel. Everyone loves them, but they probably cost more than I have to spend. I'm thinking of those down the line though. Mines not a Z71 so rant skid plates too. Dang trucks are expensive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshtrax Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 (edited) General grabbers are way better than the ko2, both off road, deep snow and in price. I've got 50 k on mine and no complaints . They are heavier e rated tire I run 50 psi in them. Edited December 3, 2015 by Freshtrax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeytier Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 I had grabbers on my old Sierra. Really great tire and a much better price. Not sure you get as much life out of them as the BFG's though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dara Posted December 3, 2015 Report Share Posted December 3, 2015 Congrats on the truck and on not getting the ecoboost...I have one and lemme tell you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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