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re: On the market for an F-150. I've come to the OT for advice

Posted on 6/5/16 at 5:18 pm to
Posted by down time
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 5:18 pm to
The 5.0 gets just as good mpg as the eco.

Lariat and above 4x4 if you can get 10k off sticker or 8k with 0 percent that's a good deal. 16 model better navigation unit. I've had a few bugs with my 15. There's a few TSBs on the 15s now.
This post was edited on 6/5/16 at 5:23 pm
Posted by Placebeaux
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Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 5:25 pm to
Are you towing anything heavy?

I would go with the 3.5 over the 5.0. If you're not towing anything over 9k lbs get the 2.7. It's fast and gets 20.5 average mpg . Sports package seats are the best.
This post was edited on 6/5/16 at 5:26 pm
Posted by PatDyesPants
Loachapoka, AL
Member since Jan 2016
3403 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 5:54 pm to
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leather interior is definitely OT baller


The leather is nice but if you look around even in the top trims parts of the interior look and feel cheap. My opinion.

Posted by Horsemeat
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:01 pm to
Gotta have Yeti stickers on corners of rear window.
Posted by Recovered
Member since May 2016
729 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:03 pm to
If you aren't set on a Ford, there's a pretty good rebate on the Denali right now. I have a 15 with the 6.2, unbelievable truck.
Posted by Will Cover
Davidson, NC
Member since Mar 2007
40379 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:04 pm to
I read the horror stories about Robinson Brothers, however when it was all said and done, they beat everyone's price including Mack Haik (sp?) in Houston.
This post was edited on 6/5/16 at 6:26 pm
Posted by Horsemeat
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:06 pm to
I, as well, will be in the market for a new truck as well. Probably Christmastime though, gonna hit up the end of year specials - not going to need anything soon.
Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:52 pm to
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will probably be somewhere around 40k


umm, no. this truck will sticker at or near $60k
Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
3332 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:55 pm to
this place is pretty cheap and tons in stock. gives you something to shoot for.

LINK
Posted by achenator
Member since Oct 2014
3332 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 6:56 pm to
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I'm pretty dead set on the Platinum with tech package. Just trying to decide on the color now.
I just got the blue jeans. Awesome truck
Posted by McCaigBro69
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Member since Oct 2014
45349 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 7:02 pm to
I have a 4x4 Lariat, but it's a 2012. Love the truck. I also avoided the ecoboost. Went with the 6.2 V8. Probably the best engine they have, unfortunately I think they're done making them.

One thing I do advise, I got the max tow package with the telescopic mirrors. They are the bomb. If you have the opportunity, get them. They are amazing at backing shite up and just for driving in general. Literally no blind spot.

A brand new one will be north of $50K sticker.
Posted by TulaneUVA
Member since Jun 2005
26238 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 7:04 pm to
The ecoboost out performs the v8 in performance. I have 65k miles on mine with no issues
Posted by McCaigBro69
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Member since Oct 2014
45349 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 7:12 pm to
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The ecoboost out performs the v8 in performance. I have 65k miles on mine with no issues


I have 111K on my 6.2 without any issues at all. Also have a friend who has a Raptor with the same engine with 160K who also has had no issues. Granted, I can't speak on the 5.0 V8.

I've known two people with ecoboosts who have had power issues. Small sample, I know, but they both regretted not getting the V8.
Posted by shiftworker
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Member since Dec 2011
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 7:56 pm to
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I've come to the OT for advice




El Oh El
Posted by N2cars
Member since Feb 2008
40315 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:21 pm to
The only question I have about the 6 is longevity. Obviously, the 5.0 is bulletproof.
Posted by shiftworker
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Member since Dec 2011
5374 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:23 pm to
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the snap on Louisiana package complete with a hunting sticker on one side and a Costa sticker on the other side of the rear glass.



No Yeti sticker=no care
Posted by dillpickleLSU
Philadelphia, PA
Member since Oct 2005
26589 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:25 pm to
There's a thread on a ford forum out there about a guy who put 300k on a 3.5 ecoboost. I think I'd trust the 3.5 by now...the 2.7 is too damn small
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:38 pm to
quote:

Obviously, the 5.0 is bulletproof.


Obviously how?


Technically the ecoboost in an older engine than the coyote
Posted by X123F45
Member since Apr 2015
30024 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:45 pm to
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Don't get it from Robinson Brothers. Their service department is shitty.




Understatement of the year.

I have a video of one of their techs having to drive out to blubonnet because his dumb arse forgot to put the clamp on the radiator hose when he had to change the cam sensor under warranty in my buddy's truck.

Engine dumped coolant, and ran hot. This is a 5.0 2016.

Saving the video in case it shows any drop of compression in thw next 50k miles.
Posted by TulaneUVA
Member since Jun 2005
26238 posts
Posted on 6/5/16 at 8:57 pm to
It's like people will believe whatever they want to believe regardless of the proof.
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