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Seriously, I’m not a brand guy. But the eb 3.5 is a great pulling option for the 1/2 ton trucks. I’m buying new and trading before 100k so I can speak to longevity. But I’m extremely pleased with my experience so far. On my 15 I got 32k out of it after 4 years and 100k miles. I’m basically at $5k per year. Mine is a work truck so I can justify it. But honestly, it’s the ideal happy median between average 1/2 ton and a 3/4
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You’re right a F-250 will fare better over time and pull 11k better, being gas it has a better payload as well. I don’t need a F-250, towed weight will be under F-150 ratings and it wouldn’t be an every drive 11k pull. Majority will be no more than 7-8k, more likely about 6k, and I know someone who does that a LOT with a 3.5EB. However this won’t be a daily driver, and I am hoping Ford’s new 7.3 gasser will be a lot like the old 460 but more powerful. For comparison the 3.5EB has as much HP/TQ as the old 460 did mildly modded and I have a 72’ F-100 with a built 460 that’s close to 600/600. So hopefully the 7.3 with low end torque and HP, paired with the HD version of the 10speed shouldn’t search for a gear to find power like the 6.2 or 6.8V10 have to do.
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I’m right there with you, I could care less about brand as long as it’s not Chevy. Chevys anemic 5.3 is worthless, I have a 3.5 EB that I’m towing with right now and 4000lbs plus an explorer full of gear makes no difference in how HARD the motor pulls up a 7% grade. I can pass anyone I want. Where as the 5.3 which was supposed to have about the same amount of power fell on its face with the same load on the same hill and I’d max out at maybe 60. I’ve driven several 18’ newer F-150 with the 3.5 and I’ve been nothing but impressed with power delivery. HOWEVER since my purchase will NOT be a daily and more of a tow rig, I’m leaning toward the F-250 with the 7.3NA.
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the chevies are like honda quads and pioneers, there is a reason they have the power they have, so they can go 2-300k ive done a million times with no engine issues. i havent had to replace a trans or diffs either on any of those, alot of people have those issues because they accelerate to fast with a trailer like they are driving a car all the time and none of the trucks or transmissions are going to take that beating forever.
the lease vehicles only ever go 100k max before they trade them on any program, most way sooner. thats the only mileage the fords are cheaper to. the only way you will benifit owning a ford or dodge is all the people that trade it before 100 like i said they all make it there fine but dodge are all made to be dealer service only and take three times the average chevy time for the same service, and ford after 100k are broke three times as much. so it depends on what you want something you are going to drive a ton you save a ton over the long run like honda
the lease vehicles only ever go 100k max before they trade them on any program, most way sooner. thats the only mileage the fords are cheaper to. the only way you will benifit owning a ford or dodge is all the people that trade it before 100 like i said they all make it there fine but dodge are all made to be dealer service only and take three times the average chevy time for the same service, and ford after 100k are broke three times as much. so it depends on what you want something you are going to drive a ton you save a ton over the long run like honda
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LOL !!!! You crack me up !
Chevy EARNED my hatred.
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Haha... I don’t blow smoke....my Chevy did though.It's really not that apparent,
I regret it most because I usually do way too much research and I bought this one on low price and looks alone because my previous vehicle was flooded by rain.
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Want to buy a 07 Chevy with 200 plus on the odometer? Make ya a good deal!
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Yeah me too. Had three in the family and hated them. Had several in the work fleet too. One had its third trans before 100k and one had a total engine failure at around 110k due to a “block defect” said the shop. I’m not a fan of the higher rpm power for pulling either. They are always revving to do anything. The cheapness overall was disappointing as well, things like the bulbs always blowing, rear view mirror fell off, one day the tail light was hanging by the wires. Have no idea where the screws went. Oh, one day I shut the door and the door panel come off. I was so tired of drivetrain issues, other issues in and around plus a drive train in a half ton that lacked good low end pulling power. I had to leave GM.
I know personal experiences are just that, personal. So that’s why I don’t bash other brands too much but we all have our differences in personal experience, needs, style, etc and that pushes us to one or the other. I personally don’t care that much on which brand truck I drive as long as it’s not A GM product. It is quite annoying when the brand loyalty crap starts and some people really get butt hurt. The only loyalty thing I get is the Cummins guys, the 12v and 24v is truly a reliable engine WITH good pulling power in the real low rpm. I love my eco-boost engines and there’s a lot of people that make fun of them but it doesn’t bother me one bit but some guys have a come apart if one thing is said about the beloved HEMI that Jesus invented and drives. Or the 5.3 Chevy or 5.0 ford. Whatever you like, its for your own reasons and you shouldn’t be trying to convince the world to think the same way as you do.
Good thing there is voice to text on these new phones because there’s no way I would have tried to type all of that.
Adam, hopefully you find a good truck. If you take it slow and drive many different vehicles I’m sure you will find a good one.
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Want to buy a 07 Chevy with 200 plus on the odometer? Make ya a good deal!
If you got one to last that long then you better keep it! It must be a good truck.
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Longevity? 2000 Chevy Silverado 1500 4wd is about to break the record of my longest owned vehicle. 1984 Four Runner sold after 19 years. Anyone owned something longer, and is can still be a daily driver?
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My dad had a 1987 Toyota 4WD pickup with the 22RE that he gave to me with 300k on the odo when I left for college. I drove it to almost 400k before I purchased a 1st gen Tacoma. People used to try and buy that thing off me at the gas station when I was filling up, lol. I think he finally sold it to some Mexicans when he moved a few years ago, but it still ran.
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Thanks, I'm not in a rush luckily so I've got plenty of time to try them all out before I make a decision.
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Solid axle Toy with 22re and manual is one of the most sought after trucks here period! All the guys I know that live in the woods or hunt either have one or are looking for one. They always come home
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LOL ! That guy really knows his trucks !
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