| as far as the reliability data goes, I would like to see it myself. could you provide a link to any of this.
it's from the 2014 Consumer Reports review of the Ford V8 and Ford V6 ecoboost. the V8 was rated with "Average" reliability and the V6 ecoboost was downgraded this year to "Below Average" reliability. you need a subscription (i have one) to view the full details of the review, but it's mentioned in the overview on the public page.
http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/ford/f-150.htm
pulling uphill in duluth or on the 501 is a good application for having low rpm, torque and acceleration capability and put it to use. people have "paid more" for that application (diesel) for years.
very true, and the Ford V8 offers more than enough for the boat/sled/atv towing applications most relevant here. the people who have paid more for a diesel have primarily done so because they're pulling much heavier loads such as an RV, horse trailer or for industrial applications.
not everyone is viewing this thread through the eyes of a HEMI.
i get that you are against the eco-boost and an expert on the subject.
actually, i'm actually quite interested in the Ford V8 vs Ford V6 ecoboost decision. i've been happy with my Ram HEMIs, but no more or less than i was with my previous Fords. if anything, the Rams' upkeep costs have been high.
so aside from snarky online jabs, serious question: what are the objectively tested advantages that would point to choosing the V6 ecoboost over the V8 in the F-150?
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