I've said in recent years: "A replacement for my gas-hog 2000 F250, 6.8L V10 rig will never pay for itself in fuel $aving$."
And that's still true...but I think I've decided I don't care about the $$-based argument for sticking with the 21-year old rig.
I'm very close to deciding on a 2021 Ford F150, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, 4x4, Supercab, 6.5-foot bed
I guess it's just "modern technology" that allows this smaller engine to provide more power and torque than my current rig at significantly better gas mileage. And it has greater towing capacity. It has significantly smaller payload capacity than the current rig, but still enough to carry my FWC Hawk...and most of its driving time with be pulling my travel trailer or with just a canopy.
So, why exactly am I considering a new truck? Besides the intangible "new is fun" argument... I want the advances that have been made in the past 21 years. And even if the better gas mileage won't pay for it, it will give me a lot longer range between fill-ups -- which can be important in cross-country drives.
And my F250 won't last forever, and better to end its run while still up (knock on wood) than when it's down.
Possible Order Configuration ... F150 XLT Features & Specs
Maybe when I actually contact a dealer with my order (I'm sure I won't find exactly what I want on a lot) they'll tell me: "Yes, sir, we'll have your truck for you in just 18 months!" Hope not...we'll see.
And that's still true...but I think I've decided I don't care about the $$-based argument for sticking with the 21-year old rig.
I'm very close to deciding on a 2021 Ford F150, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost engine, 4x4, Supercab, 6.5-foot bed
I guess it's just "modern technology" that allows this smaller engine to provide more power and torque than my current rig at significantly better gas mileage. And it has greater towing capacity. It has significantly smaller payload capacity than the current rig, but still enough to carry my FWC Hawk...and most of its driving time with be pulling my travel trailer or with just a canopy.
So, why exactly am I considering a new truck? Besides the intangible "new is fun" argument... I want the advances that have been made in the past 21 years. And even if the better gas mileage won't pay for it, it will give me a lot longer range between fill-ups -- which can be important in cross-country drives.
And my F250 won't last forever, and better to end its run while still up (knock on wood) than when it's down.
Possible Order Configuration ... F150 XLT Features & Specs
Maybe when I actually contact a dealer with my order (I'm sure I won't find exactly what I want on a lot) they'll tell me: "Yes, sir, we'll have your truck for you in just 18 months!" Hope not...we'll see.