Where did you find the gear ratios for the above trucks and do you have them for the Nissan Titan? Did you ever see a Dodge Mega Cab 1500? The 06 is a full 3/4 ton truck disguised as a 1/2 ton.
Just wondering....
Al
BTW: GMC is still showing the 8.1 as an option??
Al
As quoted directly for the Ford Dealer Order Guide What part of, "Trailer Tow Package" includes Class IV trailer hitch receiver, 7-pin wiring harness, upgraded radiator and upgraded auxiliary transmission oil cooler (requires
4.6L or 5.4L Triton® V8); aux. trans. oil cooler only with 4.2L V6 A/T, did you not understand?mike
To find parts or to get them cheap, naturally. ;)
mike
I'm beginning to think, because it's at the end of all of your posts, that the little smiley face doesn't really hold the meaning that it implies. Maybe a little OCD? ;)
Dante
Ford knows what their trucks are worth....
It turns out Toyota is worth more if they sell for more.
People tend to buy the best tool for the job.
Unlike you, I did:
Engine, , Vortec 8.1L V8 SFI, (330 hp [245.8 kW] @ 4200 rpm, 450 lb-ft of torque [607.5 N-m] @ 3200 rpm) (L18) $950.00
Right from the GMC website. The Duramax is $6030 now!
Al
Dummy, Your're supposed to drink the coffee not eat it!!!!!!!! (Just joking)/
DaveD
Yes. Unlike me. Be your own secretary.
Right. And the Impala should be compared to the Lexus ES 460.
It's a half-ton. Compare it to the half-tons.
I see that Toyota has more torque and more horsepower than the GM and Dodge
3/4 ton pickups, outclassed only by a Ford V-10. And probably that giant Navistar diesel engine, which is a $6K option.I wonder which gasser gets better fuel economy? Hmm... Ford, GM and Dodge don't appear to have supplied fuel economy figures to Edmunds. Perhaps that answers my question.
No wonder you have a spare bedroom:)
You are correct, people in the US know the best place to spend their hard earned money. That is why the F150 has been the best selling truck and the best selling vehicle, as well, for thirty years Ford sells more F series trucks alone than Toyota sell trucks and cars combined ;)
mike
You might want to talk to your doctor about the frequency with which you repeat yourself. Seriously.
Toyota buyer do not understand trucks. Look at the hugh differance in the RPMs at which the HP and torque is acheved. That is why the Ford will drag the Tundra backward all over the lot in a Tug of War
Tundra - 5.7L V-8 - 381 hp @ 5600 rpm 401 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm F250 - 6.8L V-10 - 362 hp @ 4750 rpm 457 lb. -ft @ 3250 rpm
mike
I'd like to know what you think you're commenting on...
[quote] I see that Toyota has more torque and more horsepower than the GM and Dodge 3/4 ton pickups, outclassed only by a Ford V-10. And probably that giant Navistar diesel engine, which is a $6K option. [end quote]Or do you think that "Ford" is sometimes spelled "GM" or "Dodge?"
However, as long as you're at it...
Yes, let's. Oooh... Looks like Toyota has a major advantage in lower-end torque over the GM and Dodge products.
Thanks for pointing it out.
Bill Ford and Alan Mullaly should be thankful that Toyota hasn't introduced a V-10.
...yet.
Y'know... I looked up F250 pricing on Edmunds and I was astonished to find that the V10 option was a mere $600.
I suppose I should presume that Ford knows what they're doing with option pricing but that seems awfully low. I can't help but think that they could make an extra $400 (or more profit) by marking up that V10 option a bit. I would expect someone looking at the fuel economy of a V10 can't be anywhere near as much price-sensitive as they are determined to get a LOT of power.
Do you think they're leaving money on the table or do you think that most V10 purchases are simply... "well, as long as you have one in stock and it's only a few hundred more..."?
It is necessary to repeat well known facts, since some folks in the NGs are slow learners and uninformed. They like to think Toyota has all the best sellers, when actually only the Camry is a best seller. ;)
mike
Isn't there anyone in the house to explain "embarrassing" to you?
LMFAO, now that is funny....
Other mechanics have opinions which differ from yours. Do they have complaints about Toyotas? Yes. Do they still think they're better? Also yes.
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