18 F150 work truck

[Yaj Yak]

It's in pretty nice shape. Definitely has all the bells and whistle's. Only thing I dont like is the outdated Myfordtouch. Miss my Sync3/Carplay terribly.

Agreed! Probably still much faster than the old E350's with the 5.4 though. Those tanks went nowhere...lol

i have tech's tell me they turn off their AC so they can merge with traffic better...

 

[SpeedSpeak2me]

So I gave my STX to a coworker and took one of our salesmen's(guy quit) 2015 F150 Platinum. The STX has about 107,000 miles and served me well, but I really needed something with a crew cab for the kids so I nabbed this thing. It now has 116,000 miles after the trip I just took down to FL for what turned about to be a turd. The 3.5 Eco performed great and the massage seats got a lot of use. The Ecoboost gets a good 2 mpg less than the 5.0 with similar driving.

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OOC, what kind of mileage did you get (at what speed)? I'm trying to get an idea in the event my Silverado needs replacing. I've heard good and bad about the 3.5EB, and am leaning towards the 5.0.

 

[Terminator-Fux]

You made a thread for your work truck? I'll be sure to make a thread on a work van if I ever get one

 

[Jeffs FRC]

164k on the old Platinum. She's been in the shop quite a bit since I've had it. Broken rear slide window, turbo coolant lines, both front wheel bearings, front dif pinion seal, valve cover cracked, throttle body(needed a tow for that one), and a few other things. Also the check engine light came on during the cold spell for the cats, but is now off since it got warm.

Probably gonna put an order in for a SILVERAYDO....

 

[01bluesnake]

164k on the old Platinum. She's been in the shop quite a bit since I've had it. Broken rear slide window, turbo coolant lines, both front wheel bearings, front dif pinion seal, valve cover cracked, throttle body(needed a tow for that one), and a few other things. Also the check engine light came on during the cold spell for the cats, but is now off since it got warm.

Probably gonna put an order in for a SILVERAYDO....

Some of the stuff is a given, for the mileage. Ive seen lots more headaches with the ecoboost stuff though.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

Some of the stuff is a given, for the mileage. Ive seen lots more headaches with the ecoboost stuff though.

Yea the Ecos seem to be a bit more problematic, but they’re so much better to drive than the 5.0’s. And they tow effortlessly!

Hopefully a 5.3/10spd won’t feel like a complete turd. Lol

 

[FirstWorldProblems]

Yea the Ecos seem to be a bit more problematic, but they’re so much better to drive than the 5.0’s. And they tow effortlessly!

Hopefully a 5.3/10spd won’t feel like a complete turd. Lol

a 5.3 will absolutely feel like a turd compared to a 3.5EB. The EB has 500ish ft lbs of torque, the 5.3 has like 380. The 6.2 is badass...the 5.3 is not.

I drove a 5.3 silveraydo before buying my old 2018 3.5 dad150 and it felt like the chevy malibu of trucks.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

a 5.3 will absolutely feel like a turd compared to a 3.5EB. The EB has 500ish ft lbs of torque, the 5.3 has like 380. The 6.2 is badass...the 5.3 is not.

I drove a 5.3 silveraydo before buying my old 2018 3.5 dad150 and it felt like the chevy malibu of trucks.

The new Silverados are pretty nice. Probably have the nicest interiors right now in my opinion.

My current truck is a 2015. That year the ecoboost had 420lb/ft.

 

[cdh027]

The 5.3 10 speed is absolutely not a turd. It moves out for what it is.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

The new Silverados are pretty nice. Probably have the nicest interiors right now in my opinion.

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My current truck is a 2015. That year the ecoboost had 420lb/ft.

After being a Ford fanboi and having the GMC, the GM interiors are so much better IMO

 

[Jeffs FRC]

The 5.3 10 speed is absolutely not a turd. It moves out for what it is.

Have you driven an ecoboost F150? Just wondering because my Yote/10spd truck was quick, but the Eco made it feel like a turd with all the low end grunt it has.

Probably should have driven my coworkers 23 RST with the 5.3/10spd, but my mind is made up. I really like the newer Silverados exterior and interior. Plus you get more for your money.

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

Have you driven an ecoboost F150? Just wondering because my Yote/10spd truck was quick, but the Eco made it feel like a turd with all the low end grunt it has.

Probably should have driven my coworkers 23 RST with the 5.3/10spd, but my mind is made up. I really like the newer Silverados exterior and interior. Plus you get more for your money.

Come drive my 6.2/10 speed land yacht

 

[cdh027]

Have you driven an ecoboost F150? Just wondering because my Yote/10spd truck was quick, but the Eco made it feel like a turd with all the low end grunt it has.

Probably should have driven my coworkers 23 RST with the 5.3/10spd, but my mind is made up. I really like the newer Silverados exterior and interior. Plus you get more for your money.

I have not driven an F150. I think our 24 RST is a really nice truck. Opinions are like booty holes. I will say, our 2017 5.3 with the 6 speed was a turd.

 

[cdh027]

Come drive my 6.2/10 speed land yacht

I still think it would be a very close race between your 6.2 and the 5.3 in the pickup just by power to weight ratio.

 

[1quick]

Kj’s old 6.2 2500 ran high 13’s on the draggy, and I believe the 5.3 Silverado was mid 15’s both stock if I remember right, now this was 3-4 years ago if I remember right

 

[1quick]

All the 10 speeds I’ve driven sucked on the stock tune, I’d imagine the extra tq of the eco makes the truck more enjoyable to drive, my last 5.0 f150 was stock, the one I have now is tuned with intake and off road y pipe, big difference but probably similar to a stock eco boost, sport mode with a tune is pretty nice compared to stock

 

[Terminator-Fux]

Whatever pile of shit you get better have massaging seats asshole. Cause I'm sure I'll be riding gun to buy you next toy.

 

[Jeffs FRC]

Come drive my 6.2/10 speed land yacht

I bet the 6.2 is awesome, but I don't think the company would believe I need that...lol

I have not driven an F150. I think our 24 RST is a really nice truck. Opinions are like booty holes. I will say, our 2017 5.3 with the 6 speed was a turd.

What options did you get on your RST? This is what I submitted to my GM for my new truck:

2024 RST Crew short bed 5.3 bucket seats
Sterling Grey
20" wheels with AT tires
Convenience package 2
safety package
Multiflex tailgate

My VP said they put the order in so we'll see how long it takes...

Whatever pile of shit you get better have massaging seats asshole. Cause I'm sure I'll be riding gun to buy you next toy.

I'm now on the hunt for a roadster. Miata or Boxster...lol

 

[Jimy Bilmo]

I think KJ told me the 5.3/10 speed is solid in truck form since you get the better gear ratios.

Sounds like a nicely spec’d truck!

 

[cdh027]

I bet the 6.2 is awesome, but I don't think the company would believe I need that...lol

What options did you get on your RST? This is what I submitted to my GM for my new truck:

2024 RST Crew short bed 5.3 bucket seats
Sterling Grey
20" wheels with AT tires
Convenience package 2
safety package
Multiflex tailgate

My VP said they put the order in so we'll see how long it takes...

I'm now on the hunt for a roadster. Miata or Boxster...lol

I think we got the same without multiflex and added leather.

 

[Terminator-Fux]

I'm now on the hunt for a roadster. Miata or Boxster...lol

 

[Boostie]

Having gone from a 3.5TT to a 5.3/6 speed, the 5.3 feels like a turd in all aspects, especially towing.

 

[The Beast]

I still think it would be a very close race between your 6.2 and the 5.3 in the pickup just by power to weight ratio.

A 6.2 hillbilly 1500 pick up would blow them both away and that’s with jumbo adding 75 hp with a Borla cat back and cold air intake with a custom tune from lethal performance.

 

[cdh027]

A 6.2 hillbilly 1500 pick up would blow them both away and that’s with jumbo adding 75 hp with a Borla cat back and cold air intake with a custom tune from lethal performance.

 

[The Beast]

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