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rbutterw Champion Author Raleigh Posts:1,175 Points:292,525 Joined:Mar 2012	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 2:43:49 PM Ignore rbutterw Report Abuse Pls respond with lowest MPG vehicles Thanks

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Bluebird333 All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:634 Points:52,300 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2012 4:10:35 AM Ignore Bluebird333 Report Abuse When it comes to new trucks Ford seems to be ahead of the competition . A turbocharged v6 can look pretty impressive compared to others v8s. If you can afford a new truck and if you don't need anything bigger than a 1/2 ton pickup I would go with Fords ecoboost truck. I wish they could bring these trucks to the U.S market. http://www.dieselpowernetwork.net/halfton/diesel-ford-f150.html
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 12:39:19 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse My only regret about the truck I bought is that I didn't wait another 6 months or so. Mine is a 2010 with the 5.4 V-8. If I waited a few months I could have got the 2011 with either the 5.0 V-8 or the ecoboost V-6. Both have more power and both get better mileage. But I still think his best choice overall would be the F150. They ride good for a truck. They are quiet inside while you are going down the road. The crew cab can fit 3 (large) adults in the back seat with ease. It will tow better the the Tacoma (mid size truck) and get the same or better gas mileage.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,526 Points:2,835,315 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 8:49:13 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse "I still think the new F150 with the Ecoboost V-6 would be the best bet." My brother bought one and loves it.....he can't understand why someone needs a V8.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,783 Points:2,894,635 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 7:43:34 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse No more weight than this would be a Toyota Tacoma 4 wheel drive V6 would handle that sufficiently and with ease. 16 mpg city and about 22 mpg highway.
OilerFan Champion Author Tulsa Posts:14,040 Points:2,446,600 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 7:23:50 AM Ignore OilerFan Report Abuse I'm hoping to get some good ideas for trucks too. I'm going to be needing to buy something in the next year.
Bluebird333 All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:634 Points:52,300 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jul 5, 2012 2:39:54 AM Ignore Bluebird333 Report Abuse Why buy a New truck when the value of it drops like a rock the moment you drive it off the lot.
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2012 5:53:42 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse Why pay that much more for a diesel and then have to pay a higher price for fuel?
Bluebird333 All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:634 Points:52,300 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 29, 2012 2:55:02 AM Ignore Bluebird333 Report Abuse Or you could get a cummins(5.9) like I got. You can put as many kayaks as you need and as much gear as you want with as many people as you want and I bet their isn't a truck out their that could beat its mpg. I also carry heavy 5th wheel loads too which is fine to in case you want to be able to pull a camper.
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 28, 2012 2:41:04 AM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse I still think the new F150 with the Ecoboost V-6 would be the best bet.
MertieMan Champion Author Lexington Posts:14,783 Points:2,894,635 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 9:52:36 AM Ignore MertieMan Report Abuse Toyota Tacoma, especially the 4 wheel drive V6 will tow just about anything and most are already set up to tow with a receiver hitch, wiring and extra coolant on the radiator.
txholeyrocks Champion Author Austin Posts:1,145 Points:200,020 Joined:Nov 2007	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 6:55:57 AM Ignore txholeyrocks Report Abuse I would think a 4 or 6 cylinder small truck would be sufficient. We have a trailer and a 6 kayak rack stand that we transport the kayaks on. On our block we have 3 houses that get together a couple times yearly and go kayaking for a day. Our neighbor built it for us all to go kayaking. Zak from Liberty Hill Texas
bustermoves Champion Author Fort Worth Posts:3,470 Points:690,625 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Jun 27, 2012 5:33:52 AM Ignore bustermoves Report Abuse any half ton pick up with a v8 will do just fine
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 2:24:22 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse A Ranger may be nice, but when you have a truck that is less then full size, and start adding any kind of weight (kayaks, people, gear) at one point it gets to where that smaller truck is less fuel efficient then the full size. So going back to what I said about the F150 Ecoboost. It has the towing ability of a full size truck with the V-8 but it gets the economy of the V-6.
Bluebird333 All-Star Author Wisconsin Posts:634 Points:52,300 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Jun 24, 2012 4:24:08 AM Ignore Bluebird333 Report Abuse I'm guessing the kayak trailer with kayaks probably weighs about as much as a small fishing boat( not 100% sure so don't bite my ear off) so a nice ford ranger should get the job done.
tattoo666TX Champion Author Texas Posts:2,567 Points:344,480 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jun 23, 2012 7:47:38 PM Ignore tattoo666TX Report Abuse Lowest mpg or Highest? The new F150 Ecoboost is getting good mileage for a full size truck. And it will handle a kayak trailer without trying. And with the crew cab 5 adults is a easy fit!
playtimeCLE Champion Author Cleveland Posts:8,555 Points:1,543,400 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 11:25:18 PM Ignore playtimeCLE Report Abuse Most places that rent trailers or moving trucks have a chart that shows what vehicles can tow what vehicles or trailers by weight. An RV store might be able to help with that too. [Edited by: playtimeCLE at 6/22/2012 11:27:11 PM EST]
timmyC4 Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:417 Points:60,600 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 11:23:47 AM Ignore timmyC4 Report Abuse M1
the1roadhog Champion Author Atlanta Posts:9,908 Points:2,054,930 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:32:59 AM Ignore the1roadhog Report Abuse ?
Vin63 Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:1,835 Points:454,170 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 10:11:46 AM Ignore Vin63 Report Abuse You'll need to be more specific with the trailer weight (tongue and loaded weight) because that will determine minimum requirements.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,248 Points:122,360 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 22, 2012 9:31:58 AM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse raven, no hate, just let him do his own work.
jorobins538 Champion Author Chicago Posts:4,732 Points:638,320 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 1:45:31 PM Ignore jorobins538 Report Abuse you might want to drop a line to The Car Guys on their website: Car Talk
TheRavenHeart Veteran Author Chattanooga Posts:359 Points:41,945 Joined:Apr 2012	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 11:23:39 AM Ignore TheRavenHeart Report Abuse @PatAZ: What's with the hate? It's a legitimate question for this forum, though I do hope rbutterw is also doing other research, the forums here are a valid place to get some practical, real world data.
gvan Champion Author Chicago Posts:21,526 Points:2,835,315 Joined:Dec 2004	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 11:05:50 AM Ignore gvan Report Abuse Car? SUV? CUV? Truck? What is the loaded trailer weight?
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,160 Points:3,351,500 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Jun 21, 2012 5:06:19 AM Ignore jes Report Abuse How many kayaks? Two or twenty?
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,925 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 8:11:42 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse The size and type of trailer make a difference. It depends on what will fit your needs. I agree with others, do some research yourself.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,513 Points:2,023,925 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 8:11:34 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse The size and type of trailer make a difference. It depends on what will fit your needs. I agree with others, do some research yourself.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,248 Points:122,360 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Jun 20, 2012 4:39:56 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse Don't be so lazy do your own research.