The guy at TTAC seems right about the straight-six vs the V-8.

Post #412,698 by Another Scott 8/16/16 8:25:45 AM 8/16/16 8:25:45 AM Reply	The guy at TTAC seems right about the straight-six vs the V-8. When I worked for the Air Force one summer in the late '80s, there was a brilliant guy there who had a recent straight six F-150. He said the V-8s were gas-hogging dogs and anyone sensible would buy the straight-six. One wants low-end torque in a truck that is expected to do actual work. ;-) Cheers, Scott.
Post #412,699 by pwhysall 8/16/16 9:23:13 AM 8/16/16 9:23:13 AM Reply	I6 is always a nicer engine than a V8 Perfect primary and secondary balance ftw. But trucks - for non-commercial/business use - always strike me as a bit daft. A transit van carries more, using less fuel, and keeps it dry in the rain. And the cargo bed is always way up high. For most people with families, surely an estate (trans: station wagon) is more practical, especially if it's a Subaru Forester or Outback or similar. That goes double if you have to go into town and park the thing. So - tell me: why trucks?
Post #412,705 by Another Scott 8/16/16 3:09:25 PM 8/16/16 3:09:25 PM Reply	Mas macho.
Post #412,706 by mmoffitt 8/16/16 3:42:42 PM 8/16/16 3:42:42 PM Reply	No! No es mas macho. Ricardo Mantalban es mas macho!
Post #412,707 by boxley 8/16/16 3:47:23 PM 8/16/16 3:47:23 PM Reply	you calling my 5ft 2in 105 lb wife Mas macho? only truck we own is hers :-) always look out for number one and don't step in number two
Post #412,713 by scoenye 8/16/16 8:20:09 PM 8/16/16 8:20:09 PM Reply	Sounds about right Mine went grocery shopping, came home with a Tacoma to carry the stuff...
Post #412,714 by boxley 8/16/16 8:27:10 PM 8/16/16 8:27:10 PM Reply	offered her a new vehicle for her birthday, last one was bought in 2005 had her test drive the fiesta and focus, she wanted the f150 stx always look out for number one and don't step in number two
Post #412,725 by scoenye 8/16/16 11:06:41 PM 8/16/16 11:06:41 PM Reply	Trucks are a bit more versatile Parking is not really an issue (in the US). Slots are still sized for a Lincoln Towncar and a pickup fits easily. Getting things in/out is easy: just chuck it over the side. No need to fuss with/about the seats. A van has to be stacked front to rear. The occasional load of dirt is not a problem. We cut + split our own firewood. The lumber truck cannot make it all the way to the house. Without access to a pickup, getting the sticks to the woodshed would be a lot less fun.
Post #412,727 by boxley 8/16/16 11:17:27 PM 8/16/16 11:17:27 PM Reply	I have a plastix 4ft x 2 ft xmas tree container tied to the back of the truck groceries go in there so they dont roll all over the bed. A bow knot means a single pull then put the container on the ground so I can fill the bed always look out for number one and don't step in number two
Post #412,712 by scoenye 8/16/16 8:18:50 PM 8/16/16 8:18:50 PM Reply	Gas hog is about right I had one of the last regular 302 Mustangs for a while. At speed, consumption was not half bad (26 mpg, the Subaru that succeeded it 18 years later got 30 on half the displacement.) In steady traffic, however, 12 mpg was doing well...

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