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psaman 
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Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
 Topic: New TV!!!Posted: 05 Jun 2011 at 3:56pm |
Will do, should know next week. |
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2011 R-177 "Sponge-Pod"
2011 F-150 XLT "Texas Edition" |
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Snowbound
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Joined: 17 Apr 2011 Location: Edmonton, AB Online Status: Offline Posts: 270 |
Posted: 06 Jun 2011 at 3:28pm |
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The colour is pretty too!
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Tom and Bette
in our 177 "The Gastropod" |
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psaman
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Joined: 26 Jun 2010 Location: Corpus Christi Online Status: Offline Posts: 231 |
Posted: 13 Jun 2011 at 12:47pm |
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Well, the mpg numbers are in. On our weekend trip up to the hill country, we got 11.5 mpg; that was about what I was hoping for. On the way back, we decided to try a tank of E85 flex fuel as it was 33 cents a gallon cheaper. We were heading in a headwind, but the mileage was terrible and dropped to 6.5 mpg. After about a half a tank, I filled up with regular gasoline and the mileage went up to 7.5 mpg. Afterwards, I researched online at Edmunds.com and found out that their tests showed a 25% drop in mpg with flex fuel over regular gasoline, which negated any initial price savings. Looks like e85 flex fuel will be for emergencies only. Overall, very happy with the new TV.
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Posted: 14 Jun 2011 at 6:17am |
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Very interesting. I have yet to try E85 in my truck; it is hard to find around here. While I had heard about the reduced mpgs, it is good to hear some "real world" experience. Glad you like the new TV.
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Bigbit
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Joined: 27 Feb 2010 Location: USA Online Status: Offline Posts: 58 |
Posted: 14 Jun 2011 at 8:50am |
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I bought an F-150 Supercab in 2000 (4-door short bed) with the 5.0L engine and it was a great truck. I used to tow a good-sized Coleman pop-up camper with it, and barely knew it was there.
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FISHTAIL
podders Helping podders - pHp
Joined: 08 Jun 2011 Location: La Plata, MD Online Status: Offline Posts: 130 |
Posted: 14 Jun 2011 at 9:50am |
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Nice truck. The new DOHC 5.0's are great engines. I traded in my 2003 cobra for a 2011 5.0GT and have been happy with the choice. I know your application is completely different, but I'm still very pleased with the engine in my mustang. I hear the Eco-boost V6 (ie, twin turbo direct injection V6) is also a towing monster.
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2Peas-n-Rpod
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Joined: 05 Jun 2011 Location: Nampa, ID Online Status: Offline Posts: 96 |
Posted: 14 Jun 2011 at 11:19am |
We just bought a 2000 F-150 with the Triton 5.4L V8, and love it. I'm jealous of your new truck, but will just have to be happy with what I've got because it makes towing so much easier than with a V6 engine. Enjoy your new ride! |
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2011 R-Pod 182G Hood River Edition
"Ribbitt" Pod (now sold) 2000 Ford F150 5.4L V8 TV |
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