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Currently, I have a 2006 F150 CC LB with the 5.4 in it and 25000+ miles on it. With gas prices where they are, could I save some money by downsizing to a 2008 1500 extcab with the 4.8l? I have gone through the search mode and it shows some good numbers on mpg. How about towing? I tow a 19ft Chaparral about 8-10 times a year going to a local lake and Havasu a couple times. Can the 1500 do a good job with weight? The specs say it can haul it but might IMO struggle on some climbs. It will be a 2wd. I appreciate the unput and will continue to use the archives. Thanks

VMax2007 Senior Enthusiast

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Do some math. Will the gas savings really be enough to offset the cost of trading trucks? I doubt it. If you are only doing this for mpg reasons, it's probably best to keep your truck.

Z71Adrenaline Enthusiast

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I'd take the 5.3 over the 4.8 if mileage is your concern. My 08 Silverado Ext Cab Z71 4x4 gets 21 mpg at 60 mph and about 17-18 mpg at 70-75 mph. I figure the 4.8 would have to work harder to keep these speeds so it would be worse on fuel. That's just my opinion. VMax has a point though. It may end up costing you more just to switch trucks than the fuel savings would total.

Nick The Great Senior Enthusiast

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It's just a simple calculation. I don't know you mileages now, but lets say you get 15 now and would get 20 with the new truck.

 

15 mpg @ $3.40 / gal fuel = $0.23 / mi

20 mpg @ $3.40 / gal fuel = $0.17 / mi

 

That is a savings of $0.06 per mile. Say you can get into a new truck for $25,000.

 

$25,000 / ($0.06 / mi) = 416,667 miles.

 

That is the point where the mileage pays for itself. Even if you bought a Hybrid Prius that supposedly gets 60 mpg it takes over 150,000 miles to break even.

 

Cliff notes - mileage is not a reason to buy a vehicle. :chevy:

a_guerrajr Enthusiast

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It's pointless, you would probably end up losing money, trading your truck will not be beneficial. If anything just sell it on the side and then go out and purchase the new truck, but wait till the new 6-Speed trucks come out. 5.3 w/ 6spd should get even better mileage than the current trucks.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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How can you figure that going from an F150 to a GM fullsize is downsizing? Same class of vehicle, very similar engine sizing, similar MPG ratings... (all by design) Both are good vehicles.

 

You are not going to save any real money in the process...

 

What's the actual point?

J-man67 Senior Enthusiast

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How can you figure that going from an F150 to a GM fullsize is downsizing? Same class of vehicle, very similar engine sizing, similar MPG ratings... (all by design) Both are good vehicles.

 

You are not going to save any real money in the process...

 

What's the actual point?

 

He think he just meant getting a smaller motor...

vranasaurus Enthusiast

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It's pointless, you would probably end up losing money, trading your truck will not be beneficial. If anything just sell it on the side and then go out and purchase the new truck, but wait till the new 6-Speed trucks come out. 5.3 w/ 6spd should get even better mileage than the current trucks.

 

 

The 6 speed will do a lot for the truck but fuel efficiency isn't one of them.

d3athsong Enthusiast

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I believe that the 5.3 is actaully rated for better fuel economy then the 4.8.

 

If your only looking to buy a different truck to save some money, then it doesnt make sense to buy something different then you have now. If you are looking to get a different truck anyways, and are trying to decide between a ford and a gm product, you will find a little better mileage with a gm. Take a look at what options you want, compare prices, and take both trucks for a test drive.

2004GMC1500CC Enthusiast

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It's just a simple calculation. I don't know you mileages now, but lets say you get 15 now and would get 20 with the new truck.

 

15 mpg @ $3.40 / gal fuel = $0.23 / mi

20 mpg @ $3.40 / gal fuel = $0.17 / mi

 

That is a savings of $0.06 per mile. Say you can get into a new truck for $25,000.

 

$25,000 / ($0.06 / mi) = 416,667 miles.

 

That is the point where the mileage pays for itself. Even if you bought a Hybrid Prius that supposedly gets 60 mpg it takes over 150,000 miles to break even.

 

Cliff notes - mileage is not a reason to buy a vehicle. :chevy:

 

 

rerun those for $4 and $5 per gallon, that's where we are headed...

tvrsq51 Enthusiast

tvrsq51

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The idea was getting into a truck with a smaller engine and a smaller truck to meet my needs. The POINT was to ask for some opinions and maybe look at it from a different angle. A little more number jumbling should/will show which way is better for the pocket book. Thanks for the cliff note. Very true. Maybe the Ford will be around for a while. Thank you.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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The idea was getting into a truck with a smaller engine and a smaller truck to meet my needs. The POINT was to ask for some opinions and maybe look at it from a different angle. A little more number jumbling should/will show which way is better for the pocket book. Thanks for the cliff note. Very true. Maybe the Ford will be around for a while. Thank you.

Our meaning was really just that it won't benefit you much to make a change based on fuel economy. Both trucks are good vehicles. We weren't trying to beat you up.

 

Of course we recommend a GM truck! :chevy:

SilveradoLAX7 Enthusiast

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It's just a simple calculation. I don't know you mileages now, but lets say you get 15 now and would get 20 with the new truck.

 

15 mpg @ $3.40 / gal fuel = $0.23 / mi

20 mpg @ $3.40 / gal fuel = $0.17 / mi

 

That is a savings of $0.06 per mile. Say you can get into a new truck for $25,000.

 

$25,000 / ($0.06 / mi) = 416,667 miles.

 

That is the point where the mileage pays for itself. Even if you bought a Hybrid Prius that supposedly gets 60 mpg it takes over 150,000 miles to break even.

 

Cliff notes - mileage is not a reason to buy a vehicle. :chevy:

I agree the math doesn't work. In fairness though, trading an '06 CC with 25,000 miles for a slightly used, or new, Silverado ext cab shouldn't set him back $25,000.

-Jay

svensk Senior Enthusiast

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I guess if you want to "upgrade" to a GM truck you'll benefit from better mileage, but I think the cost of trading wouldn't make it worth while.

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