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Originally Posted by MMiller
If I was buying new that's what I would do....get exactly what I wanted.
I would also caution you about being too conservative about power. Default to more than you need not less. For me nothing more frustrating than wishing you had more HP and it really was not that much more dollars.
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I think this was very true in the past. 10 years ago Ford famously delivered the 4.6L V8 that produces 230 hp, could not get out of it's own way, and was useless for towing. If I remember right their 0-60 was 9.5 seconds so they were slugs. The old 2005 Chevy Silverado 4.3L V6 was equally pathetic with 220 hp. Most modern trucks are a lot lighter now and even the V6 produces over 300 hp with a 0-60 around 6.5 seconds. That is 1977 Carrera territory. 300hp in a full sized truck seems to be a sweet spot where their performance really wakes up.
If you plan to tow over 5000 lbs there is still no substitute for displacement and torque rules the roost. For the rest of us there are no bad choices when it comes to powerplant. Pay attention to torque, 0-60, and choose the right tool for your intended use.