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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome
Apparently they didn't tell you at the seminar about all the problems people are having with the ECO-BUST F-150. Stalling, loss of power, limp mode, stuttering... and the list goes on.
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Turbocharged cars are less reliable. But hey, more breakdowns and a higher cost of ownership are worth it for the 'greater good'.
http://www.caradvice.com.au/49842/tu...in-popularity/
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Originally Posted by Captain Awesome
A big simple V8 making the same power will be inherently more reliable and have lower maintenance costs. Very desireable features for many people.
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“The EcoBoost engine is smooth, pretty quiet, refined. It’s a nice engine,” said Consumer Reports testing director Jake Fisher. “But it didn’t get any better fuel economy than the 5.0-liter V-8, which is a great engine. Personally, I like the grunt and the sound of the V-8. I don’t think I’d pay the extra money for the smaller motor.”
http://www.latimes.com/business/auto...,6173735.story
But what does he know? People who have never held private sector jobs know best about what cars automakers need to be making.