So I've got a 2011 5.0 for the next few days...
01-22-2010, 06:07 PM
#31
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Reading comprehension ftw... Were comparing the difference between the manual and automatic on the 5.0. Not the 4.6 to the 5.0.
01-22-2010, 06:08 PM
#32
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Doing some tests at work, and the test vehicle assigned to me is a 2011 5.0 (in a 2010 torch red body... saves on camo I guess). Pretty impressive so far (despite being an automatic), though I'm not sure there's that much of a difference in feel as to where I'd instantly trade in my 2010 for it.
...though my 2010 is in storage for the winter, so it's hard to do a direct comparison.
Will post more in the next few days as I drive it more.
Have I mentioned how much I love my job?
...though my 2010 is in storage for the winter, so it's hard to do a direct comparison.
Will post more in the next few days as I drive it more.
Have I mentioned how much I love my job?
01-22-2010, 06:10 PM
#33
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01-22-2010, 09:36 PM
#36
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Its still a 3% difference, it just comes with better gearing available.
01-22-2010, 10:24 PM
#38
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Yea this doesnt make an any sense to the point or have to do with the power on the AT and MT. Obviously better gears is going make either better compared to the other. An auto with 3.73s is going to better then a manual with 3.31s, so Im not sure what your point was?
01-22-2010, 11:45 PM
#39
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Sweet.. Looking forward to your full report.
Been looking heavy over the Price Order guides. Love the price point for the 11 over the 10.. Very well done as far as what you get with the extras from the 10 to the 11 model.. Ford seems to have hit this one out of the park.. Time will tell with the new motor and extras like the EPAS system etc..
Thanks for posting and staying with us on the board.. Feels like we have an insider with you working at Ford and letting us know what your up to from time to time.. It is appreciated!
Yours On MF
Dreamer1
Been looking heavy over the Price Order guides. Love the price point for the 11 over the 10.. Very well done as far as what you get with the extras from the 10 to the 11 model.. Ford seems to have hit this one out of the park.. Time will tell with the new motor and extras like the EPAS system etc..
Thanks for posting and staying with us on the board.. Feels like we have an insider with you working at Ford and letting us know what your up to from time to time.. It is appreciated!
Yours On MF
Dreamer1
Last edited by Dreamer1; 01-22-2010 at 11:49 PM.