I almost went with a 3.0 Duramax Sierra Elevation. Here is what made me go gas ford:
*concern with short trips- I make alot of 5 mile runs. Problematic with diesels.
*oil changes- i like to do my own. The stuff GM specs is+$80 for the oil and filter. Ecoboost is 5W30 that I buy at a Black...
Welp,
Took the dive and bought a '23 2.7 ecoboost.
Initial impressions:
Good gas milage unloaded. If I keep it under 70 MPH the computer shows 25 MPG. With a 36 gallon tank that's a nice range.
When I go interstate speeds North of 75 MPH the compute shows +-20 MPG.
Pulls the 19' boat like...
So- if we're well behaved we can legally corner cross?
But if the rancher causes a stink- for the good of the many we don't cross at that corner?
Interesting
Curious what settings everyone likes for Bird- mega side scan (Gen 3 Helix 10...). Working on getting mine really dialed in. Here is what I've gathered:
Chart Speed- a couple clicks above whatever your cruising speed is
Contrast and Sensitivity- go to wash out and back her off a couple...
Bought a flat iron from Menards.
Now my propane grill sits in the corner collecting dust.
I bought the 4 burner. At first thought it was way too big, but now I like having the extra real estate. Nice when doing potatoes or hash browns.