The 2.7EB has more HP and torque than my 04 5.3 had, and waaay more than my current 4.8 - and glad Ford does not use AFM.
The CGI block, water cooled exhaust manifolds and the empty mpg really attract me. 50 mph/32 mph speed limits should give excellent mpg. I only tow 7,000 pounds once or twice a year, so I think this will be a good fit for me.
Welcome WillB, I agree about the DOD on GM trucks!
My wife has a 2007 Suburban that has always used oil and not gotten much better mileage than any other Suburban we had in the past. Recently her DOD parts in the valley pan failed and we were faced with finding a used engine, a crate motor, or fixing what we had. $2800 later we have a fixed engine that still uses oil. She is thinking about an Explorer!
But I do love my GMC 3500, LBZ duramax!!