Congrats on the new ride!Good deal. I know my 18 compared to my 04 was a world of difference. I have the same engine/trans. Love the 2.7 is awesome. The trans is a love/hate deal.
Agree especially about the transmission. I'm convinced it hates second gear. Sometimes I feel like I have to convince it to downshift. But, it's awesome on the highway and silky smooth in sport mode (uses all gears as it up-shifts, no skipping) with a gentle foot.
I drove from Oak Creek, WI to Cincinnati, OH and according to the dash I averaged 29.1mpg. Granted I have a tune and some breathing mods, but still, for a truck at 70+mph for 6 hours... Hell...I blasted from Indy to Chicago at north of 85mph with a loaded bed and still got over 25mpg.