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#12 of 1070 00 Lexus RX 300 by wayn1 Jul 20, 2000 (8:21 pm)
With 4600 miles, I get 24 mpg in mixed driving. I haven't taken it on a trip yet but I'm sure the mileage will be good.
#13 of 1070 '00 Trooper Highway Mileage by wlbrown9 Jul 31, 2000 (1:09 pm)
I finally got the Trooper (2wd LS) out on the Interstate yesterday...about 200 miles plus 40 miles on regular Highways. Interstate 75 MPH.. Ended up with 18.4 mpg for the trip. Now have a little over 1800 miles on the Trooper. About what I expected. Would not mind if it got closer to 20 when completely broken in. My old 95 Rodeo got 20 mpg on the Interstate on it's best day.
#14 of 1070 00 Durango by mrboost Aug 01, 2000 (4:45 pm)
Have a 00 Durango. It has 5.9, Ft4wd T-case(NV242), 3.92 gear with LSD, 3rd seat, rear air etc. Get 14 MPG in town, 15.5 combined and 17 MPG highway. Seems when you buy a heavy SUV, no matter which engine you choose, you are not going to get very good mileage. Later
#15 of 1070 99 CR-V by beatfarmer Aug 03, 2000 (8:26 pm)
Average 24.5 Best 27.5 Worst 19
#16 of 1070 High mileage Blazer by jetfixr2 Aug 04, 2000 (2:39 pm)
I have a '95 Blazer LS 4-dr 4X4 w/ 101K mi. Curb weight 3800; w/ 4 adults, 150 lbs cargo, and full gas, around 4600-4800 lbs. On a recent trip across the midwest, I averaged 18.5 70 mph, RPM 2.6K, 87-89 octane gas in the tank. V-6 Guzzler- I mean, Vortec, has to drag almost too much weight. Economy is better at lower speeds (50-60 mph) and gently driven. I have pushed 22 at those speeds. It would be even better if GM could have left out a couple hundred pounds.
#17 of 1070 99 Isuzu Rodeo by mbatchelor Aug 09, 2000 (5:39 pm)
99 Isuzu Rodeo LS 2wd 3.2V6/auto City=16mpg average Highway=21mpg average  98 Chevy C1500 ext-cab 4.3V6/auto City=15mpg average Highway=20mpg average
#18 of 1070 2001 Montero by alexp Aug 31, 2000 (2:10 am)
1 st tank, city driving - 17 mpg. 2 nd tank, not sure. 3 rd tank, mixed driving 50% city 50% highway, came up at 20 mpg. 986 miles so far.
#19 of 1070 2001 Subaru Forester by p0926 Aug 31, 2000 (7:40 pm)
Avg: 27.5 / Best: 30.5 / Worst: 26
#20 of 1070 00 Lexus RX 300 by wayn1 Sep 08, 2000 (8:12 pm)
Just an update, came back from our trip to Prince Edward Island and got excellent mileage, 27-30 mpg! I usually get around 24-25 mpg in mixed driving. Really not bad at all for an SUV. Replies to this message: markiebeef (Jan 27, 2005 6:31 am)
#21 of 1070 99 JCG LTD V8 by kdshapiro Sep 09, 2000 (1:24 am)
Usually around 16-17 mixed. Recent trip all highway driving 19.8 with A/C all the way. However, if I make short 4 or 5 mile trips only, I average 11 to 12.

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