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What is this discussion about? Ford Expedition, GMC Envoy, Chevrolet Suburban, Ford Escape, Honda CR-V, Nissan Pathfinder, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), SUV

#987 of 1070 Re: FORD ESCAPE MPG 2006 by chitown777 Dec 23, 2006 (1:20 pm)
Replying to: wayne29 (Nov 29, 2000 7:09 pm) I have a limited edition with 10k miles. I get about 21 mpg in the city
#988 of 1070 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 V6 by burbman Dec 29, 2006 (8:12 pm)
Anyone driven one long enough to comment? I just bought one for my recent college grand and she loves it. Its not like my other Cherokees? This one drives like a dream. Just wondering what yall know about fuel rates.
#989 of 1070 '99 Full Size Montero 22 avg,; 20 city; 26 hwy by thefullmonty Jan 14, 2007 (8:05 pm)
Best SUV ever made if you really USE an SUV (off-road, pack it, camp in it, the seats that turn into a bed are a nice touch for those heavy down-pour nights, load it up with gear and go) (from 2000 on, they're not the same). BTW, mileage is with vehicle over 100k miles.
#990 of 1070 Re: [drmperalta] by spg5782 Jan 19, 2007 (3:56 am)
Replying to: drmperalta (Jul 09, 2000 1:42 am) I have an 06 XLT 4 Dr 2.3L V6 Engine Ford Escape. I have a 20-25 mile one way commute I have drive 5 or 6 days a week. I mainly drive on the freeway, rarely city. I fill my tank every 4 days. I usually average 300+/tank. And in San Francisco, it usually cost me between $30-$35/tank. A friend of mine owns a Honda CRV and she does a lot of freeway driving and she told me her CRV averages about the same mileage and gas. Hope this helps.
#991 of 1070 Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? by seahorse1 Dec 02, 2007 (10:33 am)
I recently bought a horse, so I'm selling my 2006 Prius to buy an SUV (not planning to haul a trailer, just equipment). Most of my daily driving is city with traffic (idling).   Based on real world MPG: Any suggestions on which SUV to go for? Don't want another hybrid they're not worth the extra cost for what you actually get -- but I'm just about convinced I'm gonna buy a 2008 2.4L 4 cyl Toyota RAV4 Sport.   I'd like to hear from other SUV owners out there if there are other models I should consider? Thanks! Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 02, 2007 1:39 pm) seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:47 pm) steve_ (Dec 03, 2007 3:09 pm) and 1 more... wvgasguy (Dec 02, 2007 6:38 pm) ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 9:28 am) seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:48 pm) ateixeira (Dec 04, 2007 9:09 am) and 1 more... sam914 (Sep 01, 2008 7:44 am)
#992 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [seahorse1] by steve_ HOST Dec 02, 2007 (1:39 pm)
Replying to: seahorse1 (Dec 02, 2007 10:33 am) I think most of the RAV4 owners will tell you to get the 6 cylinder for the extra pep, with not too much of a mpg hit. And for toting a bunch of horse tack around, my guess is that a 4 banger would struggle a bit. You gonna be hauling lots of bags of oats and stuff too? Replies to this message: seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:47 pm) steve_ (Dec 03, 2007 3:09 pm) seahorse1 (Dec 05, 2007 8:59 pm)
#993 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [seahorse1] by wvgasguy Dec 02, 2007 (6:38 pm)
Replying to: seahorse1 (Dec 02, 2007 10:33 am) Two of my friends have RAV4's with the V6 and it seems to me to be about the best FE around with good "scoot" power. I was considering the HH but with the tax credits now gone, the extra cost would never be justified as far as economics are concerned.
#994 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [seahorse1] by ateixeira Dec 03, 2007 (9:28 am)
Replying to: seahorse1 (Dec 02, 2007 10:33 am) How heavy does the trailer get when it's fully loaded?   Honestly, I think a 4Runner would be better suited to that task. Replies to this message: seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:48 pm) ateixeira (Dec 04, 2007 9:09 am) seahorse1 (Dec 05, 2007 9:01 pm)
#995 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [steve_] by seahorse1 Dec 03, 2007 (2:47 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 02, 2007 1:39 pm) Thanks for the input, I'm not sure I need / want a 6 but will test drive both the 4 & 6 to be sure. The most feed I'd be hauling at one time would be two 50 # bags, so it's not like it's gonna be loaded with stuff.   If I could afford to feed it, I'd get a Tundra so I could also haul a trailer. But whatever I buy will be my every day vehicle, so no Tundra for now. Replies to this message: steve_ (Dec 03, 2007 3:09 pm) seahorse1 (Dec 05, 2007 8:59 pm)
#996 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [ateixeira] by seahorse1 Dec 03, 2007 (2:48 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 03, 2007 9:28 am) Hi Not hauling trailer with this vehicle -- but depending on whether I got an aluminum or steel trailer, it'd probably be upwards of 5000# with horse on board. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 04, 2007 9:09 am) seahorse1 (Dec 05, 2007 9:01 pm)

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