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#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)
#997 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [seahorse1] by steve_ HOST Dec 03, 2007 (3:09 pm)
Replying to: seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:47 pm) If I could afford to feed it   Feeding a horse will definitely cramp your style when it comes to feeding a truck.   There's 3 horses within a block of me - the owners all try to work some overtime now and then, lol. They all have trailers and big honking pickups too. Replies to this message: seahorse1 (Dec 05, 2007 8:59 pm)
#998 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [seahorse1] by ateixeira Dec 04, 2007 (9:09 am)
Replying to: seahorse1 (Dec 03, 2007 2:48 pm) No trailer, in that case you'll be fine.   Plus, if gas hits $8 per gallon you can just ride the horse to work. Replies to this message: seahorse1 (Dec 05, 2007 9:01 pm)
#999 of 1070 My picks for MPG by tomsr1 Dec 04, 2007 (3:58 pm)
I have 2 of the best SUV's available.A 2004 Toyota Highlander V6 which averages 21 mpg and a 2006 Honda CRV AWD EXL (wife's car) which only does slightly better at 22 mpg.On a trip the CRV does 27 mpg and the Toyota 24 mpg.I think the CRV is slow when merging but the Toyota is fast by comparison.One thing I wish the CRV had is Automatic Climate control it is not even offered.If I could only keep one it would be the Highlander cause of better everything.Of course it's MSRP was $36k vs the CRV at $26k.You get what you pay for.If I could have gotten another Highlander for $26k I would have. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Dec 05, 2007 9:16 am)
#1000 of 1070 Re: My picks for MPG [tomsr1] by ateixeira Dec 05, 2007 (9:16 am)
Replying to: tomsr1 (Dec 04, 2007 3:58 pm) You can get a very, very basic Highlander for that sort of price.   Lemme do a quick check...fitzmall.com has them for as little as $25,581. Of course that's FWD and not many options...
#1001 of 1070 2008 Pathfinder 4x4 V6 Automatic by idaho Dec 05, 2007 (2:26 pm)
After the first 1500 miles I consistently get 18.5 mpg around town. Haven't had it on a trip yet so not sure what the highway mileage will average. Replies to this message: kipk (Dec 06, 2007 6:39 am)
#1002 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [steve_] by seahorse1 Dec 05, 2007 (8:59 pm)
Replying to: steve_ (Dec 03, 2007 3:09 pm) It's just a matter of time until I get the trailer -- & the truck. I've had two Silverados in the past will likely take a look at them again when the time comes. For now I'm begging friends or hiring a professional hauler to move my horse when needed....
#1003 of 1070 Re: Best small/ midsize SUV mileage? [ateixeira] by seahorse1 Dec 05, 2007 (9:01 pm)
Replying to: ateixeira (Dec 04, 2007 9:09 am) If only I had a place to park him at work, I'd ride my horse there now!

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