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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

#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!
#1004 of 1070 Re: 2008 Pathfinder 4x4 V6 Automatic [idaho] by kipk Dec 06, 2007 (6:39 am)
Replying to: idaho (Dec 05, 2007 2:26 pm) idaho,   Please keep us informed on your mileage as well as the type of driving.    I'm considering a Pathfinder 4WD.   Thanks, Kip
#1005 of 1070 '04 Expedition EB by jg88 Jul 11, 2008 (8:54 am)
Gas mileage on recent 3,500 mile round trip: 17.2. This includes one tank in a city where we got 14.5. This is a 4x4 EB with the 5.4 engine. Mostly set the cruise 70 mph. Full load with 4 passengers and a lot of luggage/gear. Replies to this message: faisal56 (Aug 14, 2008 7:11 pm)
#1006 of 1070 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid AWD by stevedebi Jul 11, 2008 (3:40 pm)
City MPG is around 31.   Highway MPG 65 is around 32 MPG.   This current tank is all in town, presently at 33 MPG.
#1007 of 1070 Re: '04 Expedition EB [jg88] by faisal56 Aug 14, 2008 (7:11 pm)
Replying to: jg88 (Jul 11, 2008 8:54 am) hey i got a same kind of expedation bt idk for sme reason i dnt get same kind of milage u get. i have a 5.4 engin 2.
#1008 of 1070 Data for our new 2009 Forester by ateixeira Aug 15, 2008 (8:05 am)
peak: 34 mpg low: 22 mpg avg: 24-26 mpg usually, with mostly around town driving   Took a trip and in a friendly competition my wife got 30.0mpg in one direction, while I only managed 27.0mpg coming back on the same path.   Maybe I was going uphill.   She'll probably never let me hear the end of it.
#1009 of 1070 07 Jeep Gr Cherokee 4.7L V8 mpg by naatz1 Aug 29, 2008 (6:02 am)
I just noticed this forum - I have an almost 1 year old new Grand Cherokee 4.7L V8 and did a bunch of extensive testing on the Jeep Grand Cherokee Real World MPG forum last winter/spring using both regular gas and E85. I am a prior Jeep owner and needed 4wd for MN winter country driving and also to pull a medium sized boat trailer. I have been happy with both Jeeps over the past 8 years (good quality despite problems some have had with the brand mostly in the 99-00 models). My concern before purchasing this was mpg so I'd done a cost of ownership analysis for other mid sized SUVs like Highlander Hybrid, Saturn Outlook, Hyndai Veracruz assuming gas would be $5 by 2011 and the Jeep won hands down. Of course we are headed to that price earlier than 2011 but I'd also hoped perhaps optimistically the US would get it's act together on price competitive cellulosic ethanol in 5 years. Here is summary of mpg for those who do need this type of vehicle:   Gas- on a fairly level stretch of I-90 and in 40 miles got 20.0 mpg (no wind, not using AC). In Wisconsin where the interstate is 65mph I actually drove that speed and got 22mpg. I get around 14-15 in what I'd call summer suburban driving. [Winter using remote start warmups drops to 13mpg in the city].    E85- MPG varies from around 13 in town to 17 on a hilly 60mph 2 lane road. I got 16mpg 70 mph freeway that measured earlier at 19mpg w/gas which works out to 16/19 or 16% less than gas. Net: I am slightly ahead with E85, 8% savings or on a $150/mon gas bill I save $12. Not a big deal and still harder to find stations.   If you want more details see posting 85-86 of the above mentioned Jeep forum naatz1, "Jeep Grand Cherokee Real World MPG" #76, 2 Dec 2007 3:26 pm Oh yes, you can get super deals on these now even $1-2k lower than the Chrysler supplier discounts and rebates we got last Fall, so if you -need- it for safe winter driving and your hobbies (boat or camper pulling, backroad hunting) don't give up.

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