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Fuel economy didn't go down, its about the same as the Ram was only gas is 32 cents/gallon cheaper than Diesel. Its the small 4.7L V8, not the 5.9L V8 which is a gas hog.
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Replying to: akangl (Mar 19, 2007 7:12 pm)  Rocky
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Replying to: rockylee (Mar 19, 2007 7:16 pm) We had one years ago in a dodge ram, big time gas hog. If this Durango had the 5.9L V8 I would have passed, but it has the 4.7L V8. According to the fuel economy computer it has it gets approx 18 mpg at 65 mph, similar to the diesel that I traded in. |
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Replying to: zodiac2004 (Mar 19, 2007 6:11 am)  Me, just tonight I saw the exact truck I couldn't find anywhere on the lots two months ago - a stick shift 4-cylinder Tacoma PreRunner. Now my local dealer has not one but two, red and white. Both SR5s, sticker is $21K, I bet he would sell for $19K. Maybe a lease, trade in my Echo? Oh what a dilemma, I SWORE I would keep this car until the payments were done. 
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Replying to: nippononly (Mar 19, 2007 11:07 pm) |
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Replying to: akangl (Mar 19, 2007 7:59 pm) I had my Tacoma thoughts a few months ago. I guess we all do eventually. The price's on used ones are outrageous, new is the only way to go. Frontiers are a little more reasonable , but the looks are a little unusual to me. I initially hated the Ridgeline, but it is starting to grow on me. The trunk in the bed is the best thing to happen to "pick-up" since the crew cab. |
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Replying to: guss (Mar 20, 2007 4:26 am) That's about what I'm seeing with this one according to the average fuel economy and instant economy trip computer. That's very similar to my Ram only the gas for this thing is 32 cents/gal less than the fuel for the Ram. The Durango is having a major issue with the brakes, had it checked yesterday and it needs new brakes BAD. Not just brake pads either, but everything. I took it back to the dealer and they tried to say it was fine. The sales manager (not my friend who works there, but another manager) said that I was having buyer's remorse and offered to let me out of the deal. I laughed and said I didn't want my Ram back, I just want them to fix what they should have fixed before selling the car. He finally grabbed the keys from me and said he has owned 5 Durangos and knows what's normal. He said he was sure it was just fine. He drove it, came back and his whole attitude changed, he agreed it was dangerous and they needed to fix it. So we'll see, I'm supposed to take it over there this morning so they can look at it. I complained about the brakes before I bought it and they adjusted them, that worked for a couple days, just long enough for them to sell it. My fault I guess for not getting it checked out prior to buying it. I almost ran it out to my friend's house to have her hubby check it out, but didn't. If they don't fix it, not sure what I'll do, I don't want my Ram back and I really don't want anything else. I've come to really like the Durango in the past couple days. Parts are about $600 to fix it, I can fix it this weekend with my little brother's help, so its not the end of the world I guess.
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Replying to: akangl (Mar 20, 2007 4:49 am) how do you know at this point it needs calipers? do you mean just rotors and pads? $600 is ALOT of money for just rotors and pads, though, so I assume you are talking calipers, too. But, again, I'm not sure how that was determined. You should be able to get rear rotors and pads for under $300, I would think, and you'd be good to go. (or does that have rear drums?) |
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Replying to: akangl (Mar 20, 2007 4:49 am) I might have to swap Independence Day for Easter.. 
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Replying to: guss (Mar 20, 2007 4:26 am) While I like a lot about the Ridgeline, both the price and the gas consumption are too high. For one thing, I am thinking of a 2WD rather than a 4WD Tacoma. And I don't really need a double cab - I would go extended cab if I went ahead. And I agree, used Tacomas command outrageous prices. It would definitely be new or nothing for me.
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