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#54 of 103 Commandos by harvey44 May 31, 2007 (5:20 pm)
This is a pretty cool group. Guess you GOTTA have a good sense of humor right?   The econobox mpg threads are intense. I like that too. But hey they don't have their own class action suit!
#55 of 103 v6 vs. v8 Commander by niecy22 Jun 07, 2007 (11:53 am)
hello,   despite the big debate on the Commander being a "gas guzzler" I am looking to purchase one. from what I have heard about the Trailblazer which is the other we were looking at, it is not much better. anyhow I was wondering if anyone got better milage out of the v6 compared to the v8. Usually the obvious is that the v6 would be better but the sticker epa is pretty much the same. thanks!!!! Replies to this message: blufz1 (Jun 14, 2007 9:19 pm) niecy22 (Jun 15, 2007 5:22 am) neumie2000 (Jun 15, 2007 9:49 am)
#56 of 103 Re: v6 vs. v8 Commander [niecy22] by blufz1 Jun 14, 2007 (9:19 pm)
Replying to: niecy22 (Jun 07, 2007 11:53 am) The 6 is over worked trying to move 5000 pounds. That is why the mileage is close to the same. Perhaps you should consider buying a slightly used one from an individual. I would not buy a 6 to move 5000 pounds. Just my .02. Replies to this message: niecy22 (Jun 15, 2007 5:22 am)
#57 of 103 Re: v6 vs. v8 Commander [blufz1] by niecy22 Jun 15, 2007 (5:22 am)
Replying to: blufz1 (Jun 14, 2007 9:19 pm) thanks so much. that is what i was thinking but needed to make sure that was correct. i appreciate your advice!
#58 of 103 Re: v6 vs. v8 Commander [niecy22] by neumie2000 Jun 15, 2007 (9:49 am)
Replying to: niecy22 (Jun 07, 2007 11:53 am) I agree with blufz1 on this one. While you may get a slight (and I mean slight) fuel economy advantage with the V6, the lack of performance, in my opinion, greatly outweighs whatever savings you may get. If driven conservatively, the 4.7 V8 can get 18 (maybe 19 if you are really lucky) on the highway. I've noticed that the fuel economy really drops the faster you go (more so than with other vehicles I have driven). I think this is largely attributable to the shape of the vehicle and the increased wind resistance. My Commander has been a great vehicle, and I highly recommend it. Good luck with your purchase.
#59 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [harvey44] by clarkkent Jun 16, 2007 (5:36 am)
Replying to: harvey44 (May 29, 2007 5:53 pm) I agree, AND the Honda Civic makes a great CASKET for it's occupants after the accident with ANY Jeep (if there is anything left of the Civic!) Replies to this message: harvey44 (Jun 17, 2007 4:22 pm) niecy22 (Jun 17, 2007 10:11 pm) blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 10:39 pm) harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 10:08 am) and 3 more...
#60 of 103 - by dudleyr Jun 16, 2007 (7:25 pm)
Of course since the Civic handles much better and brakes better it will be far more likely to avoid an accident. I would much rather have my family in a Civic. Jeeps (and other similar vehicles) are far more likely to have accidents with gaurdrails and abutments, and lets not forget rollovers.   If you tow things, live down a mud track in the woods, or use it to run on trails, the Commander is a good vehicle to own, but for commuting?   The gas mileage is just plain never going to be very good, that needs to be accepted. However, keeping the tire pressure up, avoiding lots of short trips, keeping the speed down on the highway and driving very gently will help maximize mileage.
#61 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [clarkkent] by harvey44 Jun 17, 2007 (4:22 pm)
Replying to: clarkkent (Jun 16, 2007 5:36 am) Actually check it out. The safest cars (fewest fatalities per driver mile) are a bit bigger than Civic, but none of them are really big. Best are Camry and Accord type vehicles. I think it has to do with AVOIDING crashes. You're right in saying that when you're Commando slams in to my Civic I'll probably get hurt worse then you. But I am way less likely to be involved in a serious accident.   I'll also kills fewer people outside my car -pedestrians and other drivers/passengers. Take your philosophy to the max- don't care about others outside your car, gas mileage, air pollution or the risk of rollover - you should drive a tractor trailer. Replies to this message: niecy22 (Jun 17, 2007 10:11 pm) blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 10:39 pm) harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 10:08 am) pulgo (Jul 06, 2007 12:21 pm) and 1 more... niecy22 (Jul 06, 2007 1:11 pm)
#62 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [harvey44] by niecy22 Jun 17, 2007 (10:11 pm)
Replying to: harvey44 (Jun 17, 2007 4:22 pm) Obviously this rant can go on forever b/c we are comparing 2 kinds of vehicles that have barely anything in common. Therefore what is to compare? I presently have a very safe little car, rated high- VW Jetta but b/c I need a vehicle for DIFFERENT reasons, I will be buying a Commander in addition to. If you want to compare, you can do so my VW to a civic but not the civic to a commander. Let's put this conversation to rest. It's getting boring. Replies to this message: blufz1 (Jun 17, 2007 10:39 pm) harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 10:08 am) pulgo (Jul 06, 2007 12:21 pm) harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 6:34 pm) niecy22 (Jul 06, 2007 1:11 pm)
#63 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [niecy22] by blufz1 Jun 17, 2007 (10:39 pm)
Replying to: niecy22 (Jun 17, 2007 10:11 pm) Better to buckle your seat belt whatever you drive and forget about it.

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