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#64 of 103 21 mpg....can't be right. by neumie2000 Jun 26, 2007 (4:04 am)
I just got back from vacation. On the way, I filled up and reset the onboard computer to calculate my mileage. All highway, about 220 miles, 65-70 mph and the computer read a steady 21 mpg. I did not fill up once I got there, but was curious how optimistic the computer likely is. I seriously doubt I was getting 21 mpg, but must say that even if it is optimistic by 2 mpg, I wasn't unhappy with the mileage. Thoughts? Replies to this message: jaguarjefft (Jun 26, 2007 7:46 am) neumie2000 (Jun 27, 2007 3:58 am) niecy22 (Jun 27, 2007 4:50 am) profundo (Aug 03, 2007 8:17 pm)
#65 of 103 Re: 21 mpg....can't be right. [neumie2000] by jaguarjefft Jun 26, 2007 (7:46 am)
Replying to: neumie2000 (Jun 26, 2007 4:04 am) Great that you go such good milage....do you have the Hemi 5.7? Replies to this message: neumie2000 (Jun 27, 2007 3:58 am) niecy22 (Jun 27, 2007 4:50 am)
#66 of 103 Re: 21 mpg....can't be right. [jaguarjefft] by neumie2000 Jun 27, 2007 (3:58 am)
Replying to: jaguarjefft (Jun 26, 2007 7:46 am) Sorry, should have mentioned what engine...it is the 4.7 V8. Replies to this message: niecy22 (Jun 27, 2007 4:50 am)
#67 of 103 Re: 21 mpg....can't be right. [neumie2000] by niecy22 Jun 27, 2007 (4:50 am)
Replying to: neumie2000 (Jun 27, 2007 3:58 am) That is definately respectable for such a large suv.
#68 of 103 Re: misleading gas mileage on sticker in dealership showroom [jaguarjefft] by blkcommander Jul 04, 2007 (8:19 am)
Replying to: jaguarjefft (Sep 20, 2006 10:31 am) I really believe it has a ot to do with the way you drive. I have a 4.7L 2006 Commander and drive up and down the mountains of Colorado. My home is at 9,000 ft. and most of my driving is at altitudes above 7500 ft. I normally get 18-19 MPG!! My salesman has the same car and he says he gets 14-15 but admits to having a "lead foot". If you accelerate slowly, getting that 5,000#'s in motion it's a lot more efficient.
#69 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [niecy22] by harvey44 Jul 06, 2007 (10:08 am)
Replying to: niecy22 (Jun 17, 2007 10:11 pm) I just saw a Commander up close. It really isn't that big. Compared to my CRV the wheels are bigger and I'm sure it's got a burlier 4WD, but the interior dimensions LOOK identical. On my last trip I got over 30 mpg. What exactly are you getting for all that extra consumption? (Hope this is less boring.) Replies to this message: pulgo (Jul 06, 2007 12:21 pm) harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 6:34 pm) niecy22 (Jul 06, 2007 1:11 pm)
#70 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [harvey44] by pulgo Jul 06, 2007 (12:21 pm)
Replying to: harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 10:08 am) The Commander is "trail tested". In other words you can travel the Rubicon Trail (hardcore 4 wheeling) with it.   Don't try to do that with a CRV! Replies to this message: harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 6:34 pm)
#71 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [harvey44] by niecy22 Jul 06, 2007 (1:11 pm)
Replying to: harvey44 (Jul 06, 2007 10:08 am) Maybe some people just like the Commander. Why is it a competition over which car is BEST? Doesn't it just come down to preference? Isn't that ok?
#72 of 103 Re: Some cheese with that? [pulgo] by harvey44 Jul 06, 2007 (6:34 pm)
Replying to: pulgo (Jul 06, 2007 12:21 pm) I definitely won't take the CRV or any car off road. It's against my own personal beliefs. I've got AWD and extra ground clearance to get up one steep road (our driveway) and to handle poorly maintained dirt roads.   How often do the regulars here go off road?   I thought the fun of these forums was to disagree?   Ok I'll chill.
#73 of 103 Hemi Commander mileage & range by wjtinatl Jul 09, 2007 (5:15 pm)
My 70+ yr. old parents have a Hemi Commander 2wd. It NEVER gets over 12 MPG, even on the Hwy at a constant 70 mph. To add insult to injury, the tank only holds 16 gal., even on dead empty. So, range of 200 miles is about it before the light comes on. My 2002 Excursion 4wd with the V-10 get's 11.5 in town and over 13 at a steady 75, with the A/C blasting. Plus, a 44 gallon tank means over 500 miles of range. I'm not comparing the two, the Hemi is a blast to drive, but remember the Excursion was called the Ford "Valdez" when it came out. Seems the Jeep deserves a similar nickname! For some reason, Chrysler seems to gravitate to small gas tanks, our '01 Grand Caravan only held 18 gal., but at least got 18+ mpg. C'mon Chrysler, if you're gonna build a pig, at least build one with a big tummy! Replies to this message: rtatl (Jul 10, 2007 3:13 pm)

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