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Automotive News & Views Are you happy you didn't sell your SUV?
122 messages, Last post on Apr 15, 2009 at 5:57 AM
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Replying to: ruking1 (Jan 18, 2009 8:40 am) As the old robot on lost in Space used to say, "does not compute". 
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Replying to: boaz47 (Jan 14, 2009 4:33 pm) Just for fun, note that the M1A3 Abrams tank gets 3 gallons per mile.
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Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 06, 2009 4:05 pm) What I was saying however that there were times when I was in heavy traffic in LA if I could have pulled 12 MPG out of a tank I might have been willing to drive one. Maybe just a Bradley if I could get them to leave the gun mount? But On long highway trips I do get 12 MPG pulling a travel trailer with my SUV. This is a fantastic country to tour and visit. The four Corner states have some very interesting history and plenty of RV parks where you can stay for $20-$30 a night. Unhook the SUV and drive to plenty of interesting sites. In May I would like to go see Mount Rushmore and Yellowstone. All things that make me glad I didn't sell my SUV. Without the trailer I can still pull down 16-17 MPG in comfort. |
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Replying to: boaz47 (Feb 06, 2009 6:46 pm) |
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Replying to: gagrice (Feb 06, 2009 7:24 pm) I like my Tahoe and I would love it with a Diesel. Right now I believe I have the same size motor as you do, a 5.7? Cat back and cold air. But it looks like I might need a new muffler after all the snow I was in last year. So far the best diesel I have owned was my old 7.2 Ford Powerstroke. 20 MPG towing 5000 pounds. But it had more than 500 Pounds feet of torque. Put that motor in my Tahoe and it would get 25 easy. The F-250 was a heavy beast. Don't need XM because I prefer a multi changer with a good speaker system. The drop down DVD player is a nice option as well even if we have a flat screen in the RV. So leather, heated seats, zone heating and air, I have 4wd but 2wd would get better fuel mileage, and a towing package works for me. The Nav system is a nice addition as well.
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Replying to: boaz47 (Feb 06, 2009 8:40 pm) I am not totally sorry I bought this SUV. I probably should have waited till I found the diesel SUV I really want. I do have a young fellow that is very interested in the Sequoia. He has two kids with one on the way. Not room in his Rav4 for 3 child seats. He was working on my overhead door and fell in love with the Sequoia. He knew all about them and acted like he wanted to try and get financing. I won't give it away. I have the patience of Job when selling a vehicle. The GMC was on Craigslist over a year till I got my price. |
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Replying to: gagrice (Feb 06, 2009 7:24 pm) The Ford Escape Hybrid will net you 30+, if you stay around 70 MPH. I get around 32 with my 2008 AWD FEH  75 MPH. It is no good for towing, however. But it does have satellite radio, I'm not sure which one (the 2008 didn't come with it).
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Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 25, 2009 5:37 pm)
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Replying to: stevedebi (Feb 25, 2009 5:37 pm) |
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Replying to: gagrice (Feb 25, 2009 6:46 pm) last week we drove about 1600 miles visiting universities. they seemed ok to me. in a role reversal, a couple of times i sat in the back watching a movie, while my daughter drove. 
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