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SUVs We thought we picked out an SUV....but we are having doubts
63 messages, Last post on Aug 06, 2009 at 9:28 AM
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Replying to: warwickmon (Jan 19, 2009 11:15 pm) I tried downsizing to a 4Runner when the kids left. However they would ride places with us often and since my son is 6'4" my wife would ride in the back. She has a bum knee so I ignored her complaints. Finally I got tired of hearing her gripe and I said you drive, I'll ride back there. It was aweful. No foot room, the seats were low and my knees were up high. I also have a 4Runner for a company vehicle. I think it is head and shoulders the best mid size SUV out there. BUT if you have larger teen aged kids the 4Runner should be considerd child cruelity, You'll love the Sequoia for the family as they grow. I have found now though that the Highlander (I have the Hybrid) is also pretty spacious and has a great second row seat for 2 people. I'll get 23 to 26 mpg so over the years this will be a whole lot cheaper to operate and meets the needs of a smaller family |
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Replying to: wvgasguy (Jan 30, 2009 3:39 pm) FYI, the seats fold flat in the Sequoia both the 2nd and 3rd rows. The 3rd row folds electrically in the Platinum and is an option on the Ltd.
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Replying to: hdfatboy (Jan 31, 2009 4:11 pm)
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Replying to: warwickmon (Feb 03, 2009 2:18 pm) After having it 30 days so far I would have much preferred the bench.
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I have had my Limited for about 30 days so far and I just noticed that the "range" reading had changed from when I first bought the truck. I remember the first few fill ups showing that I could go roughly 380 miles on a full tank. Now when I fill up it says 285 miles on a full tank. That is only 10mpg......I commute to work about 25 miles each way and my trip computer says I'm averaging around 14. Why does the range not match up with the avg fuel economy? Has anyone else noticed this?
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Replying to: mikey13170 (Feb 03, 2009 3:20 pm) Why does the range not match up with the avg fuel economy? Has anyone else noticed this? " How are you measuring your range? One of the things you need to get used to is that the Sequoia shows E with 5-6 gallons still left in the tank. You probably have 80-100 miles still left in the tank when it reads Empty. Next time you fill up you'll see that it rarely takes much more than 20 gals when the guage first reads E. Next time you fill up, subtract the amount of gals you buy from 26.4. Now take the difference and multiply the remaining gallons times the MPG on the trip computer...you just found your remaining fuel mileage range.
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Replying to: hdfatboy (Feb 03, 2009 5:22 pm) I guess it comes down to the computer re-calibrating itself based upon the driving style or average fuel economy. Just wish I could get the posted 14 mpg it says I should get........not seeing it at all even driving conservatively.
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Replying to: mikey13170 (Feb 08, 2009 8:21 am)
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Replying to: hdfatboy (Feb 09, 2009 5:25 pm) |
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Replying to: mikey13170 (Feb 03, 2009 3:16 pm) I put some pictures up on Carspace. Have a look. Warwickmon |
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