buckle97
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I know you have decided against this but just a reminder that the latest numbers are in and the new F150 with Ecoboost will NOT get 25 mpg. I'm just as disappointed in that as the next guy.
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I know you have decided against this but just a reminder that the latest numbers are in and the new F150 with Ecoboost will NOT get 25 mpg. I'm just as disappointed in that as the next guy.
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crashz
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Not surprised that the Ranger comes up. Nice little truck, as well as the Canyon. But once equipped with 4x4, and extended cab or crew cab, mileage gets down to the 1/2 ton catagory.
The Yaris is nice. But a bit small for me. Let me set the stage: I borrowed a friend car, a new Mini Cooper, and ran to the store. An older lady filling her car with gas watched me get out of the car, and laughed so hard I could hear her across the parking lot. FWIW - I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs (maybe more this winter!). I will also need some significant trunk space that would fit testing equiment and such. Think, three or four hard case suitcases, a large rubbermaid bin with tape measures & hand tools, cold weather gear, and a small file case for plans and specs.
Subaru - Hmmm, hadn't considered them, mainly because I've heard that the mileage is less that stellar with the boxer engines. 30 mpg would put it in the CRV catagory. I'll add that to my list of test drives.
So far here is my test drive list (in no order):
- VW Jetta TDI wagon
- Ford Focus wagon
- Subaru Forester
- Toyota RAV4
- Chevy Equinox
- Hyundia Sante Fe (or what ever the smaller one is called)
All of which, I'll compare with my wife's CRV. I'll probably try the new vehicles, but will keep an eye out for clean used ones too. The VW and Ford are obviously front wheel drive cars, but I'll be able to manage if I keep my current truck at home, however, pricing will need to reflect that loss.
Keep the suggestions coming!
Thanks!
Leo
The Yaris is nice. But a bit small for me. Let me set the stage: I borrowed a friend car, a new Mini Cooper, and ran to the store. An older lady filling her car with gas watched me get out of the car, and laughed so hard I could hear her across the parking lot. FWIW - I'm 6'2" and 250 lbs (maybe more this winter!). I will also need some significant trunk space that would fit testing equiment and such. Think, three or four hard case suitcases, a large rubbermaid bin with tape measures & hand tools, cold weather gear, and a small file case for plans and specs.
Subaru - Hmmm, hadn't considered them, mainly because I've heard that the mileage is less that stellar with the boxer engines. 30 mpg would put it in the CRV catagory. I'll add that to my list of test drives.
So far here is my test drive list (in no order):
- VW Jetta TDI wagon
- Ford Focus wagon
- Subaru Forester
- Toyota RAV4
- Chevy Equinox
- Hyundia Sante Fe (or what ever the smaller one is called)
All of which, I'll compare with my wife's CRV. I'll probably try the new vehicles, but will keep an eye out for clean used ones too. The VW and Ford are obviously front wheel drive cars, but I'll be able to manage if I keep my current truck at home, however, pricing will need to reflect that loss.
Keep the suggestions coming!
Thanks!
Leo
schmism
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my 94 bmw 325is will get 26 city 30 hyw
my 2000 bmw 540i(6) will get 24 city 27 hyw
a 94 can be had for 5K and get liability only. cheep transportation thats a LOT of fun to drive and still gets decent millage.
why buy something BRAND new that only gets a few more miles per gal and costs you A LOT More.
my 2000 bmw 540i(6) will get 24 city 27 hyw
a 94 can be had for 5K and get liability only. cheep transportation thats a LOT of fun to drive and still gets decent millage.
why buy something BRAND new that only gets a few more miles per gal and costs you A LOT More.
dodge man
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I tell you, the more I think about this, the more I think you would be better off just buying another pickup as a daily driver. The only drawback is gas mileage. Take the cost of insurance and maintance into account for another vehicle, and see how much gas that would pay for.
I am a land surveyor and work for a civil engineering company, and I have an idea of the kind of stuff you do. We have company vehicles, but at times I find myself driving my own pick up for work. Sometimes I drive my car to work and end up wishing I had the pickup. The difference is, my drive to work is about 7 miles, I live pretty close to town so the cost of fuel isn't that bad for me.
I am a land surveyor and work for a civil engineering company, and I have an idea of the kind of stuff you do. We have company vehicles, but at times I find myself driving my own pick up for work. Sometimes I drive my car to work and end up wishing I had the pickup. The difference is, my drive to work is about 7 miles, I live pretty close to town so the cost of fuel isn't that bad for me.
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crashz said:
Not sure where you are in MA but eastern MA is crawling with Jetta and Golf TDIs. The new clean version has been on the roads for the past three years in MA. The Jetta Sportwagen gets well over 40mpg and has the same space as a CRV. The Golf hatchback is amazingly flexible for cargo with the rear seat folded up too.
I don't know the economics of part time snowplowing but that seems a poor single reason to own a big truck. If you just need to move your project vehicles occasionally why not just rent a trailer and truck from Uhaul when necessary?
CompactTractorFan
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Haoleguy
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One point to make is that if you need range do the mpg x tank size. I did that and very few cars could get me a weeks worth of driving between fill-ups. Good mpg cars typically are made for city driving and thus have small fuel tanks. Typically only the Europeans get the touring car idea and put decent size tanks in their cars.