4x4 more economical than a hilux?

[gensetsteve]

Its a bit like the idea we have every year. If I had a belingo as well as a discovery it would be cheaper to look at jobs and to run around in when not towing. But to cover the tax insurance and bills I would have to do 35,000 miles in it. Why would I want to do 35,000 miles in a tiny van when I have a sit high in the quiet with the climate control on disco van.

[harvey b davison]

what about a jeep ?, i would keep the hi lux tho if possible, if not look at a jeep, plenty of room, decent 4x4.

[tuttle]

what about a jeep ?, i would keep the hi lux tho if possible, if not look at a jeep, plenty of room, decent 4x4.

 

what about the C15? we know they go anywhere, and do 65mph:thumbup:

[harvey b davison]

what about the C15? we know they go anywhere, and do 65mph:thumbup:

 

Love it, forgot about my trusty c15, they truly do go anywhere with any amount of abuse thrown in.:thumbup:

[Pedroski]

what about a jeep ?, i would keep the hi lux tho if possible, if not look at a jeep, plenty of room, decent 4x4.

Just don't get one like mine - 4.0 Grand Cherokee.... fuel comp seems to think I'm averaging 14.6mpg! I kind of hope they're little US Gallons and great big fat US miles, but I don't think they are!

[Dog Tag]

Ford Ranger 6 miles per litre full or empty....

[Big J]

My Navara (2011) does about 32-35mpg whilst dotting about without a trailer. Had over 40mpg on slowish motorway runs and down to 28mpg on long commutes when I'm late. Drops to 21-28mpg for towing, though never towing less than a tonne (empty weight of trailer). Don't ever buy a Navara though - comfortable yes, reliable - not a hope.

 

New 2.5 Hilux's are very economical - my friends 11 plate does over 600 miles on a tank routinely on mostly road orientated ATs.

[timtree81]

Isuzu 3.1 is the best 4x4 engine Eva.made

[fergusonforestry]

what about the C15? we know they go anywhere, and do 65mph:thumbup:

 

they can reach 90 i'll have you know!....... allegedly officer

[Buzzsurgeon]

if it's an oldish lux tip veg oil in, get to makro 20l drums for £20:thumbup: Metal drum so you can weigh that in as well!