The Burning Issue - Truck MPG becoming a major headache...

[billpierce]

my brother in law has a RAV4 and rates it. i've been in it a good bit and it easy gets 50mpg not just on a run. its a diesel d4d one. who knows could be good?

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

my brother in law has a RAV4 and rates it. i've been in it a good bit and it easy gets 50mpg not just on a run. its a diesel d4d one. who knows could be good?

 

What model year? Thanks.

[LGP Eddie]

Could do someone thinking along these lines?

 

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Eddie.

[littlerob]

my 2001 transit if i don't go over 55mph will return 34.6mpg since the injector pump went wrong and cost 1200 pound to put right at fords befor that it was about 22-25mpg so even thought the 1200 pound 2 years ago was ouch at the time has paid for it self over know idea what they done to it but the mpg now is unreal well i think so all i run about is the transit or the daily 90% of the time I'm in the transit

[jnoon]

Is there a solution?

 

I've considered leaving the pickup at the yard for log deliveries and having a small efficient vehicle for commuting to harvesting sites.

 

That means though extra trips to swap vehicles where neccessary.

 

You need a 60mpg small diesel van to get there (100 mile round commutes per day) but then a 4 wheel drive when you get there.

 

L200 currently averaging 25 mpg and sick of watching the fuel gauge never stop moving; just throwing money away.

 

Higher mpg 4x4s exist but no butt to position under the processor elavator. Sick of trailers; reversing them up drives from hell.

 

So, high mpg tool carrier AND pickup for logs (cabstar no good - need 4wd) or just the best mpg pickup there is?

 

Thinking Ford Ranger Supercab of Hilux Extracab?

 

 

 

Same boat john,

Have my hilux, currently felling in Somerset ATM so need 4x4 and just bought a kangoo as a runaround, service van quoting van etc surprisingly good off-road !

[TimberCutterDartmoor]

Yep, decision made. Pick-up truck about the worst thing for commuting in as a tool carrier. New Skoda Yeti looks fab. For now, using a Focus estate diesel; flippin brilliant, saving so much fuel...

[billpierce]

What model year? Thanks.

 

think its a XA20 (2000–2005)but not sure. its a 5 dr. internet says in mixed driving it'll do 40mpg?

[rovers90]

No idea really if the hilux towed over 3 tonne I would have one. The dmax has to be high on the list due to towing ability. I may look at a new ranger but I did say I would never buy another ford while I had a hole in my butt . For now it's a mint 2011 Vito and a mega reliable faithful amazon.

 

Found the answer to your prayers Steve:

 

Cheshire Contracting 4x4 And Commercials

[mendiplogs]

Yep, decision made. Pick-up truck about the worst thing for commuting in as a tool carrier. New Skoda Yeti looks fab. For now, using a Focus estate diesel; flippin brilliant, saving so much fuel...

 

Hi john smart cars are good mate 60)70mpg 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍thanks jon

[wicklamulla]

Found the answer to your prayers Steve:

 

Cheshire Contracting 4x4 And Commercials

 

 

 

 

thas good news for potential or existing newer type Hilux owners, but will it cause insurance companies to 'load insurance quotes' i wonder?