Anyone switch from a more efficient car?
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ChaosStarter
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I traded in an 2007 Civic EX 2dr for my 4Runner. Thing got easily 40mpg on the highway if driven right and I filled up maybe every 1.5-2 weeks.
I knew what I was getting myself into buying this truck. I was quite alright with it. :driving:
I knew what I was getting myself into buying this truck. I was quite alright with it. :driving:
Are you happy with the V8 vs the V6?
bergs
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It was certainly cheaper for me. Cut my fuel bill in half and the car paid for itself in 10 months but that was a result of the price I paid for it.
gm350reratliff
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Many years ago I had a Mercury Mystique (mistake) that got ok mpg ( it never ran right, so it never achieved good mpg) then a honda civic that got really good mpg (40 mpg most of the time). Several 4x4s later, I finally bought my 4th gen and it's the most fuel efficient 4x4 I've ever owned.
Like said earlier, you get used to the mpg- to a point. I never could get used to the 8 mpg my lifted Z71 got while chugging premium. It was fun but always filling up got old. At one point, I was literally working just for the gas.
I drive about 70 miles a day so mpg counts but so does fun to drive, reliable, and able to tackle rough, muddy, snowy roads.
Like said earlier, you get used to the mpg- to a point. I never could get used to the 8 mpg my lifted Z71 got while chugging premium. It was fun but always filling up got old. At one point, I was literally working just for the gas.
I drive about 70 miles a day so mpg counts but so does fun to drive, reliable, and able to tackle rough, muddy, snowy roads.
I have an RV that gets 5.5 mpg so quit ur *****in :biggrin1:
You need to use your vehicles for why you have them.
I can't put the top down on the RV so I drive the Z3 on sunny days when I can put the top down.
I can't tow a car trailer with the Z3, so I use the T4R to tow and move stuff.
I can't get good gas mileage in the T4R so I drive the c230 on trips.
I can't camp in the c230 so I camp in the RV.
Don't start me up on the 2 mpg boat. But she's got a 454, goes 65 and makes incredible noises, so I forgive her.
You need to use your vehicles for why you have them.
I can't put the top down on the RV so I drive the Z3 on sunny days when I can put the top down.
I can't tow a car trailer with the Z3, so I use the T4R to tow and move stuff.
I can't get good gas mileage in the T4R so I drive the c230 on trips.
I can't camp in the c230 so I camp in the RV.
Don't start me up on the 2 mpg boat. But she's got a 454, goes 65 and makes incredible noises, so I forgive her.
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84ability
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I switched from a Sentra SE-R Spec V. Even though the 4runner gets worse gas mileage (OBC shows 17.6 right now-- lots of city driving), most of that is made up by not having to buy high octane gas. The storage capacity, 4wd, and comfort/convenience more than make up the rest of the difference in my mind. I also have a short commute, a supercharged/gas guzzling E36 M3, and a motorcycle for the summer.
I had a 2011 Jetta TDI... Incredible mileage! Switched to 2007 T4R V6. Happier with the 4 Runner.
I have spent lots of time in Maine. The 4 Runner is an awesome vehicle for trips to Baxter State Park! When you start spending time at LL Bean you will want the cargo capacity of a 4 Runner.
Depending on what part of the state you are in, Moose can be a big concern... Big advantage to the 4 Runner.
Whatever you drive, road salt is now your worst enemy!
I have spent lots of time in Maine. The 4 Runner is an awesome vehicle for trips to Baxter State Park! When you start spending time at LL Bean you will want the cargo capacity of a 4 Runner.
Depending on what part of the state you are in, Moose can be a big concern... Big advantage to the 4 Runner.
Whatever you drive, road salt is now your worst enemy!
Have been driving 4wd trucks the last 10 years (04 taco, 14 taco (hated it) and now I've got an 06 4R)...this man knows of what he speaks.
My first car when I worked at a ski resort was a front wheel drive accord. With snow tires on it, as long as I didn't get it high centered, it just floated over the snow. Only got it stuck a few times, and never bad enough that I needed to do anything other than shovel a bit or jam some all weather floor mats under the tires. It was honestly better in the snow on the road with winter tires than my 04 Tacoma with all seasons.
The 4Runner/any Truck is better in every other way, though. Can't tow a boat with a civic/accord, can't haul 5 people and their stuff and dogs in the back, and most importantly, can't roll the back hatch window down. The 18 MPG is worth that alone.
BlackWorksInc
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Over 10mpg is good enough right? 
wadle5
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I paid $3000.00 for a beast of a snowmobile. . .02 Outback. Thing gets double the mileage and cheap to maintain.
fullboogie
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It's the price you pay to have a cool vehicle. Hell, I've got the 4runner and a GT500 - you can imagine what my gas bills are.
If you're in a warm climate, the mileage can be ok. I get about 19-20 mpg in my V6 2WD in winter, and it goes up to an honest 22-23 mpg when things warm up and it doesn't go into that horrendous "warm up enrichment" mode to light the cats off. She gets about 12-14 mpg towing though...
I also probably drive more aggressively than 99% of the people in this forum, but maybe that's a part of it. Don't use the brakes, carry momentum.
I had an '06 RSX Type S before the 4Runner, and I got about 27-28 mpg on premium. Overall the increase in fuel cost was almost negligible with being able to use 87 since the differential between that and 93 seems to hang around 20-25%+ the cost except for a few gas stations. So ultimately - roughly the same fuel bill surprisingly.
I also probably drive more aggressively than 99% of the people in this forum, but maybe that's a part of it. Don't use the brakes, carry momentum.
I had an '06 RSX Type S before the 4Runner, and I got about 27-28 mpg on premium. Overall the increase in fuel cost was almost negligible with being able to use 87 since the differential between that and 93 seems to hang around 20-25%+ the cost except for a few gas stations. So ultimately - roughly the same fuel bill surprisingly.
bergs
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2300 for a turd 02 WRX that needs a whole lot of love.
Thing's about to be gutted, cleaned up and rebuilt once the spring really hits.
ChaosStarter
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Just traded in my 04' Jetta to get my wife a 08 Sport Edition.
I once saw someone say on here that him and his wife got tired of fighting over their 4runner so they bought another one...
Now i'm driving her old 05 4runner, commuting 40 miles round trip but couldn't be happier. Despite the 10 mpg drop, i'm probably saving money because i'm not having to throw money into the VW anymore to keep it running.
I once saw someone say on here that him and his wife got tired of fighting over their 4runner so they bought another one...
Now i'm driving her old 05 4runner, commuting 40 miles round trip but couldn't be happier. Despite the 10 mpg drop, i'm probably saving money because i'm not having to throw money into the VW anymore to keep it running.
NuclearN8
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yup, I'm that guy...
