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The 94 T100 with the 2.4 4 cylinder had an original EPA rating of 28 highway (now 26).
With 16 years of advancement in engines, better gearing, and something like the 2.5 engine in my Altima, they could get it to 30 highway or maybe a couple of MPG higher.
That might not be enough for some who want to tow more than 6000 pounds or carry more than 2000, but it would be perfect for a lot of people. It wouldn't need to weigh more than 3200 pounds and I would wager than a lot of people would buy one if they just built a basic truck without all the rubbish that doesn't belong in a truck in the first place, if you are using it for the purpose for which it should be designed.
Of course the manufacturers and sales personnel would hate it since they can't make a ton of money on the 100% marked up options.
The two trucks I bought were both basically strippers. I took the ads with me to the dealer and basically told them that was the one I wanted. They tried to sell me anything but the cheap stripper, but miraculously "found" one when they realized I was walking out the door.
regards
Mech
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