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Old 11-04-2011, 01:51 PM   #8 (permalink)
JRMichler
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Originally Posted by Cardinal Grammeter View Post
Non-Station Wagons

There is always the "mini" truck. Light weight and w/4 cyl, they should be fairly economical, however, I really like the ability to lock up my cargo like in a van or SW. If there was such a thing as a 4 cyl crew cab w/short bed, that might work, but I suspect it would be heavy.
There is, and it's heavy, but it can get good mileage. I averaged 34.9 MPG last summer. That will drop to 28 when it gets really cold. Full sheets of plywood overhang the tailgate, but 8 foot 2X4's will fit inside.


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