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Old 10-04-2012, 09:45 PM   #3 (permalink)
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Location: North Eastern Missouri
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OD - '05 Ford Econoline
90 day: 18.64 mpg (US)

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90 day: 49.71 mpg (US)

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Hi Dave, I was your shoes a few years ago, had a vehicle that was getting in the teens and another in the 20's, but wanted more, hence the olds cool diesel.




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Originally Posted by Mustang Dave View Post
Buying an "economy" vehicle rarely pays off. I bought my Mustang to save "wear and tear" on my F-250, and to save it for when I need 4WD or when I need a "truck" to haul stuff. I may break even somewhere around 2022. Meanwhile, I've got a fun ride that's averaged over 29.5 MPG since I bought it.
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