07-28-2014, 02:17 PM
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Nifty, I stand corrected!
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07-28-2014, 02:25 PM
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The older Taurus/Sable wagons had third row seating but as you can see Moon Unit leaves a lot to be desired in the mpg department. I'd expect one without the hot-rod 24 valve engine to do better.
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07-28-2014, 03:34 PM
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Over here there's the Dacia Logan MCV as a relatively cheap station wagon that seats adults in the third row.
It can be had with a diesel engine too.
It is no eco wonder but certainly less thirsty than the big SUVs.
Full size 3rd row seats and even some luggage room behind them, in a car that is a lot cheaper than a VW Golf...!
In 2013 a new Logan MCV was launched and believe it or not, it has less room in the back than the old one...
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07-28-2014, 03:48 PM
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In 2013 a new Logan MCV was lanunched and believe it or not, it has less room in the back than the old one...
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I noticed the same thing about the 1st and 2nd gen Taurus/Sable wagons, according to fuelecon.gov.  |
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07-28-2014, 04:57 PM
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I used to get 32MPG on a 2001 dodge caravan in the rolling hills of Tennessee.
Are you trying to save money or fuel?
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07-28-2014, 05:26 PM
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Mini-van's are really out of the question because anybody can "settle" for that. They are not incredibly aerodynamic. We already have a Toyota Sienna anyway, and it gets about 24 MPG if I drive it "specially".
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This is a silly thread.
You already have the best vehicle for hauling 7 people around.
If you want to save money, then keep the vehicle you already own.
If you want to save the world by burning an insignificantly smaller amount of fuel, then don't drive.
Beyond that, you can ecomod your van by giving it some aero treatments and airing up the tires... partial grill block, camback, wheel covers, remove the roof rails, etc. I bet you could get 30mpg by doing these things. |
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07-28-2014, 05:41 PM
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Mazda5 in only a 6-seater. 2+2+2
I have an Odyssey. The new model is rated 19/28 mpg. Which is almost as good as the pint-sized Mazda5 (22/28).
I had high hopes for the Prius v when it came out, but the 3-row option isn't offered here, only overseas. 45 mpg and 7 seats? Yes Please!
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My parents had the V6 Odyssey for a while, and I drove it a couple times to L.A and back at 55mph and got 29 mpg. I P&G'd in the city and when I could on the freeway, that thing had insane coasting capabilities. I can imagine the 4 cylinder version would get 30+ with some aero mods and careful driving.
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07-28-2014, 05:44 PM
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07-28-2014, 05:56 PM
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07-28-2014, 06:00 PM
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Yeah 30 MPG isn't impossible with a V6 mini van. Very good actually when you think how many people and how much stuff they can haul. I used to pull a 12" enclosed trailer filled with scrap metal daily and still got around 25MPG. It was way better then my 1983 ford van. 8MPG and still no power 
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