40.6 mpg in a full size Chevy pickup

[Hersbird]

Originally Posted by slowmover

The most for the least isn’t up to the vehicle. And an empty pickup isn’t any test at all.

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But a 40 mpg empty pickup is much better than all the under 20 mpg empty pickups out there doing everyday single occupant commuting. Because not everyone can have 5+ vehicles to be the perfect tool for each situation. I'm down to 2 vehicles worth less than $10,000 total. Sure I'd love a Prius for commuting, a Wrangler for off road, a 3/4 ton diesel for towing, and a minivan for family highway trips, and a Mustang for fun. Instead I have a cheap 3/4 ton Suburban for 3/5ths of those things, and a minivan for 1/5th and the fun has to come from friends and family along for the ride.

[Shaneajanderson]

Originally Posted by Hersbird

I6 is the way God intended engines to be built, gas or diesel. It's even better if they are opposed valve design so the intake is opposite of exhaust.

Like this little number from down under.

Your picture doesn't show up in your comment, though I can see the code for it in the reply box as I quote you.

[Shaneajanderson]

Originally Posted by Hersbird

But a 40 mpg empty pickup is much better than all the under 20 mpg empty pickups out there doing everyday single occupant commuting. Because not everyone can have 5+ vehicles to be the perfect tool for each situation. I'm down to 2 vehicles worth less than $10,000 total. Sure I'd love a Prius for commuting, a Wrangler for off road, a 3/4 ton diesel for towing, and a minivan for family highway trips, and a Mustang for fun. Instead I have a cheap 3/4 ton Suburban for 3/5ths of those things, and a minivan for 1/5th and the fun has to come from friends and family along for the ride.

Wouldn't it be worthwhile to buy a 4 banger junk wagon for commuting? I mean I paid 350 for my metro, about $50 to register it, and $95 for CV shafts, and I've already saved over that in fuel in the couple months I've been driving it.

[slowmover]

A pickup is “needed” only when the gear/supplies/equipment CANNOT be carried in a passenger compartment.

Until then are better choices. Lower risk and higher rate of utilization.

And the DOWN UNDER engine looks suspiciously like the DODGE Slant Six. (Best motor ever for title of The Forever Motor. Convert it to propane and the Sun may burn out before it does).

[hayden55]

Sure glad Ford designed Chevy a good transmission finally. The 8 speed was slip city on the V8 Camaros and the like.

[Hersbird]

Originally Posted by Shaneajanderson

Wouldn't it be worthwhile to buy a 4 banger junk wagon for commuting? I mean I paid 350 for my metro, about $50 to register it, and $95 for CV shafts, and I've already saved over that in fuel in the couple months I've been driving it.

No, insurance and registration on a 3rd vehicle costs more than the gas my monster Suburban uses. I also need to get to work in all Montana winters have to deal, I had a Subaru as a 3rd car but realized I wasn't saving anything. There are no reliable awds less than about $2500, and they don't save much gas anyway (my Suburban was only $3800). I don't have a long commute but will be one of "those guys" driving alone in the guzzler next to you every morning.

[Shaneajanderson]

Originally Posted by Hersbird

No, insurance and registration on a 3rd vehicle costs more than the gas my monster Suburban uses. I also need to get to work in all Montana winters have to deal, I had a Subaru as a 3rd car but realized I wasn't saving anything. There are no reliable awds less than about $2500, and they don't save much gas anyway (my Suburban was only $3800). I don't have a long commute but will be one of "those guys" driving alone in the guzzler next to you every morning.

How much is your registration and insurance? I pay like $50 for registration and $250 for insurance for a year. I've saved that much gas over my f150 in a couple months of driving my geo

[Tahoe_Hybrid]

Originally Posted by Hersbird

That was an average, they explain in the article, backroads, never above 60 mph, no a/c, ect.

I just took some back roads last week and hit 48.5MPG with the 6.0L gas engine off using EV mode most of the way. had to keep it at 29MPH though



the round trip was 28.9MPG avg WORLD record for v8 6.0L engine...
160Miles Round trip

[Hersbird]

Originally Posted by Shaneajanderson

How much is your registration and insurance? I pay like $50 for registration and $250 for insurance for a year. I've saved that much gas over my f150 in a couple months of driving my geo

More like $500 total a year for me, you sure you only pay $125 for a 6 month insurance policy? We shopped like 8 companies and even with it being a 3rf car is added over $30/month just liability but we do get triple the required coverage because the lower limits wont be covering much in today's world. It all adds up to the ability to drive the Suburban 7.5 miles a day and I live 3.5 miles from work and don't work every single day. That doesn't even count how much gas and maintenance the Subaru used.

[Shaneajanderson]

Originally Posted by Hersbird

More like $500 total a year for me, you sure you only pay $125 for a 6 month insurance policy? We shopped like 8 companies and even with it being a 3rf car is added over $30/month just liability but we do get triple the required coverage because the lower limits wont be covering much in today's world. It all adds up to the ability to drive the Suburban 7.5 miles a day and I live 3.5 miles from work and don't work every single day. That doesn't even count how much gas and maintenance the Subaru used.

My total insurance bill for the year for three vehicles is just over $750, and they all cost equal winfe it's all liability.

Full coverage is another $300/year/car