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That was probably in countries with lower emmision standards?

I would have expected much better and once the EPA got done with them I would expect even less. I just don't think the small truck diesel thing would work for me.

Once you get into a 3/4 ton and up it all sorta makes better sense.

As mentioned earlier, on a trip to Scotland, and while laden full of kit, my friends Hi Lux returned 36mpg, but thats imperial gallons so you figure would be about right for you guys..

30mpg (US)? Interesting...

What were the driving conditions? Highway? Speeds?

Thanks,

David

Those figures were mostly highways on the trip up/down and we used the cruise control to keep it at 65mph for the most part..

I would say all the common current generation diesel pick-ups or SUV's available in the UK offer in excess of 30mpg (imperial) with many offering in the high 30's or even mid 40 mpg for SUV's..

Most come with diesel engines in the 2L to 3L size range and I would say would be similar to your compact or midsize vehicles..We don't really get the equivalent of your 5L and 6L full size picks-ups..Vehicles of that size tend to be in the light commercial market...

I'll take the 360HP Hemi at 20mpg over a 240HP diesel at 25mpg anyday.

The Hemi is gonna smoke this diesel in towing performance. [/quote]

Me too. I'll take the Ford 5.0l V-8 over both of em. The cost of the new diesel is not going to make the move worth while. Nobody keeps trucks that long anymore.

In my opinion, people seem to be keeping their trucks longer and longer these days. Few folks want to pony up for a new $45k truck and drive it for 2-3 years. The average truck lasts a lot longer these days than it did back in the 80's or even the early 90's. Like I said, just my opinion......

I'll second that. I paid less than $16K for my 2500HD. I'll bet it's engine and tranny will out - last any new gas model too. I plan to keep my truck for at least another 200-300K miles, and I have no doubt it will last that long. Even factoring in occasional repairs, my truck will cost FAR less than any new full - size gas truck, and it will tow a lot more weight to boot.

I don't think of the Taco as a small truck anymore.

Isn't the Hilux a little smaller than the Tacoma?

The guy I was taking about who owns the Hi Lux upgraded from an older model and the new one is noticeably bigger.., Given that and from what I have read, I don't think there is that much difference these days..Certainly the current Hi Lux is one of the bigger pick-ups on our market..

Not just "no", but "hell no".

Its the same size as the 95 Chevy S-10 I had, so I would say its small.
Last week I got 15mpg on a strictly hwy driving trip with the cruise st at 70mph. Of course this was with Milwaukee, WI blended fuel.

OK, thanks for the correction.

They are about the same size, the HI lux might actually weigh more because it has a beefier frame and running gear.

Geez that sucks! My '12DCSB 4x4 gets more like 18-19 cruising at 72ish... Something doesn't sound right to me...

David

Double hell no.

You guys have ethanol blended fuel and RFG down there?

every one I know including myself keeps there vehicle until there is nothing left worth salvaging, my last truck had 300+, I traded it when I couldn't a line it anymore and the doors wouldn't close (bent frame) my dad currently has a 93 GMC with 250k, my uncle is about to roll 300K on 94 Chevy, I've got a buddy with a 5.9 Cummings that last I knew was over 400k and several other friends with Cummings that have 250+

Forgot about the blended fuels - that really blows, sorry...

Worst we have to deal with is 10%.

David