My other vehicle is a 95 Cherokee (XJ), 4dr, auto, 4x4, 4.0L I6, Mobil1 10w-30 synth, 3.55 gears, mod'd intake tube with K&N cone filter, Flowmaster cat-back, 31" AT's on aftermarket rims, 4" lift and other offroad mod's....on a good tank I'll get almost 14mpg. When it was stock I was getting avg of 16mpg, under same driving conditions. I'm actually planning on selling the XJ soon just because I don't drive it any more. Of course, I've been saying that all summer and have yet to put a for sale sign on it. My QC is getting 16-17mpg right now, under those same driving conditions.
I don't know what your needs are, but if fuel economy is what you're after, you might want to look at something else. It seems like bigger tires on the XJ's put a big hurt on fuel economy, especially if the gearing isn't changed for tires larger than 31". And they start breaking once you lift them, but parts are easy to find and easy to fix.
Dan Card
00 QC SLT 4x4, 4.7L, 3.92 LSD, Flowmaster cat-back w/dual pipes, Z-Tube w/9" Big Mouth
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From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of IXLR8RT@aol.com
Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2000 9:36 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Dak decisions......
In a message dated 10/31/2000 10:59:35 PM Central Standard Time,
grndak4x4@home.com writes:
> Well based upon my recent gas mileage woes and my Daks higher
> mileage.........I checked out a truck today which caught my eye after work:
> -1995 Cherokee 2 door 4x4
> -Dark Green, like my Dak
> -Lift Kit of some type, with 32" BGFs and aftermarket rims
Kyle,
Beware, the Jeep Cherokee's are not known for their good gas mileage.
Even the new ones are only factory rated at mid to upper teens. Add in the
lift and 32" tires and it can only get worse.
I have a friend with a 97' Cherokee 4dr with the 4.0 and 31" tires. He is
averaging only 14 mpg.
Cherokee's are nice, but if your looking for gas mileage you need to start
thinking of something like a Neon or something. No offense, just my opinion.
Good luck on whatever you decide.
Later,
Jeff C.
"There's no such thing as too much cam, just not enough motor."
--David Freiburger
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Jeff Capuzzi
00' Dakota Sport RC 2wd, IB with 4.7 V8, 5 speed, and 3.55 gears.
Decal free, 255/60-15 Firestone's, loud pipes, homemade cold air intake
system, homemade traction bar's, and more on the way...
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