Just got 21.6 mpg on the way home last night on the highway. Get about 11
to 12 in town though and mine is the 2001 4.7L Part-Time 4X4.
Karsh
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET]On Behalf Of Dakota R/T QC
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2001 11:03 AM
To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
Subject: Re: DML: CR "Quad Cab" ratings
Keep in mind, the truck used by CR was full time 4 wheel drive. Thats why it
only got 13. I believe most 4wd 4.7 do a lot better. I have a 4.7 2wd 5spd,
get 18 mpg
""Mr. Plow"" <adam_is_mr_plow@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:F124GryWtIIZS2TRqf600000f3f@hotmail.com...
> So basically, the Dakota being the fattest of the bunch, and with about
the
> middle amount of Hp still blew all the others away. :)
> And as for gas mileage, that 13 lokks pretty good compared to mine.
> hehehehe
>
>
>
> The Adam Blaster
>
>
>
> >
> >CR's Aug. issue rates the Ford Explorer Sport Trax (210hp, 4.0L,V6, 4,410
> >lb),
> >Dodge Dakota Quad Cab (230hp, 4.7L, 4,765 lb), Toyota Tacoma Double Cab
> >SR-5
> >(190hp, 3.4L, V6, 3,875 lb), Chevolet S-10 Crew Cab L5 (190hp, 4.3L, V6,
> >4,145 lb),
> >and Nissan Frontier Crew Cab SC (270hp, 3.3L SC V6, 4,285 lb) in that
> >order.
> >
> > 0-60 1/4 overall fuel
> >economy price as tested
> >Explorer 9.6 17.4 15
> > 28,060
> >Dakota 8.9 16.8 13
> > 30,980
> >Tacoma 9.6 17.4 16
> > 27,021
> >S-10 10.2 17.8 15
> > 25,637
> >Frontier 9.6 17.4 14
> > 17,994
> >
> >They liked the Dak's roomy, comfortable cabin, strong V8, longer bed,
> >full-time 4wd. Ride and handling was rated as not bad for this class.
> >Gave a thumbs down on the fuel economy (while acknowledging the
> >strong V8 and heavier body), below par brakes (where have we heard
> >this before), and worst than average reliability.
> >
>
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