Thats great MPG for a truck. I don't do much highway driving, will see next
month when i go on vacation.
""Karsh"" <karsh@cox-internet.com> wrote in message
news:000301c1095c$0bc6be60$6401a8c0@tcac.net...
> 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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