> Well, who buys a truck for gas mileage anyways, right? I just get
> a little ticked off when the window sticker says "14 city 18 highway"
> and then I get 14 highway. I mean, that's not terrible but it is
> a false representation to an extent.
>
> But you are right, for the speed and power of a V8 Dakota it is
> worth the sacrifice!
>
"Well who buys a truck for gas mileage anyways, right" That's what I'm
saying, if you want fuel-efficiency get a little four-banger to drive back
and fourth to work and save Dak for having fun on weekends. As far as
false representation, that is an EPA estimate, CC doesn't really have
anything to do with that number, so you can't blame them for not achieving
those results, besides you can get better MPG's with a few minor changes
like better exhaust, better flowing air filters (The "Meldrum" setup for
one), having the timing adjusted, etc... Besides I believe in the chant
of "More Power, More Power" (And I believe I've chosen right truck for
that, notice how similar that chant is to MOPAR, MOPAR, maybe that's how
they came up with that name originally) so I'll live with the MPGs.
Bruce
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