Rodeo gas mileage--just how bad?

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Rodeo gas mileage--just how bad? #877247 03/25/08 07:19 PM

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 82

Vancouver Island, BC

BigHornE

Getting the Wheeling Fever

Is the Rodeo as much a fuel pig as the Trooper? I'm considering downsizing to something a little more economical but still able to tow. I've looked at the numbers, but in the real world is the Rodeo really any better?

Thx,
BH

Re: Rodeo gas mileage--just how bad? [Re: BigHornE] #877248 03/25/08 07:24 PM

Joined: Apr 2001

Posts: 777

SLC, UT.

Jonesy

Rock Warrior

In my 97, I am getting around 15-16mpg with mixed driving. I need to clean my MAF, and replace the air filter. At which point I hope I am 16+ on mpg with the mixed driving.

I don't know what you are getting on the Trooper, but I don't see getting over 20mpg mixed with any SUV that can tow over 2500lbs. So the question boils down to, would having to pay for a truck to tow with have the mpg benefit to offset the cost of the truck itself?

Last edited by Jonesy; 03/25/08 07:26 PM.

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