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If you're looking to use 3-5 MPG difference as a reason to get a new Rodeo vs a paid off one, it will be a very long return on investment.


For me the gas mileage is only one small factor. I'm just trying to justify buying a 2004 DI Rodeo when I have a 96 Rodeo that works perfectly fine. The 96 does have 135,000 miles on it and surface rust on the frame but it is also paid off. I've also put a good amount of time and money into modifying it. So it comes down to how much longer I think it will last and whether it is worth still doing some of the big expensive projects (ARB lockers, winch, etc) with that many miles on it. Or, whether it is worth the new car payments to get a vehicle that will last many more years (only 15K miles on it) but that I can't modify for a couple of years because it is still under warranty...and on and on <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/sleeping.gif" alt="" />


1996 Rodeo - 3.2L, 5sp., ARB Bull Bar, Rancho 9000x, Eclipse sound
2004 Rodeo - 3.5L DI, Auto