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6 Cyl Economy as bad as 8!
I am thinking about buying a new Mountaineer to replace my 2003
Mountaineer. I currently have the V8 that gets...surprise surprise....13MPG around town and 19 on the road, exactly what the new "real world" sticker rating estimates on new Mountaineers. I noticed that the 6 cylinder doesn't get any better mileage. Why is that? Why buy one? Why does Ford even MAKE one if it can't offer better fuel economy with the reduced power? |
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6 Cyl Economy as bad as 8!
"Daniel David Palmer" > wrote in message . .. >I am thinking about buying a new Mountaineer to replace my 2003 >Mountaineer. I currently have the V8 that gets...surprise >surprise....13MPG around town and 19 on the road, exactly what the >new "real world" sticker rating estimates on new Mountaineers. I >noticed that the 6 cylinder doesn't get any better mileage. Why is >that? Why buy one? Why does Ford even MAKE one if it can't offer >better fuel economy with the reduced power? Because they can sell the V6 version for less. There is very little difference is weight between the V6 and the V8. The driving cycle used by the EPA has tightly defined acceleration rates and speeds. There is not much difference in engine efficiency, so there really should not be much difference in fuel economy. I would expect the V8 to have better acceleration, and if you take advantage of that, you will get worse fuel economy. Ed |
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6 Cyl Economy as bad as 8!
When I purchased my 2000 Explorer new, I opted for the V8. The economy has
been pretty good, about 13-15 around town and 18-23 on highway. I guess they discontinued that V8 (5.0), but if I get another new one I wouldn't hesitate to get the v8. "Daniel David Palmer" > wrote in message . .. I am thinking about buying a new Mountaineer to replace my 2003 Mountaineer. I currently have the V8 that gets...surprise surprise....13MPG around town and 19 on the road, exactly what the new "real world" sticker rating estimates on new Mountaineers. I noticed that the 6 cylinder doesn't get any better mileage. Why is that? Why buy one? Why does Ford even MAKE one if it can't offer better fuel economy with the reduced power? |
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6 Cyl Economy as bad as 8!
Is 2000 a good yr for the Explorer?I would buy newer(used) but what I have
read doesnt sound encouraging.I would also like a v-8.. "trailer" > wrote in message news:jInlj.5296$pC5.4841@trnddc05... > When I purchased my 2000 Explorer new, I opted for the V8. The economy > has > been pretty good, about 13-15 around town and 18-23 on highway. > > I guess they discontinued that V8 (5.0), but if I get another new one I > wouldn't hesitate to get the v8. > > "Daniel David Palmer" > wrote in message > . .. > I am thinking about buying a new Mountaineer to replace my 2003 > Mountaineer. I currently have the V8 that gets...surprise > surprise....13MPG around town and 19 on the road, exactly what the new > "real world" sticker rating estimates on new Mountaineers. I noticed > that the 6 cylinder doesn't get any better mileage. Why is that? Why buy > one? Why does Ford even MAKE one if it can't offer better fuel economy > with the reduced power? > > |
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