Friday, Jan 27, 2006 at 09:18
HAHAHA
oops....gud tipest eh ?!
of course that's 14L/100km @ 120km/h
It usually doesn't vary too much from this figure when you're on the open road. push it any harder than 120, and it'll bite you (like all vehicles will). I found 115-120km/h optimal cruising speed.
Towing?
So long as you tow @ 90-95km/h you will get reasonable milage.
Try towing at 100km/h, and you'd be surprised at the extra juice she drinks for the extra 5km/h.
BTW - I was towing a 21' fibreglass boat from
Perth to
Karratha when I did this. The worst I got on the two, due to north easterly headwinds was 550km out of my 120L long range tank.
When I dropped my speed down to 90km/h, I got 700km.
I now have a turbo-diesel Landcruiser. I still miss the Triton; great truck and never let me down in the 50,000km I owned it. Not a single problem. Great cars. Shocking turning circle. They need a load in the back, like all 4WD Dual cabs, to smooth out the ride.
With Turbo-Diesel experience now, I'd be tempted to look at the Turbo-Diesel Tritons, or better yet, wait for the new ones which are due sometime this year. If they're running the 3.0 DID Turbo's then they'll be a great truck.
I can't comment on the T/D Rodeo's, but my mate has one and loves it.
I haven't driven a new T/D Nissan Navara yet either; they look good on paper. Don't know anyone who has the new T/D Hilux.. [?]
Hope the above helps.
Cheers,
Davo
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