Truck Dingeys
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Truck Dingeys
How many people have bought or are considering truck dingey to protect themselves form the high fuel prices? I just purchased a 1998 Ford Escort 4dr. 5speed to supplement my 2004 F150. The Escort’s EPA mileage is 38 mpg highway. I have gotten about 33-35 mpg. Before my two F-150’s I was a long time import car fan. I just cannot get back into the Fast and the Furious scene anymore so I bought a Grandma car.
Anyone riding motorcycles to save gas? My last two (1991 Honda Nighthawk 750 & 2001 Kawasaki ZX6E) only got about 38-40 mpg. Here in the Mid-Atlantic states riding year round can be uncomfortable. Sure wish I lived in the southwest or west coast. My dingey of choice would be a red white and blue Kawasaki ZRX1200 (2002? MY?)
Anyone riding motorcycles to save gas? My last two (1991 Honda Nighthawk 750 & 2001 Kawasaki ZX6E) only got about 38-40 mpg. Here in the Mid-Atlantic states riding year round can be uncomfortable. Sure wish I lived in the southwest or west coast. My dingey of choice would be a red white and blue Kawasaki ZRX1200 (2002? MY?)
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I would like to get a 2.3L 5 spd 4x4 Ranger super/extended cab thing, I do not think they offer them that way any more.
In reality, my 1995 AWD Aerostar van gets better mpg (18+) then most of the newer small cars and mini-vans on the market including the 4.0 Ranger/Mazda B series and a lot more then the 11 mpg my 1982 Chevy gets.
So, I think I will get around repairing the van. I have no desire to put myself or family in an econo box since the best selling vehicle is a 4,400+ (?) pound Ford F-150 which means the odds of getting hit by one is much higher then getting hit by another Honda or Escort.
In reality, my 1995 AWD Aerostar van gets better mpg (18+) then most of the newer small cars and mini-vans on the market including the 4.0 Ranger/Mazda B series and a lot more then the 11 mpg my 1982 Chevy gets.
So, I think I will get around repairing the van. I have no desire to put myself or family in an econo box since the best selling vehicle is a 4,400+ (?) pound Ford F-150 which means the odds of getting hit by one is much higher then getting hit by another Honda or Escort.
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I have a 94 escort 5 sp. When we bought the new taurus in 04 they only offered $1,000 trade in so we kept it. It only had 52,000 mi., but I guess resale is low for a 10 yr old stick shift. It fills in for the awd aerostar, but even without the milage advantage I'm glad i kept it. It's not the quickest car in the world but quick enough, and handles better than those 70's sports cars everyone gets excited over. It's a pleasant change from the truck-like aerostar.
Last edited by pbrunner; Mar 24, 2005 at 01:15 PM.
