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Re: Good Times' 2000 Land Cruiser Build
I believe the 5A/T that rolled out in 03 gets much better mpg (14-17 I've read). I have the older 4A/T (98-02) and I'm happy to get 15mpg but honestly I get around 12-13mpg. Definitely a pig but the interior refinements are well worth it like p nut quotes. In comparison to my 4runner (03) the interior is much larger so it feels better for the occupants. The extra room and comfort definitely makes it well worth it for me.
I have stock GY A/T tires so that probably doesn't help w/ the rolling resistance. Compounded by the stock roof rack probably eats away a good 1mpg or more due to wind resistance.
If this was my primary car I would absolutely go bonkers on the mpg pain but since this is my recreational vehicle I look at it as a "perk" vehicle to have. This truck will never see any hardcore trails so it fits the bill on what I plan to do with it. I've got the 4runner for the hardcore stuff!
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Re: Good Times' 2000 Land Cruiser Build
lance, i think its your lead foot and the stop / go westside traffic that's decreasing your mpg. blaming it on the roof rack? lol! so when is the 4runner repairs gonna start?
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Re: Good Times' 2000 Land Cruiser Build
yeah the skinny pedal probably kills my mpg but even with the granny driving it's still crappy. But hey it's a LC so whatcha expect!
the 4runner is on vacation... maybe after my work project that keeps me traveling way too much. we can chat more to catch up.
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Re: Good Times' 2000 Land Cruiser Build
Wow.. I've only got 21mpg in my '00 4Runner when traveling through Kentucky during my MN to GA trips... avg around 17.5'ish during my weekly commutes.
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