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Old 25-12-2020, 13:41   #12
Banshee
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Originally Posted by Flying Torquewrench View Post
Not disagreeing with anything you say. I love my Patrol but it is getting on a bit and the fuel economy with a trailer is shocking. With a trailer I am looking at around 10-12mpg. I need to improve that somehow as it is unsustainable, however good the Patrol is.

Ideally I am looking at something that is around 5/6 years old. I have looked at the Ford Ranger, Nissan Navara, Toyota Hilux, Isuzu Dmax, Jeep Grand Cherokee and finally the VW Touareg.

When discussing all the above with ‘my’ mechanic he recommended the Dmax as they are built properly. Yes, maybe lacking in some comfort items compared to others but a reliable truck. Regarding the Navara, he mentioned that they have their fair share of electrical problems. He looks after a few Isuzu’sand rated them very highly.
10-12 MPG is awful!!! Didn't realise the 2.8 was that bad on fuel or do you think that your compression worries are linked to your bad fuel economy?

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