Jeeponomics 201: Toledo Griff
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Yea maybe 21-24 for y’all with no stop lights. I’m getting 26 in a mini so I am not expecting to crack 20 in a Jeep. But the hybrid setup + e capability seems epic because it actually makes it a Decent DD. If the E range was 70-100 miles I would put a deposit down today. 25 is not terrible but it really doesn’t work for meD Griff wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:03 pmLooks but probably a hefty price tag for something that seems rather pointless. A regular 4 cylinder can already get 400 miles of range and it pretty quick to 60. Also, MPG isn't terrible at 21-24 real world. Curious to learn more for sure, but seems more complex to me and if that will be worth the price and long term reliability.
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I can’t afford a Jeep anymore ... 55k for a non 8.4 u connect non leather rubi.
$85 off ... oh yea of course FCA doesn’t make money during these trying times
Makes the trd taco even with mark up seem like a steal
I can’t afford a Jeep anymore ... 55k for a non 8.4 u connect non leather rubi.
$85 off ... oh yea of course FCA doesn’t make money during these trying times
Makes the trd taco even with mark up seem like a steal
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I should sell the JL and just let the wife drive the R. Then after we close on the house I can buy amax225 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:28 pm https://www.sanleandrocdjr.com/inventor ... 0lw312415/
I can’t afford a Jeep anymore ... 55k for a non 8.4 u connect non leather rubi.
$85 off ... oh yea of course FCA doesn’t make money during these trying times
Makes the trd taco even with mark up seem like a steal
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CorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:06 pmI should sell the JL and just let the wife drive the R. Then after we close on the house I can buy amax225 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:28 pm https://www.sanleandrocdjr.com/inventor ... 0lw312415/
I can’t afford a Jeep anymore ... 55k for a non 8.4 u connect non leather rubi.
$85 off ... oh yea of course FCA doesn’t make money during these trying times
Makes the trd taco even with mark up seem like a steal
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That was my plan except I didn’t expect not to be able to buy anythingCorvetteWaxer wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 7:06 pmI should sell the JL and just let the wife drive the R. Then after we close on the house I can buy amax225 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:28 pm https://www.sanleandrocdjr.com/inventor ... 0lw312415/
I can’t afford a Jeep anymore ... 55k for a non 8.4 u connect non leather rubi.
$85 off ... oh yea of course FCA doesn’t make money during these trying times
Makes the trd taco even with mark up seem like a steal
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That looks so damn coolmax225 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 3:28 pm https://www.sanleandrocdjr.com/inventor ... 0lw312415/
I can’t afford a Jeep anymore ... 55k for a non 8.4 u connect non leather rubi.
$85 off ... oh yea of course FCA doesn’t make money during these trying times
Makes the trd taco even with mark up seem like a steal
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This is the Jeep I wheeled my Buddy is selling it to get a TRX
This is the Jeep I wheeled my Buddy is selling it to get a TRX
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How does he like the Hothead Headliner? Been looking at throwing that in mine. Supposed to be better than the Mopar liner...max225 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:14 am https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/ ... 37441.html
This is the Jeep I wheeled my Buddy is selling it to get a TRX
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I asked ... he seems to confirmSAWCE wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 12:39 pmHow does he like the Hothead Headliner? Been looking at throwing that in mine. Supposed to be better than the Mopar liner...max225 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:14 am https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/ ... 37441.html
This is the Jeep I wheeled my Buddy is selling it to get a TRX
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max225 wrote: ↑Sun Sep 06, 2020 11:14 am https://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/d/ ... 37441.html
This is the Jeep I wheeled my Buddy is selling it to get a TRX
The desert is where that thing shines, still won't be doing many trails with it...
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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I saw an NYT article today that said used car prices have risen 16% since the pandemic started. Dealers have used 2019 GTI Rabbits listed for more than I paid for mine new.max225 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:01 pm https://www.carmax.com/car/18827804
who is buying these out there
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Prices are rising because all the sudden there is insatiable demand for anything and everything ...Huckleberry wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:00 amI saw an NYT article today that said used car prices have risen 16% since the pandemic started. Dealers have used 2019 GTI Rabbits listed for more than I paid for mine new.max225 wrote: ↑Sat Sep 05, 2020 4:01 pm https://www.carmax.com/car/18827804
who is buying these out there
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Nothing makes sense anymore.max225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:14 amPrices are rising because all the sudden there is insatiable demand for anything and everything ...Huckleberry wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:00 am
I saw an NYT article today that said used car prices have risen 16% since the pandemic started. Dealers have used 2019 GTI Rabbits listed for more than I paid for mine new.
Desertbreh wrote: ↑Tue Oct 10, 2017 6:40 pm My guess would be that Chris took some time off because he has read the dialogue on this page 1,345 times and decided to spend some of his free time doing something besides beating a horse to death.
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I'll be honest, it's certainly a nice time to clear shit out of my basement. It's how I've been financing the Porsche project.max225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:14 amPrices are rising because all the sudden there is insatiable demand for anything and everything ...Huckleberry wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 10:00 am
I saw an NYT article today that said used car prices have risen 16% since the pandemic started. Dealers have used 2019 GTI Rabbits listed for more than I paid for mine new.
:ino: the wife commutes daily about 6-7 miles each way in a 100% urban setting and the average per the computer is 21-22 MPG. We just drove it to the beach this weekend, 175 miles each way plus a bit of around twon derping once we got there and it indicated 27.1 for the trip. It tends to be 1-2 mpg optimistic based on when I've hand calculated.max225 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:44 pmYea maybe 21-24 for y’all with no stop lights. I’m getting 26 in a mini so I am not expecting to crack 20 in a Jeep. But the hybrid setup + e capability seems epic because it actually makes it a Decent DD. If the E range was 70-100 miles I would put a deposit down today. 25 is not terrible but it really doesn’t work for meD Griff wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:03 pm
Looks but probably a hefty price tag for something that seems rather pointless. A regular 4 cylinder can already get 400 miles of range and it pretty quick to 60. Also, MPG isn't terrible at 21-24 real world. Curious to learn more for sure, but seems more complex to me and if that will be worth the price and long term reliability.
She did the same type of commuting in her old Fusion and got virtually the same MPG, so it's likely that your MINI just really sucks with fuel efficiency more than anything crazy about your environment. It is a car that dumps gas for the sole purpose of making pop pop noises, is it not?
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No, people just drive faster here than elsewhere in the country and with the pandemic 85 is the new 65.D Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:26 pm:ino: the wife commutes daily about 6-7 miles each way in a 100% urban setting and the average per the computer is 21-22 MPG. We just drove it to the beach this weekend, 175 miles each way plus a bit of around twon derping once we got there and it indicated 27.1 for the trip. It tends to be 1-2 mpg optimistic based on when I've hand calculated.max225 wrote: ↑Fri Sep 04, 2020 2:44 pm
Yea maybe 21-24 for y’all with no stop lights. I’m getting 26 in a mini so I am not expecting to crack 20 in a Jeep. But the hybrid setup + e capability seems epic because it actually makes it a Decent DD. If the E range was 70-100 miles I would put a deposit down today. 25 is not terrible but it really doesn’t work for me
She did the same type of commuting in her old Fusion and got virtually the same MPG, so it's likely that your MINI just really sucks with fuel efficiency more than anything crazy about your environment. It is a car that dumps gas for the sole purpose of making pop pop noises, is it not?
I was never able to get advertised mpg in my tdi either. While those who go 55-60mph get 50mpg. That’s not a safe speed here. Unless you want to be surrounded by countless tractor trailers throwing all kinds of shit into your windshield.
is averaging 15-16 IIRC
That is ... I have been passed by cops while traveling at 90+ in CA many times with no issue, that is a no-go here. You simply wouldn't drive a that fast though because it is awful. So you may actually get better highway MPG in a than a MINI in Californiamax225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:06 pmNo, people just drive faster here than elsewhere in the country and with the pandemic 85 is the new 65.D Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 12:26 pm
:ino: the wife commutes daily about 6-7 miles each way in a 100% urban setting and the average per the computer is 21-22 MPG. We just drove it to the beach this weekend, 175 miles each way plus a bit of around twon derping once we got there and it indicated 27.1 for the trip. It tends to be 1-2 mpg optimistic based on when I've hand calculated.
She did the same type of commuting in her old Fusion and got virtually the same MPG, so it's likely that your MINI just really sucks with fuel efficiency more than anything crazy about your environment. It is a car that dumps gas for the sole purpose of making pop pop noises, is it not?
I was never able to get advertised mpg in my tdi either. While those who go 55-60mph get 50mpg. That’s not a safe speed here. Unless you want to be surrounded by countless tractor trailers throwing all kinds of shit into your windshield.
is averaging 15-16 IIRC
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And on regular ! Then again I drive a 110hp taco @85 and that’s all she’s gotD Griff wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:08 pmThat is ... I have been passed by cops while traveling at 90+ in CA many times with no issue, that is a no-go here. You simply wouldn't drive a that fast though because it is awful. So you may actually get better highway MPG in a than a MINI in Californiamax225 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 08, 2020 1:06 pm
No, people just drive faster here than elsewhere in the country and with the pandemic 85 is the new 65.
I was never able to get advertised mpg in my tdi either. While those who go 55-60mph get 50mpg. That’s not a safe speed here. Unless you want to be surrounded by countless tractor trailers throwing all kinds of shit into your windshield.
is averaging 15-16 IIRC