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I recently did a collision total on my 2002 SuperCab equipped with the 5 speed auto and 3.0 engine.
It was EPA rated in 02 as 17 city 21 highway.
Generally i would get 18.5-19.5 mpg's going to and from work and on the highway with the cruise set at 75 mph it would range 21 or a tad better.
I have found a left over new 08 set up almost exactly like my 02 but was put off by the 15-20 EPA mileage rating.
What happened??
Those of you here that have an 08 with the 3.0 engine and automatic transmission could you inform me of what you are getting.
I am looking at new 09's with the 2.3 engine and from what i have read here that engine is miles ahead of my old 1992 gutless Ranger that had the Lima 2.3 and gets better fuel mileage to boot.
Imho the 4.0 is more engine than i would need as i dont pull trailers and generally haul less than 500 pounds and dont need a 4x4.
Hard to believe it gets better mileage than the 3.0 too.
But i can buy this left over 08 for a very good price but after last years $4.00 a gallon gas if that truck now gets that poor gas mileage i would not be very happy with it at all.
All answers are appreaciated as i am going to have to buy a truck like really,really soon.
It was EPA rated in 02 as 17 city 21 highway.
Generally i would get 18.5-19.5 mpg's going to and from work and on the highway with the cruise set at 75 mph it would range 21 or a tad better.
I have found a left over new 08 set up almost exactly like my 02 but was put off by the 15-20 EPA mileage rating.
What happened??
Those of you here that have an 08 with the 3.0 engine and automatic transmission could you inform me of what you are getting.
I am looking at new 09's with the 2.3 engine and from what i have read here that engine is miles ahead of my old 1992 gutless Ranger that had the Lima 2.3 and gets better fuel mileage to boot.
Imho the 4.0 is more engine than i would need as i dont pull trailers and generally haul less than 500 pounds and dont need a 4x4.
Hard to believe it gets better mileage than the 3.0 too.
But i can buy this left over 08 for a very good price but after last years $4.00 a gallon gas if that truck now gets that poor gas mileage i would not be very happy with it at all.
All answers are appreaciated as i am going to have to buy a truck like really,really soon.
