saving on gas in a cage - Page 2

NONE_too_SOFT · 08-08-2008, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by drewpy

he took great care of it, its a good price and i know the history, what more is there to ask for?

a warranty. Just saying, would it be worth finding out something is wrong with the car and loosing a friend over it rather than just buying from somebody else, or a dealer?

Regardless of which way you put it, that is the situation. A car is a HUGE investment, and unless you start your bon fires with hundred dollar bills even if something goes wrong and its not even his fault, it may produce hostile feelings.

azoomm · 08-08-2008, 07:30 PM

Hmmmmmm, I'd go with something more recent. I mean, my new Tundra get's 19mpg and it's fookin' huge. With a 10-year-old vehicle, you get 10-year-old problems.

And, I wouldn't buy a vehicle from a friend.

Mr Lefty · 08-08-2008, 08:42 PM

really all you can do is make sure the truck is tuned up... that you've got the tires aired up... (adding a bit more than normal op will help reduce contact patch and in turn drag)

but the best mod you can do... is teach yourself to drive all over again... gonna be hard coming from your bike... but drive slower... as your milage seems to go WAY down once you go to 65+... try to think ahead when you drive your cage... plan your trips so your taking the most efficent route. don't idle your vehicle... it uses more gas to idle for 6 sec than it does to shut it off and start it back up.
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t-homo · 08-10-2008, 06:43 AM

I use a fuel conditioner that honestly brought my gas mileage from 17 to 19. Costs about 2 bucks for a 2 oz bottle that I put in each time I fill up. Also keeps the fuel system cleaner which means it will last longer. PM me if you want some more details.

OneSickPsycho · 08-10-2008, 10:24 AM

The only thing that is worth a shit with the Jeep logo are the Wranglers... That being said... WTF ever happened to ur Heep?

dReWpY · 08-10-2008, 01:03 PM

sold, i have had nothing but the pig since may, no car just bike

BobTheBiker · 08-10-2008, 03:12 PM

If you're on an $800 a month income, you simply cant afford that jeep. instead find a decent little toyota truck and drive THAT. I"m on a pretty much $40 a month income right now and living with family, I can barely afford my bike even.

dReWpY · 08-10-2008, 07:36 PM

i found a 93 taco that had 178,000 miles, dude wanted 5500 for it, i was like

Mr Lefty · 08-10-2008, 08:45 PM

that's actually a decent price dude... that 93 taco will run for another 200k miles...

dReWpY · 08-10-2008, 08:48 PM

i did find a 90 with around 200k for 3300 and it was in great shape supposably its gettting sold tomorrow but if it falls through, it might be a possibility

08-08-2008, 07:30 PM	#12
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Hmmmmmm, I'd go with something more recent. I mean, my new Tundra get's 19mpg and it's fookin' huge. With a 10-year-old vehicle, you get 10-year-old problems. And, I wouldn't buy a vehicle from a friend. __________________ We have enough youth. How about a fountain of "smart"? Come Play at the Track!! http://www.elitetrackdays.com

08-08-2008, 08:42 PM	#13
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	really all you can do is make sure the truck is tuned up... that you've got the tires aired up... (adding a bit more than normal op will help reduce contact patch and in turn drag) but the best mod you can do... is teach yourself to drive all over again... gonna be hard coming from your bike... but drive slower... as your milage seems to go WAY down once you go to 65+... try to think ahead when you drive your cage... plan your trips so your taking the most efficent route. don't idle your vehicle... it uses more gas to idle for 6 sec than it does to shut it off and start it back up. http://www.google.com/search?q=hyper...ient=firefox-a

08-10-2008, 06:43 AM	#14
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	I use a fuel conditioner that honestly brought my gas mileage from 17 to 19. Costs about 2 bucks for a 2 oz bottle that I put in each time I fill up. Also keeps the fuel system cleaner which means it will last longer. PM me if you want some more details.

08-10-2008, 10:24 AM	#15
OneSickPsycho Ride Like an Asshole Join Date: Feb 2008 Moto: nothing... Posts: 11,254	The only thing that is worth a shit with the Jeep logo are the Wranglers... That being said... WTF ever happened to ur Heep?

08-10-2008, 03:12 PM	#17
BobTheBiker too much time on my hands Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: the northern district of god damn Moto: 01 ZX6R, looking for more now. Posts: 1,802	If you're on an $800 a month income, you simply cant afford that jeep. instead find a decent little toyota truck and drive THAT. I"m on a pretty much $40 a month income right now and living with family, I can barely afford my bike even.

08-10-2008, 08:45 PM	#19
Mr Lefty TWFix Legend Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver CO Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar Posts: 15,677	that's actually a decent price dude... that 93 taco will run for another 200k miles...