LouDawg
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Good points. I will be keeping this truck until the wheels fall off. It's exactly what I need for the type of use I have. I maintain them fanatically and regularly, and I drive lots of miles, so fuel cost is an important consideration for me. At 30K miles per year, a 5% increase in fuel economy can mean a few hundred dollars at least, or more depending on where fuel costs continue to go!quote:
Originally posted by TheTanSedan:
At the outside, the difference at 12m miles per year (from 23 to 28 mpg) is 100 gallons. Or, what, $275-$300?
Shouldn't be too hard to figure a way to "save" a few tanks of gas.
Depreciation and finance charges are the killer in ownership costs, not fuel.
Start by determining how long you will keep vehicle, work backwards in time to the present and project your costs in re tires, fuel, insurance, repairs, maintenance.
Your "savings" will most likely be in understanding whether you chose the right vehicle to begin with (type, not brand), and in using/keeping it well.
This a Nissan Frontier 2.4L DOHC Automatic with King Cab and soon to have tonneau cover. It fits my needs perfectly and as I will maintain it with religious fervor, I'm not too worried about going 200K+ miles on it, so just looking to save where I can.