Help Ease My Doubt About Buying a New GU8 - Fuel Economy & 3ltr concerns?

[jm2004]

Talking about fuel economy, we are yet to see anyone having a GU8 with high consumption.....if there is I would love to hear.
So far the reports I have seen have been very positive. Mine is between 10 and 13l/100 just general driving.I have noticed that when my tanks are full I get heaps better economy as well...strange I know but might be something to do with fuel pressure?????

This is an interesting thread as I have exactly the same questions like Ree on this. Nisspat, could you please tell, the positive reports on fuel consumptions including yours, are they (or is yours) based on standard tyres (size and being of H/T pattern)? If people who have upsized the tyres (just a bit e.g. from 70 to 75 aspect ratio), A/T with LT construction still get that fuel consumption that'll be a big tick on the list for me.

[Maxhead]

This is an interesting thread as I have exactly the same questions like Ree on this. Nisspat, could you please tell, the positive reports on fuel consumptions including yours, are they (or is yours) based on standard tyres (size and being of H/T pattern)? If people who have upsized the tyres (just a bit e.g. from 70 to 75 aspect ratio), A/T with LT construction still get that fuel consumption that'll be a big tick on the list for me.

Hey JM2004, My economy is with standard Bridgestone tyres D693's. As I said it varies between 10 and 13l/100 depending on what sort of driving mood I'm in...LOL but mostly around 11/100. Mine has a bit of weight on it now as well so I'm very happy. Here's what is on mine currently

I won't have bigger tyres till the end of the year so may be someone else can report their figures.

[gowalkabout.com.au]

I'm getting around 12-14L/100 (towing the camper trailer seems to go up to 13-15L/100) on standard factory tyres but have just had the snorkel fitted this week along with some other bits so will see if that changes the figures.

[Ree]

Thanks everyone for the input. Much appreciated. I was actually pointed today to this website http://www.howsafeisyourcar.com.au/S...n&model=Patrol where Monash University ratings from real life crash outcomes give the Patrol 5 stars! That eases my worries a bit.

We went and checked out the 2011 Patrol on the lot, and the new issue we have is that the back seats are 50/50 split which means one child would need to sit right on the split of the seat, which seems as though it could get pretty uncomfortable on long trips.

I can't believe how small they seem inside, the glove box is TINY compared to what you get in other cars lol, we'd only been in a friend's 1992 GQ before taking a look at the GU on the lot.

While we were there though, someone traded in a 2003 Patrol 4.2ltr with 130,000kms which they will give us for 36,990 that actually seems like a good price...... seems the more we research the more confused I am haha, but we need to make a decision :S

[taslucas]

Gday, just another point I heard on a car show once that made a lot of sense was, when haggling a price, think of it in terms of fuel......if you get $1000 off, well that's $1000 of fuel you just saved.

Tap, crackle, pop

[timbar]

well I have no doubt about buying a new GU8 for sure .......NO ! NO! NO! why because I cant afford it .....Plus I LOVE my GQ TOO MUCH sorry guys useless post !!!

[cambo]

I bought a 09 GU a year ago with 40k on the dial and it cost me $42000, Stock with a snorkle ill get 12-13 L/100 around town and on the highway 11-12 L/100. im quite happy with that.

[Gforce]

Hi all, I own a 2002 3.0 Auto ST, it has 260,000 km's on the clock and it has given me stirling service, apart from normal servicing it has not cost me a cent in repairs. It can tow our 6m Whittley boat with no problems. I think the tow weight is around 1.9 t. The Patrol will slow up a bit on hills when towing, but it is not a traffic stopper. Love the Auto for off road and driving in the sand. As we are planing to do an around Aust trip with a Caravan I am currently looking at options available, but still think will stay with a Patrol as they are one tough and reliable vehicle.
Chers, Gforce

[allan f]

fuel.
i get ( both tanks ) just over 1000ks on a trip using cruse and about 650ks fully loaded up for work towing trailer 1.5 t . would like better but dont we all

[gowalkabout.com.au]

just filled up and after 500km got exactly 13L/100km this was mixed dirt and black top but no low range