Chevy fuel economy

Discussion in 'Fred's House of Pancakes' started by bulldog, Feb 13, 2007.

  1. malorn

    malorn Senior Member

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malorn @ Feb 13 2007, 05:18 PM) [snapback]389803[/snapback]</div>
    Eric I called it on here before. toyota missed it with the new tundra by a mile. Toyota is scrambling on their launch, it will be very interesting to see how it plays out. Nobdoy ever believes me on the gas mileage when I tell them so don't feel bad you are not alone.
     
  2. bulldog

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malorn @ Feb 13 2007, 03:18 PM) [snapback]389803[/snapback]</div>
    So which models (specifics as in engine and configuration) are you comparing???
     
  3. EricGo

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    Malorn, even I distinguish Tundra from Tacoma. I was only pointing out that the best GM can offer in cars, is the same as a Toyota model truck. Only mentioned in the context of this thread's subject of GM spin regarding fleet fuel economy.

    As for the existence of a GM truck configuration having better FE than a Tundra configuration --- yawn. I'd be willing to guess you can find at least one other comparison in GM's favor, so long as you do not look too closely.

    Addendum: Just on the remote chance that Malorn is pulling our collective leg at little, I looked up FE for the leading GM truck FE wise, and the leading Tundra FE wise:

    GM: Silverado 1500 2WD 5.3L. 315 HP, ?torque: 16 city/22 highway
    Toy: Tundra 2WD 5.7L. 381 HP, 481 Torque: 16 city/ 20 highway.

    Similar FE, but the Toyota engine has 25% more HP, and oodles more torque based on 360 in their 6L model. The Toyota scores a 6 on the pollution score, while GM .. a 3.

    I will admit this is the closest I've seen GM to Toyota, but they are still far behind. In there self-proclaimed area of strength, no less.
     
  4. IsrAmeriPrius

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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(malorn @ Feb 13 2007, 03:29 PM) [snapback]389807[/snapback]</div>
    Newsweek does not agree with your assessment:
     
  5. Chuck.

    Chuck. Former Honda Enzyte Driver

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    Guess I'm looking at what gets at least 40mpg, preferably over 50mpg.