Adventurer
16 MPG
So I've been driving the disco the 45 miles to work more often than I should. It's just such an easy thing to do- even though I know I should be riding the bike (50+mpg). I just love being in it and I love how good I feel when I get to the shop. Money isn't everything.
All of that to say that I have done some more precise fuel economy figuring and I'm turning in....16MPG. With a roof rack. I'm impressed.
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1996 Land Rover D1 SD *expo white*
2000 Suzuki DRZ 400, Acerbies 4.2 tank *in black*
2007 Suzuki DL650 (Wee Strom) (understated grey)
Explorer
The best my 02 ever got was like 15.4 so, 16 with a roof rack is pretty dang impressive!
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Expedition Leader
People always ask what milage to expect from a Rover, and I always reply 15- could be 14, might even be 16, but figure 15 and you won't be far off. Thanks for validating :-)
Expedition Leader
That would be highway mileage on the flat without heavy mods, though. . .
"The most unreliable car in the world is the most reliable car in the world." -Jeremy Clarkson
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1999 Discovery Series II "Oryx"
1989 Range Rover Classic SWB "Addax"
1992 Range Rover Classic SWB "Green Buffalo"
1995 Discovery V8i "Crikey II" (Sold)
1996 Discovery SD "Crikey I" (Sold)
2001 Jaguar XJ8L Vanden Plas "Prince Harry"
Explorer
I'm getting the same on my '98 with 3" lift, 245/75/16 BFG AT's, and RTT on top. Not all flat driving, as my commute is about half mountain roads. I was pleasantly surprised
Explorer
I'm usually getting between 14 and 15 mpg with a 2 inch lift and 255/85/16s.
Abel
1995 Defender 90 with some stuff | 1994 Range Rover | 2009 Adventure Trailers Chaser
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Explorer
Congratulations. I don't even think I get 16mpg highway anymore
Defender 90
OME 751/764; 285's
Gone but not Forgotten: Built 04' DII
Adventurer
Just be careful using the odometer to determine the distance traveled.... Accuracy and Rover are not words to use together.
Expedition Leader
Especially with oversized tires- correct accordingly :-)Originally Posted by Red90
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20 to 24 mpg even with hills
I have a slightly modified 1963 Series 109 with the 2.8 International Diesel, running 235/85R16 tires, weighing in with just me in the truck at 5500lbs and I consistently get between 20 to 24 MPG's on average with city/highway mixed.
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