Need help here

[mavriktu]

My daughter and her Idiot are looking at buying a 2004 Yukon with a V-8,,with 131,000 miles,from a New Orleans(read metro city) dealership.

With fuel at $3.90 here right now,and we all know it aint goin down,,anyone give me some stats on mpg,I want real stats from people ,not that paplum the dealership/manufacturer would have you believe."You can get 35 mpg,of course that is downhill,with a 70 mph tailwind,on a smooth highway ,with the ignition off,watch the steering and brakes ,they get squirrley when you do this"..

Any input will be appreciated.


WHOOPS,meant to put this in general as I would like all input,CB?????lewis?????? help a brother out here,someone please move it,Hey how about that Ms. mafioso,CID?????

[Pudge]

Sure, you can get 35mpg, coasting.


I don't know about the Yukon, but my Dodge truck is rated at 18 hwy, 16 city. That said I do about 25 highway, but only 14 in the city. It's all in how you drive, but 35mpg just aint happenin. Especially on a ride with that many miles.

[Cool Breeze]

I've got a V-6 blazer, (much smaller than a Yukon) and I get 14mpg driving downhill. Most of the time it's 12-13.

[mavriktu]

I've got a V-6 blazer, (much smaller than a Yukon) and I get 14mpg driving downhill. Most of the time it's 12-13.

Thats about what I get with my 04 Dodge Dakota sport with a v-6,and a Yukon is twice as big.By the way it is in the driveway with that friendly little light that I see a lot more of lately,You know the one the little yellow fuel pump thingOwned the damn truck a year and a half before I knew I had one.

[MacLean]

I have a straight 6 powered Trailblazer, and get about 15 mpg.

Same shape, smaller overall profile.

[Ace]

My brother has a Tahoe same thing really, and he averages 13-14 mpg. We did a trip up north in it all highway and he got 17 then. Plus with that kind of mileage she is really asking for trouble...

[pac201]

I drive a trail blazer with 36k, about 15mpg is all it's good for.

[Big Al]

It will get 12 to 13 in city driving, then maybe,,, maybe 18 on a good day on a long highway drive.

[TXPO710]

Geez, you guys make me feel good. 2003 1 ton dodge dully, 4x4, no lock out hubs. Ready for this?? 19.5 to 22 MPG. Not all highway, back roads.

[Ace]

Geez, you guys make me feel good. 2003 1 ton dodge dully, 4x4, no lock out hubs. Ready for this?? 19.5 to 22 MPG. Not all highway, back roads.

Is it diesel?

[MacLean]

Is it diesel?

Gotta be, with that mileage.

[AITG]

I have a 2003 Yukon, 5.3 V8. On the highway, keeping my speed to 70-72, I get 17 mpg. If I stay on two lane roads, 60-62 mph, I run 18 mpg. Pulling a 4,000 lb boat and trailer at 65, 13 mpg. Driving in city traffic, no idea as I avoid cities whenever possible. Driving around town running errands, 15 is about average.
It's a wonderful vehicle for pulling a trailer, hauling tools or four full-size adults. When I'm not doing any of the above, it stays parked and we use my wife's Subaru.

[ghstface38]

13.6 mpg in my 2008 Chevrolet Silverado.

I want a Civic.