Impressions Day 3

RZ350 · Mar 15, 2009

Ok I see what some reviewers mean when they talk about "buzziness", but personally I like being able to hear the engine, so no problem there. I like the shifting, and clutch. I already love the utility, but then it's been a while since I've had that as I traded in a 1996 Sunfire. Fuel economy doesn't seem great, but I expect it to get better as it breaks in. I really wish it came with a bigger gas tank.

So far I'd call it great.

davecanuck · Mar 15, 2009

wow day 3 IT'S A JEEP THING

Fuel economy (many discussions, search is your friend) YMMV
1. It will improve mine has and I can't wait till spring summer, old car had as much as a 5 mpg spread winter - summer
2. You are driving a box, drag coefficient a hiway speeds. I think someone posted a ratio for that calculation
3. With front profile takes a while to warm up (search air intake)
4. Rad screen possibility (although i can't find just the screen on internet - appears you need to do full front end cover), i think the "on-rad" coverage (discussed in forum) too extreme for west coast, and by some coverage of front grille still considerable air circulation from below
5. How much use of defroster

After 4000kms I am getting about 27MPG imperial with 70city/30hwy type driving

RZ350 · Mar 15, 2009

Well I wasn't expecting spectacular mileage for all the reasons that it isn't, so I'm not too concerned. Like I said though I'd love a larger fuel tank. I'll say this though if Jeep were to bring the diesel to Canada, I'd be first in line. Not just for the fuel economy but also the added torque. I bought my Pat for many reasons, and so far it's just about perfect. Sure I have a wishlist, but I did know what I was buying thanks to plenty or research. I gotta do something about the noisy stock tires at some point, but I can live with it for now lol.
Gotta add that I love this site, good people and good info = a winner in my book.

Boy George · Mar 15, 2009

Yes, the 50 liter fuel tank for the petrol engine is a bit small, especially for vast prairies and distances in Canada. Not a big issue here in central Europe with gas stations everywhere, but just in case I bought a 20 liter plastic jerrycan which I take with me for longer trips. Maybe there`s one advantage to a smaller tank - less fuel goes in = less weight of vehicle = less load on the engine = less fuel consumption :smiley_thumbs_up: Or am I wrong?

jepstr67 · Mar 15, 2009

If you keep your RPMs at 2000 or less as you work up to 5th gear, you will get 30 MPG. (then the tank doesn't seem small)

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