ButtermilkJa
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Same reason people call vacuum cleaners... hoovers, I guessnot to go a bit off topic here, but why do people always call SUV's, Jeeps?
Same reason people call vacuum cleaners... hoovers, I guess
I just bought a 2004 LandCruiser SWB Commercial. Have to say I'm very happy with it. Although, after only 2 weeks I can already tell it's going to gulp the diesel!! The suspension is fine. There's a little body roll but nothing too concerning/uncomfortable.
Land cruiser might be on the cards here too, but I am very interested in finding out about fuel consumption.
Current diesel saloon...650 miles for a full tank...about 60 litres to fill her. Landcruiser is about 87 litres aint it....anyone got figures, miles on a fill etc
Still on my first tank since I bought it, but needle is currently at 1/4 mark and clock shows 330 miles. So, I reckon glenamaddy's post about 400-450 is about right. I'm driving in Dublin traffic too, so I guess you might even squeeze in 500 miles if you're out on empty roads.Land cruiser might be on the cards here too, but I am very interested in finding out about fuel consumption.
Current diesel saloon...650 miles for a full tank...about 60 litres to fill her. Landcruiser is about 87 litres aint it....anyone got figures, miles on a fill etc
Still on my first tank since I bought it, but needle is currently at 1/4 mark and clock shows 330 miles. So, I reckon glenamaddy's post about 400-450 is about right. I'm driving in Dublin traffic too, so I guess you might even squeeze in 500 miles if you're out on empty roads.
Diesel saloon is way more economical.
Exactly. My private car was costing my €650-€700 per month to run. My Commercial 4x4 is costing around €900. However, I only have to earn €900 to run the 4x4 whereas I needed to earn roughly €1300 to run the car. Clear winner. Granted I could claim part of the running costs for the private car, but I still reckon it works out cheaper to put the vehicle through the books.I will be travelling up and down the N11 to dublin each day, so I would assume the 500+ would be achievable there.
As for the saloon, I totally agree with you, I will miss it, but running a car for those miles from after tax income seems like a waste if I have a limited company to leverage VAT-wise etc
I only have to earn €900 to run the 4x4 whereas I needed to earn roughly €1300 to run the car. Clear winner.
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