Hondarider
Adventurer
43.5 mpg for the diesel people mover version...I could live with that.
Son of Syncro...is there a modern equivalent?
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That is what I don't understand (well maybe I do)...people are screaming for high fuel efficiency vehicles like midsized vans and trucks, and yet we in the States won't see vehicles like that. Seems simple enough, just toss in a diesel and you're good...(too much red tape, I guess)
cwsqbm
Explorer
That's Imperial gallons. Converting 6.5L/100km to US mpg gives about 36mpg. Still good, but....
The EPA and European tests aren't comparable (even new EPA aren't comparable with pre-2008 numbers). The European system gives ratings that are higher for the exact same car. For comparison: Mercedes E320 BlueTec. USA: 21 city, 32 hwy. UK (Imperial Gallons): 30mpg urban, 53mpg extra-urban, which is 25/44 in USA gallons, all for the SAME car.
Using that example, that 36mpg becomes a 27mpg or so on a US EPA test. Then ask yourself, do you want to cruise up and down hills on the interstate in a big van with only 100 hp? That's why they're not sold here.
Hondarider
Adventurer
I did not know that. Thanks. Everything I know about the UK I learned from Jeremy Clarkson. Clearly he left out the lesson on differences between Imperial and US gallons...I had all I could do to work the liter conversion.
Maybe Whitefeather Conversions can do their magic on a SWB (118") Sprinter?
http://www.sprinter-rv.com/2011/05/20/4x4-sprinters-here-at-last/
http://www.sprinter-rv.com/2011/05/20/4x4-sprinters-here-at-last/
Yeah we don't allow the diesel fuel vehicals over here like they have every else it sucks, but I heard there going to start making more restrictions over in Europe now as well. So yeah plus there more up keep, but I like them, always have. Recently got a 93' AWD previa with 138,000 original mile on it. Looking to make it a cheap camper. I need to a 2" suspention lift, a new exhaust, and new front axles. Any suggestions?
Corneilius
Adventurer
You just bumped a 6 year old thread. Probably get better advice if you start a new thread and include pictures, I love those Toyotas.
nickw
Adventurer
How about a 4x4 Transit? I be you could find one for less price than a nice condition Syncro...and it will be brand new. Get the short wheelbase, low roof....bigger than a Syncro but shorter than a F150.
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/04/quigley-motors-now-offers-ford-transit-4x4.html
Diesel, NA V6 or Ecoboost, manual Tcase and robust running gear which is essentially the same as the F150 / Raptor....
http://news.pickuptrucks.com/2015/04/quigley-motors-now-offers-ford-transit-4x4.html
Diesel, NA V6 or Ecoboost, manual Tcase and robust running gear which is essentially the same as the F150 / Raptor....