buying question

[tyler]

i have always wanted a discovery but with gas prices going the way the are i am weary of buying such a big car. i have looked at some jeeps as an alternate.... how do you think gas mileage compares with say a jeep 4.0? also, factor that both would be lifted about 3" on about 32" tires. may be a stupid question but one that i can not answer for myself. thanks a lot.

tyler

 

[dave77]

We had a '95 Jeep Wrangler Sahara 4.0, 5 speed, no lift. I don't think we ever got over 15 with it on the highway. Our '96 Disco gets about 16 so not much different, just MUCH more civilized. Hope this helps.

 

[syoung]

My 04 Disco gets better MPG than my neighbors 97 Wrangler Sahara. Not much better, but about 1-3 MPG.

 

[tyler]

wow, i thought that even the little bit of margin would still go to the jeep. thanks though it is just another reason i want a rover. speaking of.... i saw one in the forum here for sale by zach jaggers does anyone know anything about this truck? it seems to be pretty stacked but theres a lot more to these cars than that. thank you again

tyler

 

[mgreenspan]

My friend has a 98 Jeep TJ it gets about the same gas mileage that I get only on the highway I get better. His is lifted about the same and has 31 inch tires while mine has about 32. If your choice is between the discovery and a jeep 4.0, go with the discovery as you'll enjoy normal driving much more than the regular jeep, unless you want the jeep ride.

 

[Blatant]

Yep, about the same gas mileage for an average 4.0 Jeep.
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[Trog77]

Gas mileage is equivocal, but if you like blood in your pee, get the J**p. My dad has a 94 Wrangler, and it felt like passing a kidney stone going down the highway.