rudi
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Hi all.
I'm new here, so please forgive my dumb question.
I've been contemplating getting a 6 speed manual v6 Crewman. I don't need a 4x4. and cant afford a 4x4 dual cab.
I read a lot about the Crewman being really bad on fuel. Main reasons listed is because the extra weight and the 3.6 V6 is a bit gutless. I thought the VZ wagon go ok. Not a speed monster but ok cruising about at the normal speed limits and a bit over.
Well what I'm wondering is.
Caradvice Specs say the Crewman weighs only 110kg more than a VZ wagon. So if its the weight that causes the so called bad fuel consumption in the Crewman, then if a VZ wagon had say 3 adults in the wagon then wouldn't the wagon and Crewman use about the same amount of fuel? due to the weight being very close.
The other question relating to fuel is.
Some specs say the Auto uses less fuel than a 6 speed manual. Is this correct? I can't imagine how?
I had a sit in the back and thought, Mmmm wouldn't want to sit in there for a few hrs. But it will be rare anyone will be back there, but the odd need for that would be a good feature. I need a long car/ute to carry 6.5m long ocean racing skis on top. So most of my driving is on the highway. With not much weight on, just the skis and kayaks on top and water gear in the back
Last one
Sitting on 100/110kmh driving on highways what is a manual really like on fuel?
Thanks for any feedback
Cheers
Rudi
I'm new here, so please forgive my dumb question.
I've been contemplating getting a 6 speed manual v6 Crewman. I don't need a 4x4. and cant afford a 4x4 dual cab.
I read a lot about the Crewman being really bad on fuel. Main reasons listed is because the extra weight and the 3.6 V6 is a bit gutless. I thought the VZ wagon go ok. Not a speed monster but ok cruising about at the normal speed limits and a bit over.
Well what I'm wondering is.
Caradvice Specs say the Crewman weighs only 110kg more than a VZ wagon. So if its the weight that causes the so called bad fuel consumption in the Crewman, then if a VZ wagon had say 3 adults in the wagon then wouldn't the wagon and Crewman use about the same amount of fuel? due to the weight being very close.
The other question relating to fuel is.
Some specs say the Auto uses less fuel than a 6 speed manual. Is this correct? I can't imagine how?
I had a sit in the back and thought, Mmmm wouldn't want to sit in there for a few hrs. But it will be rare anyone will be back there, but the odd need for that would be a good feature. I need a long car/ute to carry 6.5m long ocean racing skis on top. So most of my driving is on the highway. With not much weight on, just the skis and kayaks on top and water gear in the back
Last one
Sitting on 100/110kmh driving on highways what is a manual really like on fuel?
Thanks for any feedback
Cheers
Rudi