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I found a sweet deal on a Rubicon a couple of weeks ago and almost bought it. The reason I kept my Liberty and didn't buy it was fuel mileage overall. I loved the Rubicon, and still would like to have it. But around town I'm getting 23 miles per gallon in this Liberty CRD, and giving up almost 10 miles per gallon just for the convertible top would be stupid.

I'm doing 23 mixed driving, and 26+ all Interstate. My wife's '04 Liberty with the V6 averages about 16. So there is a consistent 7-8 mpg difference between the gas and diesel Liberty. I drive 2,000 miles per month like you do, so that difference in fuel costs alone MORE than makes up for the added cost of the diesel option.

Author:	ZachMan [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:29 am ]
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I am selling my Thaoe and since I drive 2k miles a month I was looking to buy a car. Well I love Jeeps and been looking into a Liberty, but I also found a steal on a Rubicon that gets 13 mpg. I think I just drive too much to live with 13mpg so I am "trying" to talk myself into the middle gorund and buying a Liberty that hopefully gets a good bit more than 13, but less tha n25-30 a car would get. So if I get one I ma lifting it 2.5" and adding 245s or maybe 265s. What MPG can I expect 50/50 driving conditions?

Author:	BCool [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:36 pm ]
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Gas or Diesel? Diesel probably about 20 around town and 25 or so on freeway.

Author:	LibertyCRD [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:14 pm ]
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I found a sweet deal on a Rubicon a couple of weeks ago and almost bought it. The reason I kept my Liberty and didn't buy it was fuel mileage overall. I loved the Rubicon, and still would like to have it. But around town I'm getting 23 miles per gallon in this Liberty CRD, and giving up almost 10 miles per gallon just for the convertible top would be stupid. I'm doing 23 mixed driving, and 26+ all Interstate. My wife's '04 Liberty with the V6 averages about 16. So there is a consistent 7-8 mpg difference between the gas and diesel Liberty. I drive 2,000 miles per month like you do, so that difference in fuel costs alone MORE than makes up for the added cost of the diesel option.

Author:	Joe Jeep Owner [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:21 pm ]
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I was reading this thinking "23 MPG on a gas Liberty, what am I doing wrong?" I think I average around 18 (stock)

Author:	Calvin56 [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 1:29 pm ]
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Gasoline: 14 city, 16 highway. Lifted with armor and larger tires. Man I wish I would have gotten a Diesel, but they came out a year after I got mine

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Author:	ZachMan [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 2:00 pm ]
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Calvin56 wrote: Gasoline: 14 city, 16 highway. Lifted with armor and larger tires. Man I wish I would have gotten a Diesel, but they came out a year after I got mine Crap, thats what the Rubicon just about gets and its on 35s...

Author:	RkyMtnKJ [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 4:28 pm ]
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i get 17MPG city and 19 Highway lifted with bigger tires, but no armor

Author:	Spike6901 [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:29 pm ]
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16/19

Author:	Eddo [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 5:37 pm ]
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I can get about 17-18 in the city. Not much different than stock really. However highway mileage took a hit. I can still get good number but I need to slow down. I use to be able to get around 22 cruising at 75mph now it is more like 20mpg.

Author:	Jeepjeepster [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:12 pm ]
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So what do u think hurt ur hw mileage? The weight of all the armor or the bigger tires?

Author:	Skyjump136 [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:33 pm ]
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I'm in the 17-18 range as well. Lift, full skids and bars, 245/75/16 MTRs

Author:	krazz1e [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 6:46 pm ]
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LibertyCRD wrote: I found a sweet deal on a Rubicon a couple of weeks ago and almost bought it. The reason I kept my Liberty and didn't buy it was fuel mileage overall. I loved the Rubicon, and still would like to have it. But around town I'm getting 23 miles per gallon in this Liberty CRD, and giving up almost 10 miles per gallon just for the convertible top would be stupid. I'm doing 23 mixed driving, and 26+ all Interstate. My wife's '04 Liberty with the V6 averages about 16. So there is a consistent 7-8 mpg difference between the gas and diesel Liberty. I drive 2,000 miles per month like you do, so that difference in fuel costs alone MORE than makes up for the added cost of the diesel option. WOW, I want a CRD!!! I get 17.5MPG average with 90% of my driving highway so I figure about 18-19 highway and 16 city.

Author:	Nomad [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 8:30 pm ]
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15-17 with 265's and lift This is with everything being off speedo and such. So it could be more

Author:	Eddo [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:27 pm ]
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Jeepjeepster wrote: So what do u think hurt ur hw mileage? The weight of all the armor or the bigger tires? A combination of lift, tires, and armor. Actually tires will probably have the biggest effect if you run a Mud Tire. Lift seems to effect aerodynamics hence why the lower mileage and highway speeds. Probably shouldn't be speeding in a Jeep anyway, but it is nice to get places quickly sometimes.

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Author:	Jeepjeepster [ Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:48 pm ]
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well the gas mileage isnt that bad for me, im wanting a lift but am going to keep stock size tires (235/65/17) so hopefully a lift alone with not hurt my mileage. And i also have to get skids, but im not getting bolderbars or anything, just the stock skids.