Thread: Fuel economy. Listed vs reality

Yeah, but the Patrol is sooo much cheaper to own in the long term. Depreciation for one thing, is almost non existant. Rebuild an injector pump and injectors (needed maybe once in its lifetime will set you back a cuople of grand. A diesel techician wouldn't even get out of bed for your Ford ranger/hilux/Isuzu IP for 2K! Maintenance costs are far lower, with the plethora of reasonable quality aftermarket bits. My Landy has half a shed worth of spare parts stashed away. The Patrol has a couple of spare oil filters and some suspension bushes. Period
But horses for courses. Some people love the comfort of a new wagon. Fuel economy is small beers in the long term scheme of things, when some are looking at dropping 15 - 20 K in depreciation in the first few years of ownership.