NJ to AZ in my Turd gen (not really thread worthy)

Yes I know, I know, a thread for my trip from NJ to AZ...really?!!! This was my first big road trip in my 3rd gen and it did fairly well. The first stretch (NJ-IL) I managed 20-22 mpg going 70mph with 265/75 KO2 Bro's, not too shabby. Once I left IL though, the hills of MO and NM killed it, was getting 16-18mpg, but also had A/C blasting on this last leg for obvious reasons. The seats were more comfortable than my 2nd gen on this same trip 5 years ago and the cabin obviously more quiet/comfortable. I honestly had no issues with my cruise control when I did use it even on hills in NM. I will say the one complaint I have is the engine is pretty gutless with any hill or trying to accelerate rapidly, but can't really remember how my 2nd gen behaved either in this department. Welp, here I am back in AZ for the last 2 years of my enlistment. I will say its Taco madness in this region, though I'm getting some 3rd gen 4wd looks from the older pre-runners here. Tons of gorgeous clean 1st gens. Okay end rant/pointless thread. Apologize in advance as I'm running on empty after doing 27 hours driving in 2 days. Later gents and ladies!

 

20-22 with kbros?

4cyl?

 

I'm getting 20-21 with my KBros. Sounds about right and glad you made it safe.

 

Nope 3.5, have a TRD bro.

 

Thanks man!

 

Stay Safe!

 

Welcome the AZ. Come visit us in our regional forum

 

I've done that drive a few times. Grew up in Glendale/phx and got my first duty station at McGuire afb. Not my most favorable road trips lol

 

Enjoy Arizona and thank you for your service.

 

First was DM, 2nd was McGuire, now my last will be DM again, lol. Agreed, NM about killed me. Thanks for your service!

 

Thanks, and its my privilege to serve.

 

Sweet,will do, noticed a ton of 2wd off roads and sports around here, forgot how popular they were out west in that config.