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I had a similar concern, moving from a 90 with a 4.6 V8 - to a 110 with a 2.2 had me a bit concerned at the prospect I might have to get out and push on hills ;-)
However, it's fine. The 6th gear is great for the open road, but it's easy to have the speed creep up - it's a very willing engine, and tackles the hills just fine.
I haven't done loading touring in it yet, but I do tow the boat with it - which would be a similar load - and just use one gear down for hills typically.
I'd suggest a test drive - it surprised me how well it went.
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Personally, I prefer the 2.4...
M
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I have just bought a 90 MY12 with the 2.2 and it certainly doesn't need a push. I have just changed over from a 3.0 Patrol. I realize that it is nearly a tonne lighter but there is no comparison in power. It races up hills. The speed can sneak up on you a bit. I drove from Melbourne to Sydney yesterday with about 500kg of cargo and tools and it averaged about 10.5 liters per 100km. That was touching 120km quite a bit. I have heard that if you stay under a 100 kph the fuel economy is much better, but, I am struggling with that.
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Me too,driving back from Perth saw 130 a few times,mines improved alot now it's getting miles on it. Pat
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Carl,
10.5 is really good at those speeds! If you take my 2.4 up to 120km/h it uses quite a bit more diesel than around 105km/h which seems to be its "sweet spot" for good mileage.
