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Thinking of getting one... by onmehedson on Tue Oct 11, 2011 11:45 pm
Hi all... I am considering replacing my 2ltr sport with a 2.5TDS..

Just wanted to know what are they like on fuel consumption, also any advice on the pros and cons on these frontys`would be very welcome..

thanx..
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Re: Thinking of getting one... by James Bass on Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:22 am
Pretty good on fuel. Mid 30s mpg. Also they're the quickest of the diesel Fronteras. You won't be disappointed!! :thumbup:
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Re: Thinking of getting one... by horses45 on Wed Oct 12, 2011 9:42 am
the only bad point i had with my 2.5 was my number1 injector but apart from that i loved mine
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Re: Thinking of getting one... by Rifleman on Wed Oct 12, 2011 10:37 am
Service it every 5000 miles and it will love you back. :wink:
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Re: Thinking of getting one... by martin1 on Wed Oct 12, 2011 4:19 pm
if your intrested mine is for sale
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Re: Thinking of getting one... by ashbrear on Wed Oct 12, 2011 6:42 pm
mines got 118,000 on the clock doesnt use or leak oil havent
put a drop of coolant in since feb and its still going great.
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