96 GC LTD V8 Real-world fuel efficiency?

I am contemplating replacing my aging 1990 Cherokee LTD SelectTrac (15 mpg max) with a 96 GC LTD V8 and would like to find out what the real world fuel economy is. I had a 95 LTD with the I6 and it topped out about 21 mpg, but I am leery of the V8. Anyone have any experience with this vehicle?

I have a 97 GC Orvis (same as Limited but also includes tow package (3.73 rear and is factory raised one inch). I always have the HVAC in auto. Stock tire size.

Suburban - stop and move around 14 mpg, short trips

Highway at 70 mph 18-19 mpg, if I'm really careful I can break 21 from Phila to WDC

Towing a 4000# trailer to and through the American and Canadian Rockies from Philadelphia and back 6460 miles (mostly at 70 mph on the interstates (the camper is only 65 inches high) 13.94 mpg

The GC has 85,000 miles. It has cost me one battery, two sets of brakes, one oxygen sensor, one tune up, one serpentine belt, oil changes every 5,000 miles, all fluids at 30,000 miles.

Still have original hoses (mechanic and I are happy with them), just replaced headlights (in case), no rust, one power window connector is a pain, engine doesn't leak oil

Its been off road (a few jeep Jamborees and other adventures) pulled my BIL's tractor out of a muddy ditch, towed trailer for maybe 10,000 miles and have never left me anywhere!

Hope the numbers/info help

Howard

Dana Rohleder wrote:

Is it a V8?

Our '93 JGC V-8 gives that same kind of mileage in those conditions.

Dick

'96 JGC LTD 5.2V8 Tow Pkg 170K+ miles. Consistently 15-18 MPG over its 10 year life.

Yes its a V8

Howard

Dana Rohleder wrote:

Savings offset by the repairs necessary for being hit in the rear end or the ticket for blocking traffic.

philthy proclaimed:

I have a 97 ZJ Orvis V8 - get roughly 12 mpg driving around Philly, street driving only, not much above 25 mph..... Around 16-18mpg on the highway doing 65mph hth

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