I drive a lifted, bumpered, slidered, 32" tired, loaded with tools, 2002, 4wd, 5sp. Xterra (with fairing and basket on), and continuously get 17-18 mpg... I don't waste any time getting from Point A to Point B either. I'm in the middle of the Allegheny "Mountains" and drive up and down them.

And... Yes, I know how to calculate mileage. I have 78,000 miles on mine and a recent tune up did help!

-Jeremy
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