Good looking truck there Lemay. Welcome to the site.

 

thanks..just been searching the past forums so i dont ask questions that have been asked and answered!!

 

Post your mpg from time to time. I'm curious about the 06' 610's fuel consumption i.e. average vs intersatte at 70 mph.

Thanks.

 

Vittorio, I just got back from vacation pulling my 28' Toyhauler. The mileage in my '06 was as follows:
Interstate: 70 MPH trailer loaded - 7.9 MPG
Highway: 60 MPH loaded - 9.0 MPG

This mileage was figured according to the overhead computer and also doing the calculator gig. I also had a chance to check my speedo/odometer at a check zone on the highway and it was right on.
Since I live on the North Olympic Peninsula, anywhere I go is there is usually a mountain involved. For those who know the area I pulled Snoqualmie Pass, White Pass, Walker Mtn. and the Columbia River Basin (Vantage). All of these except Walker Mtn. are considerable climbs in elevation.
Overall I was very impressed with the performance of the 06. There is absolutely no comparison to my junker '99. Best truck I ever bought!

 

I'm not crazy about the fake wood either. I did not see any without it...must be the Mercedes influence. I like the grille although the headlights seem to come a little further back on the the fenders than necessary. The shallower center storage is definitely do to the ducting to the rear seats. I was surprised by the loss of footroom in the center front seat and the harder to reach cupholder. It isn't a big consideration as it would be very seldom that somone is sitting there.