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Old Mar 10th, 2011, 22:32   #8
c_lee
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Originally Posted by 57RKL View Post
I have been towing with a 240GLT till last year. Family of four + 1100kg Sprite Major 5 with ease. 1500kgs is the quoted max limit for a 240 saloon or estate. I now have a 740 turbo estate which is excellent also but 18mpg towing compared to 22mpg towing with the 240
Hmmm.... ( thinks to myself ) Maybe I could use that info as justification to my Mrs. to seek a GLT to replace the Auto.

But she has said before she doesn't want a manual - and a 240GLT Auto I would think would be particularly thirsty when towing.

I used to get ~22mpg towing the Piper Clubman 212 with the '76 244 GL B21E ( 3 speed BW35 ) Auto.
It only did 24-25 when not towing.
It was quite a heavy van for its size though as it was a 1979 model with steel chassis.

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