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940Graeme · Nov 8th, 2010, 21:23

25-30 seems about right for the 700/900 range......am getting 24.3 to 30.1 from my 940 manual 2.3 "classic" estate. I found I tended to get less from my 700's - but they were £200-£300 "runners"! The extravagance of paying £700 for my 940 with a decent service history etc seems to be paying off!

Dr. Rog · Nov 9th, 2010, 21:16

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Originally Posted by 440Graeme

25-30 seems about right for the 700/900 range......am getting 24.3 to 30.1 from my 940 manual 2.3 "classic" estate. I found I tended to get less from my 700's - but they were £200-£300 "runners"! The extravagance of paying £700 for my 940 with a decent service history etc seems to be paying off!

There will be a slight improvement in efficiency with more sophisticated engine control. Also the LPT should be more economical, if you are careful. I find I like my right foot though.

My manual LPT used to get mid twenties mostly, I managed 31mpg on a motorway run mostly at 60mph earlier this year, not long before it died. Normal 70mph was 28mpg.

My new auto only gets 20mpg on my rural commute, with a slightly heavier foot, that's 300 miles/ 65litres. The last owner got only 250 miles, so I must be good. I need to get its tracking done before I do a long trip but I anticipate nearer to the manual on a long run as the top gear is just as tall for both cars.

creeky740 · Nov 11th, 2010, 19:17

Hi all,

On a run to north Wales mine (1989 GLE 2.3 injection estate) once clocked 37mpg driven gently.

I doubt it could still return that kind of figure, we're going back to when it was alot younger!

Thanks

Jim

oman5 · Nov 12th, 2010, 19:53

1990 740 2.3 16v manual...anywhere between 25-30 usually, never any more but I do tend to hoof it. driving it gently didnt seem to make any noticeable difference.

brodgar · Nov 12th, 2010, 20:00

30 mpg on my 740 2.3 gle

Choc · Nov 13th, 2010, 16:45

I've only filled up twice since I've owned it, but got 27.5mpg and 24mpg so far.

I try and drive to the car's pace as much as possible!

Dr. Rog · Nov 13th, 2010, 17:10

Did 300 miles in a brand new (8000 miles) Ford Galaxy Wednesday. Got 27 mpg. Its an enormous car but less comfy than a 900 and suffers from front-wheel-drive, (scrabble and torque-steer).

I think the 900 compares pretty well to a £25 000 modern car.

Nov 8th, 2010, 21:23	#11
940Graeme Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 10:32 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Silloth near Carlisle, Cumbria	Mpg 25-30 seems about right for the 700/900 range......am getting 24.3 to 30.1 from my 940 manual 2.3 "classic" estate. I found I tended to get less from my 700's - but they were £200-£300 "runners"! The extravagance of paying £700 for my 940 with a decent service history etc seems to be paying off!

Nov 12th, 2010, 20:00	#15
brodgar I've Been Banned Last Online: Nov 27th, 2012 10:56 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Forest Row	mpg 30 mpg on my 740 2.3 gle

Nov 13th, 2010, 17:10	#17
Dr. Rog Master Member Last Online: Oct 21st, 2017 22:15 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Kingsclere	Did 300 miles in a brand new (8000 miles) Ford Galaxy Wednesday. Got 27 mpg. Its an enormous car but less comfy than a 900 and suffers from front-wheel-drive, (scrabble and torque-steer). I think the 900 compares pretty well to a £25 000 modern car. __________________ Cheers Rog Previously owned 1996 940 SE auto and GLE manual, both B230FK estates.

Nov 11th, 2010, 19:17	#13
creeky740 New Member Last Online: Dec 22nd, 2010 22:53 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Oxford	Hi all, On a run to north Wales mine (1989 GLE 2.3 injection estate) once clocked 37mpg driven gently. I doubt it could still return that kind of figure, we're going back to when it was alot younger! Thanks Jim

Nov 12th, 2010, 19:53	#14
oman5 Senior Member Last Online: Oct 23rd, 2022 03:06 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: merthyr tydfil	1990 740 2.3 16v manual...anywhere between 25-30 usually, never any more but I do tend to hoof it. driving it gently didnt seem to make any noticeable difference.

Nov 13th, 2010, 16:45	#16
Choc Junior Member Last Online: May 28th, 2023 08:12 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Flitwick	I've only filled up twice since I've owned it, but got 27.5mpg and 24mpg so far. I try and drive to the car's pace as much as possible!

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