Automatic

Post by **robiniho** » 22 Mar 2017, 04:23

What advice can you give on buying an automatic T25 or should I avoid?

Post by **R0B** » 22 Mar 2017, 07:40

I drive an auto and love it.They have their problems,like should the gearbox fail,getting it sorted will be a pain.And getting hold of a good S/H one wont be easy.I would say buy a van with a manual gearbox.

Post by **moggymorgan** » 22 Mar 2017, 08:54

love my auto, makes driving so easy. got mine due to health reasons though. as bob said , if you don`t realy need it go for the manual as eassier and cheaper to maintain.

Post by **robiniho** » 22 Mar 2017, 09:03

waht sort of MPG do you get with your automatics ?

Post by **Moonrakers** » 22 Mar 2017, 09:38

robiniho wrote:waht sort of MPG do you get with your automatics ?

It's pointless to worry about the MPG of a petrol T25 of any sort. It will be bad if you drive slowly and catastrophic when 'making time'. The real expense to worry about is not the fuel costs. which are unavoidable, but repair bills which can be huge if you aren't careful with your purchase. Any gearbox will do, any engine as well, as long as the body isn't rusty and the mechanicals have been looked after. 10 years of fuel savings made with a certain gearbox or engine can be wiped out by a single garage bill...

Post by **R0B** » 22 Mar 2017, 11:06

Autos are a bit thirstier than manuals.On LPG around town i get about 12 MPG on a run I get about 16 MPG That's on a 2.1 engine and wearing a lead boot.

Post by **robiniho** » 22 Mar 2017, 11:08

Yes Moonrakers good point but I was just wondering what he mpg is.

If the automatic gear box fails there are still parts available though ?

Post by **R0B** » 22 Mar 2017, 11:55

^^^^^^^^

I was just wondering what he mpg is.

Post by **djswain1** » 22 Mar 2017, 21:56

1.9dg auto hi-top 22mpg last time I checked

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Post by **DoubleOSeven** » 23 Mar 2017, 10:55

2.1mv manual tin-top 22mpg last time I checked. Just got 24mpg on M4/M5 drive to Devon.

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Post by **R0B** » 23 Mar 2017, 12:13

The OP did ask MPG for autos mate.

Post by **DoubleOSeven** » 23 Mar 2017, 13:31

R0B wrote:The OP did ask MPG for autos mate.

Just wanted to join in anyway...as a comparison.

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Post by **Sir Brixalot** » 23 Mar 2017, 13:37

Lovely to drive but rubbish MPG and not easy to find a good rebuilder

Post by **petethefeet** » 24 Mar 2017, 08:52

18-20 mpg Aircooled CU. Have had 22 mpg but that was on a long flat road in France....................................

Post by **123-jn** » 26 Mar 2017, 18:28

19 mpg on LPG at 50/60 on the Motorway. Auto 2.1 DJ

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