miket678
Free Member
Hi, I have just purchased a new Autoroller 700 at the NEC show. My last van was an Elddis based on a Peugeot Boxer 2.5ltr TD. With that van I was getting 26/27mpg average all the time. The Autoroller is a Ford transit base, 2.4ltr Duratorq engine which everyone has told me was very economical and very powerful. Well I have covered just 600 miles so far and whilst I agree that the torque on the engoine is awsome, I am very dissappointed with consumption. The computer told me I had got 19,2mpg and when I physically checked by mileage versus fillup, I got 20.1mpg. This is obviously with gentle driving at 60mph. (running in) Either way, I am dissappointed, particularly in the present economic situation. Has anyone any experience of this engine and normal consumption. I would expect a bit of tightness in a new engine but not to this extent.
Other than this, I am delighted with the van. Bedding is just what I was looking for and the layout is spot on. It is not the most luxurious interior but it is practical and comfortable.

Other than this, I am delighted with the van. Bedding is just what I was looking for and the layout is spot on. It is not the most luxurious interior but it is practical and comfortable.