I drove my mates 1800 mile old 2.5 from Stranraer to Dover then over to Paris and back IIRC it returned good gas mileage [30+mpg overall] . Its done 48k now and the only hassle was a problem with the rear window/tailgate release playing up now and then. OH and the bonnets are a bit flimsy and while cruising you become aware that they move slightly.