Longest trip in my 1981 240D (4 speed manual) was from Fayetteville, NC to Indianapolis, In.

Drove the speed limits between 65 and 70 most of the trip and averaged 30MPG. Went up in 1 day and came back in 2.

Alternator went out on the way up, but since a Diesel, just did not turn off the engine until arrival in Indianapolis. Sister-in-law indy, replaced alternator from NAPA.

On long trips, I think driving my 240D is cheaper then the Ford. Ford gas gets around 20-24 MPG, but uses more gas then Diesel and even with the price difference, came out a head with Diesel.

Only complaint wife had has how loud my 240 is.

Bob
1981 240D aprros 220,000 miles