First generation Cooper S real world fuel consumption

[swight]

Hi, am thinking of buying an early Cooper S, probably 2002-2003 year. What would I expect to get to the gallon driving out of town please? I have a 20 miles trip to work and just wondered what people where getting. Thanks for any feedback.

[swight]

My commute is 20 miles on open roads, with no real traffic. So 35-40 should be achievable if I exercise restraint?