Buying and LPG car. what to look for

[eltax91]

Hi guys

In my search for a new motorway hack, an e60 525i touring has popped up with LPG fitted. I'm going to try and go to see it this week, but I've never looked at LPG cars before.

So, as its a private sale, and its buyer beware out there, anyone any tips on what specifically to watch out for with LPG?

It's a prinz system. Are they reputable?

[eltax91]

Nothing? Baa.

[eltax91]

Cheers both. I will give prins a call if indeed I'm able to arrange a viewing. So, I need to see the car started from cold presumably? So I can see the switchover.

I will watch out for servicing info and see if it generally looks neat/ tidy

Thanks again.

[eltax91]

charltjr said:

Also if the check engine light is on and the seller says all lpg cars do that, it's not true. Badly installed kit, running too lean or worn ignition components causing misfires are the usual reasons for it so tread with care.

On the test drive you shouldn't be able to tell what fuel you're running on apart from maybe a slightly softer throttle response on LPG (and I do mean slightly, should be hardly noticeable if at all)

Got a link to the ad?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

[eltax91]

charltjr said:

Looks nice, definitely worth a look I'd say. I was hoping to see some pics of the install, how neat (or not) it is can be a good clue to how much care was taken over the job, but they've not included any.

I spoke to the seller today and I'm off to see it later in the week. I will take a couple of snaps and post them. Although if it is as nice as the guy on the phone describes, then I think I'm inclined to make an offer. He has the certificate for its install and an annual service ever since he had it fitted.

[eltax91]

furrywoolyhatuk said:

I might be wrong but don't you need the certification of the system to pass to your insurance company?

Maybe. Certification of instal, or certification of having serviced it within the policy window?

[eltax91]

Thanks for pointing us at the register, very helpful. Car is back on its original plate, pictures don't have it. Will run the correct plate in when I see the car.

[eltax91]

charltjr said:

See from another thread you bought it then? I'm jealous!

Yep, I bought it. So far it's lush. LPG works well, just gotta play with the range now to know when it's empty!!

In terms of tank size, it's a spare wheel tank, I needed it in the wheel well for various undefined reasons!!