LPG - XK8
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jonmm

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8 posts

229 months

Wednesday 3rd September 2008
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Hi - i'm looking to find a car thats already been converted. Anyone got any views on what sort of MPG to expect from one of these - is it worthwhile/load of hype - got one for sale - etc.
Many thanks, JOn

Jaguar steve

9,232 posts

232 months

Wednesday 3rd September 2008
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If someone else has forked out the £1500 or more for a conversion to LPG on an otherwise sound car for sale at the right price then that's a bonus. Providing the system is a reputable one and it works reliabily in the long term then there's obviously savings to be made.

Frankly I'd be reluctant to put my own cash into a conversion because if Slugbrows punch decides to increase the tax on LPG then the adventage is lost - and you're thousands out of pocket.

There are a number of differet systems available for the Jaguar V8. Arun Jaguar in west Sussex are advertising several cars for sale with cheapish LPG conversions added to the sale price, and there's also a company called Mugglestone who have ready converted cars for sale advertising in the JEC magazine.

Think about it 'tho. IMO it's a risk - £1500 buys a lot of petrol, or maybe a much better example of the car you want without an LPG conversion. Surely if LPG was such a good thing everybody would have thier car converted tomorrow - every manufacturer would offer a dual fuel conversion in the showroom and Toyota wouldn't be selling so many Piouses.

markgregory1

117 posts

272 months

Thursday 4th September 2008
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We had an article about an owners experience of LPG in our March 2008 issue of our club magazine. Happy to send you a copy if required.

onlynik

4,104 posts

215 months

Thursday 4th September 2008
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A lot of cars in Australia had dual fuel when I lived there in 97. I'd happily buy a dual fuel car, maybe not an XK, a nice big barge though......