Andrew
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Looking at 8k or 9.5k if already converted.
Doing 2.5k on average a month and my Dad is kind of talking me into getting shut of my car and getting something on LPG. Pug 307 is perfect for my needs so would have to be the same size and have 5 doors.
Anyone got any ideas? I'm thinking of a VW Golf or Audi A3. Not bothered about age as long as it's low miles and i can keep it for a few years. Obviously i'll lose any warranty when the conversion is done hence the sale of the pug.
Should get a fuel allowance eventually but right now i'm bottom of the company no matter how nice i am to the boss 
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Andrew
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Pug is easy enough to get into small spaces, has 5 doors so ace to pick up mates and has a big boot which i great for getting my Nan's wheelchair in and out.
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Colin
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Id just get a diesel tbh...............625 miles a week or so...................get the right one & that'll be a tank of diesel 55+mpg!
[Edited on 22-12-2007 by Colin]
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Colin
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You wont get your nans wheelchair in the boot if you've got an LPG tank in their either 
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
You wont get your nans wheelchair in the boot if you've got an LPG tank in their either
Shite, good point
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RS6
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LPG =
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Andrew
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quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Id just get a diesel tbh...............625 miles a week or so...................get the right one & that'll be a tank of diesel 55+mpg!
I got 450 miles to £45 Monday - Friday this week. Can get more sticking to 60 but takes me too fucking long to get to and from work
What's your Golf doing?
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RS6
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wheres the fun in LPG though your taking the fun out of driving, just to save a bit just get on the train or use a bus
LPG is for when your retired and are saving the pennys
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Graeme
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quote:
Originally posted by RS6
wheres the fun in LPG though your taking the fun out of driving, just to save a bit just get on the train or use a bus
LPG is for when your retired and are saving the pennys
my bro has a V6 LPG converted L200, it aint slow! 
plus that would fit ur nans wheels chair in! 
[Edited on 22-12-2007 by Graeme]
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James_DT
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quote:
Originally posted by Andrew
quote:
Originally posted by Colin
Id just get a diesel tbh...............625 miles a week or so...................get the right one & that'll be a tank of diesel 55+mpg!
I got 450 miles to £45 Monday - Friday this week. Can get more sticking to 60 but takes me too fucking long to get to and from work
What's your Golf doing?
And your car is diesel? You must be caning it!
LPG may be cheaper, but you'll use more of it and you won't achieve anything. You'll pay £1200+ to save probavbly £15 a week.
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Andrew
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1.6 petrol and yes, i have a heavy right foot 
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Toby
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1.9 derv ftw
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Novaneil
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My calibra was LPG'd. On the dyno it was 4bhp down on petrol (so bugger all difference really)
I now have a 1.9 Diesel and wished I had got another LPG car to be honest
[Edited on 23-12-2007 by Novaneil]
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Lucky B
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If your thinking of running a car on LPG buy a car thats already converted as they tend not to sell for more compared to a normal petrol car.
Possibly a factory fitted conversion would be more reliable than an aftermarket kit.
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Robbo
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Lupo TDI can do up to 80mpg cant it?
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AndyKent
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Lupo is too small for him
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M2RTY
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lpg will soon cost a lot more
was good over the past 4 years or so but price is shooting up
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M2RTY
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price rise % is higher then petrol
look how cheap diesel used to be, now its a good 5p more
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ed
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LPG is fucking in-efficient. You get better MPG out of heavier fuels so diesel is the obvious choice. But it costs more as it contains more energy, but bio is 55p/litre in most places and if you find a filling station then you're sorted.
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M2RTY
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by M2RTY
lpg will soon cost a lot more
was good over the past 4 years or so but price is shooting up
Correct me if im wrong but I thought the government have pledged to keep LPG as a "Half way" fuel, so the prices have only risen in line with Petrol!
And yes it is in-efficient (I got 29mpg compared to 33mpg on petrol) but it cost £18 to fill the tank compared to £45 with the petrol..... Which = very cheap motoring!!! My VAG Weisel 1.9 does 50mpg but is still no where near as cheap to run at the Calibra was.
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Novaneil
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quote:
Originally posted by Novaneil
quote:
Originally posted by M2RTY
lpg will soon cost a lot more
was good over the past 4 years or so but price is shooting up
Correct me if im wrong but I thought the government have pledged to keep LPG as a "Half way" fuel, so the prices have only risen in line with Petrol?
And yes it is in-efficient (I got 29mpg compared to 33mpg on petrol) but it cost £18 to fill the tank compared to £45 with the petrol..... Which = very cheap motoring!!! My VAG Weisel 1.9 does 50mpg but is still no where near as cheap to run at the Calibra was on Gas.
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Andrew
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Size is not a big issue really. Just it's nice not to have to borrow Mums car when i'm doing the granny run. Nan has gone into full time nursing now but still like to bring her home for weekends even if it's just me to spend time with her.
Will the Lupo do 80 miles to a gallon is taken easy?
I'm just fed up of putting £60 - £70 a week in fuel per week. Hate this goverment!
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Andrew
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Also, can i run a newish car on bio diesel week after week without it fucking up?
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ed
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I have.
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