Looking At Buying Diesel Or V6 Lpg?

[astro_nomenoff]

I'm currently investigating the possibility of buying a low mileage V6 and converting to Lpg as opposed to getting a diesel.

 

I don't want to start a flame war, as I saw the battle you had last August over mpgs and lpg vs diesel!

 

I'd like to hear from any owners of V6 lpg converted vehicles. How do they drive? Any recommended converters etc?

I've seen plenty of V6s with under 80k on the clock for no more than 2 grand and lpg conversion prices from 1350 to 1700.

The fuel prices are now getting ridiculous but LPG still seems quite cheap.

I currently drive an extra long wheelbase Mitsubishi Delica 2.8 TD and get about 25mpg which is probably about the same as a V6 manual combined consumption.

 

So, any V6 gassers like to tell me how it is?

[searcher]

If your used to getting around 25 mpg then go for the V6 (and thats from a diesel driver)

I used to have a MK1 V6 and that only done around 20 mpg.

The only thing i dont understand with this LPG conversion stuff is just how long or how many miles do you have to do to get your money back.

I was reading a magazine the other day and someone had wrote in to say they had their cor converted and should get their money back in 4 years.WHY BOTHER.

Ok if your doing 100K a year then it makes good sense or

If you buy a car with it fitted for not much extra purchase price then fine but i wouldnt bother other wise.

Im sure the V6 is a great car to drive and if petrol was

Edited May 8, 2008 by ?adrianf?

[astro_nomenoff]

There are quite a few already-converted Galaxys going through autotrader each week, saving me the bother of getting it done myself.

 

There's an Ultima in Coventry for 3k at the mo but it seems to be a bit high on the miles for the money. That's why I'd prefer to get a good low mileage, looked after machine and convert it myself. Once they get converted, the miles pile on!

 

The only thing that worries me is the reliability. There don't seem to be many FSH cars around. BMWs and SAABs seem to be more main dealer serviced (which is my alternative).

 

I don't really need a Galaxy, I just like it for the space to fit mountain bikes and camping gear inside. An estate would probably do the job.

[clifborder4fm]

does anyone know if the galaxy uses the eaton m90? and does it have a 2.8 vr6? and if yes on both, I'm trying to get an eaton m90 on my vw 01 vr6 gti, so I'm trying to figure out how the vr6 on the galaxy has its supercharger hooked up to it. this would be a big help thank you!!

[mk2vr6]

It doesnt have a super charger, you may have more luck looking here http://mk2vr6.com/board/index.php

[rolandk]

I have a V6 and am converting it at the end of the month to run both LPG and petrol for

[bwcibo]

I have a V6 and am converting it at the end of the month to run both LPG and petrol for