Post by: lefty on July 02, 2006, 03:40:38 PM
We're going to be moving out to the sticks soon and i'll have a 60 mile daily commute.
I don't fancy doing this either in the xj (fuel costs
) or in my vx220t (sore arse, depreciation on high mileage jobs :( ). I've been thinking about getting a little diesel runaround, something like a clio or corsa. The other alternative is to go for an lpg conversion.
The last alternative which my wife likes (!) is to get rid of the jeep and buy a diesel 4x4 of some description. Not keen on this one i must say...
So, getting back to lpg, what are the pitfalls?? And what kind of economy can i expect??
Where does the lpg tank go? is it a pain in the tits to get it fitted?
:?
Post by: daggie on July 02, 2006, 04:23:37 PM
also go for a prinz system or such, as long as it is sequential gas injection, better fuel economy & power.
don't worry about off-roading, the gas & petrol tanks are bomb proof, I've slammed the arse end down onto rocks & only scratched the paint :wink:
Post by: MK1 on July 02, 2006, 04:34:14 PM
Insure the XJ as a second car with limited milage, use the NCD on the 106.
Job's a good un.
Post by: UKJeeper on July 02, 2006, 04:35:32 PM
I have heard that the newer multi-point systems are the dogs danglies. Apparently you are hard pressed to tell the difference in performance and power from petrol.
Most insurance companies aren't that fussed either. They may, or may not, ask for the cettificate.
Post by: GowerJeeper on July 02, 2006, 05:48:53 PM
Post by: bobbin on July 02, 2006, 06:21:29 PM
Post by: Dodster on July 02, 2006, 07:09:41 PM
Had the zg for 12 months on lpg, never had problems finding gas and still only paying 34p a litre..
Had one or two minor running probs initially but they have been sorted.
Tryin to save up for a V8.. :D
Post by: trent on July 02, 2006, 09:33:32 PM
Quote from: "Mark Barrs"
My suggestion would be to go for the diesel run about. 50/60 mpg from my old 106.
Insure the XJ as a second car with limited milage, use the NCD on the 106.
Job's a good un. :imwitstupid:
I had a diesel astra and got around 40-45 urban and 55-60 on a run, mainly used for the commute to and from work, i sold it for 400quid!
I would look for something similar if i was in your position. Insurance was cheap, parts are cheap etc. Cheaper than replacing worn out xj bits, plus the cost of the conversion (that would buy you something decent to start with).
Post by: Anonymous on July 02, 2006, 10:33:12 PM
Post by: Anonymous on July 02, 2006, 10:34:44 PM
Quote from: "trent"
Quote from: "Mark Barrs"My suggestion would be to go for the diesel run about. 50/60 mpg from my old 106.
Insure the XJ as a second car with limited milage, use the NCD on the 106.
Job's a good un. :imwitstupid:
I had a diesel astra and got around 40-45 urban and 55-60 on a run, mainly used for the commute to and from work, i sold it for 400quid!
I would look for something similar if i was in your position. Insurance was cheap, parts are cheap etc. Cheaper than replacing worn out xj bits, plus the cost of the conversion (that would buy you something decent to start with).
If I was in your position I'd go with Trents idea
Post by: Bubba on July 02, 2006, 11:14:56 PM
Post by: Ric Jacques on July 03, 2006, 09:44:37 AM
Post by: chrisjones on July 03, 2006, 10:32:08 AM
XJ's run well on LPG but it is another thing to go wrong. If you can afford and have the space to have a little oil burning run about go for it. It'll be cheaper to run AND you can insure the Jeep cheaper, not put so much mileage on it and not have to worry so much about breaking it when you try that bit which you would normally avoid cos you've got to get to work in the morning.
Post by: JamesH on July 03, 2006, 11:54:11 AM
However, a little run-around is going to be so much cheaper and I plan on doing the same when I change jobs in October and have a 40 mile commute.
It also means that the XJ doesn't have to be relied upon as transport so there can be more 'downtime' for modifications and less worrying about breakages when playing.
Post by: lefty on July 03, 2006, 12:54:16 PM
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It also means that the XJ doesn't have to be relied upon as transport so there can be more 'downtime' for modifications and less worrying about breakages when playing
I like your thinking matey
Good advice guys, cheers. The xj is already my second car and i only do about 100 miles a week in it at the moment... My wife's got a punto hgt which ought to do 35mpg i would think but i can't use that for commuting cause she won't drive the jeep or the vx :?
reckon a diesel 106 or the like might well be the way to go...
Post by: Mike Pavelin on July 03, 2006, 05:10:31 PM
Post by: MOCAJ on July 03, 2006, 05:46:36 PM
charcoal for me, more taste :lol: :lol:
Post by: Anonymous on July 03, 2006, 09:15:37 PM
Quote from: "Mike Pavelin"
I find LPG far more convenient and controllable than charcoal. Sausages and burgers cook more evenly, but you still have to watch for fat fires if you're cooking cheap ones.
Load of twaddle......if ya gonna BBQ its got to be proper flame
Gas BBQ's ya might as well put the cooker in the back garden
Just cooked a chicken in @ 1hr 10...top food
Post by: cartman on July 06, 2006, 07:23:53 PM
I have had a few problems but it is running fine after McLaren took it away for 2 weeks to fine tune it but the main problem is gas availability. I have one station 3 miles down the road but my 40 mile each way commute has no others unless I make a big detour. OK I could fit an additional tank but that would take up space.
Looking back on the hassle and problems I have had and if I had known it all in advance I would have bought a diesel 4x4 and tweaked it. Go with the small diesel car option IMHO
Post by: bobbin on July 06, 2006, 09:38:19 PM
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Post by: bobbin on July 06, 2006, 10:06:10 PM
( why me speak like red indian, me um no idea,maybe john smith's fault!)
Post by: lefty on July 07, 2006, 10:41:20 AM
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