Petrol vs Diesel

**Motu** · 19th July 2006, 12:32

The 156 I drove recently was an MX-5 times ten.I wouldn't have one - the inner me would dominate the meek and mild outer me...he's a bit scary.

**The Pastor** · 19th July 2006, 12:38

Isn't there a HUGE waiting list to get a car converted to lpg? I heard it was 5years or somthing!

**Motu** · 19th July 2006, 12:50

Buy them new from Ford.....

**Dooly** · 19th July 2006, 12:53

Originally Posted by renegade master

Isn't there a HUGE waiting list to get a car converted to lpg? I heard it was 5years or somthing!

Not that I'm aware.
We are one of the few in the bay who do it and whilst we have a waiting list, its mainly due to supply of the kits.
If its a run of the mill Falcon/Camry etc we can have the gear within a day or so if available and fitted when we can do it.
We're have been doing one conversion a week for ages and it suits us as it does'nt tie up a guy when we have a shit load of other work.
I ordered an LPG kit today for a job Monday.
I guess it can vary the demand elsewhere.
The enquiries for it are huge as you would expect.

**Lou Girardin** · 19th July 2006, 12:55

Originally Posted by Motu

The 156 I drove recently was an MX-5 times ten.I wouldn't have one - the inner me would dominate the meek and mild outer me...he's a bit scary.

Italian cars, there's some feral DNA that goes through them all. Even the old Fiat 850 coupes were like mini Ferraris.

**SPman** · 19th July 2006, 13:11

Italian cars....mmmmmmmmmm..loved the old Alfa..
LPG is OK but you dont get the mileage or power - I've got a 1990 Ford Econovan dual fuel and always seem to be filling up the LPG tank - but at 51c/litre, tis not too bad!

**Motu** · 19th July 2006, 13:21

Originally Posted by Dooly

I ordered an LPG kit today for a job Monday.
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I've still got a brand new Bedini CNG kit....I'm sure it'll come in handy one day....

On a break in here a few years ago they stole my safe....and for some strange reason my Gas Cert hanging on the wall.It's no use to me,what use would it be to them? Last conversion I did was 20 years ago,I wouldn't have a clue these days.

**Dooly** · 19th July 2006, 13:26

Originally Posted by Motu

I've still got a brand new Bedini CNG kit....I'm sure it'll come in handy one day....

On a break in here a few years ago they stole my safe....and for some strange reason my Gas Cert hanging on the wall.It's no use to me,what use would it be to them? Last conversion I did was 20 years ago,I wouldn't have a clue these days.

Maybe its hanging on someone's wall.
Impressing the chicks eh.

**V Twin Raver** · 19th July 2006, 13:28

Originally Posted by Quasievil

Okay so a modern diesel will provide some savings.

Then the question is what kinda vehicle.
options would be a Japan model double cab ute, nissan, toyota etc.
or a car which would have to be a stationwagon, who makes Diesel station wagon ? besides BMW VW Passats etc, Euros cost heaps.

Brett, the answers simple - this is what I got at the mo below, 600 - 750km to the tank depending on usage which far surpasses any manufacturers Gasloline Models - new diesel technology is where its at - check Audi's Le-Mans win. You are on drugs to consider anything else. $40k thru to $50,500 for the Sport Model pictured. Stop being a loser, you won't get a better deal. You leasing?? Give me a call.

**Quasievil** · 19th July 2006, 14:11

Originally Posted by V Twin Raver

Brett, the answers simple - this is what I got at the mo below, 600 - 750km to the tank depending on usage which far surpasses any manufacturers Gasloline Models - new diesel technology is where its at - check Audi's Le-Mans win. You are on drugs to consider anything else. $40k thru to $50,500 for the Sport Model pictured. Stop being a loser, you won't get a better deal. You leasing?? Give me a call.

Yeah I like the Sport nice car alright. Im Waiting for Aussy to give me the deal so I can go forth to the dealers. I will hopefully be having a bit of choice in the matter though

**zeRax** · 19th July 2006, 14:35

get new hilux 3litre ;D nice n smooth imo, its all they have at my work, bunch of 2005/06 hilux's ;p

how much do lpg conversions cost anyway? say eg a camry

**FzerozeroT** · 19th July 2006, 15:05

if you are wanting to save the company money in the long run then look at the price of the vehicle vs the gas it will save,

father in law had a 406 diesel, handled like shit and slow, $25,000 to lease over 3yrs,

we had a 206cc, heavy and slow handled ok $14,000 to lease over 2 years,

you've seen our current daihatsu, 3 years and it's depreciated maybe $4,000-$6,000.

you would have to get some pretty good economy to save $20,000 in gas over 3 years,

All this is pretty irrelevant though, because they are a company they can claim depreciation and running costs on tax, but also have to pay FBT etc if you are going to be using it for personal K's, and your work isn't a small company is it, I'm sure they have some boffins working there who can tell you what gives the company the best bang for buck when it comes to saving them money in the greater scheme of things.

**Dooly** · 19th July 2006, 15:27

Originally Posted by zeRax

how much do lpg conversions cost anyway? say eg a camry

We did a few brand new Camrys before they were delivered to the owners.
They were $3300 each.
We usually get about $3200 - 3600 for nearly all makes unless it needs a few extra things etc.
Did a V8 Lexus last week, $3800, but he wanted a 2nd hand tank.
Looked at a Chrysler Cherokee Jeep today, that could be in the 4s, well probably will.
The owner said, if its under $5000 go for it.