Lpg

stevebrookman · 21st May 2011, 07:52

Morning all,

Still looking for the "right" CDTi estate. Having no luck though.

Started thinking about an LPG'd 2.5.

Does anyone run one and are there any plusses or minus' compared to the diesel.

I will be using the estate for towing a caravan.

Cheers

Steve

Simon.h · 21st May 2011, 08:32

Hi, ive been running on lpg for 8 years/7cars and have just sold a ZT with lpg and just got a new one in a rare colour.
Ive allways been a petrol head and dont like diesels!
My ZT 190 does 29mpg on petrol and 24mpg on gas which works out to be the same as 48mpg! I dont think you will get that from a diesel and ive still got 190 bhp and the great V6 sound.

Jake · 21st May 2011, 08:35

You'll get 48mpg from a diesel fairly easy in fact.....

What are you after in a tourer - amongst us we should be able to help you find one?

Personally I would say wait and hold out for a diesel!

ksilver · 21st May 2011, 09:27

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Originally Posted by Jake

You'll get 48mpg from a diesel fairly easy in fact.....

I had a ZT-T Diesel and never got much more than about 40mpg, maybe 42-43 on a long run. I think you can get a bit more with a 75 with their narrower tyres.

I have LPG on my 260, main thing to be aware of is the system will need it's own servicing, check out local service agents and what systems they can service, they will tend to only deal with one or maybe a handful of different systems and wont touch the others, or, if you're up for it, get one that you can home service.

I've put 90,000 miles on my car with LPG and I haven't regretted it. You will need to learn where the filling stations are especially if you are traveling around, but there's plenty of websites around that can help you with that.

stevebrookman · 21st May 2011, 09:42

Thanks again for all the replies.

I'm after a Connoisseur (preferably an SE) CDTi pre facelift-I prefer the older ones.

Would prefer it to be automatic.

Price is not an issue if the right one comes along.

Cheers

Steve

Jake · 21st May 2011, 11:07

You'll get slightly less through an auto - i believe the figures are 35-42. Out of an auto petrol I don't think it'd be pretty!

I used to get 44 out of my ZT with 18's, so the 17s with 215's on will no doubt make a difference.

Alot of it depends on what driving you do, mine is normally high(ish) speed motorway and a-road driving, with some country - only thing I will say is that around town you'll naturally get lower figures.

scooterbods · 24th May 2011, 19:44

just say no to lpg ,no spare wheel, small mileage per tank , low mpg on gas,hard to find out to fix. i have one for six weeks now wish i got a diesel

Zeb · 24th May 2011, 21:24

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Originally Posted by scooterbods

just say no to lpg ,no spare wheel, small mileage per tank , low mpg on gas,hard to find out to fix. i have one for six weeks now wish i got a diesel

In a tourer you can fit a 77 litre tank...

No spare wheel of any value came with these cars anyway..

Mpg is reduced by about 7% if memory serves...but then it is half the price of petrol...

Never had to have mine fixed in 30k miles...

It aint perfect but give yourself a chance to get used to it....

ChineseRover · 24th May 2011, 21:55

Can't use the channel tunnel to get to France if your car runs on lighter fluid.

Zeb · 24th May 2011, 22:03

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Originally Posted by ChineseRover

Can't use the channel tunnel to get to France if your car runs on lighter fluid.

Boats dear chap, boats...much better than pretending to be a mole....

21st May 2011, 07:52	#1
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Lpg Morning all, Still looking for the "right" CDTi estate. Having no luck though. Started thinking about an LPG'd 2.5. Does anyone run one and are there any plusses or minus' compared to the diesel. I will be using the estate for towing a caravan. Cheers Steve

21st May 2011, 08:32	#2
Simon.h This is my second home Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Calne Posts: 4,531 Thanks: 8 Thanked 116 Times in 108 Posts	Hi, ive been running on lpg for 8 years/7cars and have just sold a ZT with lpg and just got a new one in a rare colour. Ive allways been a petrol head and dont like diesels! My ZT 190 does 29mpg on petrol and 24mpg on gas which works out to be the same as 48mpg! I dont think you will get that from a diesel and ive still got 190 bhp and the great V6 sound. __________________ Previously owned- MG ZT V6 160 Y plate Lpg, MG ZT 190 2003 In Rare Celestial Factory Ordered Lpg MG ZT 190 2004 lpg

21st May 2011, 08:35	#3
Jake Banned 2004 75 Contemporary SE Tourer, 2005 (55) Pearl Black Conn. SE Tourer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You'll get 48mpg from a diesel fairly easy in fact..... What are you after in a tourer - amongst us we should be able to help you find one? Personally I would say wait and hold out for a diesel!

21st May 2011, 09:42	#5
stevebrookman Regular poster Still looking for a Conny Se CDTi Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Caerphilly Posts: 62 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks again for all the replies. I'm after a Connoisseur (preferably an SE) CDTi pre facelift-I prefer the older ones. Would prefer it to be automatic. Price is not an issue if the right one comes along. Cheers Steve

21st May 2011, 11:07	#6
Jake Banned 2004 75 Contemporary SE Tourer, 2005 (55) Pearl Black Conn. SE Tourer. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Lincoln Posts: 2,129 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You'll get slightly less through an auto - i believe the figures are 35-42. Out of an auto petrol I don't think it'd be pretty! I used to get 44 out of my ZT with 18's, so the 17s with 215's on will no doubt make a difference. Alot of it depends on what driving you do, mine is normally high(ish) speed motorway and a-road driving, with some country - only thing I will say is that around town you'll naturally get lower figures.

24th May 2011, 19:44	#7
scooterbods Newbie rover 75 tourer Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: broadstairs Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	just say no to lpg ,no spare wheel, small mileage per tank , low mpg on gas,hard to find out to fix. i have one for six weeks now wish i got a diesel

24th May 2011, 21:55	#9
ChineseRover Banned Rover 75 2.5 Conn automatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: London Posts: 152 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Can't use the channel tunnel to get to France if your car runs on lighter fluid.