mdm2297
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Dear All,
I have just sold my 1989 Range Rover 3.9V8 - automatic, with lpg.
My intention had been to replace it, and my A4, with a soft dash 1994 or 1995 with lpg.
I really want advice on whether to instead go for a diesel automatic? With the LPG V8 there is hassle worrying on where to fill up, a significantly shorter range, and - on softdash models, with air suspension - having to either have a tank in the boot or reduce the size of the petrol tank by fitting an 80L "doughnut" tank. (A problem when one lives in the Highlands and occasionally is outwith the practical reach of an LPG station).
[with non air-suspension models fitting the 80L doughnut tank in conjunction with a smaller petrol tank is not so much of a problem, as two cylindrical LPG tanks can still be fitted, resulting in a combined total of around 150L - thus 128L filling capacity, roughly 420 miles range, based on my average MPG figure over the time I had my 1989 model]
I'm curious to know whether the 300Tdi automatic is really as slow in reality as it is often made out to be: and whether it enjoys comparitive reliability with the V8.
I am fully aware that pound for pound with my style and type of driving the two cars are essentially the same cost - on fuel - to run.
Any advice will be much appreciated.
Regards,
Marcus
I have just sold my 1989 Range Rover 3.9V8 - automatic, with lpg.
My intention had been to replace it, and my A4, with a soft dash 1994 or 1995 with lpg.
I really want advice on whether to instead go for a diesel automatic? With the LPG V8 there is hassle worrying on where to fill up, a significantly shorter range, and - on softdash models, with air suspension - having to either have a tank in the boot or reduce the size of the petrol tank by fitting an 80L "doughnut" tank. (A problem when one lives in the Highlands and occasionally is outwith the practical reach of an LPG station).
[with non air-suspension models fitting the 80L doughnut tank in conjunction with a smaller petrol tank is not so much of a problem, as two cylindrical LPG tanks can still be fitted, resulting in a combined total of around 150L - thus 128L filling capacity, roughly 420 miles range, based on my average MPG figure over the time I had my 1989 model]
I'm curious to know whether the 300Tdi automatic is really as slow in reality as it is often made out to be: and whether it enjoys comparitive reliability with the V8.
I am fully aware that pound for pound with my style and type of driving the two cars are essentially the same cost - on fuel - to run.
Any advice will be much appreciated.
Regards,
Marcus