3.0D or 4.4 with LPG What do you Think?

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   I'm about to buy a X5 Sport
I do about 20.000 plus miles a year
I have been driving a 530D sport E39 so I know the 3.0 engine
I realise it will be pushing extra weight, but with fuel prices going
up and up I have been considering LPG.
I have the money to buy and convert a X5 to LPG
I have loads of garages selling it where I go around the country
and if I get stuck I can use the petrol!
I don't care about re-sale as I intent to drive it for at least
5 years, and it will be heavy in miles.
What do you guys think?
Diesel or petrol with LPG?

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walkabout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11-December-2004 Location: moretonhampstead Status: Offline Points: 17	Topic: 3.0D or 4.4 with LPG What do you Think? Posted: 02-September-2005 at 16:12
	I'm about to buy a X5 Sport I do about 20.000 plus miles a year I have been driving a 530D sport E39 so I know the 3.0 engine I realise it will be pushing extra weight, but with fuel prices going up and up I have been considering LPG. I have the money to buy and convert a X5 to LPG I have loads of garages selling it where I go around the country and if I get stuck I can use the petrol! I don't care about re-sale as I intent to drive it for at least 5 years, and it will be heavy in miles. What do you guys think? Diesel or petrol with LPG?

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Drew540i Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Available from all good newsagents! Joined: 15-August-2005 Location: The Mansfield Massive Status: Offline Points: 632	Posted: 02-September-2005 at 16:19
	Hmmmm. 4.4 petrols are cheaper to buy than diesels. I'd do an LPG conversion (�2000) on a 4.4 - but would be a bit miffed if the "Government" put heavy Duty on LPG. I guess on LPG you'd be doing the equivalent of 40-44 mpg and an X5 D won't do that much. The Prinz LPG systems are superb. I drove a 4.4 540i E39 and was switching to LPG under full throttle - you'd never know. The only downside I can think of is that you can't use Eurotunnel with an LPG car. Big Deal!

walkabout Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 11-December-2004 Location: moretonhampstead Status: Offline Points: 17	Posted: 02-September-2005 at 16:40
	I am feeling it is the way to go, with the miles I do even if they put up the duty by 50% on LPG It's still cheaper than Diesel. And I prefer the Ferry!