Alternative power-plants and transplants (GTi, Porsche, Subaru, Audi, diesel etc). Discussion and Q&A last answered over 2 years ago.
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silverbullet wrote:[I just got fed up with the disproportionate amount of servicing that diesels need
Change the oil and filter every 4-5,000 miles?
No spark plugs, no leads, no dizzy cap, no rotorarm?
We're coming at this from a different perspective - I rack up 300 miles every weekend just getting my eldest to and from school (not from choice, just how life goes) so that's 11k per year for starters and this is my daily driver now ( from choice )
I've had petrols and diesels, old and new. It's all about pence per mile. So gas is a winner and the oil lasts longer!
PS I can't really argue against the low-speed torque benefits of diesel for off-roading
1985 Oettinger 3.2 Caravelle RHD syncro twin slider. SA Microbus bumpers, duplex winch system, ARC 7X15 period alloys
You still have to factor in buying the engine/ancillaries and getting it fitted for pence per mile. Dont forget the price of a LPG kit for a scooby which no-one has confirmed how much it is yet (so lets say its £2k).
So you're pence per mile is more for the first 5 years? I cant be arsed to do the maths - but its a hell of a lot more outlay than a diesel...
I'd just stick with the "its more fun" argument if i were you....
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