Thinking of a T25 diesel as my daily Ã¢â‚¬â€œ Advice needed please

Post by **irishkeet** » 21 Jun 2006, 13:28

Hi all

Just wondering if I could get some advice..... My job is going at the end of the year and I can't really justify a car (VW Jetta) & a camper (Westy T25 high top petrol).
Now I love my camper but I only get about 240 miles per £50 fill up, its in really good nick, only 60k on the engine but its not an economical daily.
I'm thinking of getting a T25 (hopefully a Westy again) pop top diesel in good nick for my daily and I can still head off camping in it. I was wondering if any others are using a T25 as a daily and what sort of MPG are you getting?
Or maybe I should keep the High Top and convert to LPG, or maybe there is an alternative I'm missing...

Any views greatly appreciated.

Irishkeet

Post by **Horza** » 21 Jun 2006, 13:49

Fully loaded hightop camper which is also full to the windows with various heaps of detritus and I've lately taken to leaving the bikes on the back. I use it every day to go to work, short journeys through Manchester and Bolton. 1.7n/a diesel engine and I get around 400 miles to the tank full.

Or you could consider LPG (I thought I would be fair as the LPGers never slag off Diesels at all!!

).

Post by **torz** » 21 Jun 2006, 14:05

Ditto the above......only mines a 1.6td..........used as a daily driver/shopepr/kid taker/general hang around in............

I get about 35 miles to the gallon, slightly less so on short around town journeys.........

If I had the choice, which I don't, I would LPG it....

Post by **ringo** » 21 Jun 2006, 17:55

If you like your westy and know its sound - stick with it and get the LPG conversion.

Get a new one and you could end up with bills putting stuff right.

I use mine every day - best turning circle in the car park!

Post by **Ivorblueun** » 21 Jun 2006, 18:58

I use mine every day about 30 mpg, 34 ish on a run and mine's also fully loaded. I think its better for it than being parked up most of the time.

Post by **matt** » 21 Jun 2006, 19:48

done 11,000 in the last 11 months, it even passed 1st time
these busses (busi ?)hate being stood

Post by **Ivor Brownun** » 21 Jun 2006, 19:50

If you're happy with your petrol Westy, why not gas it? Halve your fuel bill. I think Jen says about 6 to 7 thousand miles to get your money back. LPG 38 to 47 p a litre, unleaded 93 to 99p a litre.

Post by **kevtherev** » 21 Jun 2006, 20:57

Mines a daily and a camper. now its gassed fuel doesn't even get a mention in costs

matt is spot on here they don't like being stood

Post by **irishkeet** » 22 Jun 2006, 10:19

Yes
I think getting gassed is the way to go as running petty is just silly money for a daily

Post by **Horney** » 22 Jun 2006, 10:24

How much is an LPG conversion on a 1.9 DG?

I can't afford it at the moment but something to consider in the future and just wondering how many pennies I should start saving!

Nick

Post by **matt** » 22 Jun 2006, 10:27

Lpg conversions are around 850- 950, thru Gasure, dependant on tank size
at 39ppl,against 94ppl, you'll get cash back in around 5,000 miles...6 months in my case

Post by **irishkeet** » 22 Jun 2006, 11:32

Matt,
Did you go to Gasure, how have you found the conversion? Any loss of power or driving issues?
Can you just switch to petty while driving?

cheers
irishkeet

Post by **matt** » 22 Jun 2006, 13:45

yes,used Gasure
fab, both conversions
no loss of power at all
yes, flick o a switch, and you can start on gas

Post by **Flibbertigibbet** » 22 Jun 2006, 18:42

I will just echo what Matt said

Post by **Plasticman** » 22 Jun 2006, 19:12

Not sugesting you go down this route but it is an interesting site.

http://www.tinleytech.co.uk/home.html

as to wether you stick with what you got or not? well its the devil you know, and if its as you said then I wouldnt get rid,

Getting rid of the car will free up a fair bit of cash (insurance , test, tax etc etc), This is a bit like Who.W.T.B.A.M'naire and ask the audience!

Mike