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Thinking of a T25 diesel as my daily – Advice needed please
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 13:28
by irishkeet
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
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 13:49
by Horza
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!!
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Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 14:05
by torz
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....
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 17:55
by ringo
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!
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 18:58
by Ivorblueun
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.
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 19:48
by matt
done 11,000 in the last 11 months, it even passed 1st time
these busses (busi ?)hate being stood
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 19:50
by Ivor Brownun
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.
Posted: 21 Jun 2006, 20:57
by kevtherev
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
Posted: 22 Jun 2006, 10:19
by irishkeet
Yes
I think getting gassed is the way to go as running petty is just silly money for a daily
Posted: 22 Jun 2006, 10:24
by Horney
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
Posted: 22 Jun 2006, 10:27
by matt
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
Posted: 22 Jun 2006, 11:32
by irishkeet
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
Posted: 22 Jun 2006, 13:45
by matt
yes,used Gasure
fab, both conversions
no loss of power at all
yes, flick o a switch, and you can start on gas
Posted: 22 Jun 2006, 18:42
by Flibbertigibbet
I will just echo what Matt said
Posted: 22 Jun 2006, 19:12
by Plasticman
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