I'm seriously considering converting my 2003 XJ8 to run on LPG. Any thoughts on the pros and cons would be more than welcome.

Jools63

Hi Julian,

Apart from the lack of comment on this thread, have you made a decision on the conversion? I'm interested as with the ever increasing cost of fuel I'm considering the same modification.

I think, providing you find a suitable garage to complete the conversion, it will over a few years pay for itself but I guess the key thing is fiinding the suitable garage. Is there anywhere near you?

Regards,

Dave

hi i have a 3ltr s/tye that gastec fitted a lpg convertion to 5 years ago no problems at all 40+ mpg have no fears about converting. but make sure the company is properly approved and issue u with a certificate. for the insurance company. cheers bob hicks

hi i have 2 lpg cars one is a jaguar (of cause) the only down side is the loss of boot space .if you take a look at www.drivelpg.co.uk that should help answer any questions . also have look at /www.autogas.ltd.uk

cheers alan :)

hi,

i have a jaguar XKR 4.2 coupè year 2005 and in my car i have LPG conversion.

The car is fast like stock and i'm very happy!

i was also on TOP GEAR MAGAZINE for this! you can see it on my Facebook account:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1218400143557.71674.1335495681&type=3

LPG system : IMEGA EVO

hi i have a 3ltr s/tye that gastec fitted a lpg convertion to 5 years ago no problems at all 40+ mpg have no fears about converting. but make sure the company is properly approved and issue u with a certificate. for the insurance company. cheers bob hicks

Hi Bob,

Thanks for the advice, 40+ mpg sounds good - I'm getting 26 mpg (on average) but my S-Type is a 4.2l (imagine)

Best regards,

Dave

hi i have 2 lpg cars one is a jaguar (of cause) the only down side is the loss of boot space .if you take a look at www.drivelpg.co.uk that should help answer any questions . also have look at /www.autogas.ltd.uk

cheers alan :)

Hi Alan,

Thanks for the links, I'll have a browse in the next couple of days.

Best regards,

Dave

hi,

i have a jaguar XKR 4.2 coupè year 2005 and in my car i have LPG conversion.

The car is fast like stock and i'm very happy!

i was also on TOP GEAR MAGAZINE for this! you can see it on my Facebook account:

https://www.facebook...35495681&type=3

LPG system : IMEGA EVO

Hi Luca,

Thanks for the response - I haven't been able to connect to the link though. :(

Best regards,

Dave

I think its a great idea that more of you convert to LPG. :unsure: As the price of LPG is rising faster than petrol, the more user the more tax HMG takes the less tax will be taken on petrol. So all in all a cynical bstard like myself thinks it is good that you will get rid of the boot space for a big tank. I remember Dads army when they kad a gas baloon on the van roof. :D :D :D :D :D

i think in australia eveyone converted to lpg and government whacked the price up, the same as we converted to diesel here because it was cheaper and now look diesel is about 5p more a litre,its a game of cat and mouse i was thinking of buying an s type diesel but i think i may b aswell to buy a 2.5 petrol .

Hi there ive recently bought a xj executive in tip top condition and am going to convert it to gas,but not over here as they charge too much. I had my last car converted to lpg and it was the best thing ever ,but i had it done in belarus [only because i go there 2 times a year as i have a farm there] but also it only costs£480 to have done,1/3 of the price of here .well worth doing mega savings on fuel bill and that means your giving less in fuel tax to the government to waste