I'm now seriously considering getting the RR (1997 4.6 V8) converted to LPG - a couple of long runs over Xmas persuaded me that it was worth looking at, at least. I'm looking for real-life opinions before I commit a large amount of dosh. I've followed all the arguments in this NG over the last couple of years, but they seem to generate more heat than light. Can anyone who has actually had the conversion done (on this or a similar engine) relate their experiences and offer advice?
FWIW, this is the current stuff going round my head:
Pro:
*economy (no question - and I can do the maths to workout the payback period) *availability (I have an LPG station about 2 miles away) *capacity (doubling the rather measly range sounds good)Con:
*cost (I've seen quotes between 1500 and 2500 GBP) *loss of boot space (I want to keep the spare wheel and I do go off road, so underfloor tanks are out) *general running (this is the big one - the engine runs well on petrol, and I don't want to lose the character of the motor - and I've spoken to a number of people who have said the car has never run well since the conversion.. I sort of really like it just the way it is and don't relish messing it about) *convenience (the nearest approved conversion garage is about 30 miles away - I've heard it can take a lot of return trips to get it running just right, and I am a fussy b*gger)Annual mileage is about 10K, and I get 16-17 mpg average. Mostly commuting, some longer journeys, and I tow between 1.5 and 2.5 tonnes regularly.
Over to you, group - what should I do?