I have now been driving on LPG for the last ten years.Until April last year I was driving a Honda accord which I had converted in 1997, and did approx 120,000 miles on gas before selling it with 150,000 miles.I then did alot of research and after test driving a Lexus GS300, it was the best car I had driven.The car on a 2001 plate had only done 43,000 miles so would be good for conversion.After much research I opted to have the Prins VSI system, although it was a close call between the Prins and the BRC system. These modern systems being multi point injection are alot better than the previous one I had on my Honda which was single point and had experianced a few "blow backs". To my understanding this does not occur with the new systems.
I infact had mine converted via a marketing company called Fuelture and the conversion was carried out by LPG Conversions in Heanor,Derbyshire and paid 2k. which included a flash lube system which allegedly lubricates the valves as the Japanese cars tend to have softer valves. However,at the time some of the convertors I spoke to intimated that there was no need for the flash lube system on the Lexus, however I had one installed. I had a 70ltr torroidal tank fitted in place of the spare wheel,thus losing no storage space.
I have now done just over 20,000 miles on gas and it is brilliant! In terms of fuel economy last Sunday I did 264 miles on 56litres of gas which cost me £25.20, and that was with 5 passengers,full boot and average speed 80-85 miles/hr.I guess if I drove sensibly 55-60 miles/hr (boring) I may've got a few more miles!
Have a look at the Autogas site and ensure it is an approved LPGA installer. I can vaguely recall there being a company called Gastech based in Essex who had converted Lexus cars (always helps) and were very knowledgeable.Hope this helps.
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the very best and knowledge of 15years plus fully approved are panache autogas systems they have two branches one leicester 01162736123 07712 660 662 and one manchester 0161 2731303 i have ahd all my cars done including work mates and family and as above very happy