markyM

I have a Jaguar XK and had mine LPG converted in 2007, the first one in the UK. When I told the Jaguar community they were up in arms (XKEC & JEC) but I reminded them they were probably the same naysayers about superchargers and diesels in jags The book combined cycle was 25 but after modifications (intakes/exhaust/head/lubricant) I increased this to 39 then had it LPG converted at that time LPG was 33ppl (now 67ppl) Even so I still can managed 350 miles on a £40 fill of gas and would imagine that only supermini's could better that type of economy? No problems 70k miles later but my children of 8 may find the rear seats a little snug in future years..hence my prospective purchase of a 400h in the next two months....which I may convert. I've read a couple of other posts that indicate problems with LPG and the hybrid system but think they are misinformed given that I have spoken to 2 Prius owners who's cars are LPG converted without issue!! Cars with soft stems/valves can always fit the lubrication system to overcome VSR...question you have to ask yourself is: "Will I be doing 20k miles per annum?" - if no don't consider the conversion as it's impractical. You should not notice a drop in performance, you will if you get an engine of less than 2l converted but since you rarely use the top-end of a large engine the difference will be no more than having your air-con on full blast. Best of all use a reputable company with a website that includes testimonials who sound knowledgeable when you speak to them....avoid the "ooooohhhh that's going to be expensive" brigade Good luck! Mark

Methinks that Duncan doesn't shop at Lidl too much? :winky: I have to say any non-perishable item from them has stodd the test of time (5yrs+) without problem. That said I don't find them that cheap for standard UK foodstuffs (e.g. bread/milk/eggs) but their range of European stuff's always impressive. I am old enough to remember the time before supermarkets when the most exotic fruit you could buy in the Co-op was a banana and you might see a pineapple on highdays and holidays. Toddles!! Mark

I can't believe that so many have viewed this post and not commented on what is an amazing dealer experience. Well done to them and you but hope you weren't swigging the bubbly at the wheel (hic!) Mark

Hi guys Just about to buy a RH400H and some questions 1) Are there any known issues I need to look out for? 2) When did they delete the cassette player option (I think it looks ugly) I have been intrigued by the LPG conversion discussion but honestly can't see a reason that it can't be done (I have a Jaguar XK that's LPG converted and it was the 1st one in the UK without problems 5yrs on). Also they've successfully converted several 1.5 & 1.8 Toyota Prius without problems, so the hybrid issue is obviously one that can be overcome? PS: I am also disabled so my RH400H will be congestion charge exempt by default!! :o) Regards Mark