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Old 4th June 2015, 04:21 PM
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Without a doubt, a LPG conversion is an excellent option to consider if funds are tight and you still want a V8 petrol. I got mine done at the end of October 2013, and although I've only covered 16k since then, it has paid for itself (£1,500). If I didn't have it, the A8 would have been sold ages ago.

You can sacrifice your spare and go for a toroidal tank, or some rear boot space and go for a cylinder tank. Mine's a 125 litre one, which I believe is restricted to 80% capacity.

BTW: Forgot to say that I still have a weird issue with 'something', so the engine's not running perfectly, which is bound to affect fuel economy.
Neil said that the costs have come down to a level where its about £700 for a V8 and just less than twice that for the W12. (sorry to tell you that!)
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Old 4th June 2015, 04:23 PM
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Now a W12 LPG would be a tempting proposition!!!
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Old 4th June 2015, 06:26 PM
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Neil said that the costs have come down to a level where its about £700 for a V8 and just less than twice that for the W12. (sorry to tell you that!)
Now you're just tempting me! I can but dream
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