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stevesvolvo · Nov 11th, 2009, 21:47

Thanks guys.
Just parked up after 186 mile trip. I can't believe how good the drive is. I've had the 850/940/v70 and this beats them all!
Silent engine, no wind noise,superb sound system,smooth as a babies bum.
However.............
I put £40 quid in and its pretty much gone so doing the maths thats about 24mpg (bo***ocks) thats not funny. Bloody ebay!
Time for a think as I do still have my Citroen Saxo Diesel for chugging round and keep this for longer trips.
Its a white facelift model in outstanding condition - I think it looks great.
White is the new silver. I wouldn't have looked at a white car 2 years ago but i think they are in at the moment.
Ho Hum

LankyTim · Nov 11th, 2009, 22:08

Just LPG it, its the future!

kevharo · Nov 11th, 2009, 22:22

I have just bought 940 wentworth, I have just taken a Rover Sterling (2.7l) off the road which ran on LPG. i cannot wait till I get the LPG fitted into the 940, it cost between £20-£25 to fill on LPG. I only but £25 approx of petrol in the Rover in 2 years of running it, filling every 8-10 days a saving of £20-£30 per tank. I only cover about 5000 miles a year and can feel the differance in the pocket already. I dont think I could live without LPG now.

cumbrianmale · Nov 11th, 2009, 22:36

I had a 2.5 24 valve auto and got 18 round town 22 on a run and 13 towing the caravan.

stevesvolvo · Nov 11th, 2009, 22:41

Is it right that lpg costs around £1800 to fit ?

GavinC · Nov 12th, 2009, 10:26

Could be as much as £1800 for a quality multipoint system, professionally fitted. That'd pay back in less than a year on 20,000 miles/year.... as long as the government doesn't hike the duty. You need to find out the government's stated intentions there.

The 960 is well suited to conversion. The guys on the LPG section will soon tell you if you post down there... They'd probably point you in the direction of a good fitter, too. (If you were in the North, I'd thoroughly recommend Autogas 2000, the one at Carlton Miniott near Thirsk. They'd probably recommend a good fitter in your locality, too.)

Don't let the naysayers put you off.

armchair racer · Nov 13th, 2009, 16:15

Forget the govenment hiking tax on LPG imo ...I had this arguement 2 yrs ago on a different forum , most people said the govenment wouldnt let it stay cheap etc etc , blah blah blah

...and i didnt get LPG , 2 yrs later the price is more or less the same as it was , the govenment didnt hike tax on it and im £1200 worse off ...So my prediction is pretty much the same ...Im coming out ....IM DOING IT ..LPG ..

LankyTim · Nov 13th, 2009, 23:07

I recon the Govt cant hike the price of LPG much more than it has already as people will just fill up with bottled calorgas instead.

Classicswede does LPG conversions and specialises in Volvos, better ask him all about it. Ive got a quote on my 944 turbo and its pretty good.

heyskull · Nov 16th, 2009, 09:40

Steve

My friend has just done what you have!
He went out and bought a 960 (his is a 2.5) and had found out how expensive it is too run.
He loves it to bits as it is comfortable and fast.
The only bonus is he only paid £120 for it!!!!
Sadly he is definitley not willing to put LPG kit into as he has had quotes upward of £1500.
Which kind of makes it more costly than the price of the car!

SC

stevesvolvo · Nov 16th, 2009, 16:38

hi heyskull
What really bugs me is I need a big estate for work so was looking for a 960 for ages. i eventually found mine for £600 with good history and amazing condition. I am working out all the figures then I am driving past our local garage and he has a silver 960 WITH lpg fitted for £695.

Could kick myself for being impatient!

Nov 11th, 2009, 22:08	#12
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	Just LPG it, its the future! __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Nov 11th, 2009, 22:22	#13
kevharo Junior Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2011 14:12 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: liverpool	Petrol V LPG I have just bought 940 wentworth, I have just taken a Rover Sterling (2.7l) off the road which ran on LPG. i cannot wait till I get the LPG fitted into the 940, it cost between £20-£25 to fill on LPG. I only but £25 approx of petrol in the Rover in 2 years of running it, filling every 8-10 days a saving of £20-£30 per tank. I only cover about 5000 miles a year and can feel the differance in the pocket already. I dont think I could live without LPG now.

Nov 11th, 2009, 22:36	#14
cumbrianmale Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 18:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Deep in Makem territory	I had a 2.5 24 valve auto and got 18 round town 22 on a run and 13 towing the caravan. __________________ Current 04 S80 D5 SE Auto 03 S80 D5 SE Man Previous Volvos 90 240 GL B230FB Auto 96 940 CD 13 V40 D2 R-design 89 745 GLE 98 V90 3.0 24v 98 945 Celebration Auto 96 965 SE Auto 86 744 GL 81 244 DL

Nov 13th, 2009, 23:07	#18
LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: May 1st, 2024 18:59 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	I recon the Govt cant hike the price of LPG much more than it has already as people will just fill up with bottled calorgas instead. Classicswede does LPG conversions and specialises in Volvos, better ask him all about it. Ive got a quote on my 944 turbo and its pretty good. __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

Nov 11th, 2009, 21:47	#11
stevesvolvo Senior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2023 12:21 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge	Thanks guys. Just parked up after 186 mile trip. I can't believe how good the drive is. I've had the 850/940/v70 and this beats them all! Silent engine, no wind noise,superb sound system,smooth as a babies bum. However............. I put £40 quid in and its pretty much gone so doing the maths thats about 24mpg (bo***ocks) thats not funny. Bloody ebay! Time for a think as I do still have my Citroen Saxo Diesel for chugging round and keep this for longer trips. Its a white facelift model in outstanding condition - I think it looks great. White is the new silver. I wouldn't have looked at a white car 2 years ago but i think they are in at the moment. Ho Hum

Nov 11th, 2009, 22:41	#15
stevesvolvo Senior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2023 12:21 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge	Is it right that lpg costs around £1800 to fit ?

Nov 12th, 2009, 10:26	#16
GavinC GavinC Last Online: Oct 13th, 2012 18:51 Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Harrogate	Could be as much as £1800 for a quality multipoint system, professionally fitted. That'd pay back in less than a year on 20,000 miles/year.... as long as the government doesn't hike the duty. You need to find out the government's stated intentions there. The 960 is well suited to conversion. The guys on the LPG section will soon tell you if you post down there... They'd probably point you in the direction of a good fitter, too. (If you were in the North, I'd thoroughly recommend Autogas 2000, the one at Carlton Miniott near Thirsk. They'd probably recommend a good fitter in your locality, too.) Don't let the naysayers put you off.

Nov 13th, 2009, 16:15	#17
armchair racer New Member Last Online: May 15th, 2010 10:29 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: MANCHESTER	Forget the govenment hiking tax on LPG imo ...I had this arguement 2 yrs ago on a different forum , most people said the govenment wouldnt let it stay cheap etc etc , blah blah blah ...and i didnt get LPG , 2 yrs later the price is more or less the same as it was , the govenment didnt hike tax on it and im £1200 worse off ...So my prediction is pretty much the same ...Im coming out ....IM DOING IT ..LPG ..

Nov 16th, 2009, 09:40	#19
heyskull Heyskull Last Online: Jun 19th, 2021 09:23 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Ullock, Workington.	Steve My friend has just done what you have! He went out and bought a 960 (his is a 2.5) and had found out how expensive it is too run. He loves it to bits as it is comfortable and fast. The only bonus is he only paid £120 for it!!!! Sadly he is definitley not willing to put LPG kit into as he has had quotes upward of £1500. Which kind of makes it more costly than the price of the car! SC

Nov 16th, 2009, 16:38	#20
stevesvolvo Senior Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2023 12:21 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cambridge	hi heyskull What really bugs me is I need a big estate for work so was looking for a 960 for ages. i eventually found mine for £600 with good history and amazing condition. I am working out all the figures then I am driving past our local garage and he has a silver 960 WITH lpg fitted for £695. Could kick myself for being impatient!

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