More shed hunting....

jase1

Just had a look on ebay -- jeez it is a bit barren around here isn't it?

That said, either of these do you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-AVENSIS-1-8-VERMONT-2002-MOT-FEB-2012-44K-MILES-/220792544135?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item336842db87

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-HONDA-ACCORD-VTEC-S-SILVER-/270757019686?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0a604026

rev_henry

jase1 wrote: »

Just had a look on ebay -- jeez it is a bit barren around here isn't it?

That said, either of these do you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-AVENSIS-1-8-VERMONT-2002-MOT-FEB-2012-44K-MILES-/220792544135?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item336842db87

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-HONDA-ACCORD-VTEC-S-SILVER-/270757019686?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0a604026

That Avensis isn't no shed, looks smart! Apart from the questionable history.

Kilty_2

jase1 wrote: »

Just had a look on ebay -- jeez it is a bit barren around here isn't it?

That said, either of these do you?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TOYOTA-AVENSIS-1-8-VERMONT-2002-MOT-FEB-2012-44K-MILES-/220792544135?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item336842db87

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/2000-HONDA-ACCORD-VTEC-S-SILVER-/270757019686?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3f0a604026

Certainly is barren.

Avensis will go for the best part of a bag of sand IMO, maybe even into one and a half - it's at £560 already with ages to go.

Accord might be heavy on insurance but I'll check (VTEC YO)

Kilty_2

Hmmm Citroen Xsara 1.9 D (I think non turbo?) anyone?

jase1

Kilty wrote: »

Hmmm Citroen Xsara 1.9 D (I think non turbo?) anyone?

As good as anything else French. Looked at one myself a while back because they're cheap. Can't see the old XUD engine giving much trouble either.

In fact, if it's cheap and in good order, a perfect banger!

Kilty_2

Details on it are a bit vague at the moment - it's up for £699 but I don't know much about it :rotfl:

bigjl

Woody. wrote: »

How much is a LPG conversion these days? Would the cost of that still keep it in shed money?

I think you would struggle to keep.it in proper shed territory.

But if you self fit a TinleyTech system i reckon.you could get the conversion cost well under a grand.

Not forgetting you can remove the LPG kit for use in the next shed.

bigjl

Woody. wrote: »

Makes sense to add it to that then.



Like !!!! it does.

£400 car and up to £2K for LPG, sounds like a quick way to the poor house.

Since you had to ask the price of an LPG system i don't think your opinion is that relevant.

The only time i have heard a two grand conversion cost for LPG is when it is a complicated V8 off roader that was having extra tanks fitted underneath.

This is only a V6, a place not far from me would fit a system with a one yr warranty, but no Flashlube for a grand give or take a few quid.

A TinleyTech system would be cheaper still.

Lets not forget that this is a much newer and much better car than an MReg 405 GLX with a petrol engine, and driven sensibly it won't be that far off the fuel.consumption of the older 405, i reckon yiu could get 30's on a run.

Remember that this car is only for 60days of the year, even without LPG it is not much fuel.cost really, more than a Picanto, but for short term.use then that fact the car was cheap is surely most important, i reckon you.could sell it in 6 months time for nearer £800, or as said previously break it for parts. The V6 engine is a popular conversion for the 306 boys.

Kilty_2

One thing quashes the V6 thing - insurance.

I'd find it very hard to get cover and even if I did, I'd probably be paying the purchase price of the car for a month

mikey72

bigjl wrote: »

..............A TinleyTech system would be cheaper still.........

I was getting hopeful there.
Supply for my 4 cylinder car with a toriodal tank would still be £900, then fitting on that, well over a grand.
Back to ebay.
If I ever see one I'll give it a go.

Six cylinder they quote starting from £870 supply, with a standard tank in the boot, another £120 if you want it in the sparewheel well.