325i Engine Change/Spec Change/LPG Conversion - worth it?

Post Mon Jul 25, 2005 8:03 pm

I've got 2 E30 325's:
-Touring with 147k, fsh, Switch Auto, de-chromed, headlight wash. (tow bar - sorry but it's true)
-S.Africa Saloon, 60k, OBC, Cruise, Aircon, Leather, better stereo.

I'm a sucker for the Touring and I prefer the Switch Auto, what I'm considering is doing an engine change and putting all the extras from the Saloon in the Touring.

While they're in bits I thought a LPG conversion woud save me Ãƒ”šÃ‚£Ãƒ”šÃ‚£Ãƒ”šÃ‚£ on petrol! What do they go for now, I've seen a recent thread, Ãƒ”šÃ‚£700?

Part of me says I should just search for a Touring with the right spec but good ones are hard to find and I know the history of both these cars.

Arguments for both sides? All the Touring fans?

Post Mon Jul 25, 2005 11:37 pm

Go for it! Nothing difficult to swap except perhaps the aircon, and the saloon will still be saleable after the work.
Not so sure about the auto box, though, even a switchable.
Qwynleym10 has just posted my photos of a LPG installation in a 325 touring. Savings into the thousands since I fitted it.

Post Tue Jul 26, 2005 5:21 pm

Aircon is the thing I think will be the most hassle, should get the thing vac-ed out first. Only reason I didn't think about changing to manual is this will require a few more bits that I don't have currently. I've got used to the chilled out auto driving although I think a manual is probably more fun.

I'll search out the LPG pictures, it's got to be worth it with fuel prices as they are although I don't know how long the tax concession will last?

Cheers.

Post Tue Jul 26, 2005 10:49 pm

dannosail wrote:
I'll search out the LPG pictures, it's got to be worth it with fuel prices as they are although I don't know how long the tax concession will last?

Cheers.

Long enough to get back more than your investment, IF you can believe anything this government says.