I'm finding that RR ownership is a much more satsifying experience that I originally expected, so looking into the future, and once I no longer have a fuel card, I keep thinking about 2 possibilities :-

1. Keep the S/C and get an LPG conversion, or
2. Get rid and go down the diesel V8 route

Any thoughts on either option? Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Given you already have the S/C and love it I'd recommend getting it LPGd. That way you can keep the car you love but also not be stung too much with running costs. FFRR TD6 HSE
Adriatic Blue with Parchment leather.

That's my initial thoughts, especially since I think I've got a good 'un (touch wood), but I just wonder wether Mr Chancellor will start to bump up the tax on LPG, making it less of a saving in years to come? Got - 2017 SDV8 Autobiography in Loire Blue
Had- 2008 TDV8 Vogue SE in Java black
Had - 2007 S/C in Stornoway Grey

Definitely go with the first option! Why would you want to go for an oil burner after enjoying the S/C? Only pain with the LPG'd S/C is the range, furthest I've seen is 280 miles, however you've always got petrol to fall back on, just dilutes the economy a bit! Range Rover-less at the moment - Pining!

Go with the LPG route but maybe get the toroidal tank and an underslung one on the passenger side a well if they will let you.

LPG tax worries have been around for years but it just goes up at the same rate as petrol and derv anyway.

Also take the chance to Decat it while your at it and enjoy the extra noise

If you want to go for the TDV8 then maybe wait a bit longer and get the 4.4

Im guessing your fuel card is Business but you can get cheaper fuel using personal fuel cards these days too and with an SC you probably use the the 500litres pcm minimum requirement

Also been weighing up the options al , but don't think i could go the LPG route having previously had the 3,0 FFRR and now the SC , i think i would like to try the 3.6 TDV8 rather than the 4.4's ……….

Saying that if the right 5.0 Litre FFRR came along ….

kingpleb wrote:

Go with the LPG route but maybe get the toroidal tank and an underslung one on the passenger side a well if they will let you.

LPG tax worries have been around for years but it just goes up at the same rate as petrol and derv anyway.

Also take the chance to Decat it while your at it and enjoy the extra noise

If you want to go for the TDV8 then maybe wait a bit longer and get the 4.4

Im guessing your fuel card is Business but you can get cheaper fuel using personal fuel cards these days too and with an SC you probably use the the 500litres pcm minimum requirement

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IIRC LPG is exempt from this as part of the LPG encouragement as it allows the vehicle to recover the power that it loses from having LPG fitted

There is no exemption for anything to do with LPG in the existing Mot Testers Manual, it actually states "This inspection applies to all petrol, diesel and gas powered vehicles".
Equally in the new Inspection Manual no cat on spark ignition engines, fail.
Simples