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Tdi vs LPG

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dew1911:
Towing something of equal weight (possibly more with the trailer an'all) now that is asking for trouble. I try to stick to the motto "If the tails heavier than the dog, the tail will wag the dog"

Colin 009:
V8 much nicer to drive, quiter than tdi, and much more Go. 8)

Colin 009:

--- Quote from: "dew1911" ---For Towing I would have to say TDi, purley as you get the raw grunt a Diesel has that petrols can only dream about.

Also, when you buy a TD you've got your car there, whatever price you pay. With a V8 you've got to remeber you'll be spending another possible £1000 having it converted to run on Gas.

Not trying to put you off, I'd love a V8, and I WILL own a V8 110 one day, but just offering my view on the situation. Especailly for towing I'd have to say the TDi.
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When you buy a td you pay more, V8s are cheaper to buy, with lower mileage and less wear n tear. So the £1000 you quote doesn't come into it.

John T:

--- Quote from: "dew1911" ---For Towing I would have to say TDi, purely as you get the raw grunt a Diesel has that petrol's can only dream about.

Also, when you buy a TD you've got your car there, whatever price you pay. With a V8 you've got to remember you'll be spending another possible £1000 having it converted to run on Gas.

Not trying to put you off, I'd love a V8, and I WILL own a V8 110 one day, but just offering my view on the situation. Especially for towing I'd have to say the TDi.
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I was looking to buy one all ready converted, even then they still seem to be a good bit cheaper than the equivalent diesel.

v8kenny:

--- Quote from: "dew1911" ---For Towing I would have to say TDi, purley as you get the raw grunt a Diesel has that petrols can only dream about.


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What a load of b*ll*cks - A V8 is a far superior towing machine - for a start there is no turbo lag and no need to keep the revs up to keep  the turbo spinning
I tow with a 200 tdi 90 and a 110 V8 pick up on a regular basis and the V8 is  my first choice every time - half the time on steep forest roads I need to use low box in the diesel to get anywhere - the V8 flies up in 2nd or 3rd high range

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