Gas conversion?

Zirax · 08-03-2009, 21:14

Well I have a bit of a problem which I am racking my brains about. I have a '99 Focus Zetec 1.8 that currently has 84k on the clock. I've recently started commuting long distance for work which equates to about 25k/ year just business miles (personal on top).

The Focus is handling this sudden increase in miles really well and I don't have any problems spending 3-4 hours driving in it. I currently get around 37mpg out of it.

My original thoughts were to eventually get a mondeo st and put on gas. However I get my kicks from the mr2, and there aren't really any kicks to be had down the a14 in rush hour. I'm coming to the conclusion that although nice, is there really a point getting the sporty model to sit on the motorway?

Which brings me to the problem. I'm looking at anything around 3-4k (I refuse to pay more than this as it will be wrecked in public car parks). This will then be converted to gas and run till it goes bang. Many newer cars (that aren't base models) seem to be nearing 70k in this bracket. The conversions are around £1500, which will be made back damn quick. The other thought it to convert the Focus and run that until it goes bang. However privately (after tidying up) it will fetch £1500 max.

So really should I bother converting the Focus with 84k on or keep it on petrol and run till it goes... or chop it in and get a newer car? I am trying to stay away from derv as I am a foot down merchant.

08-03-2009, 21:14	#1
Zirax Goes up to 11! Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,577	Gas conversion? Well I have a bit of a problem which I am racking my brains about. I have a '99 Focus Zetec 1.8 that currently has 84k on the clock. I've recently started commuting long distance for work which equates to about 25k/ year just business miles (personal on top). The Focus is handling this sudden increase in miles really well and I don't have any problems spending 3-4 hours driving in it. I currently get around 37mpg out of it. My original thoughts were to eventually get a mondeo st and put on gas. However I get my kicks from the mr2, and there aren't really any kicks to be had down the a14 in rush hour. I'm coming to the conclusion that although nice, is there really a point getting the sporty model to sit on the motorway? Which brings me to the problem. I'm looking at anything around 3-4k (I refuse to pay more than this as it will be wrecked in public car parks). This will then be converted to gas and run till it goes bang. Many newer cars (that aren't base models) seem to be nearing 70k in this bracket. The conversions are around £1500, which will be made back damn quick. The other thought it to convert the Focus and run that until it goes bang. However privately (after tidying up) it will fetch £1500 max. So really should I bother converting the Focus with 84k on or keep it on petrol and run till it goes... or chop it in and get a newer car? I am trying to stay away from derv as I am a foot down merchant.