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Old 06-09-2011, 09:39 PM   #31
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Is there much different maintenence wise with the new EcoLPI Falcons compared to the petrol ones? I assume costs would be similar.
Probably just the very inexpensive servicing of the LPG system, inspections, filters and whatever else they have to do.
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Old 06-09-2011, 09:45 PM   #32
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I can't see why it should cost more, mine costs more to service but that is because it is dual fuel and therefore two fuel systems to maintain. If anything, you should be able to space oil changes out more on a straight LPG car because the oil doesn't get contaminated by hydrocarbons and therefore lasts longer.
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Old 07-09-2011, 12:13 AM   #33
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http://www.caradvice.com.au/126387/f...ice-servicing/

Servicing costs

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Ford Falcon EcoLPI

* 15,000km – $330 +75 over petrol
* 30,000km – $390 +135 over petrol
* 45,000km – $400 +55 over petrol
* 60,000km – $515 +260 over petrol
* 75,000km – $320 +65 over petrol
* 90,000km – $495 +110 over petrol
* 105,000km – $320 +65 over petrol
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Old 07-09-2011, 10:37 PM   #34
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jpd80 has hit the nail right on the head. What a shemozzle the Ford advertising department is!, how many tv ads promoting Holden do we see vs Ford?, well said jpd80!
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Old 08-09-2011, 05:55 PM   #35
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This list is very unfortunately going to cost them MANY LPi sales....... i'm a proud supporter of this system but figures like this are just outrageous....
How the hell do they think people are not going to factor in these costs before purchase of either petrol or new LPi system....

I'm going to send an email to them and ask how they think this ludicrous pricing will make them sales....Just bloody crazy.. Will keep uz posted..
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Old 08-09-2011, 07:44 PM   #36
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This list is very unfortunately going to cost them MANY LPi sales....... i'm a proud supporter of this system but figures like this are just outrageous....
How the hell do they think people are not going to factor in these costs before purchase of either petrol or new LPi system....

I'm going to send an email to them and ask how they think this ludicrous pricing will make them sales....Just bloody crazy.. Will keep uz posted..
Actually even with a small premium the car pays itself off in about a year and then your saving. Its not that bad.
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Old 08-09-2011, 08:02 PM   #37
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Default Re: Govt: Falcon EcoLPI cheaper to run than a Golf
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This list is very unfortunately going to cost them MANY LPi sales....... i'm a proud supporter of this system but figures like this are just outrageous....
How the hell do they think people are not going to factor in these costs before purchase of either petrol or new LPi system....

I'm going to send an email to them and ask how they think this ludicrous pricing will make them sales....Just bloody crazy.. Will keep uz posted..
Talk about OVER reacting.. It is less than 100$ buck every 15K.. No big deal & will not cost any sales at all!!
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Old 08-09-2011, 08:10 PM   #38
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Ye i got a bit startled....Oh well ........two more weeks to go...yeehaa!
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