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Where can i get one of these fantastic Peugeot/Citroen or VW/Audi diesel engines to fit into a Lexus GS 300,im convinced that over 70mpg and improved driveability will make my conversion a sure fire winner.These engines must almost be the Holy Grail,they are that good.
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You're taking a risk on this site!
But I know where you're coming from. You might actually get 70.341mpg on a run, but dropping to 68.74mpg around town with the a/c on. You could get to Birmingham and back on 37.33p of diesel, and save the planet to boot! And you wouldn't know it was a diesel from the inside. With that diesel rattle, you might also be able to pick up a fare or two, reducing your running costs even further.
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Its not as daft as it sounds
If you want to sell cars in Europe you have to have an oil burner in your range
Around 50% of cars sold in Spain are diesel and its similar in other Euroland markets
Why do you think the best diesel engines come with BMW on the tailgate
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so why doesn't Lexus do diesel versions of their range?
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Sorry Tony, couldn't resist it. The forthright must take some stick now and again.
Regards,
David
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Good question
Japans car manufacturers are very Clarksonesque when it comes to diesels but they are now changing although as Lexus would no doubt be obliged to offer Toyota versions I can understand their reticence
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Jap diesels
The 4.2 diesel in the Land cruiser is a very good engine although not the most powerful which shows that they can make decent lumps. also the engine in black cabs is often made by toyota. I talked to one cabbie who had done 300k miles without changing a thing ('cept for the oil) on the engine.
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and it could be called LexEl - seriously, thanks for replies - I recently acquired IS200 auto and adore it, except for boot interior shape and rear screen angle that collects rain drops
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They are not considered refined enough , or reliable to fit to a Lexus. Deisel power is only realy for the poor.
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Wish I was poor enough to afford a Merc S-Class 320 CDI.
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Try some Rainex on the back screen - my Accord is similarly shaped and does/ did the same thing.
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The 2 biggest markets in the world,USA and Japan regard diesel engines as ok for trucks and/or workmen vehicles and no self respecting Yank or Jap would want a luxury car with coal burner up front.Friend had to replace a leaky injector on a P406 today,HDi thingy,£240,not bad at 65000 miles.
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