Toyota Previa, LPG and Insurance

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Tue 12 Jun 2007 01:35
Toyota Previa, LPG and Insurance - wazza
Have seen a toyota previa with LPG conversion for sale. Had a quick chat with the owner. the mpv is an auto on a L plate with a full mot and 150k on the speedo. He is asking for around £1550 which i think is a bit steep. The reason he has it at that price is because it has LPG. What do you think it is worth?

how difficuly is it to insure a LPG converted vehicle?
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Tue 12 Jun 2007 13:15
Toyota Previa, LPG and Insurance - Greg R
If you want to find out about insurance, your best bet is to ring or get a quote from the net and see how much they charge for the premium. You will need the certificate to show it is installed correctly and to certain standards.

150k is a lot of miles - does the conversion include flashlube which supposedly protects the valves from damage.

With that mileage, it would need to be checked very thoroughly - and history is a must.

G
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Tue 12 Jun 2007 23:53
Toyota Previa, LPG and Insurance - kithmo
Probably the majority of insurers will not charge any extra for an LPG converted vehicle, but they will also not pay out any extra on the value of the vehicle if it's written off, so paying extra on the price of the vehicle for LPG is a no no IMO unless it's a brand new conversion. also as Greg R says, you will need a certifiicate of conformance, which needs to be renewed every year when the LPG is serviced every year. Most Insurers (if not all) will not insure you without the certificate.
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Tue 12 Jun 2007 23:59
Toyota Previa, LPG and Insurance - bell boy
its worth on the open market what he is asking
i value it as valueless mind at L reg
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Wed 13 Jun 2007 12:56
Toyota Previa, LPG and Insurance - normd2
use the autotrader search on the left and you'll see lots of Previas in this price bracket both older and younger. Condition and history is everything at this age - check especially the inner sills and everywhere within 18-24 inches of the suspension points. Previa's have nice plastic panels around their lower half which hide all sorts of nasty rust traps - been there, got the photos. If it's in good condition it's worth it - if you really need a Previa; slightest suspicion - run away!
ps I'm on my 3rd, an H reg bought for £500 with nearly 200,000 on the clock but solid and runs well.
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