I'm looking to buy a used car and decided that the best option is a CNG bi fuel (cost of gas, pollution).
At first I wanted to get another used car from CHP (as I have right now) and convert it to CNG, however there are two reasons I won't:
1. The cost seems to be astronomical
- $13500 is 3x the cost of the car - is this a new form of tax? Shouldn't government be helping with the alternative and sound energy sources for cars? Makes no sense to me, seems like a preventive measure rather than an endorsing one. Sorry to get off topic, it just really got me as I expected the price to be more like $2000.
2. It seems that Crown Vic can be converted to CNG only and not bi fuel - that's what I get from the FAQ and such on this forum. I go on trips often and don't want to get stuck somewhere.
Thus I started to look at bi fuel used cars and their mpg, etc. and it seems to me that Chevrolet Cavalier is a good option. My question to those who either have or have had this car is how reliable is it? Any known issues? I saw from other posts that 2003-4 models are better, because of the fuel injection. Any other thoughts welcome. Is it a car you would recommend or is there a better choice? I have to say I'm used to the spacious Crown Vic for trips...
Thanks so much
Lidia
At first I wanted to get another used car from CHP (as I have right now) and convert it to CNG, however there are two reasons I won't:
1. The cost seems to be astronomical

2. It seems that Crown Vic can be converted to CNG only and not bi fuel - that's what I get from the FAQ and such on this forum. I go on trips often and don't want to get stuck somewhere.
Thus I started to look at bi fuel used cars and their mpg, etc. and it seems to me that Chevrolet Cavalier is a good option. My question to those who either have or have had this car is how reliable is it? Any known issues? I saw from other posts that 2003-4 models are better, because of the fuel injection. Any other thoughts welcome. Is it a car you would recommend or is there a better choice? I have to say I'm used to the spacious Crown Vic for trips...
Thanks so much
Lidia
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