Tdi swap or keep original

[raywongu]

Hi From Nz

I have a LHD series 3 109 here in Nz. In standard form and done 59 km from new. I am planning / thinking to bring it over from Nz and plan to do some drives around BC. Have a cousin in Vancouver who said will buy from me then import and store for me. - he hasnt agreed to this part yet in case he is on here.
Any way the question is , do I keep it standard with 2.25 Gasoline or engine swap with spare 200 tdi from series 1 disco I have aswell . .its got an over drive fitted. But everything else standard. Might fit diesel heater in case it gets to cold . I was just thinking of some of the longer highway drives where gas might be less favorable. . Thank you in advance.
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[harv]

Hi, welcome here. My personal opinion is that an original Series 3 is worth way more than a modified one. I don’t think you’ll find very many places in Canada or the US where you can find diesel but not petrol.

[red90]

Do whatever makes you happy. The TDI will have a more power and use half the fuel.

It won’t reduce the value as long as the conversion is done well. You can will obviously need higher gearing.

[Glenn D.]

If you have space he could always store the original motor if you ever sell the truck somewhere that doesn't like diesel swaps (California).

I love my 200tdi disco swap in my early 90.