Date:         Fri, 26 May 2000 17:22:48 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
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From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Thinking about a Previa, anyone owned both Vanagon and Previa?
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>I'm considering buying a Previa, nonturbo, 2wd.  Anyone had specific
>experience with one of these.  I know I'll never love it like a VW, but can
>anyone offer candid opinions of how does it compare to our beloved Vanagon?


Huge job changing cambelts (almost requiring engine removal).

The old IRS models handle well; the later live-axle ones are pig-understeerers.

Basically a very sound design.

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