Date:         Thu, 3 May 2001 19:39:52 -0700
Reply-To:     Michael Snow <mwsnow@home.com>
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From:         Michael Snow <mwsnow@home.com>
Subject:      Re: Diesel Performance
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Troll bait for sure, but ......

If such a thing exists, the diesel models are minimalist Westies.  The
gasoline engines have enough power to run things like power steering, air
conditioning, and a load of electrical accessories.  The 1.6 diesel is just
enough to run the van at 60 MPH or so on the highway if it is on level
ground.  It is a living relic of the 55 MPH national speed limit.  I have
seen claims of 22 or so MPG for the gas models.  My diesel camper gets about
29 MPG when loaded full of camping junk.  Each have their own place in the
Vanagon world.

FWIW, I own 2 diesel campers, so I travel in a little rolling zen experience
where it doesn't really matter when you 'get there'.  Wherever you go, there
you are :-)

Mike Snow



-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM]On Behalf
Of Barclay McLeod
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 5:59 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Diesel Performance


How do you compare Diesel with Gas ?      MPG     Power
Thinking about buying a Vanagon Westy




Barclay