T Murphy wrote: > > 3 questions.. > > 1 - is there a noticeable difference between the power > of a 1.9L and a 2.1L? hills, mileage, etc..? Here in the UK the 1.9 (carburetter) has 78 bhp and the 2.1 (fuel injected) has 112 bhp. There is a *huge* difference in acceleration and torque for hill climbing, with about a 10% fuel consumption penalty for the 2.1 injection. The 86> 2.1 injection is also known to be very, very reliable, more like what one should expect of a VW product. > 2 - what are the advantages/disadvantages of having a > water-cooled versus air-cooled? Hmmm. You will get exactly as many opinions as the number of people you ask! I think the greater power of the water-cooled engines is worth having but the reliability problems of the 1.9 water-cooled make me wonder. Personally, I would be happiest with either the 2.0 litre air-cooled or the 2.1 litre water-cooled injection engine. The 2.0 for its air-cooled authenticity and the 2.1 for smooth power. > 3 - why, if the camper westfalias have more 'stuff', > do the weekenders seem to cost more; what is a 'fair' > price for a weekender? (i'm in norcal) Perhaps they are rarer? As I'm in the UK I don't know exactly what models were offered in the US. > i'm sorry if this sounds like a essay question on a > westfalia high school exam... any response is > appreciated. That's an exam I would like to pass - with honours! Best regards, Tony |
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