I've heard that the diesels have less horsepower than the wasserboxer. I love the sound of the economy of the diesel (cheaper gas, better mileage), but I don't think I can live with less hp than what I'm driving now ('80 AC MT Westy). How DO they actually compare with the gasoline models for hp? Also, how is the reliability/ease of maintenance and repair compared to the gas models. For now the '80 air-cooled Westy is meeting our needs, but cheaper may be really critical in the near future. Getting better economy without giving up anything would be very attractive. Is it reasonable?
Thanks for any help, Skip Emmert-Keaton 1980 Westy <Ziegelstein>
Date: Tue, 23 Dec 2003 08:13:07 -0000 From: "Morrison, Peter" <Peter.Morrison@CAPITA.CO.UK> Subject: Re: Vanagon gas mileage Ahoy! Get a Turbo Diesel............................. I get 38/42 miles per Imperial Gallon on the crappy English roads @ 60 mph Vanorak (old 'n bold and lives by the sea-side!) |
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