<html><div style='background-color:'><DIV class=RTE> <P> </P> <P>Alternative vehicles.....</P> <P><A href="http://www.quebecweb.com/newwest/introfranc.html">http://www.quebecweb.com/newwest/introfranc.html</A><BR><A href="http://www.parnado.com/">http://www.parnado.com/</A><BR></P></DIV> <DIV></DIV>>From: "Chris S." <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM> <DIV></DIV>>Reply-To: "Chris S." <MrPolak@YAHOO.COM> <DIV></DIV>>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM <DIV></DIV>>Subject: Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles <DIV></DIV>>Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 10:08:33 -0500 <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>> > <snip> what thoughts The List has about alternatives for the Vanagon. <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>Considering that no manufacturer has yet to equal the versatility of our <DIV></DIV>>Vanagons and Westfalias, I would say that rebuilding the vehicle is a <DIV></DIV>>viable option, to include replacing the powerplant with a modern TDI unit <DIV></DIV>>and upgrading the brakes. The TDI engine would give you plenty of power <DIV></DIV>>with increased economy and the vehicle upgrades, such as sound deadening, <DIV></DIV>>replacing the whistling door and window seals, replacing all suspension <DIV></DIV>>bushings and so on, would result in a very livable and even more pleasant <DIV></DIV>>vehicle that can compete with many of the modern offerings. <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>If you drive what you love, there's no substitute. <DIV></DIV>> <DIV></DIV>>Chris. <DIV></DIV></div><br clear=all><hr>MSN Messenger : discutez en direct avec vos amis ! <a href="http://g.msn.com/8HMAFRCA/2734??PS=47575">Cliquez-ici </a> </html> |
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