Tom, we don't get even close to the traffic and attitude frustrations here in upstate NY that most get in the larger metropolotin areas. and FWIW my Diesel vanagon isn't usually the slowest vehicle on the road.. which always ticked me off.. I mean if I was in the 'new' car at least i'd be able to pass within a safe distance.. but when My van was aircooled it wouldn't get out and pass @50-55 on a 2lane safely.. add in any sort of grade above 1% and forget it your stuck behind grandpa #5 in his V8 powered buick.
Dan Stevens Syracuse NY 1980 TD camper From: Thomas Myers <thomas.myers@XEROX.COM> Subject: Re: Diesel powered vanagons I agree with Brendan =AD I find being the slowest Vehicle [ 63 mph on cruise control ] to actually be the best part of Vanagon driving. Once you completely give up the pretense of keeping up With traffic - the only thing let to do is keep the van in lane and Enjoy the view. I have nobody to pass... And everyone is going around Me [ and No- I do not think 63mph is posing a hazard on the highway..]** It probably helps that in the Vanagon =AD you are still sitting above most traffic..
Tom 90 Westy Rochester |
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