Date:         Wed, 18 Jun 2008 23:32:42 +0000
Reply-To:     Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         "John C..." <Trvlr2001@COMCAST.NET>
Subject:      Re: Gas to Diesel conversion Legal in CA

 >I know it's  not German but it's reliable.<
Let's face it:
Japanese Automobiles have been the New German Automobiles
Zero Machining Tolerances; Since 1969
( When I bought my first Corolla )
JC...

-------------- Original message --------------
From: Paul Guzyk <paullist08@GUZYK.COM>

> Mike,
>
> Easy to change status to diesel with the DMV.
>
> Conversion to diesel will cost you $4-$10k + a lot of hours of your time.
> How many miles will you have to drive to recoup $4k-$10k?? Do you
> really want the hassle?
>
> It might be smarter to buy an older fuel efficient car (Corolla,
> Civic, Geo Metro etc) and use that vehicle wherever possible. Save
> your Vanagon for special occasions or when you truly need the room.
> This approach will also save wear and tear on your Vanagon.
>
> I have many Vanagons but my main daily driver is now a 91 Corolla.
> Well under $2000 for a really good one, runs like a champ, has great
> AC, and consistently gets 30MPG. Corollo's/Civics from the early
> 90's are also very easy to work on and parts are cheap. I know it's
> not German but it's reliable.
>
> just my $4.59/gallon I mean my 2 cents