Date:         Tue, 12 Jan 1999 22:40:23 -0500
Reply-To:     Dominique Cormann <kozmik@WAVE.HOME.COM>
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From:         Dominique Cormann <kozmik@WAVE.HOME.COM>
Subject:      Re: how much interest IS there in the 5cyl conversion???
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On Tue, 12 Jan 1999 19:32:04 EST
Dave Rodriguez <DRodrig420@AOL.COM> wrote:

> I am inclined to agree with Chris as far as going with a gas, as opposed to
> diesel engine...turbo or not.  I'm not sure where everyone on the list
> is(geographically), but around here, the only places to get diesel are truck
> stops and a few select gas stations near major highways.  And frankly, by the
> time  realize that I need gas, I have about 5 minutes before the car conks out
> due to lack of fuel.  5 cylinder Audi turbo is the way to go, IMHO.  No
> diesels or "bastard" GM or Ford transplants, thank you.
>
> -Dave
> '88 GTi 16v
> '88 Vanagon GL Wolfsburg (2.1L Waterboxer powered)
>

Your right it really has a lot to do with where you live.

Up here in canada, I can get diesel pretty much anywhere I can get
normal gas. _AND_ I can get it much cheaper.

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