At 21:47 11/5/2000, Jonathan Lee wrote:
>Before I buy it, though, I must ask.  Would a 1985 be an any better bet
>than a 1984 (intrinsically, I mean.  I haven't actually seen the '85, so
>I can't vouch for its condition).  The price is pretty much the same . .

They are very similar, use the same engine (1.9l with "Digijet" engine
control system).  The '85 sliding door is of the new type -- they work the
same but do not interchange.  The '85 might be more likely to have a tach?
which is very useful with manual transmission.  The auto trans. is
apparently more reliable than the manual all years, costs a little in
mileage but people who have them like them fine.

david
David Beierl - Providence, RI
  http://pws.prserv.net/synergy/Vanagon/
'84 Westy "Dutiful Passage"
'85 GL "Poor Relation"