----- Original Message -----
From: "Frederick M. Wasserstein" <vwvan@cornhusker.net>
To: "Barclay McLeod" <barclay@sd.znet.com>
Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 10:00 AM
Subject: Re: Diesel Performance

> I have to weigh in on this topic. I own "Sammy" a diesel westy. He gets
> about 31 mph in town, I have only taken him on one trip ( just up an
running
> this spring) and found it slow but I am not in a hurry when I am going
> camping any way! I have been real impressed with the drivability of
> "Sammy". I would reccommend the diesel to anyone who does not mind taking
> the time to get to where they are going. I think the big difference in the
> waterboxer (leaker) and the diesel is that I am not worried about the head
> leaking!!! :-)))   By the way one of the best things about a Vanagon is
this
> list, I have gotten great advice and information from the list members, I
> have met one of them and look foreward to meeting any who travel through
> Lincoln, Nebraska!
>
> Fred
> 1982 Vanagon Westy Diesel "Sammy"
> 1984 GMC Suburban Diesel 4 X 4 " The Beast"
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Barclay McLeod" <barclay@sd.znet.com>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, May 04, 2001 7:58 PM
> Subject: Diesel Performance
>
>
> > How do you compare Diesel with Gas ?      MPG     Power
> > Thinking about buying a Vanagon Westy
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Barclay
>