Yeah, right, 40 mpg in a Vanagon. Not a chance in normal use.

Mark

past and present owner of 5 diesel vanagons
passenger, camper, 1.6, 1.6TD, 1.9TD

Greg Rich wrote:
>
> The best choice in my opinion is the VW 1.9 liter diesel without a turbo and
> an aircooled transmission (for proper gearing). Excellent torque, longevity,
> very simple and affordable, any diesel mechanic can fix it (who fixes a
> Subaru Vanagon in the middle of nowhere on a long weekend?) no turbo to kill
> the engine prematurely. Fuel ecomony in the high 30s low 40s mpg, capable of
> 200k before rebuilds if not longer.
> Greg