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<P>Alternative vehicles.....</P>
<P><A href="http://www.quebecweb.com/newwest/introfranc.html">http://www.quebecweb.com/newwest/introfranc.html</A><BR><A href="http://www.parnado.com/">http://www.parnado.com/</A><BR></P></DIV>
<DIV></DIV>&gt;From: "Chris S." &lt;MrPolak@YAHOO.COM&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Reply-To: "Chris S." &lt;MrPolak@YAHOO.COM&gt;
<DIV></DIV>&gt;To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Subject: Re: Vanagon vs Alternative Vehicles
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Date: Tue, 25 May 2004 10:08:33 -0500
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<DIV></DIV>&gt; &gt; &lt;snip&gt; what thoughts The List has about alternatives for the Vanagon.
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;Considering that no manufacturer has yet to equal the versatility of our
<DIV></DIV>&gt;Vanagons and Westfalias, I would say that rebuilding the vehicle is a
<DIV></DIV>&gt;viable option, to include replacing the powerplant with a modern TDI unit
<DIV></DIV>&gt;and upgrading the brakes.&nbsp;&nbsp;The TDI engine would give you plenty of power
<DIV></DIV>&gt;with increased economy and the vehicle upgrades, such as sound deadening,
<DIV></DIV>&gt;replacing the whistling door and window seals, replacing all suspension
<DIV></DIV>&gt;bushings and so on, would result in a very livable and even more pleasant
<DIV></DIV>&gt;vehicle that can compete with many of the modern offerings.
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;If you drive what you love, there's no substitute.
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<DIV></DIV>&gt;Chris.
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