I had an '85 GL with the 1.9L wbx for a number of years. I have now had
for a number of years an 88 GL with 2.1L WBX. The '85 GL with the 1.9L
definitely got better gas mileage than my 88 GL with the 2.1L.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

im Felder wrote:
> That's VERY good. I never heard that the 1.9 gets better mileage than
> the 2.1. Any other extenuating circumsances?
>
> Jim
>
>
> On Aug 6, 2006, at 9:13 PM, Chasteen, Jonathan M. MM3 (CVN69) wrote:
>
>> Hello all
>>
>> Just got back from a day trip to Baltimore to meet fellow listee
>> Sudhir.
>> Very helpful, friendly guy. Anywho heres the details
>>
>>
>>
>> Vehicle :
>>
>> 1985 2wd vanagon GL 1.9L
>>
>> S&S header w/ glasspack muffler
>>
>> 27x8.5R14LT tires
>>
>>
>>
>> Trip :
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>> Williamsburg, VA to Baltimore, MD and back
>>
>>
>>
>> Distance :
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>> Approx 438 miles
>>
>>
>>
>> Fuel used :
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>> 19 Gallons
>>
>>
>>
>> That's an average of   23.05 MPG
>>
>>
>>
>> Not bad
>>
>>
>>
>> Jonathan
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