I avoid I5. Too fast (or was for air cooled engine. Maybe Jetta engine
and 15" wheels/better tires will make it possible?) 101 is much better
"pace" and visually pleasing.

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Safe travels Neil2

Neil.

On Wed, Apr 30, 2008 at 9:42 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
> Hey volks,
>
>  I just shedyuled a vacation for 3 to 10 May for me Vanagon's maiden voyage
>  to SoCal.  Thanks to Neil1, I got the kitchen sink to work!  Perhaps I'll
>  even drink this cult's kool-aid when we're back!
>
>  Question:  What are the pros/cons of I5 and 101 given my 1.6 diesel?  I'm
>  concerned about the ability to climb hills on the route.  I've not driven
>  btwn Grants Pass and SanFran on I5 so don't know of the terrain (hills).
>  Looked on Google Earth and that alley didn't look any worse than the one
>  between Portland and Grants Pass.
>
>  I plan to take my son/daughter (12/9) down I5, see MtShasta, Yosemite, Kings
>  Canyon and come back up 101.
>
>  And yes, I'll buy a package deal on the park pass/es to save cash.  Any and
>  all feedback will be greatly appreciated!
>
>  --
>  Neil
>  '82 Diesel Westy
>  Me other car is Swedish
>

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