Examine the statement and you get two possible outcomes:

#1  diesels are gaining popularity, fuel prices, torque for steep streets, etc
              OR
#2 the VW diesels do not withstand the punishment meted them.  A lot like the
Oldsmobile diesel of the early 80's with their breakdown and high repair
cost..  Maybe they cannot make diesels like Mercedes or Catapillar.

.00002 cents worth 8~}

S. Broomhead

Marvin Westenburg wrote:

> When I picked up my '82 diesel in Hanover, we took a factory tour. The tour
> guide said that 80 per cent  of their production was diesel.
>
> Marve
>  <><
> '82 diesel Vanagon
> '95 EVC