2100 automatic vs 1.6 diesel????? Help! - VW Camper Family2024-03-29T01:21:11Zhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/forum/topics/2100-automatic-vs-1-6-diesel-help?commentId=4450389%3AComment%3A75809&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI did a lot of research, and…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2014-07-29:4450389:Comment:859682014-07-29T04:48:44.591ZWilliam D. Poolhttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/WilliamDPool
<p>I did a lot of research, and I decided on the diesel. Why? Several reasons:</p>
<p>1.) Better mpg than the gassers</p>
<p>2.) Plenty of upgrade paths TD on the 1.6, 1.8, 1.8TD, 1.9, 1.9TD, all the TDIs, etc. </p>
<p>3.) Eventual biodiesel/veggie conversion if you like that sorta thing</p>
<p>4.) The battery is in the rear, so that gives you two empty battery spots in the front seats for a later solar setup (=</p>
<p>5.) I like the under-dog.</p>
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<p>Yes, it's the slowest thing on four…</p>
<p>I did a lot of research, and I decided on the diesel. Why? Several reasons:</p>
<p>1.) Better mpg than the gassers</p>
<p>2.) Plenty of upgrade paths TD on the 1.6, 1.8, 1.8TD, 1.9, 1.9TD, all the TDIs, etc. </p>
<p>3.) Eventual biodiesel/veggie conversion if you like that sorta thing</p>
<p>4.) The battery is in the rear, so that gives you two empty battery spots in the front seats for a later solar setup (=</p>
<p>5.) I like the under-dog.</p>
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<p>Yes, it's the slowest thing on four wheels. You'll be hitting 35mph up hills and be riding an average 50-55 when on a good jive on the road. You'll be the tortoise that takes everything in on the road. You'll see things you never saw before when driving. You'll really get a feeling of nostalgia. But with those trade-offs (if you would call them that) you have excellent 25-30mpg if not better. The engine is rock solid if you listen to her and not push it. Like everything else basic maintenance is required. </p>
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<p>Would I ever go back to a gas van? Hell no, and I'm even looking to replace the rest of my cars with diesels. </p>
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Thanks for the reply and AL…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-05-06:4450389:Comment:760162013-05-06T15:42:51.895ZJaime Lyn Briseboishttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/JaimeLynBrisebois
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<p>Thanks for the reply and ALL the info on the diesel.</p>
<p>Still doing some investigating. Takes a while to find "the one"</p>
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<p>Thanks for the reply and ALL the info on the diesel.</p>
<p>Still doing some investigating. Takes a while to find "the one"</p>
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<p>Jaime</p> Diesels are not for everyone.…tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-05-06:4450389:Comment:758092013-05-06T14:59:41.052ZMark and Donnahttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/MarkandDonna
<p>Diesels are not for everyone. The stock 1.6 diesel is a bit of a dog. Remember in 82, hwy speed was still 55. The WBX 2.1 can also be plagued with problems. I am a big fan of diesels. If you purchase the diesel powered vanagon. It is a good candidate for upgrading to a 1.9 NA diesel, a 1.9 TD diesel, and the best would be the 1.9 TDI. They are reliable, powerful, and get average 30 mpg.</p>
<p>The WBX is also a good candidate for upgrading to Subaru power. I have seen some nice…</p>
<p>Diesels are not for everyone. The stock 1.6 diesel is a bit of a dog. Remember in 82, hwy speed was still 55. The WBX 2.1 can also be plagued with problems. I am a big fan of diesels. If you purchase the diesel powered vanagon. It is a good candidate for upgrading to a 1.9 NA diesel, a 1.9 TD diesel, and the best would be the 1.9 TDI. They are reliable, powerful, and get average 30 mpg.</p>
<p>The WBX is also a good candidate for upgrading to Subaru power. I have seen some nice installs.</p>
<p>So, you really need to decide on whether you like diesels or not, more than which is better. markw</p> Go with the gas one. tag:vwcamperfamily.ning.com,2013-05-01:4450389:Comment:756842013-05-01T13:18:57.824ZJake Whitehttps://vwcamperfamily.ning.com/profile/JakeWhite
<p>Go with the gas one. </p>
<p>Go with the gas one. </p>