[Vwdiesel] Air cooled gas VW's versus Diesel VW's

[TexasTDI]

I've owned both and my vote is for diesel.

IMO, a diesel engine is better than a gasser simply due to less required
maintenance.  True, air-cooled engine has no radiator, but it still has
spark plugs, spark plug wires, and a distributor that has to be replaced
periodically.  A diesel doesn't.

A diesel engine requires the least amount of maintenance, gets better fuel
mileage, and diesel fuel itself is usually cheaper than gasoline.
Therefore, IMO, the diesel engine is the better engine.

Christopher J. Thornton
1991 VW Jetta 2 Door 1.6 Diesel - 241k miles
2000 VW Golf 1.9 TDI (turbo diesel) - 98k miles
AMSOIL Synthetic Lubricants Dealer #1098500
http://www.amsoil.com

----- Original Message ----- 
From: <Libbybapa at wmconnect.com>
To: <vwdiesel at vwfans.com>
Sent: Tuesday, April 06, 2004 2:39 PM
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Air cooled gas VW's versus Diesel VW's


> Just thought I'd raise a little trouble.  Anyone care to post their
opinions?
>  Which is better and why, aircooled gas or diesel?  Probably not an
unbiased
> group, but what the heck, just thought I'd ask?
> Andrew
> P.S. Try to keep it objective/civil.
>