[Vwdiesel] Quantum Questions

[Shawn Wright]

On 8 Jan 2005 at 9:26, Libbybapa at wmconnect.com <Libbybapa at wmconnect.com> wrote:

> I am somewhat interrested in acquiring a turbo diesel wagon and so am doing 
> some research.  I am looking at the pre-1996 IDI diesels, as the TDI's seem to 
> be out of my comfort-price range.  
> I am unfamiliar with what Audi models came as wagons, with diesel engines, or 
> with all-wheel-drive.  Any info on Audi models is appreciated.  
> Can someone correct me if I'm wrong about the following.  The only vw diesel 
> wagons were the fox (two door only), the dasher (n/a only) and the quantum.   
> Are the dasher and quantum front or rear wheel drive?  The dasher I 
> understand did not come with the turbo diesel option.  
> Were there any turbo diesel quantum synchro wagons, or were all of the 
> synchro wagons 5-cyl gas (in the USA)?
> Were any of the quantum sychro wagons 4-cylinder models?  
> Anyone with a 4-door 4-cylinder (could be gas) wagon they wish to part with? 

I almost bought a Dasher diesel wagon years ago. It was *slow*, but the engine was 
pretty tired. All are front wheel drive, with the Audi style trans (longitudinal mount 
engine). One other option, only in Canada, is the 93-95 Passat wagon with 1.9TD IDI 
engine. There was also a G60 Syncro version of this car sold around 91-94, so a TD 
Syncro Wagon could be built if one could find all the parts. Not quite as rare as a 5 
speed Vanagon diesel, at least around here. I've seen the odd G60 Syncro around, 
but they didn't sell that many, all were wagons if I recall.



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Shawn Wright
I.T. Manager
Shawnigan Lake School