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Old 12-08-2011, 11:04 PM   #24 (permalink)
larrybuck
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Some of you have actually made a good case for the diesel Monza I have for sale.
It is pre- electronics, parts plentiful, receiver hitch for that cargo trailer, low end torque w rear wheel drive. Enough advertising.

I would have to face those end of America as we know it scenes.

That would probably rule out a gas powered vehicle: I apologize to my beloved '87 CRX!

Diesel means you have many possible fuel options. The older 1.6 VW's offer the best MPG w the best tolerance ( averaging out the 2 subjects) for literally crude fuel options. The newer electronic diesels aren't that adabtable .

So I have to throw my Quantum wagon in there. High 50's mpg, plus roomy, and some towing capacity.
My sporting side wants that 1.6 in a '85 or so Scirocco

I highly tout my '85 6.2 4whlD Suburban. Nearly 30mpg is possible w manual locking hubs. As per Frank, parts should be easy ( if you start to stockpile now)
Good end of the world home w bicycle rack!
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