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PostPosted: Sun May 06, 2007 9:50 pm    Post subject: Does anyone know anything about the VW LT? Reply with quote

Looking for any info on dependability, gas mileage, etc.? Has anyone shipped one of these over to the USA?
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2007 3:50 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

a gasoline engined one will do about 6 miles to the gallon. Wink
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2007 6:21 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

what about diesel?
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2007 11:22 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

diesels are a lot better provided you don't drive them at more than 60mph. shouldn't be a problem, i don't think you're allowed to drive that fast in the USA! Wink
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PostPosted: Mon May 07, 2007 7:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The speed limit out here is 75mph but people drive more like 85mph.
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 05, 2007 12:08 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

http://groups.msn.com/kirkdavisphotos

Here is a link to my 1985 LT31 that I am currently rebuilding. Very Happy
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PostPosted: Mon Aug 06, 2007 6:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

They are all over Europe, many styles & uses, figure out the shipping/importing and go for it !!
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PostPosted: Sun Feb 21, 2021 10:56 am    Post subject: Re: Does anyone know anything about the VW LT? Reply with quote

With a diesel D24t engine, At 11,000 pounds in four-wheel-drive up and down from the mountain I get 10 miles to the gallon, On the Highway in 2 Wheel drive I get about 15 miles to the gallon?
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