1600 or 1800?

We have two Westfalia's on our shortlist now - one is a 1600 and the other had its engine replaced by an 1800. Any thoughts please? What would the difference in mpg be? Which would you go for and why? Thanks a million for any help.

 

mmmmmmmm hard choice i love my 1600 but 1800 says it would get uphill better lol.......the choice is yours ..i always wanted a 2.0lt

 

Dont worry about the engine thats an easy fix, go for the best van, the one thats structurally sound

 

I agree with Woody go for the best bus, thats what i did, ours came with a 1600 in it and when i had the funds i changed it back to a 2000 that it originaly came with.

Just a note, you wll have to change the gearbox aswell as the 1600 geabox has a shorter spindle.

Hope this helps.

PS; you could always nick Woody,s engine cus his does shift.

 

Bigger the better mate, but go with the best body.

 

Thanks folks

They both sound fairly similar bodywork wise, from talking to the sellers. The 1800 is 4k less than the 1600. The 1800 doesn't have the Westfalia elevating roof, but that might suit us better as we'll have enough money left to have a pop-top fitted and then Himself will be able to fit a roof rack to carry his sea kayak as well.

Now if only we could apparate across the Irish sea to give them a quick onceover! At one time a flight or ferry at short notice was the cheapest deal, now it's the most expensive

 

If you haven't seen them in the metal then you can't really say which is best even if the tin top is

 

I agree. Go for the best body. You can change, or improve, the engine in no time. Bodies take forever. But if you can get a 2.0L you'll be very pleased. My son-in-law tells me the 1800 he had, which is the same basic design, was nearly as good as my 2.0L, which never breaks down, they are as tough as nails.

 

One thing to bear in mind is that everything attached to an 1800 will cost more than for the 1600. Heat exchangers, exhausts, etc. Have a look at a catalogue - appreciable differences!

 

I managed to get a NOS 1800 motor still in the crate, its a peach of a motor and I'm very pleased with it but it did need exchangers, exhausts and fly wheel and as vwed said the difference in price is quite a lot but it is worth it because the motor is so good. Was told I could cruse at 70 all day, not sure if thats true.

 

Id go for the 1600 as its easier to work on for a novice,theres more parts available and there cheaper