While I might agree thet the ottermatic might be more reliable, iffum
we'all with the manual transmissions kept them filled, changed and the
shift linkage aligned, clutch upta speed, I s'pect the longetivity would
be just as good.

especially those of us with that bulletproof '84 tranny.

tim o'brien

Dennis Lockwood wrote:
>
> Craig,
>
> I too would like a quick and easy headlight upgrade.  Listees - Help.
>
> What I can comment on is the auto tranny.  My 91 Carat has 173,000 miles on
> it.  The auto tranny is bullet proof.  The only maintenance that I have ever
> performed is fluid change at 60,000 mile intervals (it is due soon for its
> next fluid change).  It shifts like new.  From list posts I believe that the
> auto tranny is more reliable than the manual.
>
> I would recommend the auto tranny to anyone without reservation.
>
> Good luck and drive safely,
>
> Dennis Lockwood
> 91 Carat
> Original Owner