>Jim Huskins asks:
>How good is the automatic? I'm not a fan of autos with small engines,
but I'm willing to try if they tend to hold up. Any >recommendations on
repair shops in the NC/TN/VA area? Any thoughts on converting to a
manual?

Jim, I have an automatic with 123,000 miles on it now and never had a
problem--except for one time after having the fluid changed the mechanic
over-filled the tranny and I got some slippage.  When I checked the ATF
level I saw immediately what the problem was, had them draw it down to
the proper level and haven't had a problem since.  I'd rather have a
manual tranny, but an automatic is what I've got.  No complaints, other
than the obvious--that it sucks up some of the precious little
horsepower.

Bob Trousdale
'90 Westy