I had a 93 Wolfsburg w/ 5 spd....my first dependable car that looked good
too

----- Original Message -----
From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:46 AM
Subject: Re: VW Fox question (NVC)

> Only 4 spds?
>
> I know the internet can be rife with misinformation but.....
>
> This page:
>
> http://www.lunaticfringe.org/vwfox/fox.html
>
> sez 5 spd trannies were available as an option.
>
> I seem to recall seeing some local Fox cars here in Vancouver having 5
> speeds. But maybe that was a Canadian only option?
>
> I also have heard that they handle quite well due to the inline mount of
> engine.
>
> Neil.
>
>
> On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 9:13 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>> Yes, I own a an '88 Fox. I obtained in 2004 with 14,470 miles on it. That
>> was not a miss print. It still had three of the original tires on it.
>>
>> The Fox is a great little car. Simple to fix. Many parts are unique to it
>> such as exhaust, radiator and front brakes. Only 4 speeds were available,
>> no
>> automatics. Strange since I am sure a Dasher or Audi fox tranny will bolt
>> in. With weight of the engine way in front it is great in snow.
>>
>> Dennis
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf
>> Of
>> neil N
>> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:31 PM
>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>> Subject: Re: VW Fox question (NVC)
>>
>> Hey Rob.
>>
>> I've heard good things, generally, about the Fox. IIRC, and not to
>> start any more rumours about him, but Dennis of the Haynes variety had
>> made mention of them in the past. In fact, he may own one or have
>> owned one.
>>
>> Here's a website with some info.
>>
>> http://www.lunaticfringe.org/vwfox/vwfox.html
>>
>> Neil.
>>
>> On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
>>> HI It's Friday and I love driving my '84 westy!
>>> We just drove so my son could by a '93 Fox (Polo). Anyone know
>>> anything about the Fox? Any good places to look for when we have
>>> troubles?
>>> Thanks.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Rob
>>>
>>> becida@comcast.net
>>> Western Washington State, USA
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>> --
>> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>>
>> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>>
>> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine
>> s
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>>
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>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
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> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines
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