I disagree.

All Vanagons should have come with a 5 speed (as most European models did).

Once I got used to the shift pattern, the 5 speed in my Tristar (stock 2.1l)
quickly became my tranny o' choice.  I love the ability to shift down to 4th
gear at 60-65 MPH.  The ratios and spread between the gears are much more
drivable than the US 4 speeds.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Dylan Friedman
Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 1:44 PM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Re: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA

Add another zero to the rebuilt units price.

Many are finding out the 5 speed isn't all it is cracked up to be. A
regeared 4 speed is a better option for most applications.

------Original Message------
From: David Clarkson
Sender: Vanagon Mailing List
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
ReplyTo: dvdclarksn@AOL.COM
Subject: 5 SPEED TRANSMISSIONS FOR SALE ON THE SAMBA
Sent: Aug 10, 2010 4:09 PM

There is one used one for $350.00 in GA (okay I'll bite-whats the catch?)
and another rebuilt one in the box for a make offer/I need money price. Very
tempting.
?
David Clarkson
90 Westy

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