Sigh. My '84 has an automatic transmission. It's okay. But I grew up
driving manual transmissions and if I could wave a magic wand, I'd have
a solid 4-speed or 5-speed tranny in it in a heartbeat.

Sign me,

Transmission envy. Because I know that converting from AT to manual
would not be easy or inexpensive.
--
Rocky J Squirrel

Jeff Schwaia wrote:
> 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
>
>
> Sent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerry