Go with manual for increased control of vehicle, the option to bump start, and a higher dose of Fahrvergnügen.  Also better fuel economy over an automatic helps. 

Chris.

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Dnia May 25, 2012 o godz. 20:48 JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> napisał(a):

> I have three vans - one automatic, and two manual tranny models. The
> automatic I have never driven. It is a 1991 Carat and a project van.
> Basically sound, but needs some work - needs a few things like rear
> bumper, new disc calipers, pads and rotors, some electrical work-right
> hand passenger door electrical is fouled, front blower is bad, AC
> operational, but no refrigerant.  Even so - this van is sweet. All
> electric doors and windows, body and paint good, built-in fold out
> table, factory jump seats, etc. Engine is very good, recent fuel
> injection work over.  But tranny is really iffy. But as I said - I have
> never driven it.
> 
> I have the two manual tranny vans - both '88 GL's and in relatively good
> shape.  I am considering letting one of these three go.
> 
> I am strongly inclined to sell one '88 GL and finish the restoration on
> the Carat. A key point for me in this decision is going to revolve
> around the manual vs the automatic transmission.  Somewhere down the
> road I might like to do an upgrade to a later engine and also do
> something special with the tranny.
> 
> So - I defer to the List for it's wisdom regarding manual vs automatics.
> Which would be the better choice in the long haul just based on the
> performance of the transmissions.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> John in Birmingham, AL