In a message dated 97-12-02 13:41:35 EST, vwmaster@VOLKS-MOTORSPORTS.COM
writes:

<<  With all the Slipping Autos being talked about  >>

FWIW, the manual transmissions in watercooled Vanagons have always been more
trouble prone than the Automatics...i've only ever heard of a handful of
Autotranny failures - usually because of extreme mileage (over 200k) or
operator neglect....

i'd pick an auto over a manual Vanagon anyday... the hassles are less.....
if i want to go 100mph, I'll drive my other car...   ;<P*

chris
p.s. - the above is exactly the opposite for the '73-'79 buses...those AT's
were junk IMO )