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Subject:Re: Auto Tranny vs. Manual?
From:JordanVw
Date:Sat, 28 Mar 1998 08:35:24 EST

In a message dated 98-03-27 14:03:59 EST, cp@IX.NETCOM.COM writes:

<< automatic transmission steals power from an already power-poor
 vehicle.

 True?

 Opinions/advantages/disadvantages of auto vs. manual? >>

only if you like jackrabbit starts...
top speed in an auto, is the same as the 4spd.
and automatics are less prone to failure.

chris