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Subject:Re: Auto/Standard
From:t bill
Date:Tue, 8 Sep 1998 21:32:13 -0700

---tonyd <tonyd@CANDESA.COM> wrote:
>
> hey list,
>
> Could anyone give me pros/cons in regards to an automatic versus a
> standard vanagon?
> My wife can't drive a stick so I was wondering what exactly I would be
> losing by aquiring an automatic. Thanks in advance.

What would you be losing???  A lot of maintenance experience.  No
cluthes, cables, gears, etc. to replace.  the auto is almost
maintenance free, gets the same MPG, same top end.  Almost all my
numerous cars have been sticks, but I love my Westy's auto.

TBill
83.5 Westy
(for sale)
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