I'm looking to buy a Westfalia and it was suggested that the automatic is a better choice than the standard. I've always driven standard because I like the control it gives me. Generally you get better fuel economy too.
I've never driven an automatic Vanagon/Westfalia. Is there a reason I should consider an auto over a standard? Thanks, --tabe johnson xtabe AT yahoo DOT com Vancouver, BC I have a '90 Westy with an auto tranny. If I had a choice, I'd opt for a manual transmission for two reasons: 1) you're right; the auto tranny sucks a lot of horsepower that otherwise could be put to the rear wheels. 2) In a pinch, you can push start a vehicle with a manual transmission. To be sure, I've push-started cars with automatic transmissions in my life, but not a VW and nothing with the published caveats about not push-starting the vehicle. Bob Trousdale '90 Westy |
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