Date:         Fri, 1 May 2009 21:46:35 -0700
Reply-To:     neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: VW Fox question (NVC)
Comments: To: Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com>
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Only 4 spds?

I know the internet can be rife with misinformation but.....

This page:

http://www.lunaticfringe.org/vwfox/fox.html

sez 5 spd trannies were available as an option.

I seem to recall seeing some local Fox cars here in Vancouver having 5
speeds. But maybe that was a Canadian only option?

I also have heard that they handle quite well due to the inline mount of engine.

Neil.


On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 9:13 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Yes, I own a an '88 Fox. I obtained in 2004 with 14,470 miles on it. That
> was not a miss print. It still had three of the original tires on it.
>
> The Fox is a great little car. Simple to fix. Many parts are unique to it
> such as exhaust, radiator and front brakes. Only 4 speeds were available, no
> automatics. Strange since I am sure a Dasher or Audi fox tranny will bolt
> in. With weight of the engine way in front it is great in snow.
>
> Dennis
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> neil N
> Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 10:31 PM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Re: VW Fox question (NVC)
>
> Hey Rob.
>
> I've heard good things, generally, about the Fox. IIRC, and not to
> start any more rumours about him, but Dennis of the Haynes variety had
> made mention of them in the past. In fact, he may own one or have
> owned one.
>
> Here's a website with some info.
>
> http://www.lunaticfringe.org/vwfox/vwfox.html
>
> Neil.
>
> On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 2:09 PM, Rob <becida@comcast.net> wrote:
>> HI It's Friday and I love driving my '84 westy!
>> We just drove so my son could by a '93 Fox (Polo). Anyone know
>> anything about the Fox? Any good places to look for when we have troubles?
>> Thanks.
>>
>>
>>
>> Rob
>>
>> becida@comcast.net
>> Western Washington State, USA
>>
>
>
>
> --
> Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"
>
> http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/
>
> http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engine
> s
>
>



--
Neil Nicholson '81 VanaJetta 2.0 "Jaco"

http://tubaneil.googlepages.com/

http://groups.google.com/group/vanagons-with-vw-inline-4-cylinder-gas-engines