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Date:         Sat, 2 May 2009 04:35:48 -0400
Reply-To:     Ryan <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ryan <easywind1975@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: VW Fox question (NVC)
Comments: To: neil N <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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I had a 93 Wolfsburg w/ 5 spd....my first dependable car that looked good too

----- Original Message ----- From: "neil N" <musomuso@GMAIL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Saturday, May 02, 2009 12:46 AM Subject: Re: VW Fox question (NVC)

> 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 >


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