Tim Marciniak writes: > >Hello, > > > > I have found a nice 87 which I might purchase, but it has an automatic > >transmission. Would anyone care to comment on the pros and cons of the > >automatic tranny ? > > > > As usual, thanks in advance for your help (you folks have been quite > >helpful so far with information, and I appreciate it !) > > > > > >-James > >jadams@fsl.noaa.gov > > > James, > > I have a 90 Multivan with auto, I get about 3-4mpg less that some with a > manual trans, otherwise I'm happy with it. Performance with a manual is > probably slighly better but were not talking racing car here. Overall I > have no real preference and if I had a choice I would pick the van that is > in the best overall shape. > > Tim Marciniak > 90 Multivan >
Tim, Thanks for your response and opinion. I've since found a 90 Vanagon with 10K on a rebuilt engine for $4,000 (great deal don't you think ?) which has a manual, so it looks like that's what I'll probably go with.
-James
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