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Date:         Thu, 24 Jul 1997 12:45:27 -0500
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com>
From:         Tim Marciniak <tmarcini@EXECPC.COM>
Subject:      Re: automatic vs. manual transmission

>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
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