Date:         Fri, 6 Nov 1998 17:39:50 EST
Reply-To:     KENWILFY@AOL.COM
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From:         KENWILFY@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: South Africa report #1
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In a message dated 11/6/98 5:17:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
jscohen@SPRYNET.COM writes:

<< 3. 5 Speed Trans! I have new info. First, it ain't cheap here, about $2000!
  But that's because it's IMPORTED! It's made in Austria and apparently can
 be bought there for about half the price. 1 Grand for a 5 speed?  That's a
 deal.  I have no other info yet. I hope to find out the name of the
 factory. I would guess, however, it's the same one who made the Syncro.
  >>
Actually the 5 speed trans is made at the same place that the syncro trans is
made (Stiche, Diemler, Puch please forgive spelling) and is custom made for VW
of SA by them and then imported.  They sell for $2200 US from VW of SA and
would probably be cheaper from the manufacturer if you can talk them into
selling you one.  I am checking into getting some as we speak at a much lower
cost.  I'll let the list know when I find out how much they are going to be.
Ken Wilford
Van-Again
John 3:16