'New' Audi...

[Tom Nas]

Douglas Frank <frank at zk3.dec.com> wrote:

>I rented a Fox back in '79, my first front wheel driver. I liked it, but for
>the automatic trans. (I'm not against automatics, most of 'em shift better
>than I do, but this one really worked the engine too hard.)

Yeah, the little 1600 revs like mad when you gun it a little. It doesn't 
sound harsh, though. Its 870 kgs make it a lively performer. Did the US get 
the same combo- 1.6 75hp/ 3-sp autobox?

Regards, Tom
(who was really into VAG products in '78 as his Dad bought a new Golf in 
1977, and it was great)