Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

Here is the proper link:

http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/gw/vw1litre.htm




"Useful Info" <useful_inf@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> Read all about it, here: http://Muvy.org
>

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

In article <elmop-8BFE4F.16161421052007@nntp1.usenetserver.com>, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:

>
>In article <1179759181.230339.287330@z28g2000prd.googlegroups .com>,
> bill <ford_prefect42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> > I dont understand why VW described it as a 6 speed manual transmission
>> > that shifts automatically. If its a manual its a manual, if its an
>> > automatic its automatic. It only has forward neutral and reverse so
>> > its automatic
>>
>>
>> Automatic transmission is a specific type of automatic shifting
>> mechanism.
>
>No, it's not.
>
>An automatic transmission is simply one that's automatic and doesn't
>require the driver to shift. It can take on any form--for example, like
>the Prius's power split device. Or a belt-driven CVT.
>
>Or even the Honda automatic transmission, which is nothing like the GM
>trannies.
>
>
>
>> What they've done is taken a standard manual shift transmission and
>> strapped an automatic shifting aparatus to it.
>
>Which makes it (wait for it....)....an automatic transmission.
>
or as bizarre as honda's no clutch motorcycles.

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

In article <elmop-8BFE4F.16161421052007@nntp1.usenetserver.com>, "Elmo P. Shagnasty" <elmop@nastydesigns.com> wrote:

>
>In article <1179759181.230339.287330@z28g2000prd.googlegroups .com>,
> bill <ford_prefect42@hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>> > I dont understand why VW described it as a 6 speed manual transmission
>> > that shifts automatically. If its a manual its a manual, if its an
>> > automatic its automatic. It only has forward neutral and reverse so
>> > its automatic
>>
>>
>> Automatic transmission is a specific type of automatic shifting
>> mechanism.
>
>No, it's not.
>
>An automatic transmission is simply one that's automatic and doesn't
>require the driver to shift. It can take on any form--for example, like
>the Prius's power split device. Or a belt-driven CVT.
>
>Or even the Honda automatic transmission, which is nothing like the GM
>trannies.
>
>
>
>> What they've done is taken a standard manual shift transmission and
>> strapped an automatic shifting aparatus to it.
>
>Which makes it (wait for it....)....an automatic transmission.
>
or as bizarre as honda's no clutch motorcycles.

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

A/T are more expensive right at the point you purchase the car.

Manual transmissions need some gear oil as well but not as particular
as an automatic

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

A/T are more expensive right at the point you purchase the car.

Manual transmissions need some gear oil as well but not as particular
as an automatic

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

which european car goes 150 mpg? i can't find it in google and
intrested to know more.
is diesel banned in the US or just discouraged due to emissions and
taxes? and you can't buy any in the market

Europe makes several, every car company makes 2 or 3 that get 50
> to 80mpg. Diesel hybrids get 120 to 150mpg. The US will avoid these.
> Give me a choice, my motorcycle don't have air bags, seat belts or crash
> test and works just fine. I want a car WITHOUT seat belts and air bags.
> I want to choose my safety devices, I don't want you to. We don't need
> forced communist compliance at all.- Hide quoted text -

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

which european car goes 150 mpg? i can't find it in google and
intrested to know more.
is diesel banned in the US or just discouraged due to emissions and
taxes? and you can't buy any in the market

Europe makes several, every car company makes 2 or 3 that get 50
> to 80mpg. Diesel hybrids get 120 to 150mpg. The US will avoid these.
> Give me a choice, my motorcycle don't have air bags, seat belts or crash
> test and works just fine. I want a car WITHOUT seat belts and air bags.
> I want to choose my safety devices, I don't want you to. We don't need
> forced communist compliance at all.- Hide quoted text -

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote in
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>
> I've *never* seen a maintenance requirement for a manual transmission.
>


Fluid must be replaced at regular intervals. This will be specified in the
maintenance table for your car.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

Eeyore <rabbitsfriendsandrelations@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:4652F915.466E3AE1@hotmail.com:


>
> I've *never* seen a maintenance requirement for a manual transmission.
>


Fluid must be replaced at regular intervals. This will be specified in the
maintenance table for your car.


--
Tegger

The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ
www.tegger.com/hondafaq/

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

On May 20, 9:42 pm, Useful Info <useful_...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Read all about it, here:http://Muvy.org

This is what I was afraid of. This is not much of a "car". This
is a motorcyle with a closed fairing. The article mentions
an executive driving it a long distance to its unveiling. My first
question would be how is luggage got there.

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

On May 20, 9:42 pm, Useful Info <useful_...@yahoo.com> wrote:
> Read all about it, here:http://Muvy.org

This is what I was afraid of. This is not much of a "car". This
is a motorcyle with a closed fairing. The article mentions
an executive driving it a long distance to its unveiling. My first
question would be how is luggage got there.

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <4652c91f$0$4724$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
> Broderick Crawford <bcrawford2150@roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
>> Give me a choice, my motorcycle don't have air bags, seat belts or crash
>> test and works just fine. I want a car WITHOUT seat belts and air bags.
>> I want to choose my safety devices, I don't want you to.
>
> hehe Yeah, but when you're sitting there with a broken neck, breathing
> and eating through a tube, you'll want the Nanny State to take care of
> you at no cost--which means taxpayers like me funding the rest of your
> miserable life.
>
> you.
>
People still do that you idiot. Safety devices don't prevent that.

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

Elmo P. Shagnasty wrote:
> In article <4652c91f$0$4724$4c368faf@roadrunner.com>,
> Broderick Crawford <bcrawford2150@roadrunner.com> wrote:
>
>> Give me a choice, my motorcycle don't have air bags, seat belts or crash
>> test and works just fine. I want a car WITHOUT seat belts and air bags.
>> I want to choose my safety devices, I don't want you to.
>
> hehe Yeah, but when you're sitting there with a broken neck, breathing
> and eating through a tube, you'll want the Nanny State to take care of
> you at no cost--which means taxpayers like me funding the rest of your
> miserable life.
>
> you.
>
People still do that you idiot. Safety devices don't prevent that.

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

Grumpy AuContraire wrote:

> When one looks at the weight of today's cars, one common fact comes out;
> Weight gain is due mostly to safety considerations.

This is especially a problem in the USA where it seem the public thinks heavy
vehicles are safer.

Graham

Re: Volkswagon unveils car that gets 282 miles to the gallon.
 

Grumpy AuContraire wrote:

> When one looks at the weight of today's cars, one common fact comes out;
> Weight gain is due mostly to safety considerations.

This is especially a problem in the USA where it seem the public thinks heavy
vehicles are safer.

Graham