I have heard from classmates that have German cars that you have to push down the shift knob then place the shifter out and left. Is this true? If not, how do they shift?
Also, if you happen to know the insurance and cost of maintenance of a 1985 VW Golf Vs. a 1996 Saab 900 SE V6, that would also be helpful.
On you shift pattern question,
Pressing down, left and back was for rear engine air cooled VW’s
On maintenance cost,
I believe the more cares sold, the less expensive parts are going to be.
Also the older car usually has less bells and whistles making it easier to work on.
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The pattern you spoke of is for reverse in most German trans.1st will depend on the car, my 911T had a"901" racing trans where 1st is where 2nd is located on all others.
When you guys ask about insurance , this is a question for the insurance agent. No one online can tell you with the kind of information given. So as for help got to your agent.
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68 911 w/"901" 5speed racing trans.
The shift pattern on most street cars around the world is the same in left or right hand drive. The only real difference might be when shifting into reverse. This is where your friend might have to push down or pull up and move the lever to either side to get it into reverse.
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Driving ALOT of cars in the US and Germany.
On you shift pattern question,
Pressing down, left and back was for rear engine air cooled VW’s
On maintenance cost,
I believe the more cares sold, the less expensive parts are going to be.
Also the older car usually has less bells and whistles making it easier to work on.
References :
I have a 1973 Volkswagen Beetle. It is the simple H pattern ,except it’s slanted slightly. To get to reverse, you have to push down the knob, bring it a little left, then down.
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