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Absolutely the worst manual shifting underpowered vehicle I've ever driven was a VW bus.
If I were to go camping with the family in a VW bus I'd be concerned about a missed shift and mechanically over revved engine.
That or being rear ended as it climbed a hill in second gear on the freeway.
OK for a short trip to the beach for the day but I would not trust it for a long trip.
I've owned 30 aircooled VWs and none of them were buses.
Here I am slamming gears in my buddy's bus.