1971 Volkswagen Type II sunroof deluxe-camper review from North America
"Reliable and very fun if you are willing to do scheduled maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have replaced about the whole front steering/suspensions system. The original parts had lasted about 33 years.
Brakes
that's about it.
General comments?
I bought my bus for $400US after having sat in a field for about four years. It has been my in town daily driver for about two years with relatively little trouble. The VW does require maintenance as we all know, but rarely is it something that one cannot fix.
It has never left me stranded, all problems sort of let you know and there is a certain intelligent window of time in which you have to fix them.
I love my bus. Despite the stereotype, they are really good cars. I think if people anyone else had such a cult following and decided to keep some certain vehicle on the road over 30 years, one might say the same about them. I don't think any new car could last this long.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.6dp Manual |
| Performance marks | 6/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 126000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Type II |
| Date of Entry | 29th March, 2004 |