1974 Volkswagen Type II Campmobile review from North America
"Afordable, reliable, fun, and chicks dig it!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Windshield washer hoses leaked over electrical when pressurized- wrecked signal/hazard relay.
Surprisingly poor performance in winter (water in tank and bad after-market carburetor installed by P.O.)
General comments?
This is a great vehicle for summer outings- from weekend getaways to cross- country tours. They are SO cheap and easy to fix. Parts are readily available and for low cost as well. Mileage in town isn't the greatest, considering the small engine, but if you aren't paying much else, but insurance on it per month, its not too bad. Cold in the winter unless it has good, intact heater boxes, pipes, insulation and seals. Rust can be a problem sometimes, depending on where the vehicle has been living for its life and how much the previous owners took care of it, but like parts, new body metal is also available for good prices as well. This was my first car, being a teenager and it was one of the best decisions I've ever made.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1974 |
| Year of manufacture | 1973 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Manual |
| Performance marks | 1 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 146000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 152000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 19th November, 2005 |