1991 Volkswagen Vanagon GL Camper (Westfalia) review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Water pump replacement at 80,000 kms.
Power door lock problems at 110,000 kms.
General comments?
What a vehicle! I can't believe there is so much functionality and so many features in one vehicle. This is our only vehicle. It has been very reliable.
With such a large vehicle and such a small engine it doesn't go anywhere quickly. I still gave it a 7 as it has great low end torque and the engine performs flawlessly. Fuel economy is superb for such a large vehicle.
Variable costs (gas @ CA$0.50/litre and maintenance) are about CA$0.10 per km. These vehicles need to be maintained by someone with great familiarity of their quirks and needs. Dealers fall in to this category but are very expensive. Don't skimp on maintenance.
The Westfalia camping package in this vehicle is superb.
I hope this vehicle lasts forever!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1991 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 gas |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
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| Date of Entry | 7th March, 1999 |