1982 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia Camper review from North America
"Great handling, but very,very slow"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Ground wire for fuel injection fell off and it quit running. Dealer repaired it under warranty, but it did it again, so I purchased a maintenance/service manual for it, fixed it correctly, and never went to the dealer again. Gas tank rusted through from the top 3 times, and almost asphixeated me each time, tank is easy to change though, but should be made of plastic so that the mud and salt that collect on top of it don't rust it out. Trans-axle failed at 250000 miles and had to be replaced.
General comments?
Sloooooow, but handles great. Incredibly tight turning radius and great big bus steering wheel make for easy city driving despite it's size. Very roomy and comfortable.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 1982 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.0 Air Cooled Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 miles |
| Most recent distance | 336000 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Pinto |
| Date of Entry | 22nd December, 2003 |