1989 Volkswagen Vanagon GL review from North America
"Hard to find a replacement.."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
In the last year, a lot, new water pump, which may have caused the heads to go, which have led to a complete engine rebuild, and now I understand the ECU is not working, another 500-1000 dollars, It has not run for nearly a year because of bad mechanics and unfulfilled promises, however, the light at the end of the tunnel is, I think, nearing. Hopefully, she will be back on the road in a week or???...
General comments?
Sadly, I am most in love with this vehicle, it is great for hauling my samples, dogs, wife, tools, building materials, the beach I love driving it more than my sportscar and almost as much as my motorcycle, maybe more. She is my fourth VW Van, second Vanagon, I can't find anything that will haul more, few problems, but less than my 16 year old boy, if I felt there was anything better to replace it, I probably would, but at the moment I've yet to find it.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 1989 |
| Year of manufacture | 1989 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1 Gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 89000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 137000 miles |
| Previous car | Triumph TR6 |
| Date of Entry | 30th October, 2004 |