1987 Volkswagen Vanagon GL review from North America
"True"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My crank case has a mystery leak that won't go away.I also have a cracked pushrod tube that was ghetto rigged with some rubber hose and a few hose clamps. Another problem is it likes to sputter or jerk once it has been driven for a while,seems to be a common problem in older vanagons.
General comments?
I gutted the westfalia interior and made a wrap around couch and had it professionally covered. Its the most fun to drive and I won't trade it for anything.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1987 |
| Year of manufacture | 1987 |
| First year of ownership | 2004 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.1L gas Manual |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 130925 miles |
| Most recent distance | 145960 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Vanagon |
| Date of Entry | 31st August, 2005 |