1974 Volkswagen Vanagon Westfalia review from North America
"This is the ULTIMATE Adventure travel vehicle."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The transmission needed a rebuild after a friend failed to warm the transmission up before moving the van from a cold start (-36F) and after being parked for 8 months.100,000 miles.
Everything else is in line with the age and the van is well kept. I had added electronic ignition ($70 new) to prevent additional (on the road) maintenance.
I cut the top Plaid foam mattress covers nearly off and added some other (ugly green) OEM Plaid material to re-cover the front seats.
General comments?
Cheap to buy parts for and simple to do-it-your-self with a Bentley Manual.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1974 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 1.8 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 124800 miles |
| Previous car | GMC Jimmy |
| Date of Entry | 20th September, 2005 |