1982 Volkswagen Vanagon review from North America
"Superb fuel economy limo like comfort"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Constant alternator replacement 7months between ea.
Muffler 183k miles
water pump 180k miles
clutch slave cylinder 181k miles
turn signal switch 179k miles
shift linkage bushings 171k miles
CV boots inner-outer 181k.
General comments?
I previously owned a rabbit diesel and just had to have this diesel van when it was in my local paper early 2003,before the fuel price hike. It sold for 1800$,and boasted a engine that was rebuilt about 8 months prior to my purchase (the owner was leaving the country for legal problems and had to liquidate his assets) it had a good body/paint and drove well. At 55-60 miles per hour it is all taped out. It is screaming like a c-130.Fuel consumption was between 28 city, and 33 highway at first. I made it to a conversion van in the last year, mileage is 26-30mpg.I put 205-75 15 tires and the interior noise at 60 mph is better. lots of in town power&pull. Highway acceleration is weak at best. repair costs are palatable due to comfort and appeal.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1982 |
| Year of manufacture | 1982 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | diesel-non turbo Manual |
| Performance marks | 2 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 4 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 0 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 160000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 185000 miles |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Jetta |
| Date of Entry | 29th September, 2006 |