To buy...or NOT to buy...That is the QUESTION
Dr. Leon"ski" on 12/20/2015
Performance: 0
Comfort: 0
Fuel Economy: 0
Fun To Drive: 0
Interior Design: 0
Exterior Design: 0
Build Quality: 0
Reliability: 0
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 3
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 3
Safety Rating: 2
Technology Rating: 2
Value Rating: 3
It is NOT the older VW camper bus! Much improved. Different engine, (a good thing), somewhat better mileage, and self-contained for a few adults, pets, and a few children. It should not be considered a vehicle you can walk around in or cook while going down the road. Once you reach the campsite, the excitement of the VW begins. Bring along a porto-pottie for the kids, and stay at a place that has water for showers, or a lake for bathing. You'll have your own propane, but will need a small generator or electric hook-up. Portable lanterns are handy. Most of the "newer" VW campers carry bikes on the trailer-hitch attachment.
Parts are available, but immediate parts--when traveling,-may take a few days. What ever you pay for the Vehicle will only go up!
I have owned three of the beasts, and loved 'em all!
VW Finally Got It Right !!
Sheldon on 03/11/2010
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 5
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 5
This is our second VW Camper, the first being a '78 Westfalia Model. Bought both new, and have had this '97 Eurovan Camper for almost 13 years now. All the complaints and problems of the old VW "bus" models have been corrected with this 6-cyclinder model. It has ample power, runs smooth and quiet, is extremely dependable, versatile, and loads of fun to drive and camp -- and, it fits in the garage! The Winnebago camper conversion package is far superior to the older Westfalia conversions --- everything works perfectly! We have had no serious problems with either the vehicle or the camping equipment. After all the years that VW built their 'bus' models, they FINALLY got it right!!
VW Camper, The best engine yet
ftlsurfr on 02/27/2008
Performance: 4
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 5
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 5
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
I have owned 6 VW camper vans, and the 1997 model with the 6 cyl engine, has finally gotten enough power to adequately move the vehicle. Earlier 4 cyl versions were plagued with under powered engines, which burned out quickly in South FLorida. I understand that the1997 engine is the same as used on Audi. I have had no problems at all, except the air conditioning, which had to have the compressor replaced. Still get 20 mpg on the highway under normal conditions.
fun car
ptrevino on 10/06/2004
Performance: 4
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 4
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 4
I've been a passenger in this typr of
vehicle many times. Tons of room,
comfortable ride. If I had a son-in-
law I'd make him a hell of a deal if I
ever sold this van.
a Fun Car
Dick McKenney on 09/16/2004
Performance: 5
Comfort: 4
Fuel Economy: 4
Fun To Drive: 5
Interior Design: 5
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 4
Comfort Rating: 4
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 5
Reliability Rating: 4
This is my 2nd VW camper. This model
I could actually pass other cars even
on a hill! The stove, refrig etc were
also a marked upgrade from my old
Westphalia. My wife and I have been
able to spend many nights at some
remote areas not accessible to motels
and commercial campgrounds. We were
used to not requiring a "hookup" for
our electrical equipment. The gas
gives us lots of freedom. We'd travel
with our kayak and bikes.
Great Multifunctional Vehicle
Linda Treml on 08/09/2002
Performance: 5
Comfort: 5
Fuel Economy: 3
Fun To Drive: 4
Interior Design: 4
Exterior Design: 4
Build Quality: 4
Reliability: 5
Comfort Rating: 5
Performance Rating: 5
Interior Rating: 4
Reliability Rating: 5
From the conversion items to the VW
mfrs stock unit, this is a reliable,
roomy and multifunctional car for
families and people with an adventurous
spirit. Refrigerator, stove, sink,
storage and many extras make this the
van for going anywhere, doing
anything. We particularly appreciated
the safety of smoke alarms, carbon mono
alarms and propanes warning systems.
There is space for up to six passengers
and engine accessibility with a 2nd
battery for the extras. At 18 mpg and
a V6 engine that easily takes the
mountains without a strain, this is the
vacation and/or in-town vehicle that
does it all. We had virtually no
engine problems as yet at 63k.
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