I couldn’t have said I better! VW is promising the electric new bus, the “ID Buzz” will hit US dealers in 2022. Speaking of which, town that is, standard parking spots are 18 feet long. That's laughable…Every blonde haired, silicon altered mom living in the yuppy housing plan next to my farm would buy this thing tomorrow to run to town and look oh so extra adorable (right?) Someone else suggested that as well here on this thread. If so, how did he respond. In that sense, this van … But here’s a very sticky issue: once you get it here you are going to have a very difficult time finding people who will work on it. Or, is it illegal to have one in US? Media in category "Volkswagen New Beetle" The following 161 files are in this category, out of 161 total. I can't find a good mechanic (including the dealerships) for my Jeep Cherokee or my Hyundai Elantra…don't get me started on 'Service'. VW did a superb job! Buzz is cool looking but I don’t see it as a camper. Instead of assuming that there is not enough demand, why don’t they ask for pre-orders with the contingency that they’d only produce and ship if they hit their target numbers? Découvrez l'ensemble de notre offre en equipement intérieur parmi la gamme VW Transporter T5 Comme la plupart des sites web, nous utilisons les cookies pour améliorer votre expérience et vous offrir une navigation plus pertinente. Mercedes Maco Polo, That rear bench seat reclines too. Check it out below. Tesla did this in 2016 with the Model 3 and got 325,000 pre-orders. Avec son équipement intérieur confortable et ses détails bien pensés, il transforme chaque voyage en … VW is shooting themselves in the foot thinking people won’t invest in this kind of vehicle. Is this possible? Last — kind f annoying that Adventure Journal was too lazy to call up VW themselves and get some one to comment in 2019, instead of relying on an interview “a few years ago.”. Sell me an “Ocean” now…although I wish it was available in a manual shift. It is hugely complex with its electrohydraulic roof and even in Germany not many VW dealerships know how to work on them. Anything?? It has many safety features such as collision alerts and active cruise control. Or maybe a Tofino if I was in the market again. I would buy a VW Camper van like this. Le VW Transporter T5 / T6 est l'un des fourgons aménagés le plus présent sur nos routes. by Justin Housman | Aug 12, 2019 | Overlandia | 104 comments. At $50k, almost no one under 30 could afford it. Thanks Kevin. S’endormir sous un ciel étoilé. Avec son équipement intérieur … It would bump VW’s total sales by 50%. It’s also well-equipped with intuitive tech and infotainment features. I will be buying one of these for myself and getting it shipped here. In the meantime, VW is promising the electric new bus, the “ID Buzz” will hit US dealers in 2022. Gamme Audi. So why can’t we get this thing here? vanagons still reign supreme if you can afford to maintain them but with the higher priced competitive vans in market now, the consumer desire to get back to nature, and the tiny house popularity perhaps the vw van time has returned. It’s possible to get one here. I miss our old ’73 Westy. Most high top conversions seat 4-5, sleep 2. Volkswagen vient d’annoncer l’arrivée de son nouveau California 6.1. It’s not a “world vehicle”. Three percent? But making payments? I was told by someone from my local VW dealership that the reason they do not sell these vans in the US is because of the environmental standards. The folks at GoWesty might at least be able to point you in the right direction. The Volkswagen California is a campervan based on the Transporter by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV). That’s millions of potential buyers. I did catch a glimpse of one of these VW California’s last year driving past me north on the 101 here in Los Angeles. The past 5 years we have a bad fire season every summer in California. Far better than the method I use when leveling, the ole’ drive over a rock and eyeball it. California / Energy, fridges and water; California / Interior equipment, seats and curtains; ... Split Volkswagen bus, blue, 47.4x36x48.3cm. Every Grand California comes with an 8.0in touchscreen infotainment system incorporating Bluetooth, sat-nav, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto smartphone connectivity and a DAB radio. Découvrez la large sélection des accessoires pour l´amenagement fourgon VW T5 , accessoires d´amenagement intérieur VW T5, accessoires d´amenagement VW T6 court, Amenagement interieur VW T6 court, banquette T5, Toit T5, Toit T6 , Accessoires T5, Accessoires T6, Equipement T5, Equipement T6 My down jacket was $380. Would love to have one here in the states – my in laws have on in Germany and it is great little camper ! <–BOOM. Having traveled all over Europe in a VW Bus I would love to have a new VW California! contact@courtierautomobile.fr. Not a fan of that collaboration, at all. CaveVan builds modernized Eurovans, and Metris poptop campers. Volkswagen California, 2.0 l., keleiviniai mikroautobusai . My first car was a VW Karman Ghia that we bought in Germany, drove it around Europe and shipped it back to the USA. He said that it costs beaucoup bucks to prove that vehicles pass our safety and emissions standards. I have money in hand. The 2022 VW I.D Buzz is not a camper, and I prefer the body style of the California. I think more baby boomers are moving towards getting some type of RV, especially since Covid-19 came onto the scene. Admittedly, it does lack the soul of a VW. And they are vw experts so they know the history. This VW California is one of the exceptions. VW has chose not to invest the money that it would take (apparently millions) to do the test to show that the vans meet those standards. Two adults can fit up here, actually, with a second bed down below. VW Needs to produce a basic cargo version of this van, and produce it in the U.S. to keep the price down. Here’s a question…and I am seriously trying to do this!!! 'Chicken Tax'? Įsiminti . =D. I am also disappointed the California is not available. Ford can sell boatloads of Transit vans, for example, but they’re one of the Big Three, so they can sell a ton of anything they make. Atnaujintas. We have to have garganfuan everything, from houses to vehicles. Hi Jeff, European VW van here. I’m not interested in the ID Buzz it doesn’t seems to offer the utility my Eurovan did. They bought a rebadged Chrysler T&C, with a couple VW specific items, like MMI interface, but it was a $45k mini van. while doing it. Definitely a market for these so I’ll be looking at how to import legally and satisfy emission regulations and any other legal problems. T25 T3 Vanagon LED Light Bar Roof Mounts - BOSTWICK BUILT *ORIGINAL DESIGN* $ 119.43 VW T25 T3 Vanagon Front LED Light Mounts - BOSTWICK BUILT *ORIGINAL DESIGN* $ 155.28 VW T25 T3 Vanagon Rear LED Light Mount - BOSTWICK BUILT *ORIGINAL DESIGN* $ 107.49 VW T25 Vanagon Rear Wheel Bearing Housing *HD* $ 346.39 VW … Look up Saw so many of these vans on the road. Another thing is VW is selling an electric van here in 2022. I was surprised to hear that these are not available in the states. There is also the issue of Diesel engines. Well, PJ Williams, we can at least dream about one!! Découvrir des pays étrangers, en étant comme à la maison : le California 6.1 est synonyme de liberté à l’état pur. Just not the same at a ridiculous price. That’s a good plan for getting one here – I looked into it too. Why not give it a shot. Volkswagen is planning to debut a latter-day full-electric van in 2022 named the I.D. I wish I could post a photo of our 2012 Nissan NV 2500 Sportsmobile with pop top and same floor plan as our ‘83 West. Buhlmann went on to explain that VW is aware people love vans in the US, but they’d need to sell 200,000 units to make it worthwhile, economically. VW has to be more selective. Read the definitive Volkswagen California 2020 review from the expert What Car? Plenty of vans to chose from. ... Toutes les photo Intérieur Volkswagen California. Had the “demand” been there, more than 30 would have been converted. The inside is styled out in wood and aluminum trim, which sounds like something out of a hipster farm-to-table restaurant, but looks clean and appropriate here. The base model starts at nearly $50k, without shipping charges, which, sure that’s a lot of money. Cool looking unit, though. If that doesn’t work, one of my former students is now a Marine Corps Staff Sergeant stationed in Stuttgart. Found the Volkswagen California of your dreams? Finance 3 Avail of low cost finance rates with our HP or PCP offers. UTILITY coffre sous le lit (2 places), 2 pochettes pour le devant California Ocean / Coast / Beach T6.1 VW , design « Palladium Cuir » 96,50 € 100 706 804: UTILITY coffre sous le lit (2 places), pochette côté trappe à skis California Ocean / Coast / Beach T6.1 VW , design « Palladium Cuir » 56,00 € Vacations that bring you to dream destinations. Here it is and i cant buy it? It is ridiculous that we are held hostage by our own government regulations. I saw one the other day in Lee Vining, California. Am I missing something? Surely a European car, especially from Germany, would meet US standards? My expatriate daughter lives and works in Germany. We camped all over the west in that puppy. SMB converted 30 to be sold for $65k+ at Nissan “commercial” dealerships. So, we get the, uh, Tiguan. La version OCEAN du VW California T6.1 est la plus équipée et la plus luxueuse. Surely, plenty of those people would pay $50-60 for a brand new, far better version that won’t break down. Where were all of you when these were built and sold? Just trying to see if it makes financial sense. Well, California vans have occasionally been spotted in the US, so maybe, just maybe some enterprising van lover can get their hands on one. But, Kevin, if you are able to import them, I would be an interested buyer. Prepare a tasty meal anywhere, any time. It’s as if they haven’t heard of #vanlife. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. Sadly it’s gone on deaf ears so far. I loved it, it was what I was looking for since I sold my Honda Element in ’16. 🙂 I will. I’d gladly do it and sell it to you for $80k. Problem was we had no money…. Call: 00351 289 843 766 for a quick quote or book online to secure your Portuguese motorhome holiday today! Import yourselves a Mazda Bongo (aka Ford Fred?) VW Interior TMI Interiors Products for Classic Volkswagen Interiors, Bug Interiors, Ghia , Bus, Thing, Type 3, Rabbit, Cabriolet. Oh, yeah I do: I wish Buhlmann had done his homework, like, for one day, so I could buy this perfect van. I have no doubt it will sell like hot cakes here. Volkswagen California Beach : à partir de 37 970 € S’il fait partie de la gamme utilitaire de Volkswagen, le California est bel et bien un véhicule de loisir. I can send him the money, have him buy it for me and ship it home. Selling and supporting Californias is tricky even in Europe. De grootste aanbieder van VW T4 T5 en T6 California campers van oost Nederland. MikeA. That stat from my arse was more of a tie into my entire rant, wherein I can't go to town without seeing multiple PT Cruisers — one of the most accident prone (cause, windows are for nerds) vehicles on the road. Mercedes start at $160k – that’s price is a deal breaker for most people. Discover (and save!) But there are many people here that will buy a shell van and convert it on their own. My UL down quilt cost me $250. More comfort. It’s comfortable, intelligently designed and very powerful, we were on the Autobahn’s of Germany where there is no speed limit and it easily kept up with the Porsches, BMW’s and Mercedes driving well over 110 MPH. Every nook and cranny is perfectly thought out, it was comfortable driving and camping plus handled well through the alps. Importing parts will take time but it’s not impossible and these vehicles usually just require like for like part replacements. Do these vans meet North American Safety Standards and emissions? The company that brought us one of the first camping ready vans, the Microbus, and later iterations of the Vanagon and even the underrated Eurovan, sells a van purpose-built for camping and living out of, calls it the “California,” looks at the booming market for overlanding vehicles and camper vans in the US, and still refuses to sell it here. I can bring them in. the vw eurovan sales in the us were nowhere near where they needed to be. My current business imports from Europe and brings containers over on a regular basis. La … ), then immediately follow up with, “My F-250 would eat those for lunch…”. Ce van aménagé haut de gamme d’occasion est le plus recherché et le plus mythique dans sa catégorie. While it’s not a VW – you might be better off looking at the Tofino built on a Ford platform, but largely the same layout. For the best experience please update or try a different browser. Only a very small portion of Americans actually travel within the US let aline abroad. Yeah, and I’m one of them. I would love a new camper van. Americans really want to buy these van campers. I’m so tired of the American attitude that “big is better, and biggest is best”! It’s like listening to a politician, doctor, judge, mechanic, window drapes salesman, etc. Contact info? My 15 oz tent cost me $580. Trouvez chez nous votre Océan Beach Tour et Camper avec la motorisation TDI 150CV et 198CV en DSG7 Vente Van Calfornia T6.1 import France neuf vendus directement de concession Volkswagen. Why couldn’t VW sell an add on package to meet requirements like dealers used to for other environmental upgrades 40 + years ago. It is very similar to the I’d willingly part with my money for one of these whenever they decide to bring em stateside. Dimension nouvelle Volkswagen T6.1 California 2020 et précédentes avec intérieur, coffre et mesures de longueur, largeur et hauteur. non traditional, but the best looking interior of them all at the show 2nd runner up Dans les versions VW California Tour et Club, le camping-car à base de la VW T4 est également disponible avec un empattement prolongé et une transmission intégrale. Westfalia was the Official Manufacturer of motorhomes for VW. I am very disappointed in VW! And presumably, VW would need to keep hitting 200K or so in California sales every year. I would pay you in advance to get a New California or the 2019 Kepler one. Heck, let's say it costs $99,976: I'd prob still buy it first, because I can make car payments. =(. Shoot him an email and let him know your thoughts on the matter. Or the $80,000+ customs mentioned by the OP, literally selling faster than they can make them? 'Americans Like Big, Small Thing Bad'. Problem is that the Tofino does not have the same nice cabinetry for storage that the California has. Do I–the average WANKER (lol)–have $30,000, "Cash Only" for the jabroni selling his rusty clunker on eBay or advertising through a car website? Se réveiller le matin avec le clapotis des vagues. Email me how much you will pay for one…. However, at least offer the opportunity for people to buy over there and bring over here to the US like some of the European auto brands offer to their customers. Vehicle must be 25 years or older to import. I’ve emailed the folks at VW a handful of time over the years telling them that they are missing the boat– I think there is more than enough demand here is the states to sustain the market for these vans in the $50-80k price range. Mine runs great, has low mileage and since I can’t seem to import a vehicle from Europe, I am wondering if I can get parts to modify the cabinet section (cooler/refrigerator, sink, stovetop and storage below these items). Yes, there’s a market! Seriously. Here's obvious food for thought: European and American cultures–however both systemically Aryan–are vastly different from one another, and neither understands the other. Or alternatively add a premium to the sell price to make the #s work for them in order to meet the demand in the US? unlike that cumbersome RV. So much for free trade. This would obviously be worse in the US where no support infrastructure exists at all. Happy vanning! 85180 Les Sables d'Olonne. You can take it to any campground as a van, not an RV. Découvrir des pays étrangers, en étant comme à la maison : le California 6.1 est synonyme de liberté à l’état pur. Isn’t the real reason they’re not available in NA the chicken tax? No more were built. Respectfully, Le combi Volkswagen le plus récent, c’est le California sur Transporter 6.1. The USA needs these and I think they would sell like hotcakes! Volkswagen California. I’ve been waiting to buy such a VW camper van In Canada for years too. You could consider this a “smart camper.” A sophisticated control system handles things like the onboard fridge, lighting systems, and the pop-up tent. Required fields are marked *. This is the “Ocean” trim — each trim level gets a beach-y themed name. Back in the early 70s, we dreamed of buying a Volvo this way. → Manipulation du hayon, très encombrant et lourd. There is indeed a market for these vans! It is a tragedy. A pop top seats 4-5, sleeps 4. So here’s the question: of the 211 million Boomers, Gen Xers and Millennials in the US, how many could fall in love with the California if VW sold it here? Given the sad amount of time off Americans get in comparison to Europe they probably assumed not worth the bother. Compact and driveability as anti-selling points? The “California” name alone makes it seem as though Volkswagen is trolling us. Wake up VW, you’re missing the camplife revolution in the states. You’re right on both counts: the basic vehicle (VW Transporter) in this generation (and the previous 2) was never engineered for the US. For 7 years, people have asked about our van. Problem with shipping one home is getting parts and service. If so, how would one go about it? “The second problem is currently we make those vans in Europe, and even with the rising dollar and weaker Euro share, it is not enough units to make up for a reasonable price.