! (SMB converted these as well among the 30. 2019 Volkswagen Eos Convertible 2.0 Colors, Release Date, Redesign, Price – It may be a year in the entryways of the new model, but a constrained are used in 2019 Volkswagen Eos, with development, … Our mission is to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. In 2018, Volkswagen sold 354,053 new vehicles (all VW models in total) in the US. Avec son équipement intérieur confortable et ses détails bien pensés, il transforme chaque voyage en … Most high top conversions seat 4-5, sleep 2. Part of the problem was nonexistent marketing and perhaps a misplaced need to own a Sprinter or nostalgia for a VW. It’s as if they haven’t heard of #vanlife. The USA needs these and I think they would sell like hotcakes! Your email address will not be published. If memory serves, the Eurovan has always been a really expensive van too, and VW has sold plenty of them in the US. Over here, where everything is accessible, even for large RVs, there is just not this demand. I’m going to look into buying in Europe and transporting to US – once it’s safe again to travel abroad. I’m not sure you’re going to be able to “import” one to the states that easily. Heck, let's say it costs $99,976: I'd prob still buy it first, because I can make car payments. > Intérieur; Aucun modèle sélectionné (Tout afficher) Choisissez un modèle × Sélectionnez un modèle. 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? This thing would sell like hotcakes in the US. These would sell in the states like hotcakes. You would sell north of 200,000 west of the Rockies alone. But my estate might be stuck with a problem. I say bring one of those camper vans to the US and see how many orders you get for them, especially if they under 50,000 dollars. Dimension nouvelle Volkswagen T6.1 California 2020 et précédentes avec intérieur, coffre et mesures de longueur, largeur et hauteur. Sadly that won’t be happening 🙁, CaveVan can build you a Custom Eurovan or poptop Metris here in the USA. Actually have people put money down and have skin in the game. 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. Vacations that bring you to dream destinations. Huge camper vans are not great for big trips, when the dont get good gas milage.. Was fun project for my Wife and Daughter!! Être réveillé par le bruit des vagues le matin. 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. 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 … In our travels, we have only seen 1 as well. – min.) How can you “bring them in”? 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 like listening to a politician, doctor, judge, mechanic, window drapes salesman, etc. Had a little propane tank built onto the back. Very nice looking. Découvrir des pays étrangers tout en se sentant constamment comme à la maison : le Volkswagen California 6.1, c’est de la liberté à l’état brut. team. That’s what happened to the Element. And most Americans over 30 would be way too fat to fit in anything that small. 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. For 7 years, people have asked about our van. The base model starts at nearly $50k, without shipping charges, which, sure that’s a lot of money. Michigan radio interviewed the press relations pro at VW, Christian Buhlmann, a few years ago when the California first debuted and here’s what he had to say about keeping the van out of the US: “It’s either love ’em or hate ’em. Le combi Volkswagen le plus récent, c’est le California sur Transporter 6.1. Pass the yearly emission test? Volkswagen California… Required fields are marked *. So far to my knowledge, only 1 used NV SMB has come on the market. Likewise, people were told to buy Hummers, they did, and then they got played by the fuel industry. I travel internationally for my job and every time we’re out and about a coworker will always comment derisively about how “small” and tiny the foreign cars are (Europe, Asia, Australia, etc. I’m not interested in the ID Buzz it doesn’t seems to offer the utility my Eurovan did. VW is right; they will not sell enough of these. It’s possible to get one here. Unfortunately, the Metris isn’t sold as a 4×4 in the states, but the Tecamp is really sweet 🙂, In 2012, we bought a Nissan NV converted by Sportsmobile, Fresno. I like that it is easy to drive and park. LOL I dunno why I just invested so much time in this rant. Well this article didn’t age well. I’m sure a black market would spring up for resales But, would you be able to get it licensed to drive? VW did a superb job! Anything?? Volkswagen California na prodej – bazar, ojetá auta i předváděcí a nové vozy. Please consult your local, Finance is provided by way of Hire Purchase Agreement from. Throw some tires on there and you’re set. Just trying to see if it makes financial sense. I would be willing to do some research on this, if you don’t know. The 2022 VW I.D Buzz is not a camper, and I prefer the body style of the California. Volkswagen Volkswagen utilitaire × IDEES CADEAUX (34) ACCESSOIRES D'HIVER (72) BLACK FRIDAY (25) CONFORT & PROTECTION (500) MULTIMEDIA (42) PACKS (55) PRODUITS D'ENTRETIEN (27) Divers (2) … Public price €44.95. There are smaller van conversions with pop tops available in the US. That truly clears things up. Because of their small market share, VW doesn’t think they can do it. Vehicle must be 25 years or older to import. A VENDRE: Volkswagen California OCEAN T6.1 est la référence sur le marché du van aménagé d’occasion et la dernière version de sa génération. Référence : CALIF0000. The “California” name alone makes it seem as though Volkswagen is trolling us. I saw one the other day in Lee Vining, California. Buzz can move thanks to two electric motors supplied by 111 kWh battery pack, with the power of 369 hp and range of 270 miles. – Volvo: 98,786 vehicles It just seems like they could re-engineer the California for the US market – i.e., increase the price, or eliminate the some of the most expensive-to-manufacture features, or some combination of both. Aug 15, 2017 - This Pin was discovered by Claire Dudman. Therefore, people in the majority would rather go for something bigger, if they’re looking for RVs.”. VW Needs to produce a basic cargo version of this van, and produce it in the U.S. to keep the price down. The folks at Jalopnik did a nice walkaround of last year’s model that’s more illustrative of what this van can do than the stock VW shots above. I would buy a VW Camper van like this. It’s not a “world vehicle”. Isn’t the real reason they’re not available in NA the chicken tax? L’absence d’isolation, pleinement assumée par VW, permet aussi de gagner du volume intérieur, selon le constructeur… Loin d’être totalement irréprochable, le VW California soulève encore des remarques, sinon des critiques. For those of us who want to downsize, this country is the worst! Pfft. 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 € 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 … [email protected]. Not to mention the back log of people that are paying $50-200K to have vans outfitted just like these. Découvrir des pays étrangers, en étant comme à la maison : le California 6.1 est synonyme de liberté à l’état pur. 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. We asked Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle drivers to share their most epic road trips at home in Ireland. Three percent? I was really hoping that this was to test the waters to see if there really was a strong demand for the product. Comparaison avec des voitures similaires en taille. I have no doubt it will sell like hot cakes here. So much for free trade. Se réveiller avec le murmure de la mer le matin. Ever hear of Hummer or PT Cruiser? Motorisation : TDI. My expatriate daughter lives and works in Germany. If we ever move there a van like this is definitely in the must have category. They’d have to ship it back to Europe to sell it.]. VW is promising the electric new bus, the “ID Buzz” will hit US dealers in 2022. 06-07 Volkswagen Beetle GeekSquad.jpg 2,516 × 1,788; 420 KB Loved the fun we had!!!! But, it might work if you could order one for delivery in Europe, drive/camp and ship it home. I’ve had three vans in my life– I’m 41 now. It has many safety features such as collision alerts and active cruise control. And they are vw experts so they know the history. Grâce à une simple manœuvre électrohydraulique par commande d’un écran tactile au plafonnier, le toit du California … How many would sell in the US? DIY conversions go with high tops because the pop top will add $10k+ to the price of the van. Ever since the Dodge Omni, Chrysler has taken advantage of VW, building a similar version of the VW engine supplied to Chrysler. I do believe they would sell, maybe not like hot cakes, but they would sell. Now it’s garage kept unlike a RV. VW Interior TMI Interiors Products for Classic Volkswagen Interiors, Bug Interiors, Ghia , Bus, Thing, Type 3, Rabbit, Cabriolet. I would buy a California tomorrow. (We earlier had an ‘83 Westy.) But I will probably build one. In that sense, this van … (wife is Czech). There is even a setting that shows the van’s angles when parked, helping the driver dial in the most level camping position without having to eyeball it or use a line level. Maybe VW recognizes this as well. By American standards, I'm poor. Contact info? Incredibly sad the California isn’t coming to the US and praying VW will change their mind. And although it is mostly perfect, I would opt for gas over diesel having lived through both the TDI situation, and three of the slow, under-powered diesel Westie’s of the past. I didn’t mean to imply they would sell 200,000 west of the Rockies in a single year, but that’s a fair assumption since I was making a comparison to the single-year sells disaster of <4,000. Ever heard of the “chicken tax?” That adds a few grand to the price as well. Yeah, and I’m one of them. I will buy her one, have her drive it long enough to make it “used”, and then have her ship it home to us. Another thing is VW is selling an electric van here in 2022. I’d willingly part with my money for one of these whenever they decide to bring em stateside. Definitely a market for these so I’ll be looking at how to import legally and satisfy emission regulations and any other legal problems. while doing it. My Moms initials were VW. You can also subscribe without commenting. I just thought of a possibility. Or just move to Europe. I would buy this. There is indeed a market for these vans! Découvrir des pays étrangers en se sentant toujours chez soi: Le California 6.1, c’est la liberté à l’état pur. Why not give it a shot. Problem is that the Tofino does not have the same nice cabinetry for storage that the California has. So, we get the, uh, Tiguan. At this moment, the only brand new AWD or 4×4 options in the states are the insanely inflated diesel Sprinters or the highly anticipated (sad) 2020 Ford Transit. Fully fitted kitchen. Sell me an “Ocean” now…although I wish it was available in a manual shift. 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. That’s the mindset. My 15 oz tent cost me $580. 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?) Plus, they might have to make changes to the design based on the outcome of the tests. Se réveiller le matin avec le clapotis des vagues. We had 2 westfalias while i was growing up. 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.”. Soooooo much cheaper. I would pay you in advance to get a New California or the 2019 Kepler one. I’ve been considering buying a nice sprinter camper van. Given the sad amount of time off Americans get in comparison to Europe they probably assumed not worth the bother. Last year, my wife and I were waiting for a ferry in Croatia and a guy in line had a California van (not a camper). the vw eurovan sales in the us were nowhere near where they needed to be. 🙂 I will. Also, NO ONE sells 200,000 camper vans a year in any country, don’t know where that figure came from. It’s a wasteful attitude. Do these vans meet North American Safety Standards and emissions? VW brought a bunch of T6 camper vans to the states last year and they were all given high praise by the media. Is this possible? This doesn’t seem insurmountable? We have a 1999 Eurovan Camper that we love.Was offered what we paid for it last year! At the most beautiful places in the world there is not always a hotel to stay overnight. Unless you have your own: The California 6.1 provides you with the spacious bunk bed, enough space and comfort to dream of your best holiday moments or to fall asleep with a gentle wave noise. Maybe they will come up with an electric version of the California since they built/ expanded that large plant in Tennessee specifically for electric vehicles. Comparaison avec des voitures similaires en taille. Happy vanning! 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? Hi Jeff, European VW van here. It is sad thst we have to make do with Ford, Chevy, and Mercedes conversions that start at $90k, and dont offer anything near what this little guy can do. California and Westfalia. I woukd willingky sell my house and buy one of these as my full-time home but nooo – we can’t have anything that intelligent in America! Media in category "Volkswagen New Beetle" The following 161 files are in this category, out of 161 total. We have been waiting for a new van for so many years since there’s really no great replacement for a VW Rialto. The California 6.1 is perfect for the road trip on the coast. And for the shopping tour in the urban jungle. Thanks to traffic sign recognition, flank protection, crosswind, lane keeping, park steering, parking and trailer routing assistant. On retrouve sous le capot un moteur 4 cylindres 2.0 TDI jumelé à une boîte de vitesse manuelle à 6 rapports. All vehicles are tested according to WLTP technical procedures. Respectfully, Cette dernière, grâce à son écran tactile couleur, permet de contrôler les fonctions du … It’s hard to find an emergency hotel room when you’re competing with 20k other people. The new California Beach is the perfect all-rounder, offering something new compared to other California campers - a mini-kitchen with a standard 5 seat configuration. The folks at GoWesty might at least be able to point you in the right direction. Avec son équipement intérieur confortable, et ses détails judicieusement pensés, il … Discover our attractive offers and promotions for your next Volkswagen. People who nowadays still drive a T2, T3, T4, you name ‘em – those vans that we used to have until the 2000s – most of them are enthusiasts that run these vehicles in perfect weather conditions. Only a very small portion of Americans actually travel within the US let aline abroad. Trinh, who commented on 8/13, had the idea a California Pre-Order. I’m now considering a Transit or Sprinter, because I don’t want a minivan. Figures shown are for comparability purposes; only compare fuel consumption, CO2 and equivalent electric range figures with other vehicles tested to the same technical procedures. Probably not enough to build a support structure for the vans themselves and the camper part. Another thing to consider is the resourcefulness of the average American camper. Same for V6 and V8.) More space. The interior styling is rather plain and … Eurovans and other variants are in high demand, https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2000-Volkswagen-EUROVAN-FULL-CAMPER-5008346425. If that doesn’t work, one of my former students is now a Marine Corps Staff Sergeant stationed in Stuttgart. It is the first campervan designed and built in-house by VWCV Special Business Unit, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. [In my case, I am old enough that this wouldn’t matter because I would keep it until I die! $50,000, no camper's market? 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'. 1964 VW BUG-----yes it's PINK baby!! Looking at the price tag seems like Europeans are doing well. The Volkswagen California is a campervan based on the Transporter by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV). I was also told that if we somehow were able to import one, we wouldn’t be able to sell it to anyone because it would not be verified as meeting US environmental standards. Could be the deal. Oh, one more thing. Back in the early 70s, we dreamed of buying a Volvo this way. Problem with shipping one home is getting parts and service. Lost my Mom 34 years ago to cancer. Volkswagen California. The campers back to USA. L’aménagement intérieur a été conçu et réalisé par Volkswagen avec divers rangements. Shall we point out the ludicrous asking price for the thousands of 30 yr old rigs with 100 lb batteries n generators with insulations and hoses crumbling to bits? So why can’t we get this thing here? More freedom.Â. I just got back from Czech and took a blip through Germany to Innsbruck while there for 3 weeks. contact@courtierautomobile.fr. Figures quoted are subject to change due to ongoing approvals/changes and range figures may include options not available in Ireland. Am I missing something? À l’intérieur, le confort est de mise, on retrouve des sièges et une table repliables bien intégrés à l’habitacle. My understanding is that the van hasn’t been tested to meet US standards and that is why it isn’t being sold here. Selling and supporting Californias is tricky even in Europe. Millenials would gobble them up. The past 5 years we have a bad fire season every summer in California. 34 000 € 2012 Dyzelinas Mechaninė 103 kW 110 200 km Šiauliai . Pop top? This is a prime example of the vulgar and excessive state of mind in America. You can take it to any campground as a van, not an RV. But there are many people here that will buy a shell van and convert it on their own. A 74 Type 2 Westy Tin Top, an 86 GL Vanagon (my first car), and currently have a 2003 Eurovan MV Tintop. My first car was a VW Karman Ghia that we bought in Germany, drove it around Europe and shipped it back to the USA. the Rialto is an eyesore or should I say a quite generic styled van so, why not bring back the delicious super functional vw California van and watch it take off?? Finance 3 Avail of low cost finance rates with our HP or PCP offers. I’ve been tracking this and waiting since 2014 and I know that it’s not just enthusiasts but It’s families, Couples, teens, elders… everyone talks about wanting the perfect camper/eurovan.. it’d be a dream to have a newly built one!! Having traveled all over Europe in a VW Bus I would love to have a new VW California! Fall asleep under the stars. Wake up in the morning by the sound of the sea. Explore foreign countries and still feel at home: The California 6.11 2  is pure freedom. With its comfortable interior design and thoughtful details, it turns every trip into an unforgettable adventure. Enjoy your independence and travel wherever you want. With everything you need. Every single one of em. De grootste aanbieder van VW T4 T5 en T6 California campers van oost Nederland. Check out GTRV! This is the “Ocean” trim — each trim level gets a beach-y themed name. 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. Come on V.W.!! I’m guessing the market is too limited, and once the people that want them buy them, that will be it for sales. 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. Will you send me the details of how you know that? Parts is a non issue…at least with Westfalias, Delicas, etc. Not at all. MikeA. You could consider this a “smart camper.” A sophisticated control system handles things like the onboard fridge, lighting systems, and the pop-up tent. I couldn’t have said I better! Had the “demand” been there, more than 30 would have been converted. Bet you VW regrets not coming to the US now lol. A kitchen on wheels: the California 6.1 Coast and Ocean offers you a fully fitted kitchen with a cool box, sink and stove kitchen unit. La VW California Beach fait le début des modèles spéciaux, avec un équipement intérieur réduit et des prix en conséquence. Nice, without being too flashy. At $50k, almost no one under 30 could afford it. Thanks Robin. In automotive terms, that’s peanuts. Dormir à la belle étoile. Volkswagen a présenté en première mondiale, lors du salon du camping-car de Düsseldorf, son nouveau T6 version 6.1 en finition California Beach (modèle d'entrée de gamme). VW California, and is comparable in price. He said that it costs beaucoup bucks to prove that vehicles pass our safety and emissions standards. It would bump VW’s total sales by 50%. Avec son équipement intérieur confortable et ses détails réfléchis, il transforme chaque trajet en une aventure inoubliable. That’s the closest you can get right now. Those are people who are hardcore fans for this segment, but they’re just too few to justify making a new version of this only for this market. Notify me of followup comments via email. – Cadillac: 153,863 vehicles 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. Or the $80,000+ customs mentioned by the OP, literally selling faster than they can make them? I am very disappointed in VW! All my friends talk about either moving or getting one of these to be able to evacuate quick.