In 1984 I purchased a new Vanagan and turned in my 1974 VW bus. The performance was like night and day. I shipped my VW Van to the Philippines and back when I had a military transfer to that country. I had to have the catalytic converter taken off 30 days before loading it upon the ship because they didn't have unleaded gas in the Philippines. The change resulted in a 7 mpg increase in performance. On one occasion, I had nineteen people comfortably in the van. No seat belts were required overseas. With the standard7 people in the Vanagan it is possible to have plenty of room for luggage without crowding.
@privateprivate1865 Жыл бұрын
I heard the wasserboxer leaked and didnt hold up well when compared to the earlier air-cooled versions. What you say friend 🤔☮️
@Thomas63r2 Жыл бұрын
I owned a couple of the air cooled VW vans. I would rate them as a 60,000 mile engine. Good thing they were cheap to rebuild.
@pyronitro Жыл бұрын
19 people in a van! i had only 14 in my old bay bus in the Philippines in the 80s. i miss that bus.
@yanni2112 Жыл бұрын
@@pyronitro I miss the Philippines, 87 WestPac!
@snakehandler877 жыл бұрын
i miss the shenanigans they used to do in these old reviews, made it fun
@asifalimirza6 жыл бұрын
In 1984 my father bought a Vanagon. It was a great van, very roomy and we took it on a lot of camping trips, but it suffered from the following: Lack of power. On hills it was very sluggish. On hot Southern California summers, the engine got really hot. The water pump was inadequate, it had to pump water from the rear engine to the front radiator and failed constantly. The clutch suffered from the same issue and had to be changed twice a year. On long trips it would develop vapor lock, and you would have to wait 30 minutes or so (especially on a hot day) to start the engine. It had a plastic radiator that failed after a few years. Other than that, it was a decent van
@Samspianopage5 жыл бұрын
Haha. I think this was the very first video I watched, been pure addicted these retro videos ever since. Even though I'm not from America, we have plenty of these over here in Britain too and these retro reviews are brilliant.
@SgtPaulJackson19128 жыл бұрын
I am german and people still love these VW T3 vans here. Even with rust and several kinds of damages you have to pay a lot of money to get one, in relation to other used-cars. I am saving money for quite a while now and still can't afford one.
@nygelmiller52933 жыл бұрын
VERY professional review! Not only does the Vanagon prove to be the best , but the review, too!
@aaronchristopher72845 жыл бұрын
The slalom is impressive!
@trinifirst67026 жыл бұрын
I own an 88 Syncro (the all wheel drive version) and I LOVE IT!!
@MrZodac3 жыл бұрын
Take good care of it ( or him, if he´s got a name as it is tradition here in germany ) . :-)
@dietdoubledew89863 жыл бұрын
@Castiel Tony Dunno if anyone cares at all but why is your account created at the same date as Lincolns account?
@dietdoubledew89863 жыл бұрын
@Lincoln Elian It took me 2 minutes or less to figure out that instaspawn will not work and only steals data nice try bot.. Btw the source code of your comments shows that this was proably manual edited..So if you want access to a real bot network contact me via pm
@brettcannon77417 жыл бұрын
I still have my 84. Unique vehicle. It's a love it or hate it type vehicle.
@brettcannon77417 жыл бұрын
Now I bought a second 84. This one the westfalia version. They really are irresistible.
@fernandoperez51377 жыл бұрын
brett cannon de le van a soltar las llantas traseras con todo y tambor
@artiegohome7 жыл бұрын
Did you see the episode of Wheeler Dealers where they purchased a VW van and "converted" it into a camper?
@brettcannon746 жыл бұрын
TackleberryFife I did! It's happening more and more as westfalia's become too expensive.
@albear9725 жыл бұрын
Im in your second description. 😎
@j.danaclark897 жыл бұрын
The best van I've ever owned. I wish I still has it. I'd jump at a ti top in a minute.
@danielbilorian22433 жыл бұрын
I used to have one , with camping package , full bed and lots of storage , not the camper , i used it a lot , very comfy, it all ended when returning to Maryland from Florida , the engine split open , still great memories.
@jasoncarpp77429 жыл бұрын
I remember the rear-engined rear-wheel drive Volkswagen Vanagon. I've never owned one, nor have I ever driven one myself, but I have ridden in plenty as a passenger when I was a boy. It's a shame that Volkswagen discontinued the rear-engined Vanagon. I've always liked the idea of having the engine in the rear of the car, driving the rear wheels.
@caseyl37895 жыл бұрын
I thought Volkswagen was going to bring these back. Similar to the new beetle that are now cancelling? A modernized version of the 1960s Volkswagen microbus?
@niteshades_promise5 жыл бұрын
best car i ever owned! went in snow awesome! hauled as much cargo as a chevy suburban. scrapped 1200 lbs in it with no engine lag. you forget its a van n think youre driving a rabbit. pretty zippy. i had the water colled 2.1. got so much ass in it 🍻
@OpeoAslam4 жыл бұрын
Probably some of the best rear bench seats I’ve seen in a van. Actual armrests in the 3rd row!
@SabreLilly.9 жыл бұрын
It's the Shaggin' Wagon!
@egenolfhenning40848 жыл бұрын
+SabreLilly yup
@crashbandi539 жыл бұрын
Looks awesome snaking through the cones!
@DIZAZZO9 жыл бұрын
2:39 That was a big plot twist...
@stanojevicnatasa25148 жыл бұрын
Love this one. As reliable and rugged as could be.
@johnvanl3578 жыл бұрын
I always loved this one box van style, yeah your legs are more at risk sometimes, but in my opinion i love the bus like view It gives and this is how a real van should look.
@trinifirst67026 жыл бұрын
The Vanagons have a built in "bull bar" in the front of the van. You're safe from font end collisions
@marknc96164 жыл бұрын
My family in the late 1980s switched from an earlier model VW camper to one of these. It was a huge positive change. Any nostalgia of the older type of VW campers had worn off by that point. The newer one was automatic with a more powerful engine. It was more aerodynamic so less wind noise. It had power steering I believe. However, the consistent problem we had with VWs was that the engines would generally go at about 100k miles. We had to replace engines a number of times with different vehicles. I later had a VW Fox where the same thing happened. I traded that car. I believe that was the last VW my family has had. We love reminiscing about them though.
@Tegelane53 жыл бұрын
VW should have used ordinary 4 cylinder gas engines like those in Golf2 and Golf3. They fit as euro T3 diesel is same size.
@Porsche996driver4 жыл бұрын
I also drove these in the US Army stationed in West Germany. These were great very utilitarian. Put several troops, cargo, and also flag officers with the center table and facing seats. Swiss Army knife of a bus.
@NorceCodine8 жыл бұрын
The engine is in the back because it was used by the German military (Bundeswehr), so bullets can't damage the engine if it hits the front. Also you don't have to get out of the car to jump start the battery if needed, and the center of gravity is exactly in the middle of the car, as the chassis is completely symmetric front to back, and the weight of the engine in the back is about the two adults in the front. And, one wrench (size 13) is all you need for all the nuts in the car. Engineering is not about cupholders and armrests.
@MrGoogelaar8 жыл бұрын
NorceCodine Tell us more about the jump starting part...
@TRAUMACORE7 жыл бұрын
USB and Car Battery Charger 150 in walmart
@Potaterfilms7 жыл бұрын
it's a matter of opinion
@lorenzo_br58037 жыл бұрын
+Soren G "By 92"? The bettle was made in Mexico up to 2004 and the VW microbus was produced up to 2013 here in Brazil!
@MyFabian947 жыл бұрын
In a Crash I would rather be in a T3 than a T4.
@HumbledGod5 жыл бұрын
crazy how the 80 in america was a completely different place
@jake_of_the_jungle98404 жыл бұрын
HumbledGod good things never last
@BabyBugBug3 жыл бұрын
Better than the garbage that exists now.
@punchy2073 жыл бұрын
@@BabyBugBug yeah ok
@DTD1108656 жыл бұрын
I've never driven a Vanagon, but I have driven a mid-1980's Toyota Van, which is also has the front seats over the wheels, and things like that, and I've never been afraid.
@kenmaund2836 Жыл бұрын
Very good review, VW is also manufactured in South Africa and when Germany discontinued this vehicle and replaced it with the front engine fwd, SA kept the old vehicle in production using 2.6 l Audi 5 cyl engine and include an extra low first gear for caravanners towing big vans. Increased the glass size and added an internal fridge and full airconditioni g Stopped production in early 90's
@maximilianoluera66799 жыл бұрын
My grandmas neighbors have one of these. They lifted it and put big off-road tires, put a camo wrap on it and put an exterior roll cage on it. Very interesting to see it in the same garage is an Acura MDX in a Lexus IS350
@cidercik5 жыл бұрын
Show me any other bus of this time that's still on the road. These T3's are now collectables.
@lee22174 жыл бұрын
They are only on the road because people are willing to weld and rebuild engine
@matthewstorm51884 жыл бұрын
Not to mention resale value. Vanagons have a cult following that is willing to pay LOTS of money for these things. Because of this, it is worthwhile to keep them in good running condition. The same thing is not true about, say, a Caravan or Aerostar. Even if both of these minivans (and others) may be more reliable and roadworthy.
@lee22174 жыл бұрын
Matthew Storm I agree they have a cult following but they are vastly overpriced Demand affects price Scene tax doesn’t help
@shadowthesi4 жыл бұрын
The Toyota Van from the 80s
@officialvicelitti94364 жыл бұрын
they mostly sell for more than they did then now
@Edgy01 Жыл бұрын
I bought my 1987-1/2 Vanagon Multivan new in early 88. I have over 300,000 miles on it. It’s presently in for a new 2.4 litre engine. It runs on Ronal rims and has some Projektzwo features. On flat terrain in have seen nearly 100 mph indicated. We have eight vehicles but this is a favorite! (Others include Porsches and a Rolls-Royce).
@wcomley7 жыл бұрын
I still own my 1987 Vanagon Syncro I bought new. If Volkswagen still manufactured them I would buy one in a heartbeat.. The vehicle especially the 4x4 version is awesome.
@user-yc2oz8kc5k4 ай бұрын
The VW bus is one of my all time fave vehicles, so I can't ever find a fault with it, and now with water-cooling, we can finally get good heat too.
@CrateFather6 жыл бұрын
My favorite episode of Motor Week.
@danielbilorian22433 жыл бұрын
The most efficient use of space , short on power
@westeed13 жыл бұрын
Not the first water cooled engine in a vanagon. I had an ‘82 west with a diesel that was water cooled. 48 sweet horses. 😩
@brettcannon742 жыл бұрын
They sold less than 1200 of those in USA
@TombstoneChris5 жыл бұрын
Back then vehicles sure did have a lot more places to hide your pot.
@unclejustin72674 жыл бұрын
I had one..you had better check the coolant often because if it gets low an air bubble will form resulting in a hot spot and burn a hole in the intake manifold. Very expensive repair. Otherwise, very comfortable and well designed van. Especially the poptop camper model
@p47thunderbolt684 жыл бұрын
Visit a town called Pulaski Virginia . For some reason a guy has bought up a local long defunct Dodge dealership and flowershop to store his accumulation of what appears to be hundreds of these type of VW vans . The town recently took him to court and he's received a fine . As far As I know the vehicles aré not for sale . I've also heard he's accumilating more in other towns . To each his own . IMO .
@wendellellison3482 Жыл бұрын
I miss the early and sometimes whimsical days of this show!!!
@trr52914 жыл бұрын
The movie Mac and me had a vanagon. It was a silver 1987 though.
@geraldsmith81528 жыл бұрын
0-60 in 18.2 i can fart faster than that lol
@mrflamewars7 жыл бұрын
I know this for a fact because I have a 2000 Corolla, and I am certain my little beige, base model corolla could blow a Vanagon into the weeds. Holy crap the wasserboxer is an immense piece of shit.
@brettcannon77417 жыл бұрын
Now it makes all sense. You drive a 2000 Corolla! Sad.
@glendaly63677 жыл бұрын
Toyota Corolla is one of the best made vehicles of all time. They are quiet, smooth, solid, and have reliability that cant be beat. The Camry is the only thing that beats it, and the Accord is just as solid and reliable.
@mi16t6 жыл бұрын
John wassershitter LOL i can piss faster than it can reach 60
@mi16t6 жыл бұрын
Glen Daly agree on all points but it is also appalling to drive. Lots of zzzzzz
@johnhiram12078 жыл бұрын
I had 2 friends who had one. Both suffered a huge amount of electrical problems after only a few years. Super fun vehicles.
@johnkempf18083 жыл бұрын
Compared to modern electrics the Vanagons wiring is childsplay.
@Mr.Everything8 жыл бұрын
2:35 So this is what "The Last Real Man" Silas Young did before becoming a pro wrestler... unless that's Bill Cowher.
@Kingsoupturbo9 жыл бұрын
They are super popular in hippie areas with many camping people, the westfalia camper conversion is all over the place, they were Euro-slow even into the much newer vans, even for the early 80's 0-60 in 18.5 is a bit terrifying!
@johnkempf18083 жыл бұрын
18.5 is a bit terrifying! What is your hurry?
@bluettr2505 жыл бұрын
Wow, 0-60 18.2 seconds. that's at sea level.,
@brendas.13746 жыл бұрын
Those VW engines were gutless...
@alextran81884 жыл бұрын
@ true but when you are going up I-5 Towards California from Oregon you need all the power you can get. Especially if you are fully loaded.
@stuartbear9224 жыл бұрын
Keep them away from mountains
@MichaelLewis-dj2sl4 жыл бұрын
How dare you, thats almost 90hp.
@ClassicTVMan1981X7 жыл бұрын
The 1983 Vanagon, though, was the last (non-Latin American) VW made with the air-cooled Beetle engine!
@dinocracchiolo20403 жыл бұрын
This is when moterweek actually evaluated vehicles.
@landyachtfan799 жыл бұрын
'84, not '86. I have this on DVD.
@justsumguy2u8 жыл бұрын
Those water-cooled boxer engines were a nightmare....they were known for sprouting major coolant leaks.
@brianallen98108 жыл бұрын
And the manual trans axles were way too fragile, I only got 200 thousand miles out of mine til it blew 2nd gear, and I changed the gear oil it it every 2 years.
@MrGoogelaar8 жыл бұрын
+justsomeguytoyou The watercooled boxer engines (called wasserboxer) were horribly unreliable, the cylinder head bolts went through a water jacket and that caused a lot of rust and they seized solid and then snapped when trying to remove, not that the aircooled engine was known for its reliability.
@brianallen98108 жыл бұрын
I don't know.....I got over approximately 350,000 miles out of the engine in mine. The speedo cable broke so I don't really know how many miles were on it until rust caused the front end to collapse.
@MrGoogelaar8 жыл бұрын
+Brian Allen Here and there you hear about one that gave good service but they were generally considered as not very reliable. I worked on quite a few of them and even did an engine conversion or two on those vehicles.
@brianallen98108 жыл бұрын
I worked on a lot of them also, and as long as they were well maintained, they gave great service. I think most people who owned them, abused them. The manual trans axle and the fuel tank ( which rusted out on top ! ) were it's weakest links. Why VW never installed plastic tanks in them is beyond my explanation. The other problem I saw a lot of was loose electrical connections in the fuel injection system. It's main ground was just a spade connector. Most of the time they just didn't grip tightly enough and were loose. The other biggie was fuel pump failures, people would run them out of gas and ruin the fuel pump. There was no warning in the owners manual about that.
@lindsayhengehold53412 жыл бұрын
My dad had this car & we had a lot of fun camping trips in it :)
@stuartbear9224 жыл бұрын
I have owned 3 Vanagons. Hated the air cooled engine. The 1.9 & 2.1 engines were pretty good. Each had over 150,000 miles when I sold them. The Westfalia models were very comfortable campers. The only drawbacks were lack of horsepower and air conditioning. The Vanagon had a rear mounted a/c unit that hung from the rear ceiling. It robbed valuable hp & was ineffective.
@brettcannon744 жыл бұрын
Yes is why I took the belt off the compressor of my 84 westy. I'd rather have the storage up there than that fan
@ElijahLukeMusic4 жыл бұрын
I seen the T2's in mint condition but I don't see T3s anymore. German vehicles are so expensive to fix. My first car was a 1993 VW Fox. I loved it
@johnsamu7 жыл бұрын
Sunglasses, long hair and moustaches, it's really at 70's 80's movie.
@goldenretriever62616 жыл бұрын
I used to work in a VW dealership in Canada. I remember these things would be sitting around in the garage for weeks waiting for parts or for mechanic to figure out what was wrong with it.
@estudianteenfermeria67884 жыл бұрын
This vans are so special!. The mechanics they must be kwons their job, the tune ups!, the fails, an any mechanical problems!. Many modern vw mechanics the dont know nothing about air cooled, older vw jettas, rabbits mk1, sciroccos!, quanttums, vanagons,etc..
@stuartbear9224 жыл бұрын
Digifant
@SimirJohnson5 жыл бұрын
Digging those Calvin Klein jeans.
@TombstoneChris5 жыл бұрын
That is one sweet looking ride. Way better than today's shitty cars.
@mervinprone Жыл бұрын
My nanny had one of these. It was a Vanagon Westphalia.
@smittywerbenjagermanjensen81767 жыл бұрын
"This korny chase scene seemed quite irresistible."
@noseefood19436 жыл бұрын
it moves a lot of people, just not very quickly.
@albear9725 жыл бұрын
2:42 sooo needs the Benny Hill theme music there, yakety sax
@RocketGruntJesus8 жыл бұрын
do you guys have any reviews of the 80s econolines? or mid 90s 3000gt not the spyder or 3rd Gen mitsubishi eclipse?
@busry0019 жыл бұрын
This report is total bullshit! I have an 85 vanagon and I can tell you this vehicle rides beautifully and is the nicest ride of anything I have ever driven. The uturn seems to happen on a dime! It cruises easily at 75 mph!
@Potaterfilms7 жыл бұрын
what rpm are you pulling at 75
@MyFabian947 жыл бұрын
No Rev Indicator.
@wildbill23c6 жыл бұрын
Wasn't this available in a 4WD model as well?
@goclunker6 жыл бұрын
0 rpm, as it can only do 75 on the back of a tow truck
@Eatinbritches6 жыл бұрын
This is a strange comment. The review was very favourable, it mentions the short turning circle and decent cruising ability. RPM at 75 MPH is something like 3500-4000 rpm IIRC.
@the66volks6 жыл бұрын
i have a 1984 vanagon hes right its VERY hard to control in the wind!
@stuartbear9224 жыл бұрын
You need like 6 ply tires. Especially on a Westfalia.
@teresapflaumer57175 жыл бұрын
I swear I saw someone drive a Vanagon last week in New Jersey!
@archechme7 жыл бұрын
a classic. made to last. yeah, the engine is weak by today's standards but it'll be built better than most vehicles nowadays.
@ramshaar25973 жыл бұрын
Beautiful car hill climb with this weight goes realy hard for this car
@Eatinbritches6 жыл бұрын
FACT for the ignorant: Vanagons are easy and common for engine swaps. The rest of the van is nigh-on perfect. The waterboxer is slow, but it's meant to be slow. I would gladly have my Westy back in a heartbeat, one of the most practical vehicles I've ever owned.
@roccoracer2 жыл бұрын
I currently have an 84 Westfalia automatic. We have camped out of it probably a 100 times. I am selling it soon to let someone else enjoy it.
@austinindian9 жыл бұрын
RESPECT.
@ixmntr9 жыл бұрын
HOT mustaches!
@davidvalenzuela45299 жыл бұрын
Here's a MotorWeek Retro Review of the Volkswagen Vanagon from 1984.
@spectrumanalyzer31438 жыл бұрын
4:46 This guy =)
@jonsmtrs2 жыл бұрын
Not mentioned are the far superior results in front crash tests. Also the fully independent suspension and rack and pinion steering make the Vanagon superior in cross winds.
@weirdshibainu7 жыл бұрын
amazing...$12,000 new...they're at least 2 to 3 times that now if they're in good shape
@HellenicVanagonTheSyncroHeresy5 жыл бұрын
Very nice. "The Syncro Heresy" is for the 4x4 edition.
@silvervisage5096 Жыл бұрын
I am 33 years old. That's my dream car right there
@SnarkyRC Жыл бұрын
You want to live in a van down by the river?
@silvervisage5096 Жыл бұрын
Wasn't my intention, but even if it was, I don't see the problem. I'd love to get away from it all. Society I mean and this rushing world.
@SnarkyRC Жыл бұрын
@@silvervisage5096 I definitely want to live in a van down by the river.
@silvervisage5096 Жыл бұрын
@@SnarkyRC great! peace and quiet!
@donchamberlain30616 жыл бұрын
looks just like my 84 GL.
@guantanamoe5568 Жыл бұрын
T3 just one of the best vehicles ever to be built.
@Y10Q9 жыл бұрын
Most of these are now running a STI engine in them. So don't be surprised if you see them flying
@LegacyIvyTerascale7 жыл бұрын
27 MPG highway for a gasoline van is impressive even for today standards altough a 2.5 diesel should have been included
@brwi17 жыл бұрын
yeah. a camper model gets 16-18
@juliandonnelly67925 жыл бұрын
Good fricken video!
@OMENASOSE6111-wt7mz Жыл бұрын
NICE ONE
@ornorontheroad64716 жыл бұрын
The T3 is my favourite..
@CRXJDM889 жыл бұрын
i always like the 90s one alot better this year look like a gti golf 84
@galencurrington87043 жыл бұрын
They put subi motors in them now makes the world of difference.
@erich84502ify3 жыл бұрын
Look-out, they have 65 horsepower!
@scdevon3 жыл бұрын
This was a rolling roadblock in any kind of headwind or on an uphill grade or at high elevation.
@taurusguy89834 жыл бұрын
Fabulous van
@me33339 жыл бұрын
I have a friend that's very into these vans, he had a westfalia that had a newer turbo bettle motor conversion and a AWD syncro that he would take offroad. Very strange to drive though sitting on the front wheels
@d.taufiq37264 жыл бұрын
THis car is absolutely crazy
@kpdvw6 жыл бұрын
And to give it true Fahrvergnuegen install a 3.0L Subaru H6 engine with Freeway Flyer transmission!
@threeer026 жыл бұрын
A slow box...but dang, if I don't still love 'em.
5 жыл бұрын
They will do the speed limit, what more do you need?
@edstababy9 жыл бұрын
I love my van.
@fernandorocha-dx1wv2 ай бұрын
Very nice and comfortable VW vanagon, fantastic van and great space interior
@j.m.59952 жыл бұрын
I drove the hell out of one of these in NeedForSpeed II
@BabyBugBug3 жыл бұрын
I love Volkswagen ♥️♥️♥️
@zerocool53953 жыл бұрын
You could never make this vehicle today.
@thetetons7444 жыл бұрын
My dad has an air cooled vanagon. We lived in the rockies. I'll never know how we managed to get up some of those mountain passes haha
@johnkempf18083 жыл бұрын
I live there now. Dropping to 2nd works but traffic behind you doesn't.
@toyoscio8 жыл бұрын
Better than the Chevette/1000
@gxdjoeybaby079 жыл бұрын
I think they are Rabbit (Mk1 Golf) taillights
@kamrankhan-lj1ng2 жыл бұрын
U r right!
@williambone7724 Жыл бұрын
At the VW van is coming back, and it's a EV!
@hedgehoghunter0077 жыл бұрын
used to have a few customers that drove these, they were all wierdos.
@brettcannon747 жыл бұрын
hedgehoghunter007 damn right we are,
@MyFabian947 жыл бұрын
Over here it's the opposite.
@GeeksterzChannel6 жыл бұрын
hedgehoghunter007 is it really old video or it's new videos with old styling ?
@alanwbelcher6 жыл бұрын
Hey! I resemble that remark!
@LynxStarAuto5 жыл бұрын
hedgehoghunter007 "and some I assume, are good people."
@evanburt27664 жыл бұрын
I’ve got one. It might be slow but doesn’t matter with this