We are a short drive from Roseville, Folsom and Stockton. Well, PJ Williams, we can at least dream about one!! Seems to be a very huge criteria for importing one. Yeah, my first thought when I read that quote was, dude, people pay $25k for 30-year-old Westys that they KNOW will break down repeatedly. 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. A 74 Type 2 Westy Tin Top, an 86 GL Vanagon (my first car), and currently have a 2003 Eurovan MV Tintop. Tesla did this in 2016 with the Model 3 and got 325,000 pre-orders. Shame on u VW!!!!! That’s the mindset. They need to bring samples to the US and tour shows with them. On the T6.1, it even responds to potential roadside hazards such as cyclists and pedestrians. Seriously. Thinking of buying 2 more and selling them. 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. Email me how much you will pay for one…. It’s like listening to a politician, doctor, judge, mechanic, window drapes salesman, etc. Power is sent through a six-speed manual transmission. Wake up VW, you’re missing the camplife revolution in the states. The California has a pleasant mix of commercial vehicle practicality with respectable ride and handling attributes. Had a little propane tank built onto the back. Once again, a $50,000 camper van beats a 21+' mini RV any day of the week; whether you're buying overpriced, organic groceries in your hometown, or you're stopping to sleep in an Iowa WalMart lot on your way crosscountry (let's face it, you didn't stop in Iowa for any other reason). 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. Look up The California 6.1 makes your journey as comfortable as possible with intelligent mobile online services and next-generation infotainment systems. More? =D. If we ever move there a van like this is definitely in the must have category. In Germany, where over 50% are sold, not every VW dealership will sell or even touch them due to the complexity of the camper part (electro-hydraulic poptop raising mechanism, anyone?). I was surprised to hear that these are not available in the states. The Volkswagen California is a campervan based on the Transporter by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV). Restoration from 2009 to 2014. Mercedes Maco Polo, I will be happy to go back to buying my VW vehicles when VW brings My expatriate daughter lives and works in Germany. Essentially it’s as if you took a Vanagon Westy Syncro and modernized and electrified everything and gave it a torquey, fuel-efficient diesel motor. Contact info? This doesn’t seem insurmountable? The company should reconsider its decision of not launching the van in the USA. “Torquey”? Every tool and accessory for living and vacationing stows neatly away in some tidy pocket or snap, and the build quality of everything is solid. etc…simply saying there isn’t a market for $50,000 camper vans in the US doesn’t make the statement true, nor remotely accurate. Let’s put some context around that number. £43,000. 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. I miss our old ’73 Westy. Long story short: unless VW were able to also sell the full range of other Transporters in the US, reengineering just the California and creating a support system for it would be ridiculously expensive. The California 6.1 has practical driver assistance and safety systems to support you in critical situations, when you're parking or changing lanes and much more. SMB converted 30 to be sold for $65k+ at Nissan “commercial” dealerships. Search. Toss that clucking ankle biter into my signature Pterodactyl Stew. Upgraded for the T6.1, Front Assist with City Emergency Braking warns the driver of impending collisions and, if necessary, will autonomously apply the brakes. Latest second hand Volkswagen California vans for sale. This system helps keep drivers and cargo safe, as well as reducing the risk of accidents and subsequent costs through damage repair and downtime. Bekijk hier onze actuele en verwachte voorraad aan California's. Particularly with the pandemic, these would sell very well. 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. That’s a funny way to come outta the closet these days. In that sense, this van becomes a proper family vehicle through the week, with the ability to embrace off-grid life on the weekends. Admittedly, it does lack the soul of a VW. The compressor cooler box, sink with running water and a two burner cooker make up the kitchen area. Download Safari I just thought of a possibility. But Americans love their adventures and I for one would be interested in this van. [email protected]. It’s called the “Tofino”. It’s a bullshit conspiracy, that or VW is absolutely nuts!! It takes its name from a campervan that was produced in the eighties. Millions of people will randomly join in when they see others doing so, let alone your measily 200,000 target for us actual campers/explorers. Plenty of diesel mechanics around that can fix these. If memory serves, the Eurovan has always been a really expensive van too, and VW has sold plenty of them in the US. Volkswagen California na prodej – bazar, ojetá auta i předváděcí a nové vozy. If so, how would one go about it? VW brought a bunch of T6 camper vans to the states last year and they were all given high praise by the media. Given the sad amount of time off Americans get in comparison to Europe they probably assumed not worth the bother. Ever heard of the “chicken tax?” That adds a few grand to the price as well. 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. We have been waiting for a new van for so many years since there’s really no great replacement for a VW Rialto. 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. Experience the efficient engines, high-quality interior fittings, modern infotainment and driver assistance systems as well as the innovative mobile online services. Just my $0.02. Setting up the elevating roof is easy in the California Ocean as it’s operated electrically. Plus, they might have to make changes to the design based on the outcome of the tests. If that doesn’t work, one of my former students is now a Marine Corps Staff Sergeant stationed in Stuttgart. I will be buying one of these for myself and getting it shipped here. It is ridiculous that we are held hostage by our own government regulations. If old US beaters can be licensed and driven, why couldn’t this van? Yeah, and I’m one of them. Komfort-Matratze Aufstelldach VW California Endlich komfortabel im Bett des Aufstelldaches schlafen! Please contact us for more new VW car and SUV questions or to get a lease/price quote on any new Volkswagen. 60°) Frottee-Bezug mit Reissverschluss The setup is an offshoot of the Transporter van, which you can’t buy in the US, probably the reason they won’t sell the California here either—more on that in a moment—and the new California is the T6.1 version. This thing would sell like hotcakes in the US. 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. We also have a full online accessory store and arrange meets throughout the UK and Europe I would be willing to do some research on this, if you don’t know. As night falls, you can transform the camper van into your own comfortable bedroom to sleep four. Maybe even out of a salvaged vehicle with exterior body damage. Looking at the price tag seems like Europeans are doing well. Marktübersicht Schlafkomfort Im Campingbus Dank Polsterauflagen Vw California T5 Neues Bett Und Matratze Youtube Bus Boxx München T5t6 Multivan Schlafpacket Multiflexboard T Vw T5 Bike Surf Maxi Bett Zum Nachrüsten 11004 Campingausbau Multivan … You can opt for shade spots, low limbs, car access only, etc. Matratze für VW T4, T5 und T6 Multivan - Bettauflage EVEN, 198x152 Schlafauflage selbstaufblasend speziell für Multivan und California Beach Bekommen Sie mehr Schlafkomfort in Multivan und California … Kevin, it sounds like you know quite a lot about this industry so maybe you can verify if what I was told at the dealership is correct or not. My Moms initials were VW. I’ve spent alot of time looking for a diesel powered camper & have been told by some that the gasoline lobby prevailed to have diesel fuel made more expensive than gasoline, even though it’s cheaper to produce. Service? Nice, without being too flashy. Both of these problems are solved by the super trendy n cyclically stylish (you don't even have to be a camper to want/drive one of these) VW California. Diese Website verwendet Cookies, die für den technischen Betrieb der Website erforderlich sind und immer gesetzt werden. How many would sell in the US? I owned a Eurovan Weekender for about 12 years and it was my favorite vehicle. The driving systems can safely intervene, helping to reduce the risk of accidents on the road. Andere Cookies, die den Komfort bei der Nutzung dieser Website erhöhen, werden für direkte Werbung oder zur Erleichterung der Interaktion mit anderen Websites und sozialen Netzwerken verwendet und nur mit Ihrer Zustimmung gesetzt. Features include: All-new across the California 6.1 range, the integrated SIM card (eSIM) comes as standard with the new infotainment systems. Another problem is the camper side. But i promised her i would have a new camper one day!! Now we're making claims this thing costs $80,000? By American standards, I'm poor. 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. The Volkswagen Digital Cockpit is a customisable, full colour digital 10.25" gauge cluster that lets the driver change views to display the most relevant information: As well as offering grip and comfort for hours at the wheel, the multi-function leather steering wheel gives you fingertip control of functions including the radio and cruise control. 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. We have to have garganfuan everything, from houses to vehicles. Surely, plenty of those people would pay $50-60 for a brand new, far better version that won’t break down. Images are for illustration purposes only. Below is a list of various VW Vanagon Westfalia vans for sale in California that I’ve posted about on the daily Westys portion of this website. Explore the comfort, innovation and technology of the California 6.1 in our walkaround video. Selling and supporting Californias is tricky even in Europe. unlike that cumbersome RV. Pop top? It would bump VW’s total sales by 50%. Expert Opinion. Because of the success of the trip around Europe we’ve just placed an order for a new California Ocean 4 wheel drive camper. Yes Europeans mainly get a lot of time off. It’s hard to find an emergency hotel room when you’re competing with 20k other people. Taking inspiration from the retro VW campers of the 60s, the Volkswagen California is a modern take on the classic campervan. I’ve been considering buying a nice sprinter camper van. – Cadillac: 153,863 vehicles Millenials would gobble them up. It is hugely complex with its electrohydraulic roof and even in Germany not many VW dealerships know how to work on them. For those of us who want to downsize, this country is the worst! That represents 2% of the total 17.4 million new vehicles sold in the US, making VW the 13th largest brand (out of 35) by vehicles sold. That’s it? Pfft. As much, anyway. 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’ve been waiting to buy such a VW camper van In Canada for years too. They’d have to ship it back to Europe to sell it.]. All used Volkswagen California on the AA Cars website come with free 12 months breakdown cover. 12. Eurovans and other variants are in high demand, https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2000-Volkswagen-EUROVAN-FULL-CAMPER-5008346425. I’ve currently got a new Diesel VW Caravelle 6.1 which has 4 wheel drive and an automatic DSG gerabox. I think more baby boomers are moving towards getting some type of RV, especially since Covid-19 came onto the scene. $23k - 1985 VW Vanagon Westfalia Camper w/ New GoWesty 2.2 Engine w/ 3yr Warranty … Welcome to Central Valley Volkswagen. We camped all over the west in that puppy. Why couldn’t VW sell an add on package to meet requirements like dealers used to for other environmental upgrades 40 + years ago. I’ll be importing it to the USA temporarily to tour around the national parks with my son in 2021 for a few months. We have just used to tour around Europe and it is an exceptional vehicle. Well, it’s hard to say exactly, but seems to be that VW doesn’t think there’s a big enough market in the US and that potential buyers would balk at the cost. Will you send me the details of how you know that? 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. Having traveled all over Europe in a VW Bus I would love to have a new VW California! I have some connections out there that are assisting with this. So, we get the, uh, Tiguan. But until then, I’ll keep my Eurovan oiled and tuned. 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?
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