That’s millions of potential buyers. Speak for yourself—any of my 6 grandkids could afford it since they have good income and live with parents who don’t charge rent and buy all their food ; ). If we ever move there a van like this is definitely in the must have category. It would bump VW’s total sales by 50%. Just my $0.02. It is very strange that people in the United States won’t be having this camper van. Europe gets the California. Having traveled all over Europe in a VW Bus I would love to have a new VW California! The people that have the money will buy a decked out RV. 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). I saw “cliffy” used to describe a campsite in AJ #13 the other day. =(. Volkswagen vient d’annoncer l’arrivée de son nouveau California 6.1. Was fun project for my Wife and Daughter!! That support would be missing in the US. This doesn’t seem insurmountable? – Cadillac: 153,863 vehicles Be inspired, pack your bags, fill the tank and make their epic road trips your own. By the way, we also have the last year for the smaller Tiguan. 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. 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. 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. ), then immediately follow up with, “My F-250 would eat those for lunch…”. Email me how much you will pay for one…. Not at all. If so, how would one go about it? BRING THE $86,347 VW CALIFORNIA TO THE STATES, ALREADY! Compact and driveability as anti-selling points? My first car was a VW Karman Ghia that we bought in Germany, drove it around Europe and shipped it back to the USA. These are Euro6 engines which are very clean running so I can’t see any problem with the EPA. I have been looking for years to find a way to import a new camper without paying the 150% plus the cost to get the van certified by NHTSA via RI. I’m an ex Eurovan owner and moved to a sprinter van, when my VW died. Good Article and good comments. More space. 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. 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. So why can’t we get this thing here? I like that it is easy to drive and park. Restoration from 2009 to 2014. 'Chicken Tax'? 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? 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. Would love to have one here in the states – my in laws have on in Germany and it is great little camper ! Another problem is the camper side. 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. I drive a VW GTI now. Dormir à la belle étoile. Throw some tires on there and you’re set. Look up Hi Jeff, European VW van here. Used Eurovan campers with the Westphalia conversion are going for $40K here in Colorado with 150K miles on them. I’m not sure you’re going to be able to “import” one to the states that easily. Le nouveau California T6.1 (Modèle 2021) est disponible à la vente. 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. I will be happy to go back to buying my VW vehicles when VW brings → Manipulation du hayon, très encombrant et lourd. We asked Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle drivers to share their most epic road trips at home in Ireland. They are amazing! 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. Oh, one more thing. I wish there was a way to import it. 🙁. A lot of the bells and whistles in a van like the VW Cali are not necessary and a home build (if you/I can do it) is far cheaper and more specific to your personal needs. Media in category "Volkswagen New Beetle" The following 161 files are in this category, out of 161 total. So, we get the, uh, Tiguan. Did Christian ever have a chance to receive your well-articulated commentary? Likewise, people were told to buy Hummers, they did, and then they got played by the fuel industry. Probably not enough to build a support structure for the vans themselves and the camper part. Saw so many of these vans on the road. I think more baby boomers are moving towards getting some type of RV, especially since Covid-19 came onto the scene. My UL down quilt cost me $250. Import yourselves a Mazda Bongo (aka Ford Fred?) Problem is that the Tofino does not have the same nice cabinetry for storage that the California has. Now we're making claims this thing costs $80,000? I just can’t understand why they won’t bring it to the USA. $50,000, no camper's market? 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. The mini-kitchen in California … I couldn’t have said I better! 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. Découvrir des pays étrangers en se sentant toujours chez soi: Le California 6.1, c’est la liberté à l’état pur. Parts is a non issue…at least with Westfalias, Delicas, etc. MattR … Isn’t the real reason they’re not available in NA the chicken tax? Scopritelo qui. Mercedes Maco Polo, Volkswagen is planning to debut a latter-day full-electric van in 2022 named the I.D. California / Energy, fridges and water; California / Interior equipment, seats and curtains; ... Split Volkswagen bus, blue, 47.4x36x48.3cm. Dimension de la Volkswagen T6 California avec photos de l'intérieur, coffre et mesures de longueur, largeur et hauteur. Americans really want to buy these van campers. 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 … VW brought a bunch of T6 camper vans to the states last year and they were all given high praise by the media. Le combi Volkswagen le plus récent, c’est le California sur Transporter 6.1. 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. Sell me an “Ocean” now…although I wish it was available in a manual shift. There is also the issue of Diesel engines. ): combined 9.0 – 7.9. It is the first campervan designed and built in-house by VWCV Special Business Unit, a subsidiary of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. One percent? There are smaller van conversions with pop tops available in the US. Là où le voyage vous emmène : lors du Salon CARAVAN (salon du caravaning) de DÜSSELDORF, les visiteurs ont pu découvrir le California XXL, le nouveau concept de camping-car aux dimensions exceptionnelles, signé Volkswagen Véhicules Utilitaires. That’s what happened to the Element. Happy vanning! New Products. Ever heard of the “chicken tax?” That adds a few grand to the price as well. Découvrir des pays étrangers, en étant comme à la maison : le California 6.1 est synonyme de liberté à l’état pur. Référence : CALIF0000. By American standards, I'm poor. All my friends talk about either moving or getting one of these to be able to evacuate quick. You can actually use it to drive places instead of destinations. Anything?? 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. Avec son équipement intérieur confortable et ses détails réfléchis, il transforme chaque trajet en une aventure inoubliable. Whatever you call it: You can quench your desire for unknown destinations and independence on a grand scale with the Grand California. Ce van aménagé haut de gamme d’occasion est le plus recherché et le plus mythique dans sa catégorie. For those of us who want to downsize, this country is the worst! We have to have garganfuan everything, from houses to vehicles. (wife is Czech). The past 5 years we have a bad fire season every summer in California. Then people can buy them and do whatever they want to convert them into a camper , passenger, or leave as a cargo van. I would like to buy one over there, drive and store it for a few years and then bring it home. More comfort. Volkswagen California. Respectfully, Could be the deal. Check it out below. And they are vw experts so they know the history. I much rather leave one of these vans at a trail head then a Mercedes Sprinter van. non traditional, but the best looking interior of them all at the show 2nd runner up Boite de vitesses : DSG-7. 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. Head of Product Line Communications Ever hear of Hummer or PT Cruiser? 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. Discover (and save!) In 2018, Volkswagen sold 354,053 new vehicles (all VW models in total) in the US. CO2 emissions g/km (max. S’endormir sous un ciel étoilé. La … That’s the mindset. VW California, and is comparable in price. I was really hoping that this was to test the waters to see if there really was a strong demand for the product. – Tesla: 197,517 vehicles. Christian Buhlmann I do believe they would sell, maybe not like hot cakes, but they would sell. Read the definitive Volkswagen California 2020 review from the expert What Car? 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. Mrkněte na Sauto.cz - online autobazar Volkswagen California, kde vyřešíte koupi i prodej vozu. VW Needs to produce a basic cargo version of this van, and produce it in the U.S. to keep the price down. 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. Assuming one had the time; and the money: Is there a way of buying one in Europe and shipping it to US? 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. Why couldn’t VW sell an add on package to meet requirements like dealers used to for other environmental upgrades 40 + years ago. We have been waiting for a new van for so many years since there’s really no great replacement for a VW Rialto. Not something huge. 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. 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). Whole sections of counties have to evacuate with little notice. Because of the success of the trip around Europe we’ve just placed an order for a new California Ocean 4 wheel drive camper. Thanks Robin. 211 Purchase Contribution3  Get €2,750 purchase contribution on vehicles ordered by December 31st 2020.Â. Thanks Kevin. Discover our attractive offers and promotions for your next Volkswagen. I have some connections out there that are assisting with this. Surely, plenty of those people would pay $50-60 for a brand new, far better version that won’t break down. Importing parts will take time but it’s not impossible and these vehicles usually just require like for like part replacements. Dormir sous un ciel étoilé. Eurovans and other variants are in high demand, https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2000-Volkswagen-EUROVAN-FULL-CAMPER-5008346425. Just not the same at a ridiculous price. 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'. Sadly that won’t be happening 🙁, CaveVan can build you a Custom Eurovan or poptop Metris here in the USA. Over here, where everything is accessible, even for large RVs, there is just not this demand. Let’s put some context around that number. Toss that clucking ankle biter into my signature Pterodactyl Stew. Part of the problem was nonexistent marketing and perhaps a misplaced need to own a Sprinter or nostalgia for a VW. But, Kevin, if you are able to import them, I would be an interested buyer. > Intérieur; Aucun modèle sélectionné (Tout afficher) Choisissez un modèle × Sélectionnez un modèle. Every nook and cranny is perfectly thought out, it was comfortable driving and camping plus handled well through the alps. It has many safety features such as collision alerts and active cruise control. Mercedes start at $160k – that’s price is a deal breaker for most people. Here’s a question…and I am seriously trying to do this!!! SMB converted 30 to be sold for $65k+ at Nissan “commercial” dealerships. I can bring them in. And and getting parts is going to require importing most items from Europe. <–BOOM. 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.”. 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. A 74 Type 2 Westy Tin Top, an 86 GL Vanagon (my first car), and currently have a 2003 Eurovan MV Tintop. Yes Europeans mainly get a lot of time off. Most high top conversions seat 4-5, sleep 2. Volkswagen California Automobilių pardavimas autoplius.lt portale - geriausias sprendimas! But, it might work if you could order one for delivery in Europe, drive/camp and ship it home. This is their Top 10. You can buy one and import it for $58k. It’s possible to get one here. Buzz is cool looking but I don’t see it as a camper. I would buy this. 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. I will be buying one of these for myself and getting it shipped here. A la fois camionnette et fourgon aménagé, le volkswagen california allie le côté pratique d'une voiture spacieuse facile à conduire sur la route qu'en ville avec l'aménagement type camping-car. 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 € Either way I just got back fr om Czech Republic and Austria and there are a lot of these VWs on the road. Two adults can fit up here, actually, with a second bed down below. Definitely a market for these so I’ll be looking at how to import legally and satisfy emission regulations and any other legal problems. Same $+ for a 4×4 conversion. I owned a Eurovan Weekender for about 12 years and it was my favorite vehicle. The interior styling is rather plain and … The discussion usually ends with the price tag, or they are more interested in a diy project. My 15 oz tent cost me $580. Peace Vans on Seattle are building very slick campers with mercedes. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars. Gamme Audi. We have just used to tour around Europe and it is an exceptional vehicle. So you need something compact in order to get where you want to go. I am very disappointed in VW! 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. Le camping-car bénéficie d’un restylage intérieur et extérieur ainsi qu’une nouvelle unité de commande. Grâce à une simple manœuvre électrohydraulique par commande d’un écran tactile au plafonnier, le toit du 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. Particularly with the pandemic, these would sell very well. They’d have to ship it back to Europe to sell it.]. Selling and supporting Californias is tricky even in Europe. Finance 3 Avail of low cost finance rates with our HP or PCP offers. We camped all over the west in that puppy. VW is shooting themselves in the foot thinking people won’t invest in this kind of vehicle. your own Pins on Pinterest Aug 27, 2013 - wow. Also, NO ONE sells 200,000 camper vans a year in any country, don’t know where that figure came from. In our travels, we have only seen 1 as well. – min. I’d gladly do it and sell it to you for $80k. 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. Our Rialto’s are aging. The issue will be maintenance and parts but I’ve always use normal garages to fix my previous VW T5’s unless under warranty. I loved it, it was what I was looking for since I sold my Honda Element in ’16. 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. 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. Another thing to consider is the resourcefulness of the average American camper. And my kids would be thrilled to find this in their inheritance! Someone else suggested that as well here on this thread. Yes, there’s a market! Nice, without being too flashy. Gamme VW California. The Düsseldorf Caravan Salon kicks off today, and Volkswagen is using it to explore a potential Crafter-based camper van, a larger, smarter version of its popular California. the vw eurovan sales in the us were nowhere near where they needed to be. The Ultimate Volkswagen California Campervan community in the UK. Great. Buhlmann says that VW would need to sell 200,000 California vans for the product to be economically viable. There’s a two-burner stove, the front captain seats swivel, the rear bench seat reclines, the tables stow easily for huge amounts of floor space. Three percent? Or maybe a Tofino if I was in the market again. I’ve been considering buying a nice sprinter camper van. For more information, download The California 6.1 brochure below. But Americans love their adventures and I for one would be interested in this van. Please consult your local, Finance is provided by way of Hire Purchase Agreement from. Grote voorraad in diverse VW camper onderdelen zowel nieuw als gebruikt. Prepare a tasty meal anywhere, any time. Now it’s garage kept unlike a RV. Well, PJ Williams, we can at least dream about one!! Problem with shipping one home is getting parts and service. I’m sure a black market would spring up for resales But, would you be able to get it licensed to drive? Get €2,750 purchase contribution on vehicles ordered by December 31st 2020.Â. We had 2 westfalias while i was growing up. I was surprised to hear that these are not available in the states. 25 rue de Touvent. Some call it the “travel bug”. But I will probably build one. Être réveillé par le bruit des vagues le matin. I have cold hard cash that I would immediately pay for the new VW California van. You could consider this a “smart camper.” A sophisticated control system handles things like the onboard fridge, lighting systems, and the pop-up tent. “Once the people that want them buy them, that will be it for sales.”. Oh, yeah I do: I wish Buhlmann had done his homework, like, for one day, so I could buy this perfect van. 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. I saw one the other day in Lee Vining, California. Volume in Europe is now at an all time high of 12000 units. Your email address will not be published. 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 younger generation, want something smaller and affordable. My 2002 Eurovan was amazing, it just wasn’t build in a reliable fashion. Speaking of which, town that is, standard parking spots are 18 feet long. Buzz that will come wrapped in a modern interpretation of Microbus’ iconic styling. The I.D. Maybe even out of a salvaged vehicle with exterior body damage. All of which is displayed and operated through a clean-looking display above the windshield. VW Interior TMI Interiors Products for Classic Volkswagen Interiors, Bug Interiors, Ghia , Bus, Thing, Type 3, Rabbit, Cabriolet. No. 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. La version la plus haut de gamme et la plus équipée, c’est la finition Ocean, avec un moteur 198 ch 4×4… proposée au tarif de 80.840 € (en juillet 2020, hors options). If so, how did he respond. We need to discontinue the sloppy, twee trend of adding a “y” to nouns and calling them a adjectives. Why don’t we have deposit program to find out how many are there to but be campervan. Modèle sur commande à la carte à partir de 44900E TTC Selling your used Volkswagen California through us costs just £20 for three months and includes the ability to add up to 20 photographs and 10000 words of information – We are confident your van will … That’s a funny way to come outta the closet these days. I am second owner. CaveVan builds modernized Eurovans, and Metris poptop campers. My Moms initials were VW. 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. Asking for a friend…. I just got back from Czech and took a blip through Germany to Innsbruck while there for 3 weeks. They need to bring samples to the US and tour shows with them. Découvrir des pays étrangers, en étant comme à la maison : le California 6.1 est synonyme de liberté à l’état pur. Come on V.W.!! 34 000 € 2012 Dyzelinas Mechaninė 103 kW 110 200 km Šiauliai . 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 Notify me of followup comments via email. For comparison, here are some of the brands that sold fewer than 200,000 vehicles in the US last year: Our mission is to make it safe and easy for people and things to move around. Millenials would gobble them up. Sadly it’s gone on deaf ears so far. while doing it. Fully fitted kitchen. 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