Used Volkswagen EuroVan for Sale

I bought a 2000 Winnebago Rialta with the VW Eurovan chassis. It is equipped the VR6 engine which is very efficient and powerful. The overall quality of the chassis is good, but there were a few bugs along the way. The twin electric fans were recalled due to catastrophic failure. I was not aware of the recall and encountered such a failure on a road trip. The scarcity of VW dealerships in my area made it very difficult to get a repair done. The other problem I experienced was the sealed automatic transmission... This comes from VW with no way to add transmission fluid. I experienced a total transmission failure before 50,000 miles. Even with these issues, the Eurovan is a really nice chassis for a small RV. I would buy it again if I had the chance.

Story

I have so many happy memories of road trips/camping with my family, and that makes this vehicle special to me. It also served as a safe way for me to get home from the hospital after breaking my neck (and associated surgery). An indispensable part of my fleet that I will never sell.

Pros

Excellent gas mileage. Quiet operation. Superior performance under load. Good workmanship on assembly. No wasted space. Easy to read instrument panel and controls.

Cons

Automatic transmission is "maintenance free" and this is a huge mistake. Battery replacement is an incredibly difficult task. Throttle body seems to get dirty too easily. Mass air flow sensor needs replacing too often. Electric fan assembly with catastrophically self-destruct and blow plastic bits through the radiator. Cab air conditioner coolant leaks were frequent soon after purchase.

2000 Volkswagen EuroVan - Great for the family

We just love our Eurovan! For a family of six, it is both economical and practical. We have traveled cross country and then some. What a hearty vehicle! The body style is now being seen in many American vehicles. I would definitely say Volkswagen is a pioneer in style and class. Plenty of room and stow away features are great so we can really "pack it in". We affectionately call our van "The BRB" (big red bus)

Story

Our road trips are endless! We travel from one end of the country to the other. There is never a dull moment. The best compliments we receive is about how practical our European is. We open up the back hatch and the door becomes an easy shade and the back bench is our serving area. Always a hit! We haven't tailgated, but I'm sure it would perfect for such an event!

Pros

We love the practicality of the vehicle. It is roomy with plenty of features that make road trips easy and comfortable. The back facing seating and table, which are road trippers dream. Kids sit cozy in the back eating a snack or meal, playing games or playing on the laptop or other digital device on the sturdy flip table. Yes, the table can be stowed away!

Cons

In hot weather (i.e. Desert southwest), the air conditioning is minimal. But, I don't think European vehicles are made for extreme heat. We've had a/c issues in all of our VW's.

2003 Volkswagen EuroVan - The epic road trip vehicle.

The VW Eurovan, sadly, is no longer imported into the US, though it's still made and sold throughout the EU and South America. The Eurovan Westfalia edition has creature comforts that any person on an extended road trip would die for: Comfortable full size bed, pop up roof for standing room comfort, privacy curtains, and a flip-up table that seats two comfortably, three if they're willing to reach.

Story

I brought the van (called the "Shaggin' Wagon" by my friends) to Cape Cod and spent an entire summer free-styling in different city streets.

Pros

I loved the ride, the freedom of space that this vehicle gave me, and the opportunity to go out on the road whenever I felt like it. This vehicle took me across the entire United States on an epic 5 month road trip that I didn't want to end.

Cons

The transmissions in Eurovans are notoriously flaky. This is actually my second Eurovan because the first one had a complete transmission failure that totaled the vehicle. If you can get a Eurovan with more than 100,000 miles on it that still has a good transmission, buy it in a heartbeat.