Die Premiere des neuen VW California 2020 auf dem Caravan Salon in Düsseldorf. I’m not sure you’re going to be able to “import” one to the states that easily. So, we get the, uh, Tiguan. Auch während der Reise sind wir immer für dich erreichbar. 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. My Moms initials were VW. The younger generation, want something smaller and affordable. We have just used to tour around Europe and it is an exceptional vehicle. 42l) • Spüle mit Wasserhahn • Wassertank (30l)• Abwassertank (30l)• 2-Flamm Gaskocher mit Piezozünder• 2-Stellen-Gaskocher • Drehsitze vorn • ISOFIX • ABS, ESP. 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. I’m so tired of the American attitude that “big is better, and biggest is best”! You can also subscribe without commenting. My understanding is that the van hasn’t been tested to meet US standards and that is why it isn’t being sold here. For those of us who want to downsize, this country is the worst! Alle Camper sind weniger als 24 Monate alt. Plus, they might have to make changes to the design based on the outcome of the tests. The “California” name alone makes it seem as though Volkswagen is trolling us. Three percent? It is a tragedy. Merkmale: 3 Türen. Here’s a question…and I am seriously trying to do this!!! Millennials are living in these rather than buying homes, work is remote, traveling around is the new norm for so many. Ever since the Dodge Omni, Chrysler has taken advantage of VW, building a similar version of the VW engine supplied to Chrysler. So you need something compact in order to get where you want to go. Good Article and good comments. It’s only sold with a TDI engine which may not be smog legal and certainly isn’t going to be a commercial success in the US. I would buy a VW Camper van like this. 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. But, Kevin, if you are able to import them, I would be an interested buyer. No. by Justin Housman | Aug 12, 2019 | Overlandia | 108 comments. VW California T6.1 Ocean. This Van would sell out like crazy!! Egal, ob Surftrip, Familienurlaub oder Wochenendtour – wir vermieten voll ausgestattete VW T6 California Edition sowie Grand California zu fairen Preisen. 4 Standorte . VW hasn’t sold an original van in the US, since the Eurovan. 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. Rubbish. Every nook and cranny is perfectly thought out, it was comfortable driving and camping plus handled well through the alps. The discussion usually ends with the price tag, or they are more interested in a diy project. Unsere VW California Varianten im Überblick. We also have a full online accessory store and arrange meets throughout the UK and Europe 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?). $50,000, no camper's market? People are simplifying their lives. Because of their small market share, VW doesn’t think they can do it. I was stationed in Europe and had the military ship my European-made car home. Unsere eigene Vermietflotte umfasst nur Neufahrzeuge bzw. VW Anschlussgarantie bis zu 36 Monaten mögl.-langjährige Erfahrung im VW California EU-Neuwagenhandel - faire Preise und kompetente Beratung - Wunschbestellung möglich - VW T6.1 California Reimport Coast Ocean - Preisgarantie bis zur Lieferung - Unsere Preise sind Endpreise ohne versteckte Nebenkosten 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). Egal ob Surftrip, Familienurlaub oder Wochenendtour – bei uns ein Wohnmobil mieten heißt voll ausgestattete VW Grand California zu fairen Preisen. That rear bench seat reclines too. Der Campingbus ist sehr gut ausgestattet und es wird dir an nichts fehlen. There’s always a solution to these problems. I will be buying one of these for myself and getting it shipped here. My expatriate daughter lives and works in Germany. Equipped with a refrigerator (42 litre/1.5 cubic ft.), a 2-burner gas cooker, and a small sink, the VW T6 California Ocean offers everything you need to prepare meals. 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! That’s it? My gear is B list, and probably obsolete at this point. Shoot him an email and let him know your thoughts on the matter. I wonder what the owners of Marathon Oil, the Koch family, would explain the disparity? Volkswagen is making waves with their 2020 VW camper van. Ever hear of Hummer or PT Cruiser? Beste Ausstattung und top Service. We are selling vans, very well-equipped vans with four-wheel-drive, with kitchenette, with everything that you want for prices of $50,000 and up, which is not where the market here is, or where the camping market is. These would sell by the boatload in the U.S. at any price under $70k. I think of this all the time when I see 5 people get into a VW estate wagon when I’m in Europe . I would like to buy one over there, drive and store it for a few years and then bring it home. I’m going to look into buying in Europe and transporting to US – once it’s safe again to travel abroad. I thought it was a desert mirage– it instantly grabbed my eyes and heart. Given the sad amount of time off Americans get in comparison to Europe they probably assumed not worth the bother. What do you all have to loose?? But people are climbing over each other to drop twice that on a Sprinter van, buying far, far more van than most actually need, and Mercedes isn’t complaining. It is hugely complex with its electrohydraulic roof and even in Germany not many VW dealerships know how to work on them. Zum Schlafen hast du viel Platz: Legst du die Rücksitzlehne um, haben zwei Personen entspannt Platz - genauso im Bett unter dem elektrischen Aufstelldach. Particularly with the pandemic, these would sell very well. Buzz is cool looking but I don’t see it as a camper. These would sell in the states like hotcakes. If memory serves, the Eurovan has always been a really expensive van too, and VW has sold plenty of them in the US. Look up 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. Yes, that was for a car that wasn’t even in production, and with a 3-year wait time. Jahreswagen. Cruise California in a Vintage VW Camper Bus Choose a Bus . Check it out below. I have cold hard cash that I would immediately pay for the new VW California van. Mit der Bezeichnung California 6.1 schickt VW den Bulli neu in den Ring. Waren die ersten Modelle aus der Serie VW California Wohnmobil noch recht spartanisch und zweckmäßig eingerichtet, so bleiben heute bei einem VW T6 California Wohnmobil kaum Wünsche offen. 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. I miss our old ’73 Westy. Új jármű Lakókocsik és lakóautók Egyéb Ajánlat: VW T6.1 CALIFORNIA OCEAN / 150PS 4x4 7 GANG DSG, € 86.720,- Bruttó ár, 25 km ban ben 48161 Münster / NRW, Németország I’ve currently got a new Diesel VW Caravelle 6.1 which has 4 wheel drive and an automatic DSG gerabox. while doing it. I absolutely love your comments. – Porsche: 59,116 vehicles VW is right; they will not sell enough of these. I’ve been waiting to buy such a VW camper van In Canada for years too. Pfft. Try it now with our incredibly cheap test offer, exclusively available at our stations in Bern-Wankdorf, Basel-City, Zurich-Kloten, Hagenholz, Crissier and Vernier. Fremde Länder erkunden und sich trotzdem immer wie Zuhause fühlen: Der California 6.1 ist Freiheit pur. Why couldn’t VW sell an add on package to meet requirements like dealers used to for other environmental upgrades 40 + years ago. At $50k, almost no one under 30 could afford it. Buhlmann says that VW would need to sell 200,000 California vans for the product to be economically viable. Selling and supporting Californias is tricky even in Europe. This would obviously be worse in the US where no support infrastructure exists at all. Problem with shipping one home is getting parts and service. The campers back to USA. Starte deinen Urlaub mit deinem Traum-Reisemobil. Another thing is VW is selling an electric van here in 2022. 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. Vehicle must be 25 years or older to import. Road trips have been and will be replacing air travel and better yet camping and having the ability to not stay in a hotel. It’s more complex than that. 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. 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’m an ex Eurovan owner and moved to a sprinter van, when my VW died. Compact and driveability as anti-selling points? You can actually use it to drive places instead of destinations. I owned a Eurovan Weekender for about 12 years and it was my favorite vehicle. Sell me an “Ocean” now…although I wish it was available in a manual shift. . Wir richten unseren Fokus auf original California Bullis mit Westfalia-Ausstattung der Baureihe T3, welche ein Maximum an Platz und Komfort, aber auch an Nostalgie zu bieten haben, sowie den VW T6.1 California Ocean und T6.1 California Coast, welcher die … Pass the yearly emission test? Soooooo much cheaper. It is ridiculous that we are held hostage by our own government regulations. In our travels, we have only seen 1 as well. That truly clears things up. I’d gladly do it and sell it to you for $80k. That’s an interesting point. Jetzt ausprobieren mit unserem sensationell günstigen Testangebot, exklusiv verfügbar an unseren Stationen in Bern Wankdorf, Basel City, Zürich Kloten und Hagenholz, Crissier und Vernier. Seems like they could get it to where they only need to sell 50K or even 10K vehicles to make a profitable. Der T6 California ist mehr als ein Nutzfahrzeug - dein Hotel California auf vier Rädern. Therefore, people in the majority would rather go for something bigger, if they’re looking for RVs.”. Lol. Jedes Jahr tauschen wir die gesamte T6-Flotte aus, damit du immer mit einem neuen Bulli in den Urlaub aufbrechen kannst. 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. 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 ; ). We have to have garganfuan everything, from houses to vehicles. In 2018, Volkswagen sold 354,053 new vehicles (all VW models in total) in the US. Toss that clucking ankle biter into my signature Pterodactyl Stew. Most if not all of the converted Nissan NV 2500 or 3500 you see are the high top version. Did Christian ever have a chance to receive your well-articulated commentary? VW Grand California Is A Crafty Camper For The Whole Family My journey started at Los Angeles airport, where the half-ton camper vans greeted me … Had the “demand” been there, more than 30 would have been converted. 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. Unsere Flotte umfasst neben unserem VW T2 Westfalia und VW T1 ausschließlich brandneue VW T6 California Edition, die frisch vom Band gelaufen ab 1. Another problem is the camper side. - orig. If so, how did he respond. Or just move to Europe. I am also disappointed the California is not available. Der VW T6 California wird als Fahrzeug mit hochwertiger Ausstattung auch anspruchsvollen Campern gerecht: Eine voll funktionstüchtige Küchenzeile im Fahrgastraum erlaubt auch auf Reisen eine hervorragende Verpflegung, die Sitzplätze sind ausgesprochen komfortabel und lassen sich nachts in gemütliche Schlafplätze umwandeln. Also, NO ONE sells 200,000 camper vans a year in any country, don’t know where that figure came from. Nicht suchen sondern finden - Camper mieten bei OCEAN VAN. MattR Thinking of buying 2 more and selling them. (We earlier had an ‘83 Westy.) Speaking of which, town that is, standard parking spots are 18 feet long. Not something huge. Starte jetzt deine Traumreise mit California Camper 24 ! 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. But Americans love their adventures and I for one would be interested in this van. This thing would sell like hotcakes in the US. Downsizing. 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). 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.”.