“Torquey”? We camped all over the west in that puppy. Add your own touch through personalisation options, and you are all set to go. With 59 used Volkswagen California vans available on Auto Trader, we have the best range of vans for sale across the UK. Vehicle shown may not reflect UK specification. Or the $80,000+ customs mentioned by the OP, literally selling faster than they can make them? Here it is and i cant buy it? I just got back from Czech and took a blip through Germany to Innsbruck while there for 3 weeks. That’s it? Or just move to Europe. Most if not all of the converted Nissan NV 2500 or 3500 you see are the high top version. Ford can sell boatloads of Transit vans, for example, but they’re one of the Big Three, so they can sell a ton of anything they make. Our license plate said VW’s VW. If we ever move there a van like this is definitely in the must have category. Once you've chosen your dream California, click 'Build your own' to get started. I will be happy to go back to buying my VW vehicles when VW brings Check it out below. Service? Hi Jeff, European VW van here. You can set up the elevating roof of the California 6.1 in just a few easy steps at your holiday destination or stopover. You would sell north of 200,000 west of the Rockies alone. Another thing is VW is selling an electric van here in 2022. Compact and driveability as anti-selling points? If desired, maybe on a cold and grey morning, when extreme privacy is wanted, or just to keep out a soul-penetrating early morning sun’s glare through the windows, you can set an alarm that will gradually raise the interior LED lights to mimic the sunrise. If that doesn’t work, one of my former students is now a Marine Corps Staff Sergeant stationed in Stuttgart. And my kids would be thrilled to find this in their inheritance! Eurovans and other variants are in high demand, https://www.rvtrader.com/listing/2000-Volkswagen-EUROVAN-FULL-CAMPER-5008346425. Bet you VW regrets not coming to the US now lol. Or, is it illegal to have one in US? If so, how would one go about it? This would obviously be worse in the US where no support infrastructure exists at all. I am also disappointed the California is not available. But there are many people here that will buy a shell van and convert it on their own. Latest second hand Volkswagen California vans for sale. Another problem is the camper side. I have some connections out there that are assisting with this. Pleasure-way used the Dodge Ram van and basically ripped of the VW California layout. VW is right; they will not sell enough of these. 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. Part of the problem was nonexistent marketing and perhaps a misplaced need to own a Sprinter or nostalgia for a VW. There are smaller van conversions with pop tops available in the US. You can buy one and import it for $58k. Sadly that won’t be happening , CaveVan can build you a Custom Eurovan or poptop Metris here in the USA. Let’s have a look at them both in detail. The menu items are intuitively selected via the touchscreen. So, we get the, uh, Tiguan. I much rather leave one of these vans at a trail head then a Mercedes Sprinter van. – Volvo: 98,786 vehicles I saw one the other day in Lee Vining, California. Features include: All-new across the California 6.1 range, the integrated SIM card (eSIM) comes as standard with the new infotainment systems. Well, California vans have occasionally been spotted in the US, so maybe, just maybe some enterprising van lover can get their hands on one. (We earlier had an ‘83 Westy.) Probably not enough to build a support structure for the vans themselves and the camper part. All of us Rialto owners have been waiting a long time. 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? 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 all of us actually living in the states, we are WELL AWARE of the incredibly high demand for AWD, compact, short wheel base, narrow bodied, trail-capable and overland-ready camper vans. 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. 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). Well this article didn’t age well. The expanding roof gives you extra space to move around in the passenger compartment. That rear bench seat reclines too. Surely a European car, especially from Germany, would meet US standards? – Tesla: 197,517 vehicles. 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? My first car was a VW Karman Ghia that we bought in Germany, drove it around Europe and shipped it back to the USA. But, it might work if you could order one for delivery in Europe, drive/camp and ship it home. I drive a VW GTI now. £43,000. I just can’t understand why they won’t bring it to the USA. 12. Am I missing something? MikeA. No. Isn’t the real reason they’re not available in NA the chicken tax? It is a tragedy. They need to bring samples to the US and tour shows with them. Thanks Robin. My Moms initials were VW. The California campervan from Volkswagen is all you need for an open-road adventure. There is also the issue of Diesel engines. 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. Heck, let's say it costs $99,976: I'd prob still buy it first, because I can make car payments. With the mini kitchen closed, the bench seat and individual seats can be repositioned without any restrictions. =(. With the camper control panel you now have a digital central unit at your disposal that allows you to conveniently control numerous functions such as, the on-board cool box and auxiliary heating. Where were all of you when these were built and sold? With the largest range of second hand Volkswagen California cars across the UK, find the right car for you. I’m sure a black market would spring up for resales But, would you be able to get it licensed to drive? At Central Valley Volkswagen, we’re proud to offer one of the largest selections of new and pre-owned cars, trucks, SUVs, and vans! But, Kevin, if you are able to import them, I would be an interested buyer. All used Volkswagen California on the AA Cars website come with free 12 months breakdown cover. ), then immediately follow up with, “My F-250 would eat those for lunch…”. 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. Westfalia was … It is ridiculous that we are held hostage by our own government regulations. Speaking of which, town that is, standard parking spots are 18 feet long. They’d have to ship it back to Europe to sell it.]. I travel internationally for my job and every time we’re out and about a coworker will always comment derisively about how “small” and tiny the foreign cars are (Europe, Asia, Australia, etc. I thought it was a desert mirage– it instantly grabbed my eyes and heart. Not something huge. Another thing to consider is the resourcefulness of the average American camper. Because of the success of the trip around Europe we’ve just placed an order for a new California Ocean 4 wheel drive camper. MattR 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 … In 2003, the final year that VW imported the Eurovan to the US, less than 4,000 sold in the entire year! 2019 and 2020 Jetta, Atlas, Tiguan, Golf, GTI and the all new Arteon! We have a 1999 Eurovan Camper that we love.Was offered what we paid for it last year! 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. Volkswagen California Diesel Estate 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 150 5dr DSG. All of which is displayed and operated through a clean-looking display above the windshield. Plus there’s a camping table and chairs which can be set up outside or stowed neatly away to save space when not being used. Are you saying you can import a new VW California camper? My down jacket was $380. Just my $0.02. DIY conversions go with high tops because the pop top will add $10k+ to the price of the van. The people that have the money will buy a decked out RV. Or maybe a Tofino if I was in the market again. Maybe VW recognizes this as well. The campers back to USA. That's laughable…Every blonde haired, silicon altered mom living in the yuppy housing plan next to my farm would buy this thing tomorrow to run to town and look oh so extra adorable (right?) Millenials would gobble them up. 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. As much, anyway. I think of this all the time when I see 5 people get into a VW estate wagon when I’m in Europe . 60°) Frottee-Bezug mit Reissverschluss There is no better way to add to the success of a legend. Video. It is very strange that people in the United States won’t be having this camper van. Now, we have found the best deal on new Volkswagen Californias … We need to discontinue the sloppy, twee trend of adding a “y” to nouns and calling them a adjectives. It’s as if they haven’t heard of #vanlife. Restoration from 2009 to 2014. It’s like listening to a politician, doctor, judge, mechanic, window drapes salesman, etc. And no better way to express your attitude to life. CaveVan builds modernized Eurovans, and Metris poptop campers. Alloy wheels pictured not available in the UK. My gear is B list, and probably obsolete at this point. The movement that began with the Volkswagen camper van – a rolling symbol for independence and freedom – now brings you a true home on four wheels in the California 6.1. It would bump VW’s total sales by 50%. The California 6.1 makes your journey as comfortable as possible with intelligent mobile online services and next-generation infotainment systems. Took forever to sell them. Yes, that was for a car that wasn’t even in production, and with a 3-year wait time. Will you send me the details of how you know that? Prepare a tasty meal anywhere, any time. I was also told that if we somehow were able to import one, we wouldn’t be able to sell it to anyone because it would not be verified as meeting US environmental standards. The base model starts at nearly $50k, without shipping charges, which, sure that’s a lot of money. That stat from my arse was more of a tie into my entire rant, wherein I can't go to town without seeing multiple PT Cruisers — one of the most accident prone (cause, windows are for nerds) vehicles on the road.