Sadly that won’t be happening , CaveVan can build you a Custom Eurovan or poptop Metris here in the USA. No more were built. 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. Isn’t the real reason they’re not available in NA the chicken tax? I’m guessing the market is too limited, and once the people that want them buy them, that will be it for sales. the vw eurovan sales in the us were nowhere near where they needed to be. 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. The “California” name alone makes it seem as though Volkswagen is trolling us. Neem contact met ons op voor een zoekopdracht. Despite the fitted kitchen, the new California 6.1 Beach provides room to add not just one, but two extra individual seats. These would sell by the boatload in the U.S. at any price under $70k. My expatriate daughter lives and works in Germany. 60°) Frottee-Bezug mit Reissverschluss Very nice looking. 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. I saw “cliffy” used to describe a campsite in AJ #13 the other day. Whether you’re in the market for a new Volkswagen or are searching for a quality pre-owned vehicle for sale, we’re sure to meet your needs. We were so lucky!! Vehicle shown may not reflect UK specification. Is this possible? I wish I could post a photo of our 2012 Nissan NV 2500 Sportsmobile with pop top and same floor plan as our ‘83 West. Another thing to consider is the resourcefulness of the average American camper. My 15 oz tent cost me $580. Used Eurovan campers with the Westphalia conversion are going for $40K here in Colorado with 150K miles on them. “Torquey”? The VW California Owners Club is an official worldwide club for owners and enthusiasts of the VW T4,T5,T6 & California Campervan which includes and SE, Beach, Ocean & Grand 600/680. Well, PJ Williams, we can at least dream about one!! 20. 4000 to 6000? The USA needs these and I think they would sell like hotcakes! C’mon VW, you’re creative! 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. This thing would sell like hotcakes in the 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. Because of the success of the trip around Europe we’ve just placed an order for a new California Ocean 4 wheel drive camper. I have no doubt it will sell like hot cakes here. The Volkswagen California is a campervan based on the Transporter by Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles (VWCV). It’s a wasteful attitude. Volkswagen California Diesel Estate 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Beach 150 5dr DSG. My down jacket was $380. 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. Or the $80,000+ customs mentioned by the OP, literally selling faster than they can make them? All my friends talk about either moving or getting one of these to be able to evacuate quick. Contact info? Bekijk hier onze actuele en verwachte voorraad aan California's. He said that it costs beaucoup bucks to prove that vehicles pass our safety and emissions standards. Volume in Europe is now at an all time high of 12000 units. I was surprised to hear that these are not available in the states. We are a short drive from Roseville, Folsom and Stockton. Mrkněte na Sauto.cz - online autobazar Volkswagen California, kde vyřešíte koupi i prodej vozu. VW is promising the electric new bus, the “ID Buzz” will hit US dealers in 2022. But i promised her i would have a new camper one day!! 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.”. £43,000. Here’s what doesn’t add up for me: why does VW require 200K units sold for this to be viable? the Rialto is an eyesore or should I say a quite generic styled van so, why not bring back the delicious super functional vw California van and watch it take off?? Experience the efficient engines, high-quality interior fittings, modern infotainment and driver assistance systems as well as the innovative mobile online services. At $50k, almost no one under 30 could afford it. I like that it is easy to drive and park. I am also disappointed the California is not available. You can take it to any campground as a van, not an RV. I couldn’t have said I better! We have just used to tour around Europe and it is an exceptional vehicle. I’ve had three vans in my life– I’m 41 now. The California 6.1 makes your journey as comfortable as possible with intelligent mobile online services and next-generation infotainment systems. I would buy a California tomorrow. (Maybe on paper). 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. This is a prime example of the vulgar and excessive state of mind in America. The 2022 VW I.D Buzz is not a camper, and I prefer the body style of the California. There is also the issue of Diesel engines. 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. VW has chose not to invest the money that it would take (apparently millions) to do the test to show that the vans meet those standards. The California XXL packs a Volkswagen turbodiesel and 4MOTION all-wheel drive. Now we're making claims this thing costs $80,000? That’s it? We also have a full online accessory store and arrange meets throughout the UK and Europe I will buy her one, have her drive it long enough to make it “used”, and then have her ship it home to us. On the T6.1, it even responds to potential roadside hazards such as cyclists and pedestrians. Our Rialto’s are aging. I would buy this. That eats gas. Restoration from 2009 to 2014. Not to mention the back log of people that are paying $50-200K to have vans outfitted just like these. In Europe, Transporters are used as a base van for anything from ambulances, to plumber’s vans, to courtesy shuttles so there is enough volume for all VW dealers know how to work on the vehicle side. I drive a VW GTI now. Wake up VW, you’re missing the camplife revolution in the states. 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. One percent? Millenials would gobble them up. Your email address will not be published. Far better than the method I use when leveling, the ole’ drive over a rock and eyeball it. 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 compressor cooler box, sink with running water and a two burner cooker make up the kitchen area. In the meantime, VW is promising the electric new bus, the “ID Buzz” will hit US dealers in 2022. The VW California is a triumph of space utilization. Assuming one had the time; and the money: Is there a way of buying one in Europe and shipping it to US? The I.D. Check it out below. Ever heard of the “chicken tax?” That adds a few grand to the price as well. 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. In automotive terms, that’s peanuts. Europe gets the California. 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. Buzz is cool looking but I don’t see it as a camper. No. Problem was we had no money…. 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. I saw one the other day in Lee Vining, California. Either way I just got back fr om Czech Republic and Austria and there are a lot of these VWs on the road. Saw so many of these vans on the road. With 59 used Volkswagen California vans available on Auto Trader, we have the best range of vans for sale across the UK. Seems to be a very huge criteria for importing one. Perhaps this should be the starting grounds for identifying the demand, not statistics from 2004 when MySpace was exploding, and people were still living in their tiny worlds (today, we all want to be Mark Twain again like in the 70s, not Eminem n Marylin Manson like in the Y2K). VW has to be more selective. For the best experience, we recommend upgrading your browser to the latest version: Download Chrome I can bring them in. Featuring a comfortable, spacious interior, cutting-edge technology and a platform taken from the proven Crafter, the Grand California motorhome expands upon previous generations of camper van. It’s a bullshit conspiracy, that or VW is absolutely nuts!! Why don’t we have deposit program to find out how many are there to but be campervan. Problem with shipping one home is getting parts and service. 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?) Do I–the average WANKER (lol)–have $30,000, "Cash Only" for the jabroni selling his rusty clunker on eBay or advertising through a car website? The Brand New VW California Camper Van For Sale- From €50,000 ($55,500) But making payments? However, at least offer the opportunity for people to buy over there and bring over here to the US like some of the European auto brands offer to their customers. Here it is and i cant buy it? This means that with many of the niggling faults that complex new cars can have, owners complain of long repair times while dealers figure out what to do. Why not give it a shot. Definitely a market for these so I’ll be looking at how to import legally and satisfy emission regulations and any other legal problems. “Let’s say you’re taking your average camper van and you’re going to Italy, take a U.S. van, you wouldn’t be able to access all these little alleys, these streets that they have – you would be stuck. They are amazing! That’s a good plan for getting one here – I looked into it too. Do these vans meet North American Safety Standards and emissions? Setting up the elevating roof is easy in the California Ocean as it’s operated electrically. I’d willingly part with my money for one of these whenever they decide to bring em stateside. 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? These are Euro6 engines which are very clean running so I can’t see any problem with the EPA. My first car was a VW Karman Ghia that we bought in Germany, drove it around Europe and shipped it back to the USA. The expanding roof gives you extra space to move around in the passenger compartment. I am curious, whether you know this or not, if there are tarfiffs, anything needing to be done to align with EPA standards or anything else legal. That’s millions of potential buyers. With the largest range of second hand Volkswagen California cars across the UK, find the right car for you. If we ever move there a van like this is definitely in the must have category. Volkswagen California 2.0 TDI BlueMotion Tech Ocean FWD EU6 (s/s) 4dr. I’m now considering a Transit or Sprinter, because I don’t want a minivan. 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. 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. Just got to ride in one in Taiwan, and I would spend $75k – $80k easy on this camper, and drive it daily for work, and then off we go on the weekends. A kitchen on wheels: the, Classical view showing the speedometer and rev counter dials in a traditional format, Digital view without dials - vehicle speed and key information is displayed in text format, Digital view with additional information - as above but with additional vehicle and trip information displayed, 8" colour touchscreen with proximity sensor, Naturally linguistic and hybrid voice control. But until then, I’ll keep my Eurovan oiled and tuned. The past 5 years we have a bad fire season every summer in California. The auxiliary diesel heating system keeps you warm on colder nights. 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. Why couldn’t VW sell an add on package to meet requirements like dealers used to for other environmental upgrades 40 + years ago. Buhlmann says that VW would need to sell 200,000 California vans for the product to be economically viable. Nice, without being too flashy. 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. 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. The new infotainment systems are fully touchscreen and feature redesigned graphics, as well as an integrated SIM card as standard that offers a range of online functions and services. Throw some tires on there and you’re set. 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. Internet connectivity also lets the California 6.1 access the new 'We Connect' world of mobile online service (MOS). Features include: All-new across the California 6.1 range, the integrated SIM card (eSIM) comes as standard with the new infotainment systems. If so, how would one go about it? They need to bring samples to the US and tour shows with them. So you need something compact in order to get where you want to go. Come on man, use a real modifier. Actually have people put money down and have skin in the game. What do you all have to loose?? Alloy wheels pictured not available in the UK. 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. Happy vanning! It’s hard to find an emergency hotel room when you’re competing with 20k other people. Yeah, and I’m one of them. [In my case, I am old enough that this wouldn’t matter because I would keep it until I die! Bet you VW regrets not coming to the US now lol. Find Volkswagen California used cars for sale on Auto Trader, today. “The second problem is currently we make those vans in Europe, and even with the rising dollar and weaker Euro share, it is not enough units to make up for a reasonable price. Problem is that the Tofino does not have the same nice cabinetry for storage that the California has. Most if not all of the converted Nissan NV 2500 or 3500 you see are the high top version. As night falls, you can transform the camper van into your own comfortable bedroom to sleep four. There’s always a solution to these problems. So far to my knowledge, only 1 used NV SMB has come on the market. Point proven once again by Bulhmann's take on 2004 America in 2016 — or whenever the BLOODY interview was conducted. Took forever to sell them. 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. 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). Besides the ingenious camper-friendly and no doubt camper-designed guts of this thing, there are two crucial bits of envy-inducing details to share: they all come with a 2.0-liter diesel engine, and you can have one with AWD. The new VW California Camper Van is an updated version of their classic best-selling model. Selling and supporting Californias is tricky even in Europe. The discussion usually ends with the price tag, or they are more interested in a diy project. 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. It comes equipped with a manual transmission, 1600cc dual … Given the sad amount of time off Americans get in comparison to Europe they probably assumed not worth the bother. With the mini kitchen closed, the bench seat and individual seats can be repositioned without any restrictions. But, it might work if you could order one for delivery in Europe, drive/camp and ship it home. This would be a great way for VW to validate the market. Or how many times do you hear a family of 3 say, “We need a minivan for the room”? Not something huge. DIY conversions go with high tops because the pop top will add $10k+ to the price of the van. The … VW did a superb job! 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. vanagons still reign supreme if you can afford to maintain them but with the higher priced competitive vans in market now, the consumer desire to get back to nature, and the tiny house popularity perhaps the vw van time has returned. Compact and driveability as anti-selling points? All of us Rialto owners have been waiting a long time. The younger generation, want something smaller and affordable. – Land Rover: 92,143 vehicles Not a fan of that collaboration, at all. Likewise, people were told to buy Hummers, they did, and then they got played by the fuel industry. And they are vw experts so they know the history. Respectfully, That’s the mindset. 'Americans Like Big, Small Thing Bad'. Email me how much you will pay for one…. If old US beaters can be licensed and driven, why couldn’t this van? Not at all. I will. John. Oh, one more thing. I’ve currently got a new Diesel VW Caravelle 6.1 which has 4 wheel drive and an automatic DSG gerabox. Over here, where everything is accessible, even for large RVs, there is just not this demand. Whole sections of counties have to evacuate with little notice. If the driver doesn't respond, eCall automatically informs the emergency services. Let’s put some context around that number. Komfort-Matratze Aufstelldach VW California Endlich komfortabel im Bett des Aufstelldaches schlafen! And presumably, VW would need to keep hitting 200K or so in California sales every year. My current business imports from Europe and brings containers over on a regular basis. 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. 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 Moms initials were VW. VW California, and is comparable in price. So much for free trade. But there are many people here that will buy a shell van and convert it on their own. I’m so tired of the American attitude that “big is better, and biggest is best”!