Everything I love, hate, and changed about my Westfalia

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• JU

  @juliantaylor9585 · 5 years ago

  I have owned Katie a 76 bay window Kombi for over 35 years, have done over 700,000 km in her with my wife and family. She is still my daily drive and wouldn’t have it any other way. What you say about that intangible vibe is absolutely true. I disagree however with the always breaking down / reliability thing. My girl has rarely let me down in all the km I have done. You just need proper maintenance. Learn to do it yourself and you’ll develop a relationship that you would never have with any other vehicle. I know when the hand brake needs adjusting for instance. More than 10 clicks and it’s time to but that on the todo list. In short you’ll only get my Kombi keys when I’m dead and buried.

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• CA

  @CamilleBurton-q1b · 3 years ago

  We bought a 1985 Vanagon in 1991, the air conditioning never worked we, had to replace the engine and fuel tank and make a few other repairs within the first few years. &nbsp;We sold it in 2000 because it needed too many repairs and we had 4 kids and needed reliability. I have never stopped missing it. Wish I was driving one again 😎<br>Thank you for sharing and confirming how those of us who have owned a VW have felt and most likely still feel ♥

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• RO

  @robbwolf3309 · 5 years ago

  The vw van has more soul that a sprinter in my opinion. Love the video

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• SH

  @sharonn7488 · 5 years ago

  The dinosaur comment and his reaction, plus laughter......priceless!!

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• WA

  @waynesitarz424 · 1 year ago

  Putting an 02 Subaru 2.5L engine in my 88 vanagon tintop in 2003 made it very reliable and much more fun to drive.

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• CA

  @CarstenWolfram · 5 years ago

  Oh man I feel everything about this video. I have a vanagon myself and especially the part about the vibe is true. Also I&apos;m always happy to see another one on the road and give them a virtual high five!

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• MR

  @MrmultiJeep · 5 years ago

  So glad to see you are a TRUE Westy enthusiast. I was watching someone else’s Westy channel for a very long time until he switched to a brand new 2020 Mercedes Sprinter... so sad.

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• KO

  @kostasrestas · 5 years ago (edited)

  some days before i had my first trip with an vw t3, i had a video with that trip..<br>cheers from Greece!!

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• MI

  @michelemartinage8842 · 4 years ago

  I so agree with the fun aspect and the vibe. &nbsp;I find myself laughing and patting the dash whenever she&apos;s running well and we&apos;ve managed to get from point A to point B. &nbsp;Really enjoyed your video!

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• AL

  @alexhjohns · 5 years ago

  You&apos;re 100% right about the vibe and the feeling of arriving at your destination in a Westfalia.

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• JE

  @jeffagoddard · 3 years ago

  The best, best, best explanation of recreational van fun. &nbsp;It’s the vibe! &nbsp;Gotta get me one.

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• BE

  @benko · 5 years ago

  way to go , you got your soul back . Go westy .

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