1987 VW Vanagon TDI Westfalia Syncro - $35K - Seattle

[DieselFreak]

You don't see many TDI Westfalia vanagons. I would expect around 30 MPG with a properly tuned 90hp 1.9 TDI engine.

Looks pretty clean. Could be a great vehicle if built right.

http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/cto/4952227488.html

 

[workerdrone]

only 30mpg? I always get over 50 on the highway in my 2003 Jetta, same engine but I added bigger injectors and a tune for a healthy bump in hp and tq, much more aero vehicle for sure but I'm suprised there's that much friction and aero loss

 

[DieselFreak]

only 30mpg? I always get over 50 on the highway in my 2003 Jetta, much more aero for sure but I'm suprised there's that much friction and aero loss

Considering this vanagon has the aerodynamics of a brick and probably weighs 1000 lbs more than your jetta, I think 30 MPG @ normal freeway speeds is a realistic estimate. Maybe 35MPG at 55 mph is possible.

I think if you expect any better than that you will be disappointed.

I would also expect this thing to be somewhat underpowered with a stock 90 hp 1.9 TDI.

 

[yabanja]

"Converted"

This vehicle has been "converted to a camper". In other words they cut a hole in the roof for the pop top. Not original-hence the not original price. That having been said. I lust after a diesel syncro westy! I can confirm from a friend's identical van that 30 mpg is about right. If the transmission is noisy plan on replacement at a cost of 5-7k depending upon how strong you want to build it. Luckily the premier transmission builder in the country is in the same neighborhood as the van! (AA Transaxle in Monroe Washington)