1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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User reviews for 1985 Volkswagen Vanagon
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by wolf c
Nov 18, 2020
the vanagon is a very desirable vehicle.... but most are very overpriced. most seem to think they can get a restored price for a vehicle with rust issues and extremely high mileage. Nov 18, 2020
by Kelly T
Sep 30, 2012
Love everything overall...great for camping quick get a ways, handles much better with the 15' tires & rims, Monroe gas shocks, although makes for a little rougher ride.
I bought it from a VW Mechanic who made it look really nice but found out the hard way that was it, lots of problems, ugh!!!!Sep 30, 2012
by Anonymous
Dec 08, 2010
Vanagons are a brick in the wind yet are suprisingly driveable. the 1.9L boxer 4 is capable of keeping up with traffic at 20 - 22 mpg. build quality is endorsed by quantity of survivors. 2nd & 3rd row seats remove to accomodate so much whatever ! type 2's ARE the original SuV's! pure German form/function rationale.Dec 08, 2010
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by wolf c
Nov 18, 2020
the vanagon is a very desirable vehicle.... but most are very overpriced. most seem to think they can get a restored price for a vehicle with rust issues and extremely high mileage. Nov 18, 2020
by Kelly T
Sep 30, 2012
Love everything overall...great for camping quick get a ways, handles much better with the 15' tires & rims, Monroe gas shocks, although makes for a little rougher ride.
I bought it from a VW Mechanic who made it look really nice but found out the hard way that was it, lots of problems, ugh!!!!Sep 30, 2012
by Anonymous
Dec 08, 2010
Vanagons are a brick in the wind yet are suprisingly driveable. the 1.9L boxer 4 is capable of keeping up with traffic at 20 - 22 mpg. build quality is endorsed by quantity of survivors. 2nd & 3rd row seats remove to accomodate so much whatever ! type 2's ARE the original SuV's! pure German form/function rationale.Dec 08, 2010
by Bob H
Mar 28, 2010
My 2nd Brand New Car - 85 HP water boxer 4 speed manual. ROOOOOM - 200 cubic feet. You cannot imagine the stuff I carried in and on this thing. One time I had it loaded with over 100 wooden folding chairs - all on the INSIDE.
Tan with the Weekender Package (back seat folded flat to make a full size bed). Bought new for about $16k out the door. Put over 250,000 miles on this thing. I blew two engines and one trans in the process. But I had a lot of fun doing it. Cub Scouts, Little League, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Band, etc. In addition to many vacations driving all over the western US, it even took a boat ride to Vancouver Island and back.
Top speed was about 80mph. I drove this car very hard and that's probably why it broke. The throttle was either not in use or it was usually all the way to floor - unless Judy or the kids were in it.Mar 28, 2010
by Anonymous
Feb 21, 2009
parts are expensive, glad I do not need many, starts first try, will get u from a 2z, price was ok, love all the older vw
,car is from the north land, rust is a negative of the north, I really miss my old 1970 vw westy
Feb 21, 2009
by Anonymous
Jun 16, 2008
just got my 85 and love itJun 16, 2008
by Anonymous
Jun 11, 2008
not exactly sure what my review is,but need specific information on vanagon engines and problem solvingJun 11, 2008
by Bobby C
May 06, 2008
Stock photo, mine is light blue. Fun and cool in every way. Like a big box on wheels, no power at all, no air, no radio. Drivers wanted.May 06, 2008
by Bob H
Apr 19, 2008
85 HP water boxer 4 speed manual (my last manual car). ROOOOOM - 200 cubic feet. You cannot imagine the stuff I carried in and on this thing. Tan with the Weekender Package (back seat folded flat to make a full size bed). Bought new about $16k out the door. Put over 250,000 miles on this thing. I blew two engines and one trans in the process. But I had a lot of fun doing it. Cub Scouts, Little League, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Band, etc. In addition to many vacations driving all over the western US. It even took a boat ride to Vancouver Island.Apr 19, 2008
by Ian M
Nov 13, 2007
I took out the middle seats and cover the holes with a welcome rug. It
became lots of fun to surf in off-roading late at night in Riverside, CA.Nov 13, 2007
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1985 Volkswagen Vanagon Pricing
Original MSRP
$12,610 to $17,510Price range
N/AAverage price on CG
N/AYoY price change
N/ATrims & specs
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Passenger Seating: 9 · Upholstery: cloth
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined
Seats
Front seat type: bucket · Upholstery: cloth
Truck Features
Pickup truck sliding rear window: manual horizontal
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent
Audio System
AM/FM radio
Roof
OEM roof height: undefined · Roof rack color: black
Seats
Front seat type: captains chairs · Upholstery: cloth
Windows
Front wipers: intermittent