Shopping on line can be easy, simple and save you lots of money. It can also take a lot of your time, frustrate you, and result in unwanted purchases. Now the same can be said for regular high street shopping, but with the vast opportunity presented by the Internet it will pay you to spend a few minutes reading this and understanding how to better optimize your Volkswagen Eurovan shopping experience:

1. Compare - without doubt the biggest advantage that the Volkswagen Eurovan offers shoppers today is the ability to compare thousands of Volkswagen Eurovan at a time. This is a great thing, but not necessarily all the time! Too much can be daunting at times so take advantage of the great comparison sites and where possible let them do the hard work for you.

2. Research - if it has been said it will be on the internet. Ignorance is no longer a justifiable reason for buying the wrong thing. Take the time to research in detail everything that you could possible want to know about

3. Testimonials - don't know anybody that has bought a Volkswagen Eurovan? Wrong! If the Volkswagen Eurovan is good the internet will let you know. Use the Internet as a friend and get testimonials before you buy.

4. Questions - Got a question about Volkswagen Eurovan then search the Forums, FAQ's, Blogs etc. Don't be afraid to ask .....

5. Reputation - Never heard of the company selling Volkswagen Eurovan? Don't worry, no reason why you should know every company in the world, but you know someone that does! Use the internet to find out what people are saying about Volkswagen Eurovan and build up a picture of their reputation for sales, returns, customer service, delivery etc.

6. Returns - still worried that even after all of the above your Volkswagen Eurovan wont be what you want? Check out the returns policy. There is so much competition now that someone, somewhere is bound to offer the terms that you are comfortable with.

7. Feedback - happy with your Volkswagen Eurovan then let people know, after all you are depending on others people input in your buying decision, so why not give a little back.

8. Security - check for the yellow padlock on the Volkswagen Eurovan site before you buy, and the s after http:/ /i.e. https:// = a secure site

9. Contact - got a question about Volkswagen Eurovan, or want to leave a comment then check out the sites contact page. Reputable companies have them and respond.

10. Payment - ready to pay for your Volkswagen Eurovan, then use your credit card or PayPal! Be aware of companies that don't accept them, there may be genuine reasons but given the huge amount of choice you have when buying online there is no reason at all not to buy via credit card or PayPal.



The Volkswagen Eurovan (US, Brazil and Mexico) or Transporter (UK, Ireland, and North Europe) was the first front-engine design van produced by Germany automaker Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and is the successor of the Volkswagen Type 2 van. It is built on the Volkswagen T platform.

History As early as the late 1970s, Volkswagen began to think about replacing their rear-engined VW Type 2 vans with a more modern, front-engined, water-cooled design, as they had very successfully done with their passenger cars earlier in that decade. The reason why in 1980 they still introduced the new rear-engined Vanagon instead is unclear; rumour has it that the trade union feared the closing of VW's Salzgitter factory, where the boxer engines were built, and thus forced the new design to continue to use a boxer engine, and hence be rear-engined. Truth or not, the fact remains that the front-engined van was delayed until 1990.

In 2003, the T4 was replaced by the all-new T5.

T4 The T4, released in 1990, was the first Transporter without a rear engine. This front-wheel drive model was available in two wheelbases, and being front-engined allowed a far greater diversity for special bodies - from wreckers to three-axled minibuses to large box-bodied ambulances, almost everything was possible. Transversally mounted engines with four, five and six cylinders, and especially the very popular Turbo Direct Injection diesel engines with direct injection, brought the Transporter's performance back to state of the art, which couldn't really be said about either the T2 or Volkswagen Type 2 (T3).

Enthusiasts naturally bemoaned the death of the classic Type 2, but rationally it really was inevitable. The market proves it: the T4 was a tremendous success, and the introduction of its successor was delayed time and again due to unabated demand. After no less than 14 years, the T4 ceased production in 2003 (making it second only to the T1 for length of production in its home market), but it is rumoured to be resurrected for the Chinese market.

There was one major model change to the T4, in 1994, when the re-shaped front end was introduced. This was needed to fit the six-cylinder VR6 engine into the Transporter's engine bay. However, the commercial variants, which were not available with the VR6, retained the old look (although they were changed as well, they just still looked almost the same). Keeping with the Volkswagen Type 2's tradition, these two versions are called T4a and T4b respectively by Enthusiasts.

The engine range has become rather too large to elaborate here. T4a were available with four- and five-cylinder engines, both petrol and Diesel; the T4b saw not only the VR6, but also the five-cylinder Turbo Direct Injection engines that since have replaced the traditional Diesels.

T4 in US The Eurovan, as the T4 generation was called in the United States, was available in Europe in many versions both for personal and commercial use. From 1990 until 2003 only the passenger versions were exported to the U.S., except for those that were shipped to Winnebago Industries for conversion to either Campers, which were shipped to and sold by U.S. VW dealers, or to Rialtas, where were sold by Winnebago dealers directly. Smaller than a standard American delivery van, but larger than an American or Japanese passenger minivan, VW played up its size with the slogan, "EuroVan: There's nothing mini about it."

In the U.S., the models were:

T5 The fifth generation of the VW Transporter hit the market in Europe late in 2003. It's a direct successor to the T4 in its looks and utility value, unlike the Volkswagen Microbus Concept that VW had been showing around several years prior to the T5's introduction. The Microbus concept was almost produced, but Volkswagen scuttled plans for building it due to cost problems.

The T5 Transporter is not available in the United States and Canada in any form. Instead, Volkswagen is working with DaimlerChrysler to create a minivan specifically for the North American market. VW's version of this van should be out by 2008.

T5 Commercial Range The commercial range is rather more substantial, and is also much more important in the European marketplace. It includes most notably:



Apart from these factory variants, there are a multitude of third-party conversions available, some of which are offered through the VW dealer organization. They include almost everything conceivable, including but not limited to refrigerated vans, ambulances, police vans, fire engines, ladder trucks etc.

T5 MPV & Lifestyle Range In Europe, the Transporter Shuttle/Kombi van that seats up to nine in comfort, it is an entry level model below the Caravelle/Multivan.

The Caravelle/Multivan, available as a seven-seater, has a neat rail feature in which you can buy accessories & fit them in rails so accessories are secured or move seats into whatever configuration you can think of. The Shuttle & Kombi have up to 7 to 9 fixed seats so both do not have the rail option.

The Volkswagen California and Volkswagen California are the camping versions of the new T5 range (T4 California only). The Kombi Beach comes with just a fold up bed whereas the California is a real Camper with beds,sinks and fold up seat & tables.

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The Volkswagen Eurovan (US, Brazil and Mexico) or Transporter (UK, Ireland, and North Europe) was the first front-engine design van produced by Germany automaker Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles and is the successor of the Volkswagen Type 2 van. It is built on the Volkswagen T platform.

History As early as the late 1970s, Volkswagen began to think about replacing their rear-engined VW Type 2 vans with a more modern, front-engined, water-cooled design, as they had very successfully done with their passenger cars earlier in that decade. The reason why in 1980 they still introduced the new rear-engined Vanagon instead is unclear; rumour has it that the trade union feared the closing of VW's Salzgitter factory, where the boxer engines were built, and thus forced the new design to continue to use a boxer engine, and hence be rear-engined. Truth or not, the fact remains that the front-engined van was delayed until 1990.

In 2003, the T4 was replaced by the all-new T5.

T4 The T4, released in 1990, was the first Transporter without a rear engine. This front-wheel drive model was available in two wheelbases, and being front-engined allowed a far greater diversity for special bodies - from wreckers to three-axled minibuses to large box-bodied ambulances, almost everything was possible. Transversally mounted engines with four, five and six cylinders, and especially the very popular Turbo Direct Injection diesel engines with direct injection, brought the Transporter's performance back to state of the art, which couldn't really be said about either the T2 or Volkswagen Type 2 (T3).

Enthusiasts naturally bemoaned the death of the classic Type 2, but rationally it really was inevitable. The market proves it: the T4 was a tremendous success, and the introduction of its successor was delayed time and again due to unabated demand. After no less than 14 years, the T4 ceased production in 2003 (making it second only to the T1 for length of production in its home market), but it is rumoured to be resurrected for the Chinese market.

There was one major model change to the T4, in 1994, when the re-shaped front end was introduced. This was needed to fit the six-cylinder VR6 engine into the Transporter's engine bay. However, the commercial variants, which were not available with the VR6, retained the old look (although they were changed as well, they just still looked almost the same). Keeping with the Volkswagen Type 2's tradition, these two versions are called T4a and T4b respectively by Enthusiasts.

The engine range has become rather too large to elaborate here. T4a were available with four- and five-cylinder engines, both petrol and Diesel; the T4b saw not only the VR6, but also the five-cylinder Turbo Direct Injection engines that since have replaced the traditional Diesels.

T4 in US The Eurovan, as the T4 generation was called in the United States, was available in Europe in many versions both for personal and commercial use. From 1990 until 2003 only the passenger versions were exported to the U.S., except for those that were shipped to Winnebago Industries for conversion to either Campers, which were shipped to and sold by U.S. VW dealers, or to Rialtas, where were sold by Winnebago dealers directly. Smaller than a standard American delivery van, but larger than an American or Japanese passenger minivan, VW played up its size with the slogan, "EuroVan: There's nothing mini about it."

In the U.S., the models were:

T5 The fifth generation of the VW Transporter hit the market in Europe late in 2003. It's a direct successor to the T4 in its looks and utility value, unlike the Volkswagen Microbus Concept that VW had been showing around several years prior to the T5's introduction. The Microbus concept was almost produced, but Volkswagen scuttled plans for building it due to cost problems.

The T5 Transporter is not available in the United States and Canada in any form. Instead, Volkswagen is working with DaimlerChrysler to create a minivan specifically for the North American market. VW's version of this van should be out by 2008.

T5 Commercial Range The commercial range is rather more substantial, and is also much more important in the European marketplace. It includes most notably:



Apart from these factory variants, there are a multitude of third-party conversions available, some of which are offered through the VW dealer organization. They include almost everything conceivable, including but not limited to refrigerated vans, ambulances, police vans, fire engines, ladder trucks etc.

T5 MPV & Lifestyle Range In Europe, the Transporter Shuttle/Kombi van that seats up to nine in comfort, it is an entry level model below the Caravelle/Multivan.

The Caravelle/Multivan, available as a seven-seater, has a neat rail feature in which you can buy accessories & fit them in rails so accessories are secured or move seats into whatever configuration you can think of. The Shuttle & Kombi have up to 7 to 9 fixed seats so both do not have the rail option.

The Volkswagen California and Volkswagen California are the camping versions of the new T5 range (T4 California only). The Kombi Beach comes with just a fold up bed whereas the California is a real Camper with beds,sinks and fold up seat & tables.

Awards







External links



 

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