Volkswagen Kombi...bad?

Well, your pic shows a VW, commonly known as "Bulli" from the 60's/70's.

The are now named "Multivan" and look like this



The search for 'Kombi' didn't come with suitable results, since a 'Kombi' is an estate car/station wagon.

More here.

This might be a better choice for you Sanctuary

http://www.vw.com/newbeetle/

They're safe, they have great mileage/gallon, they're reliable, and they're fun to drive.

My first car was a VW beetle,
a much older version though,
and I still reminisce about "him"

Walter - the site seems informative, thank you - I'll take some time to read it tonight.

CJ - mmm...I dislike bugs though. My obsession lies with vans, but the old metal vans, not the new plastic, rounded/curved 'modern' look. The updated photo that Walter posted depresses me .

I always tell my mom that my dream is to own a child-molester van, the kind that look so trashy that they're comfortable..

I doubt it'd be good for random driving sprees and short trips to the convienence store, eh?

If I did get a bug, it would have to be an old one; the look of the newer ones puts me off (like I said, I just don't like the 'rounded, plastic' look of newer cars).

Any more suggestions would be fine - van or no van :wink:

The word "Kombi" means combination. There were two models; the standard with no side windows, and the deluxe windowed models. A Kombi was intended as a person transport and had all the seats and windows; a combination of the two styles. Kombis typically did not use the two tone paint and they were the ones used as the basis for the Westfalia campers.

A bus is a good place to get a crash course in how cars work Those old VWs are incredibly simple mechanically. The engines have a relatively short life, partly because they are an early modular design that wore quickly, and partly because they are air cooled. Temperatures can spike easily and oil life suffers. You'll spend a lot of time working on it, but its pretty easy to diagnose and fix since its so simple.

Its also very tough to find one that is free of rust, even in dry climates. Look hard when buying.

Visit http://www.thesamba.com for more information than you could possibly imagine on old VWs. The vehicle you love is typically referred to as either a bus, type2, or somewhat improperly, microbus. The pre-68 model like you pictured is typically referred to as a split-window. Kombi, Standard, Deluxe, Westfalia, Barndoor, Panel, and Walkthrough names all describe various options and layouts.

Here's a direct link to a gallery at the samba :
http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album.php

Wow Curtis - awesome! Thank you so much for all that info, going to the site right now...

kombis are great!
Go to www.vintagebus.com they have tons of info on vintage buses. Good luck man!

Hi,
VWs are great especially Kombis.
Cheers.
D

This URL will show links to refurbished VW Kombis
VW Campers