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Used 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best Vehicle Yet

pathlesstravel, 07/05/2014
2001 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr Minivan (2.8L 6cyl 4A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful

I've owned many types of cars and minivans but our 2001 Eurovan weekender is by far the most flexible and fun even though it's now 13 years old. With 3 small kids and time off, my wife and I meandered 1,600 miles across California off the beaten path and had way too much fun. It's a home while on the road and the club seating means the kids face each other for hours of travel without fatigue. Anywhere we park the kids have a hangout. Mechanically it's quiet and powerful. We change the oil and trans fluid more frequently than specified by VW. It has 131,000 miles and still drives solid. Visibility is good and interior size feels generous. We are not a bells and whistles family.

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1 out of 5 stars

Engine Oil Failure

2001 Eurovan, 04/28/2006
2001 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 3dr Minivan (2.8L 6cyl 4A)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

The oil housings on these vans are made of plastic and are broken easily during oil changes. We lost all the oil and it ruined our engine. Each time we get oil changes we have to ensure the housing is not cracked. We asked Volkswagen to recall these vans but they refused. We absolutely hate the van because of this issue!

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3.75 out of 5 stars

2001 Volkswagen EuroVan

euronut, 03/30/2005
2001 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS 3dr Minivan (2.8L 6cyl 4A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

My 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan is a performer and fun to drive. We tow a boat with it and take long road trips. For traveling, you can't beat it. The reliability is poor and the repair costs are higher than most cars with the standard brake job costing $800. You should factor a 30% increase on repairs for Eurovan over a Golf or a Jetta. They are hard to work on and parts are scarce.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Zippy, roomy van

Cheech, 08/09/2005
2001 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr Minivan (2.8L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have had VW vans in the past. I liked them for a bunch of reasons. The '01 Eurovan roomy and very comfortable, even traveling with my family of seven. It's already been said, but the Volkswagen Eurovan is decidedly different. It's shaped like a box where others are round and bubbly. It has a significantly higher driving position. It also offers unique options, such as rear-facing second-row seats, pull out beds, window curtains and a camper body. All that plus a few peace signs make this van easy to own.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Ultimate soccer -mom van

frnr66, 04/04/2009
2000 Volkswagen EuroVan MV 3dr Minivan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I have owned two Eurovans and two Vanagons and the VR6 is the best driving car of them all. It has an awesome engine, though more thirsty than the 5-cylinder version and much more powerful. It is a very comfortable highway cruiser especially for hauling the family and dog to the cottage every weekend. It is the most popular car at rainy day soccer games, with kids inside at the table and under the huge rear hatch. The rear seating is such that kids interact more and play cards at the table instead of Game Boys. Maintenance has been reasonable and been limited to the expected parts that wear-out. Since being off warranty, we've used experienced VW mechanics, but not the dealership.

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