1979 Vw Bus - Daily Driver on 2040-cars
Momence, Illinois, United States
Well, I hate to do it but "BLUE" must go. This is an Arizona bus that has only spent eight months in Illinois. I bought this bus from a young man last January 2014. I bought it mostly because is was very dry, practically no rust, but bought it sight unseen. When I got it it wouldn't run, so without putting a single mile on it, I had it towed 100 miles to one of the best shops in the midwest. Seven months and $4000 later it drives, runs, shifts, stops and starts like a champ. Problem is, I can't afford a bus with this kind of investment. Thought I was buying it ready to drive for the most I could pay. Anyway, my bad experience and my loss is your gain. The repairs are too numerous to mention but if you're really serious I can fax you a copy of the $4000 receipt. Basically we did gear box, tranny, completely rebuilt the carb, new manifolds, new tailpipe, wheel bearings, valve cover gaskets, new clutch cable, lights, etc. Besides these things the shop did, the previous owner put on very nice wheels, new tires, a nice stereo, nice custom fitted carpet and a rear seat that is factory made to make a bed. I have also added new rear turn signal lenses, front turn signal lenses, new high impact plastic glove box, gear shift extender, new side mirrors from Bus Depot and a few graphics. Currently the spare is stored under the rear seat but have everything needed to return to its original place on the front of the bus. The original color was brown, There is not rust on front or middle floors, sliding door track or along bottom. There is some very minor surface rust on the rear corner. The metal is very solid, the tires just sprayed back and took the paint off just enough to let a little surface rust begin. This is not a 25K show bus and so it doesn't cost 25K. It is solid, looks great from 25' away and will get you lots of honks, nods and a few peace signs. As I said, the only reason it's for sale is because I put $4000 worth of repairs on my credit card and it's going to come due very soon. No low ballers. It's worth the money and it's only going to get worth more as you can see if you're watching these ads. I'll help set up shipping, send you more pics if you need them or anything else you need. It's a good running, solid desert bus and although it's not perfect you will enjoy every minute of driving it.
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Recharge Wrap-up: BYD sales surge, new Mazda MX-5, plug-in VW Passat
Mon, Jul 7 2014BYD has enjoyed a tremendous leap in sales since last year, according to Want China Times. Sales from January to April were ten times that of the same period last year, with much of the credit going to government subsidies for clean cars. BYD claims, though, that battery production is limiting the number of vehicles it sells, and that by increasing that production capacity, it will see even more success. BYD's Qin plug-in hybrid, introduced in December, has already sold 4,500 units with another 8,000 orders already placed. Read more here. Mazda will reveal the fourth generation of its MX-5 roadster in September. To celebrate the car's 25th anniversary, the all-new two-seat convertible will debut during simultaneous private events in Spain, Japan and the US on September 3 and 4. Furthermore, the new Miata will be the center of a more public event in Barcelona on September 6. For fans in the US, Mazda will hold a Miatas at Mazda Raceway event from September 5 to 7. The 2016 MX-5 promises to continue to offer a lightweight, balanced design for fun and efficiency. The new Volkswagen Passat will feature a plug-in hybrid version. Volkswagen confirmed the Passat PHEV for Europe at the model's unveiling at the Volkswagen Design Centre in Potsdam, Germany. The plug-in Passat uses a 154-horsepower TSI engine and an 80-kilowatt electric motor for a total output of 208 horsepower. With a full charge, it can travel up to 31 miles on electricity alone. All versions of the eighth-generation Passat use stop-start and regenerative braking. Read more at Green Car Congress. BBC warns that the costs of charging an electric vehicle in the UK could surpass those of fueling a gasoline engine. Not so fast, says The Green Car Website. While the BBC cites charging services like Charge Master introducing fees for rapid charging making it cost about as much per mile to drive as traditional internal combustion engines. The Green Car Website points out that most people usually charge at home for much less, that paying for rapid charging is still not that expensive and that the BBC article misses the point about EVs, anyway. See the BBC article here or click here to read the rebuttal. News Source: Want China Times, Mazda, Volkswagen, BBC News, The Green Car Website via Charged, Green Car Congress Green Mazda Volkswagen Green Automakers Electric PHEV recharge wrapup qin
BMW names new CEO, chairman and head of development
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VW recalling 2.64M vehicles worldwide over engine, light issues
Thu, 14 Nov 2013Volkswagen is staging a massive, worldwide recall that's already grown from 1.68 million to 2.64 million vehicles and covers three different issues across a number of vehicles. We already reported on 61,000 Tiguans getting recalled over lighting issues - that was just in the US. Globally, however, VW will be recalling 800,000 Tiguans, according to Automotive News, with the focus on CUVs built between 2008 and 2011. The issue with the Tiguan relates to a simple fuse swap, so this is rather unremarkable, aside from the sheer number of vehicles being fixed. The real, troubling issues relate to gearboxes and pickups.
239,000 Amarok pickups (pictured right) are being recalled over fuel leaks, while 1.6 million vehicles are being recalled to swap the synthetic oil in dual-clutch transmissions with mineral oil. Now, the transmission issue is one for the global Volkswagen Group to address, not just the VW brand - vehicles from Audi, Škoda and Seat use the same seven-speed DSG and are covered under the recall, as well.
Why the switch from synthetic to mineral oil? Apparently, using the synthetic oil in a DSG and then subjecting it to stop-and-go conditions or heavy loads in a hot and humid climate can lead to electronic malfunctions, according to a Volkswagen press release. The switch, from the sounds of it, is largely a preventative measure.