Is there a market for a T3 caravelle?

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We have decided to change cars and sell the T3 Caravelle GL. I have put an ad in the For Sale section, but am unsure what market there is for these.
The caravelle runs beautifully. It has been a fantastic lifestyle vehicle with lots of trips, camping, transporting friends and family etc.
Do folk still look for this type of vehicle?

Paul

[DaveMack]

:pics:

Changing lifestyles ... ya never know.

Dave

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Dave,
I have included the pics in the For Sale section, but, here they are:

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/PYB_photos/IMG_0661.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/PYB_photos/IMG_0662.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/PYB_photos/IMG_0663.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/PYB_photos/IMG_0665.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/PYB_photos/IMG_0666.jpg

http://i131.photobucket.com/albums/p320/PYB_photos/IMG_0667.jpg

[WEDEL.1]

We have decided to change cars and sell the T3 Caravelle GL. I have put an ad in the For Sale section, but am unsure what market there is for these.
The caravelle runs beautifully. It has been a fantastic lifestyle vehicle with lots of trips, camping, transporting friends and family etc.
Do folk still look for this type of vehicle?

Paul

I'm sure they do.

In fact, now that fuel is more expensive, sleeping in your own vehicle is cheaper than having a very fuel economic car and staying in a tourist park.

I know, because I did the sums between the T4 and the Polo from Adelaide to Sydney and staying a week. The T4 won easily despite the fact that it used much more fuel.

Maris

[WEDEL.1]

Now that I've seen the pics, it's a Caravelle and you can't sleep in it, unless you're 3'8"!

However, these vehicles are still very popular.

A "FOR SALE" sign at the DOVW in late November should see you exchange the T3 for cash.

Maris

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Now that I've seen the pics, it's a Caravelle and you can't sleep in it, unless you're 3'8"!
Maris

Actually, we did sleep in it last holidays.
We were camping at Cape Otway, enjoying the sound of heavy rain on the tent when a quick calculation determined that the ten year water-proofing service on the tent had been done eleven years ago and the realisation that moisture wasn't only in the air but coming down on our bed.
Fortunately we had removed the middle seat from the Caravelle in case we needed to sleep in it over the holidays. A quick dash from the tent with double lilo in hand, thrown down on the kombi floor, quick slam of the sliding door, and nice and warm and dry we were - thank goodness we are genetically engineered for such confines- a little bended knee and regular rolling was all that was needed.
The middle seat is a sinch to remove.
In earlier days we used to remove the seat back from the rear row - a straight forward job that freed up full stretch sleeping space.

[WEDEL.1]

Which is why these vehicles will always be so popular.

Maris

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Yeah!
I have dreamed up some beaut bolt-in camper conversions, but never got round to actually doing it.

[jayjay]

i'm 3"8!! that's one nice condition t3. what car are you thinking of moving to?
(assuming you're buying another car)

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My partner is moving to an 01 Passat Variant 1.8T.
I said that all she needs is a hatchback but she reckons it would be too difficult to go from the space of the Caravelle to a small car; so the Passat Variant is the next step down.
Won't have the go anywhere capabilities of the Caravelle, but its a nice car, and we should be able to carry a couple of bikes or go camping with lots of clobber.
My question continues though.

Paul

[phaeton]

Beautiful van Paul :eek:

If I was in Queensland I'd be tempted :D

[WEDEL.1]

My partner is moving to an 01 Passat Variant 1.8T.
I said that all she needs is a hatchback but she reckons it would be too difficult to go from the space of the Caravelle to a small car; so the Passat Variant is the next step down.
Paul

Unless you have driven one already, I think you may be dissappointed with the performance of the 1.8T in such a big car as a Passat.

I have driven one.

Maris

[rob64981]

You should find out how much the shipping would be to the UK and then stick it on..

http://www.brick-yard.co.uk/home/home.htm

and

http://www.club80-90.co.uk/mainmenu.htm

They would go mad for a clean and tidy example like yours.

Can i add...Very nice van.

Rob

[Golf Houso]

Unless you have driven one already, I think you may be dissappointed with the performance of the 1.8T in such a big car as a Passat.

I have driven one.

Maris

My mother owns a Passat Sport 1.8T, it was rather sluggish when we first got it but after a service fixing a few sensors and 2 vacuum leaks it really goes well now. After about 80km's (5sp semi-auto) its dramatically quicker than my golf, the one you drove must have had a few problems, or I just drive an exceptionally slow car :duh: I'd say it'd be only a touch slower than a falcon on full tilt.

They do go fairly well, surprisingly well AND wagons are just Uber cool...

for example:
http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/06/DSC00071-1.jpg

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Beautiful van Paul :eek:

If I was in Queensland I'd be tempted :D

Now I'm curious! What would being in Queensland do to you that you would then experience temptation?





The vehicle is in Victoria.

[phaeton]

Now I'm curious! What would being in Queensland do to you that you would then experience temptation?





The vehicle is in Victoria.

LOL thats what happens when I skim threads quickly :D

[syncro91]

My radar is telling me that Caravelle's are becoming increasingly sought after. Great size, great comfort, classic VW feel.

A VW specialist also just recently mentioned to me that he is noting increasing interest in Caravelle T3s specifically as well.

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My radar is telling me that Caravelle's are becoming increasingly sought after. Great size, great comfort, classic VW feel.

A VW specialist also just recently mentioned to me that he is noting increasing interest in Caravelle T3s specifically as well.

Ooh, that's good to read!

Went out with my partner in it tonight - drives so well!

Here is an engine pic - the engine is cleanish but not detailed

http://www.vwwatercooled.com.au/forums/images/imported/2008/06/IMG_0671-1.jpg

Paul

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Well, its good news. There is a healthy market for T3 Caravelles going by the number of enquiries and inspections that came our way. The vehicle sold to an enthusiast - so hoping he gets lots of good use out of it.
Thank you for the encouragement with the sale.

And now ready to talk Passat Variant 1.8T - we are very happy with it. Smooth, quiet, lots of gadgets to play with. No problems with performance - my daily driver is a Golf Gti for comparison - and the fuel use is so much less than the Caravelle, we are laughing.

[BigWhiteT3]

Congrats on the sale Paul. What sort of economy did you get out of your Caravelle incidently?

Ash

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Congrats on the sale Paul. What sort of economy did you get out of your Caravelle incidently?

Ash

about 14l/100k