| Subject: | Re: differences between '86, to '89 westfalias??? |
| From: | Joel Walker |
| Date: | Sat, 18 Jul 1998 16:04:46 CDT |
On Fri, 17 Jul 1998 21:04:21 -0700 Karen Meredith said:
>Can I pester anyone who cares to answer this!!!
get the Raid, Ma ... there's a 'nuther Pest in the house!!! :)
>What are the main differences, between westfalia campers '86 to '89, ie.
>engine, design, other mechanical features, etc.
ok, for engine and suspension and body parts, there are no differences.
same 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed 4-cylinder engine. same
choices of transmissions: 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic or 5-speed
Syncro package (which comes with minor body changes: fuel filler is moved
to the rear right corner; extra weight from additional 4wd mechanical parts
and some reinforcement brackets/shields/etc. underneath).
so, "mechanically", they're very much the same.
it's in the Camper equipment and Options (power windows, power door locks,
and so forth) that any differences will be found ...
(from the VW Sales Brochures ... and we all know how accurate Sales Brochures
are, right?? :) ...
1986 Camper Camper GL
Camper Syncro GL Camper Syncro
MECHANICAL
power steering optional standard
power door locks -not available- optional
EXTERIOR
water tank, city hookup, -not available- standard
110-volt electrical hookup
INTERIOR
velour upholstery -not available- standard
corduroy upholstery standard -not available-
tachometer and digital clock -not available- standard
illuminated vanity mirror -not available- standard
removable carpet in living room, -not available- standard
provision for center seat,
gas/110/12-volt refrigerator,
store-away tables, 2-seater
folding bench seat, 110-volt
electrical outlet, curcuit
breaker, electrical cable,
LP gas stove/tank
2nd 12-volt battery, cushioned standard -not available-
seat behind driver's seat,
removeable 110/12-volt ice box,
folding side table, 3-seater
folding bench seat, 3 cup
holders
1987 Camper GL Camper
Camper Syncro GL Camper Syncro
MECHANICAL
power steering optional standard
power door locks optional optional
EXTERIOR
water tank, city hookup, -not available- standard
110-volt electrical hookup
INTERIOR
deluxe seats in velour -not available- standard
upholstery with fold-down
adjustable armrests
tweed cloth upholstery standard -not available-
tachometer and digital clock -not available- standard
illuminated vanity mirror -not available- standard
removable carpet in living room, -not available- standard
provision for center seat,
gas/110/12-volt refrigerator,
store-away tables, 2-seater
folding bench seat, 110-volt
electrical outlet, curcuit
breaker, electrical cable,
LP gas stove/tank,
fire extinguisher
2nd 12-volt battery, cushioned standard -not available-
seat behind driver's seat,
removeable 110/12-volt
refrigerator, folding side
table, 3-seater folding bench
seat, 3 cup holders
1988
as far as i can tell, there was NO Camper available ... only the
Camper GL. the sales brochure makes NO mention of any other Camper.
it also makes NO mention of the Syncro at all.
it has this table about Options:
Vanagon Option Packages P32 P33 P34 P35 P36 P37
Radio prep with 4 speakers * * * * * *
and antenna
Air conditioning * * * *
Rear window wiper/washer * * * * * *
Power mirrors * * * *
Weekender Package * * *
Option Packages P32, P33 and P34 are available on Vanagon GL;
packages P35, P36 and P37 are available on CamperGL
Additional available options: AM/FM stereo cassette radio with anti-
theft protection; cruise control; power package including door locks
and windows; automatic transmission; alloy wheels; California emissions
(not all options are available for all models. see your dealer for
details).
1989
same thing as 1988: there was NO Camper available ... only the
Camper GL. but the Camper Syncro is back, and there is a new model bus:
the Vanagon Carat (not a camper).
some things that are interstingly NOT listed as Standard on the Camper:
EXTERIOR
Full body side panesl with integrated bumpers
Metallic paint
Rear wiper and washer
INTERIOR
Central locking system
the Option Packages table has changed:
Option Packages P02 P32 P34 P35 P36 P37 P50
Radio prep with 4 speakers * * * * * * *
Air conditioning * * * * *
Rear window wiper/washer * * * * *
Power mirrors * * *
Weekender Package * *
Additional available options: AM/FM stereo cassette with 4 speakers and
anti-theft coding; automatic transmission; cruise control; power
package: windows, door locks; alloy wheels; California emissions.
See your authorized Volkswagen dealer for a selection of other dealer
installed parts and accessories.
(Not all options are available for all models. See your dealer for
details).
1990
just to screw things up a bit more, this year there is still only the
Camper GL, and still the Carat, but now also a Multivan (Carat with a
pop-top). no mention of the Syncro as a separate model ... it is listed
only in the Specifications as "(Syncro models only)".
Camper GL Multivan
EXTERIOR
water tank, city hookup, standard -not available-
110-volt electrical hookup
INTERIOR
swivel front seats standard -not available-
two rearward facing removeable -not available- standard
seats
central locking system; -not available- standard
cruise control
side panel with integrated -not available- standard
arm rest, folding table and
cup holders
LP gas stove/tank, sink/water standard -not available-
tank, two-way water faucet,
store away tables, additional
lighting, fire extinguisher,
battery check light, privacy
curtains
3-door clothes locker, overhead standard -not available-
cabinet, pantry with utensil
drawer, plus additional storage
7-passenger seating capacity -not available- standard
Option Packages P91 P89 P90
Alloy wheels, cruise control, power locks, *
power windows (Camper GL)
Air conditioning, rear wiper, tinted glass, *
full wheel covers
Same options as P89 plus a convenience group
that includes: power locks, windows and
mirrors, cruise control and auxiliary battery *
Other available options: AM/FM stereo cassette radio
(Not all options are available for all models. See your dealer for
details).
1991
pretty much the same as 1990. still got just the Camper GL and the
Multivan. and no mention of the Syncro as a separate model ... it is
listed only in the Specifications as "(Syncro models only)".
Camper GL Multivan
EXTERIOR
integrated accent colored bumpers -not available- standard
with front spoiler and accent
colored rocker panel covers
integrated black front and rear standard -not available-
bumpers with front spoiler;
left front splashguard
water hook-up; 110 volt electric standard -not available-
outlet for external connection
INTERIOR
two rearward facing removeable -not available- standard
seats
side panel with integrated -not available- standard
arm rest, folding table and
cup holders
removable carpet, 110/12-volt/LP standard -not available-
gas refrigerator, LP gas stove/
tank, sink and water tank,
two-way water faucet, two stow-
away tables, additional lighting,
fire extinguisher, battery check
light, privacy curtains, side
windows and rear hatch screens
3-door clothes locker, overhead standard -not available-
cabinet, pantry with utensil
drawer, plus additional storage
Multivan includes a rear clothes -not available- standard
locker, privacy curtains, and
window and hatch screens
7-passenger seating capacity -not available- standard
Option Packages P89 P90 P91
Alloy wheels, cruise control, power locks, *
power windows (Camper GL)
Air conditioning, rear wiper, tinted glass, *
full wheel covers
Same options as P89 plus a convenience group *
(Mobility Access Group) that includes:
power locks, windows and mirrors, cruise
control and auxiliary battery
Other available options: 3-speed automatic transmission; 4 speaker
AM/FM stereo cassette sound system with theft deterrent coding
system.
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