Volkswagen California 2019 - saying goodbye to an old friend?
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- čas přidán 20. 08. 2024
- There are some new cars on the way from Volkswagen but my heart will always stay with the California. Any two-car garage should start with this camper van.
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Love the no nonsense practical approach.
Wishing your wife a speedy recovery, Bob.
It's a shame it's only a 4 seater. I'd consider one of these but it would mean leaving someone at home. But it's a handy thing to have for those weekend getaways, that's for sure.
Unholy Muppet try Mazda Bongo or ford freada
You can get the extremely similar Mercedes V Class Marco Polo with 5 seats
The California goes up to seven seats, with the option to remove two of them.
Hope she's on the mend.
This is one of the best car channels that I have seen on YT.
She’s on the mend now. Thanks for the compliment, it’s a lovely little home I have here on YT!
@@BobFlavinVideo It is. Out of all the YT car channels out there, I only subscribe to 5 of them - your's included. Thanks for the videos Bob...may they continue :-)
I love the fact that there is no wasted space even where you might think it isn't possible, These things are expensive but they hold their price better than a Ferrari.
Just spent the weekend at Lough Derg in a wee T4 camper called Daisy. No pop-top, but perfect for the two of us - and the dog! We love the freedom it gives.
Another example of a car I'll likely never buy but I couldn't pull myself away from the video. Great content as usual, Bob! Glad to hear that ye all managed to get through that tough week :)
Very down to earth review and if anyone is thinking of buying a Cali this gives you a good idea of what you get. But I must say you appear to be very unfortunate with the fuel consumption. We are on our third Cali, a 204 DSG, and it has averaged 35.3mpg over the last 9500 miles (8 l/km). Our previous Cali was a 180 4motion DSG which averaged 30mpg (9.4 km/l) over 17000 miles, and our original was a 140 manual which averaged 35.31mpg over 16400 miles (8 in/l). The later engines are more fuel efficient with increased power, although the 4motion obviously pays a penalty at the fuel pumps.
Great film Bob - I'm a massive California fan too!!! Really hope you're wife is on the mend mate and a speedy recovery!!!
Best review so far during my current binge of VW camper videos, many thanks Bob.
We bought a 2012 California in April this year, best thing we’ve ever bought!
The best until you have bought a MarcoPolo
Best of luck to your wife, hopefully her recovery is quick and painless!
Thanks Bob, I really enjoy your reviews. You are spot on about the California. I’am a committed fan of camping and foreign travel for 15 years and am on my second California. Yes, it is expensive and, no, it is not for everyone. It is really a life-style choice for people who are prepared to keep it long-term, and use it as their everyday car while also taking every opportunity to get away for weekends around our very beautiful Emerald Isle. And if, like me, you love long 4-6 week trips around Europe every year then it all adds up to decent value over 5 to 10 years. And great fun. When you decide to sell it after all that you will be very pleasantly surprised by the high demand and low depreciation compared to a standard family saloon. Btw, you are right about the drive away tent and the wind out awning.
Ahh Bob so sorry to hear you were so worried about your wife . You are there for most people, how you have somebody to talk to too. Hope she makes quick recovery.
All he best to the mrs ... speedy recovery.
Luvverly! All the best for your missus and all the family!
We named our families Clash of Clans clan after your reviews. ‘It’s a Van!’ 😉
I hope your wife recovers quickly.
One thing with the California that I also have with my Eurovan (US Multivan) is the sliding door being on the wrong side. It can be a bit of a pain in the arse sometimes. Converted vans tend to have the sliding door on the ‘correct’ side.
Love your enthusiasm for the Californian. Great review. Glad missus ok.
Great California introduction once again, thanks!
Camping is a way of life - I’m currently on a 6 week trip around the Canadian rockies, and the locals here are effectively professional campers, and could spend weeks way way off the beaten track (everyone seems to be a survivalist). In Ireland or Europe, you’re never that far from civilization - I’d struggle to justify €60-70k on a 5 seater one. In fact I just flat out wouldn’t. (I like hotels and real beds too much!).
Wishing your wife a speedy recovery friend. Really nice review.
Always enjoy your California videos. I dream of owning one. But it's insanely expensive in Denmark. From 60.000€ to 107.000€. 😭😭😭
Still waiting for that Euro Jackpot 🤣
Great video as usual. Wishing your wife the best, hope she’s recovered.
Just got back from 3 weeks in Scotland wild camping in my T4 2001 150hp California. Amazing vehicles but the prices are ridiculous. Mine is getting on for 20 years old and is still worth around 28000€. New ones are how much? 60, 80k?
And with fuel consumption at 14l/100km?
Wow! And I thought my 150hp was thirsty at 9l/100.
Just for the record I used to get 7.8 from my 102hp T4 Multivan...
My best to you and your wife. Thanks for the vid
Awesome review
Cheers!
Very enjoyable 👍 I hope your wife is ok
deadly video. I hope your wife gets well soon and you get another camper van for test!
Nice video the California is such a fun car!
all the best Bob, hope your wife gets well soon!
I really want to go camping in one of these now and i hate camping... well done Bob and well done VW!
good old benone beach at 1:19
Great review Bob and hope your wife is doing better. ID Buzz might electrify the camper for the future?
Great video and whilst very expensive they are the ultimate dual purpose vehicle. Hope you get to review the Marco Polo. If I won the lottery it would be a choice between these two. Sorry your week was tough and hope you wife recovers soon.
VW California not available out here. It’s a Swiss Army knife! Neat
That's the first time I've heard anyone else come up with "Swiss Army Knife" 😁 Exactly how I describe it. We got ourselves the extra 2 seat bench which was available as an option in Germany so we can also seat six people if we need too, but fitting it does mean you can no longer open the kitchen cupboards and installing is a 2 man job.
It's less versatile than a Multivan for sure but I've still done a couple of moves with it. Long loads are no problem with the bed folded down.
Top van.
I thought it might have two sets of table and chairs!!
Haha, took a bit of tweaking!
Wish your wife the best! Another very nice review! Greetings from Holland!! Please review the new CLA without AMG package😉👍🏻👍🏻
Delightful presenter! Hope your wife is fully recovered from her appendtictomy.
How will the California’s go into the electric era? I sure hope the ID buzz isn’t the “replacement” of the California fleet. We need this sleep over masterpiece as an electric version.
Ask VW to add you to the review list of the new California electric for next Summer. Say you'll be be going on lots of (recorded) family adventures which VW PR will like. World Cup trip like a certain fish and chip van....?
Love your videos Bobby boy and I ALWAYS leave the funniest most constructive comments.....but it's a wee bit frustrating when your doing a vid and YOU look down or up at something You can see , but WE can't....can't you get your mate who done the s-class video with you to do the filming, that way WE can see what YOU can see ....
Great review.. thanks!
I own this car for over a year. Nice review, but owning this car you missed sooo many things
4 wheel drive,auto and carrying your family and accommodation. 11 litres per 100 KLM seems acceptable.
Why a re-upload?
And keep up the good work Bean 👍
There was a small error in the first one so I had to change it
Should one go for a California now with the rapid onset of EV’s and the general turn against diesel? Do you think you’d lose your shirt on it when they introduce the ID Buzz or will they run side by side?
maybe hybrid? 1.5tsi plugin hybrid in future... really makes sense
Sweet at 55000£ or 63000€ !!!! You ca buy a house in derby for that!!!!
This one will be at least €80 000.-
Thanks but I'll take the camper
Pity the sliding door is on the wrong side...
Someone on another channel said CZcams doesn't like to promote channels that put patreon links and such in the description
Wish they would bring these to the States
What's the fuel consumption with 2 adults 2 kids and all the stuff you'd need for a week !
Best wishes to Catherine, she makes a mean cup of tea!
Sad thing, we can't buy the California in California!
Larry Richelli can't buy the chevy Monte Carlo in Monte Carlo either....
You might wanna check out a decent 2nd hand T5 with a new interior. Cheaper and as good imho
Just avoid 2003-2006 models as they are pretty disastrous reliability wise, especially the 2.5 tdi 130 and 174bhp models. In terms of build quality and reliability (especially interior equipment) athe T4 is streets ahead even if it has less gadgets.
@@robinforrest7680 Yes. Got a 2013 115 hp
Hope you wife feels better can I ask where you hire a vw california in ireland sounds like a great idea
Take 2 lol
VW could never even be bothered to put the sliding door on the correct side.
Daz555Daz - that's depends on your frame of reference
@@gaycha6589 for the markets that drive on the left. No excuse given the cost of the thing.
I do
Hopefully, it arrives in Australia but VW is not saying anything about whether it's destined for Australia
you can get them here in bellina nsw vw 4x4 but the cost is mad $120000.00 insane
Pete Williams , I think I've been rather clever. Bought a Multivan T6. Added a James baroud rooftop camper after having an Autohome rooftop for 12 years on last vehicle,ford territory. Travel with hubby and two dogs in collapsible crates.From Byron to Perth two years in a row,back thru Nullarbor one year and Broome Darwin the next. Uluru,The Alps etc! Better if under 5'7" IMHO.
Should've got the blue motion but Nevermind.
Cost $50k +$4k for camptop. Great average fuel consumption,and dash advice means I can monitor fuel if I want.
I would give my left arm for one of those!
You better get an automatic so.
What do you do about a toilet ?
You came up North ? Why didn’t you call in for a cup of tea and a slice of soda bread ?
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I can never understand the price of these things I mean its a van yrs a van with some clever bits but the price??
CORRIGEEN71 ...well it could be a house as well for some people, maybe that’s why is so pricey 🤷♂️
I disagree. The electric version will make everything better.
Great video. Lots of useful points made. I looked at getting a California after I retired. The cost was huge. >£65,000. I ended up buying a used rental VW Transporter van 14months old (had to stump up the VAT) then send it to a garage specialising in VW Campervan conversions. check out www.cambee.co.uk. Totally bespoke conversion. I spent just over £42,000 for a unique vehicle. Awesome result. Top tip: Treat the vehicle like a small yacht. Stow everything so it does not rattle or make a noise. Its easy to do... Know where everything is stowed. Sort out routines and procedures for setting up the roof and electric hook-up. Think about solar panels and a tow hitch for bike racks; roof bars for kayaks/canoes/surfboards etc. Check out suppliers of blackout blinds for the windscreen and memory foam mattress toppers. Try and get the most powerful engine possible. I have a 150bhp 6 speed manual gearbox. With Ad-Blue I get between 35 and 45 mpg. Great range. Best thing I ever bought. We named her as well. It's a good daily vehicle as well. Enjoy your Campervan.
We hope your wife has made a full recovery. I can relate to the tears as I have seen them in adults when checking out my Campervan.....
Not sold in the USA. Another reason Volkswagon sucks.
Count yourself lucky. It's a unreliable piece of crap that will start to rust from the inside out in less than three years.
Dreadful choice of music
Irish no thanks
Can’t understand wot the hell he’s saying
Lisa Garner - which bit were confusing you?