Is there a market for a T3 caravelle?

**phaeton** · 20-06-2008, 09:27 AM

Beautiful van Paul

If I was in Queensland I'd be tempted

**WEDEL.1** · 20-06-2008, 03:03 PM

Originally Posted by Campaign

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** · 20-06-2008, 05:07 PM

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** · 20-06-2008, 05:27 PM

Originally Posted by Green T4

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

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:

**Campaign** · 20-06-2008, 08:03 PM

Originally Posted by phaeton

Beautiful van Paul

If I was in Queensland I'd be tempted

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

The vehicle is in Victoria.

**phaeton** · 20-06-2008, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by Campaign

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

**syncro91** · 21-06-2008, 10:49 PM

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.

**Campaign** · 22-06-2008, 10:55 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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

Paul

**Campaign** · 29-07-2008, 10:13 PM

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.