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Volkswagen Eurovan

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  • 3dr GLS
    Starts at
    $26,200
    17 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
    Drivetrain
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  • 3dr MV
    Starts at
    $27,700
    15 City / 20 Hwy
    MPG
    7
    Seat capacity
    Gas V6
    Engine
    Front Wheel Drive
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It was a long box, painted silver. It had four wheels, four doors and seating for seven. It languished in my driveway for three days — and it would have stayed there longer, had it not been for my usual ineptitude in scheduling test vehicles. It was the only one left, the 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS.

I was neither dressed for this nor mentally ready for it. I was wearing sporty shoes, a neat pair of slacks, a body-hugging sweater and a touch-me, feel-me supple leather jacket. Dark glasses finished the ensemble. I looked and felt hip.

But I was looking at the oversized equivalent of a minivan, which meant that no woman, not even my wife, would be looking at me.

I tried to con my wife. “Baby, pretty lady,” I said. “Why don’t you take the EuroVan? I’ll drive your truck.”

She didn’t even turn around. “I am not driving a minivan!” she said, slamming the front door as she left the house. That hurt.

So there I was, stuck behind the steering wheel of something large enough to carry a basketball team. I would’ve felt better had it been a sport-utility vehicle. At least, those leviathans have attitude. But the EuroVan?

I cranked the engine, backed out of the driveway and put it in “drive.” Whoa! What was that? It felt more like a VW Passat sedan than it did a minivan. It moved! It also did nicely in curves, cornering at reasonable speeds without swaying, tilting or tipping.

Ah, Volkswagen. The German automaker is moving on all fronts to increase its sales in the United States. That includes minivans — a difficult objective, considering the number of rivals already in that market.

Volkswagen believes it can compete by offering more for less. That is why the company dropped the EuroVan’s anemic 140-horsepower V-6 and replaced it with a 24-valve, 201-horsepower six-cylinder engine. That puts the EuroVan in the fast lanes with the Chrylser Town & Country (218-horsepower V-6), the Toyota Sienna (210-horsepower V-6) and Ford Windstar (200-horsepower V-6). The Honda Odyssey leads the minivan race with a 240-horsepower V-6. But the EuroVan offers more interior space than its rivals. It also comes with something that should be standard on every sport-utility vehicle, pickup truck and van: an electronic stability and traction-control system.

That system employs sensors and computers to help stabilize a vehicle in emergency maneuvers, or sharp turns. Its aim is to help prevent the vehicle from swerving and rolling over. It is especially effective on models such as the EuroVan, which has a high center of gravity and is, without the system in place, more likely than cars to roll over.

Volkswagen also added four-wheel anti-lock brakes as standard equipment, along with a raft of power items including windows and locks.

The EuroVan’s suspension system and body rigidity have also been improved. The result is a tightly constructed minivan that handles so well, it does not feel like a minivan at all.

But a minivan it is. The interior proves that much. It is loaded with cup holders and storage bins. There is so much space between the seats front to rear, the aisles can serve as demilitarized zones on family trips.

The kicker is that Volkswagen is offering the upgrades at a reduced price. The 2001 EuroVan GLS, for example, carries a base sticker price of $26,200, 16.3 percent less than $31,300 charged for the 2000 model. The EuroVan MV version, which comes with a pop-up camper top, is $27,700, 15.5 percent less than $32,800 charged for the comparable model in 2000.

I wound up driving the EuroVan daily, even after the arrival of several snazzier vehicles. This made my wife nervous. She asked if I was having “some kind of a crisis.” She stared as I pulled out of the driveway and stared even more on a day when I parked the EuroVan, got out and patted its hood.

“Honey, what’s g ing on?” she asked. “Nothing,” I said. Her look said she didn’t believe me.

2001 Volkswagen Eurovan review: Our expert's take
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It was a long box, painted silver. It had four wheels, four doors and seating for seven. It languished in my driveway for three days — and it would have stayed there longer, had it not been for my usual ineptitude in scheduling test vehicles. It was the only one left, the 2001 Volkswagen EuroVan GLS.

I was neither dressed for this nor mentally ready for it. I was wearing sporty shoes, a neat pair of slacks, a body-hugging sweater and a touch-me, feel-me supple leather jacket. Dark glasses finished the ensemble. I looked and felt hip.

But I was looking at the oversized equivalent of a minivan, which meant that no woman, not even my wife, would be looking at me.

I tried to con my wife. “Baby, pretty lady,” I said. “Why don’t you take the EuroVan? I’ll drive your truck.”

She didn’t even turn around. “I am not driving a minivan!” she said, slamming the front door as she left the house. That hurt.

So there I was, stuck behind the steering wheel of something large enough to carry a basketball team. I would’ve felt better had it been a sport-utility vehicle. At least, those leviathans have attitude. But the EuroVan?

I cranked the engine, backed out of the driveway and put it in “drive.” Whoa! What was that? It felt more like a VW Passat sedan than it did a minivan. It moved! It also did nicely in curves, cornering at reasonable speeds without swaying, tilting or tipping.

Ah, Volkswagen. The German automaker is moving on all fronts to increase its sales in the United States. That includes minivans — a difficult objective, considering the number of rivals already in that market.

Volkswagen believes it can compete by offering more for less. That is why the company dropped the EuroVan’s anemic 140-horsepower V-6 and replaced it with a 24-valve, 201-horsepower six-cylinder engine. That puts the EuroVan in the fast lanes with the Chrylser Town & Country (218-horsepower V-6), the Toyota Sienna (210-horsepower V-6) and Ford Windstar (200-horsepower V-6). The Honda Odyssey leads the minivan race with a 240-horsepower V-6. But the EuroVan offers more interior space than its rivals. It also comes with something that should be standard on every sport-utility vehicle, pickup truck and van: an electronic stability and traction-control system.

That system employs sensors and computers to help stabilize a vehicle in emergency maneuvers, or sharp turns. Its aim is to help prevent the vehicle from swerving and rolling over. It is especially effective on models such as the EuroVan, which has a high center of gravity and is, without the system in place, more likely than cars to roll over.

Volkswagen also added four-wheel anti-lock brakes as standard equipment, along with a raft of power items including windows and locks.

The EuroVan’s suspension system and body rigidity have also been improved. The result is a tightly constructed minivan that handles so well, it does not feel like a minivan at all.

But a minivan it is. The interior proves that much. It is loaded with cup holders and storage bins. There is so much space between the seats front to rear, the aisles can serve as demilitarized zones on family trips.

The kicker is that Volkswagen is offering the upgrades at a reduced price. The 2001 EuroVan GLS, for example, carries a base sticker price of $26,200, 16.3 percent less than $31,300 charged for the 2000 model. The EuroVan MV version, which comes with a pop-up camper top, is $27,700, 15.5 percent less than $32,800 charged for the comparable model in 2000.

I wound up driving the EuroVan daily, even after the arrival of several snazzier vehicles. This made my wife nervous. She asked if I was having “some kind of a crisis.” She stared as I pulled out of the driveway and stared even more on a day when I parked the EuroVan, got out and patted its hood.

“Honey, what’s g ing on?” she asked. “Nothing,” I said. Her look said she didn’t believe me.

Factory warranties

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2 years / 24,000 miles
Corrosion
12 years
Powertrain
10 years / 100,000 miles
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2 years

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Consumer reviews

4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 4.6
Interior 4.8
Performance 4.2
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.5
Reliability 3.7

Most recent

  • Quiet,comfortable

    Powerful, versatile, luxurious. One of a kind vehicle, sorry to sell. Should be enjoyed by another seeking travel freedom. VR6 engine is superlative, and still deployed in many current models.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    5 people out of 5 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • The real Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV)

    Compact car size, strong engine (v6 or TDI). Great visibility, a lot of usable space, good ground clearance and traction, comfy pilot seats, smilin faces everywhere-even in bad traffic 😀
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
    3 people out of 3 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • Incredible Touring Van, family van, daily driver..

    So great to have the speedy 201 hp engine in this agile van. Turn radius is tight and interior is spacious. Roof rack with bubble and basket extend travel-ability. Interior queen fold down bed with removable captain chairs, a fold up table, climate control, heated seats, ac, lumbar support, bluetooth ready, the features go on and on...
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 5.0
    3 people out of 4 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • A daily comfortable diver, you can sleep in!

    Nothing like having your daily driver double as your camper. It is great to be able to load the family up and go in this VW Weekender. This VW is both a comfortable commuter and a spacious getaway camper. The kids have plenty of room for those short 300 mile trips to see the parents, as well as the 3,000-mile summer road trips. Great mileage on the open road 20-22 @ 80 mph on the Interstate. Plenty of power to haul your family and your gear wherever you want to go. This bus is also GREAT in the snow and is the ski rig of choice when headed for the slopes. Every family should have one!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
    1 person out of 1 found this review helpful. Did you?
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  • A daily driver that you can camp in!

    THe VW Weekender gives you the best of both worlds. The Weekender is a comfortable daily driver that converts easily for camping.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 5.0
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  • Fun Fun Fun

    We love our VW Eurovan and wished we could buy a new one! Unfortunately no new ones are available in the US (although you can buy a new one in Germany) and they are getting harder and harder to find. We drove it in winter and summer, great AC for such a spacious van. Never got stuck anywhere. We love how fast it turns into a "hotel"!
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 5.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 5.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 4.0
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  • Rockin' Van

    I have had mine since it was new and have LOVED it.It's MUCH cooler than any other minivan and my teenagers even want to drive it ! People always stop to look at it, and it's great for tailgating, roadtrips, and the drive-in !!
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Transporting family
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 4.0
    Value 4.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 3.0
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  • Convenience to the max

    Although this car is a VW and you won't get the reliability of a Japanese car, where can you find a fully equipped RV that sets up anywhere, fits in your garage and gets 20mpg? We can stop on the road and pop the top, cook lunch, drop the seat and take a nap. It takes all of 10 minutes to button it up and get back on the road. Furnace is a great feature for colder weather camping.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 5.0
    Value 3.0
    Exterior 3.0
    Reliability 2.0
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  • Disenchanted

    I fell in love with the looks of this vehicle and wanted a small van to go camping. I bought the used Eurovan weekender with 50,400 miles on it. I ended up needing a spare key, which remotely unlocks the doors, and spent $275. After driving it for about 200 miles it needed a brake switch replaced which cost $180, the part was about $12. The dealer gave my mechanic the wrong switch (the one has the black tip, twice) and I then I thought it was going to need a new brake pump and computer module as the ABS light on the dash stayed on. After taking it to the dealer I found it needed the white tip brake switch (another $200) and all was well. With another 1,100 more miles and a friend saying that the ride was a bit on the hard side, I found it needed four shocks cost $970 with labor. It seems to me the VW manufacturer probably had the components made as cheaply as possible and due to the complexity of the design and engineering it is very expensive to have a mechanic repair it.
    • Purchased a Used car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 3.0
    Interior 4.0
    Performance 3.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 4.0
    Reliability 1.0
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  • 2001 Eurovan Weekender Package

    The Unreliabilty is Unending. We had high hopes and purchased the "concept" of a spacious van with the camper and mini fridge features. Front end is too heavy and eats tires every 20K! Yes, we've tried to fix it, can't be fixed. The expensive sensors (like camshaft sensors) keep failing as is common with newer VWs. 2 engine mounts broke within the first 2 years with city driving, brake pads every 2 years and the fridge broke after 6 uses. Fridge also cannot be fixed only can be replaced. The list goes on and on. Very rough ride. Great Concept, Poorest performance, zero reliability.
    • Purchased a New car
    • Used for Having fun
    • Does not recommend this car
    Comfort 4.0
    Interior 5.0
    Performance 1.0
    Value 1.0
    Exterior 5.0
    Reliability 1.0
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What trim levels are available for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?

The 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan is available in 2 trim levels:

  • GLS (1 style)
  • MV (1 style)

What is the MPG of the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan?

The 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan offers up to 17 MPG in city driving and 20 MPG on the highway. These figures are based on EPA mileage ratings and are for comparison purposes only. The actual mileage will vary depending on vehicle options, trim level, driving conditions, driving habits, vehicle maintenance, and other factors.

Is the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan reliable?

The 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan has an average reliability rating of 3.7 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan owners.

Is the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan a good Minivan?

Below are the cars.com consumers ratings for the 2001 Volkswagen Eurovan. 80.0% of drivers recommend this vehicle.

4.4 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.6
  • Interior: 4.8
  • Performance: 4.2
  • Value: 4.0
  • Exterior: 4.5
  • Reliability: 3.7
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