I love the old split screen buses and seriously thought about buying one but went for a modern T5 Kombi instead.
Whilst it does not have the iconic status, for me it was the better family vehicle.
It is used everyday as a 5 seater car, as a van at weekends (just filled the van with fire wood for scout camp this weekend) and then holidays its a proper camper van with bed seats and pop up roof. Its got a 2.4 Turbo engine so even fully loaded you dont notice it and can always keep up with the other traffic.
It also amazes me how much interest my modern van gets and I am for ever been asked for advice about buying one (twice this week).
It seems there are a lot of people that want to be part of the VW camper scene but also want more practicality.
If I could justify it I would have a classic VW bus. But if it meant getting rid of my modern van I dont think I would. (I love it too much)
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