After having traveled almost 7 month, we (German Couple) are about to finishing our trip through South America and are looking to sell our beloved and well maintained "Wall-e" Volkswagen EuroVan (Transporter Version 4). We call him Wall-e after the Disney Movie, because he looks a bit beat with a few dents and blunt paint but is a reliable and strong companion.
Built
1992
Registered in Canada (Canadian plates = Title easy to transfer).
This car only seats two people and does not come with a bench or seat in the back!
Current kilometer reading: ~
285.000 KM (in Lima)
Machine: 2.5 liters, five cylinder (very durable and strong even at 4.800 Meter altitude and temperatures below freezing) running on gas (Benzin, Nafta, Fuel) and is manual shift. The consumption is between 9 (highway) and 11 (mountains and off road) litres per 100 km.
With 16" Rims and high tires, you have a good clearance allowing access to almost all areas in South America. For 99% of South America, you do not really need 4x4 if you ask any forum member to answer honestly.
We took good care of the car and invested in extra maintenance (next to the regular oil change etc.) and got new parts to improve safety and reliability after we took over the car from our former owners.
Investments / Maintenance Work (excluding cost for mechanics)
- New "Bosch" battery (65Amp) ~ USD 120
- New rear shock absorbers ~ USD 100
- New "Bosch" fuel pump ~ USD 130
- New ball joints (upper and lower) ~ USD 120
- New Silencer / End-Can ~ USD 70
- New spark plug cables and distributor cap ~ USD 70
- New brake pads (including fluid change) ~ USD 110
- New rear control arm bushing ~ USD 15
- New tie rods and rod ends ~ USD 90
- New starter drive (aka Bendix), solenoid and bushing (including overhaul of Starter itself) ~ USD 70
- New gas springs for the back door ~ USD 50
- New heating valve and switch ~ USD 20
- New expansion tank for cooling liquid ~ USD 30
- New valve cover casket ~ USD 20
- New air filter ~ USD 20
- New mirror right hand side ~ USD 75
- New car jack (hydraulic) ~ USD 45
- New spring mattress 140 x 190 cm (May 2014) ~ USD 200
Further work:
- Alternator cleaned and coals extended
- Steering reviewed and adjusted
- Tires rotated
Further spare parts for future changes:
- New front shock absorbers ~ USD 160
- Wheel bearings ~ USD 60
- V-Ribbed Belt ~ USD 10
Further parts have been installed /changed before we bought the car and are worthy to be mentioned
- Timing belt & water pump replaced at 216.000 (Lasts 120.000 KM according to maintenance manual and the Canadian mechanic who changed it)
- Ignition coil new at 215.993 — Functionality (Ohm) checked at 274.050
- New tires (Good Year "Assurance" Tripple Tread) at 265.000 KM ---> We did not yet have a single flat tire!!!
The car refitted as a camper.
- Full kitchen (described further below),
- A comfortable bed for two with a spring mattress, 4 pillows, a normal blanket and a 4,5 KG down comforter (keeps you warm even at temperatures way below freezing at high altitudes)
Equipment (see pictures as well)
- Coleman two-burner stove suitcase running on gas
- Big 12V Coleman cooler box including small thermal packs
- Plenty of pots, bowls, plates, cups, cutlery, knives, chopping, board, 10 litres water jerry can with a tap, 20 litres drinking water jerry can, two foldable chairs, foldable table,... basically anything (including spices) you need for proper cooking and eating
- Plastic boxes for clothes, dishes and food and still space for backpacks and other stuff
- Tool box, 10 litre gas jerry can, jack, jumper cables, saw, different pieces of wood to level the car, gasoline Coleman gas lantern, extension cord, hammock,...
- Spare tire on rim and spare tire without rim
- Radio playing together with an FM transmitter for USB Drives or memory cards. inverter to charge up to 400 Watt on Car Battery
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Our asking price is USD 6.500 for the car and all the equipment (including non used spare parts). In ideal we are looking for a money transfer to a German account or Cash.
Pictures of the car (as well as the equipment) can be found here
https://plus.google.com/photos/10969...NGUluTxrZ-s3AE
Video
Presentation Wall-e - YouTube
We have an open ticket to continue our journey towards the pacific and are flexible to sell in terms of time and location anywhere between Lima and Quito from Mid July onwards.
Feel free to contact us at any time directly at
dw@daniel-weber.com (please do avoid using the forum contact function as we use mail on our mobile mainly and do not log in here regularly and thus are not notified).
Daniel & Katrin