[{"id": 15827764, "authorName": "JimmytheBike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmythebike/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by JimmytheBike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728763828, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15828016, "authorName": "DrKAJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drkaj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "How many miles were on the replacement engine when it was installed, or was it new?", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1728766820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15828020, "authorName": "DrKAJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/drkaj/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by DrKAJ", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728766857, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15828825, "authorName": "Pilott", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pilott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes ... lots of questions about that engine that need to be answered.\r\n2001, 2002 & 2003 Eurovans have significantly more power (201HP, 181 Ft'Lb torque) than the earlier ones so was this engine from the 2001 model year .... if not, what is the history.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728779573, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15828835, "authorName": "Randy.lacy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy.lacy/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by Randy.lacy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728779818, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15830219, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I will see if I can find out more info on the engine. I had it replaced with a rebuilt engine a few years ago, if someone here can give me insight on how I can tell which engine it is I can try to get photos or other info this weekend.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728829310, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830241, "authorName": "Slip356", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slip356/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Has an after market trans cooler been added, if not one should be. These vans are known to blow the tranny W/O a cooler.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728829574, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15830286, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I did regular maintenance on the van and had a few upgrades done as noted, all by places specializing in these VW camper vans. I don't know what a trans cooler is but I don't think this is something that was done. I am not a \"car guy\" so I don't know a lot of these very granular details.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728830414, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15833208, "authorName": "Arasb1962", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/arasb1962/", "bidAmount": 2200, "content": "$2,200 bid placed by Arasb1962", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728852190, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15833277, "authorName": "Randy.lacy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/randy.lacy/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by Randy.lacy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728853320, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15833751, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728861756, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15834467, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Adding several pages of repair records I was able to locate which cover the major updates, maintenance, and repairs and some of the minor ones as well (not 100% comprehensive, but most of it is here).", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728875580, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15834491, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More repair records", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1728876059, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15834497, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "All original manuals, one original key, and two copies plus classic VW key (not for this vehicle, but a nice trinket)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728876240, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15836175, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional engine photos (cover removed)", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728921464, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15836187, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Original manuals (van and camper components), and service manual DVD-ROM, keys, service records, etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728921621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15836201, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "More service records and info on updates, refurb, etc.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728921775, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15841741, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "For those asking about coming to see the vehicle, unfortunately, that's not feasible. The van is garaged in Orange County and I live/work in LA County over 50 miles away. Getting down to OC on a weekday simply won't work, my apologies.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728944191, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15842844, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I've always wanted one of these but looking at what repair cost have been over the years is eye opening!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728955583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15843354, "authorName": "tshaw", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tshaw/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "$9,250 bid placed by tshaw", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728963557, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15843476, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 10000, "content": "$10,000 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1728966353, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15844201, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cincycaddy, It's worth noting, that many of those are not repairs, but rather elective upgrades to the van on my part.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1728997997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15845822, "authorName": "muddymogriffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muddymogriffin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Any updated information on the replacement engine? With the weight of the camper components, the increased horsepower/torque of the 2001 and later engine, would be a big benefit and buyer incentive. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729011100, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15852221, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@muddymogriffin I went through the receipts and only reference was to a long block but no year listed. Transmission was listed as being rebuilt with a trans oil cooler though at least.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729035625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15853794, "authorName": "muddymogriffin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/muddymogriffin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@cincycaddy, Thanks for the quick reply. Perhaps TNC Auto Center could provide the answer since they sourced and installed the engine. Thanks.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729076782, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15858958, "authorName": "altavista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/altavista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller what a nice clean Eurovan! 115K is low miles for these. And a replacement engine is a huge plus. Photo 105 shows AES on the intake manifold which indicates a VR6 with 140 ponies and almost 200 of torque - it is the more reliable VR6 compared to the 32V and it will move this van very nicely indeed. With regular maintenance they will easily go 200K miles and more. These are very capable and very reliable little campers. Parks in a regular garage!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1729107182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15860652, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thank you all for the information you've been able to clean and highlight from the photos and receipts. Admittedly I am not much of a car guy, and trusted my VW van pros to advise what to update, fix etc. It sounds like in general I was getting good advice!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729112875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15873387, "authorName": "cincycaddy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cincycaddy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@SJSteinberg I'd say you've done a stellar job staying up to date on the vans needs.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729217909, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15873494, "authorName": "Corrymartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corrymartin/", "bidAmount": 11500, "content": "$11,500 bid placed by Corrymartin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729219559, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15873550, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 11750, "content": "$11,750 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729220492, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15873554, "authorName": "Corrymartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corrymartin/", "bidAmount": 12000, "content": "$12,000 bid placed by Corrymartin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729220580, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15873555, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 13500, "content": "$13,500 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729220598, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15873557, "authorName": "Corrymartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corrymartin/", "bidAmount": 13750, "content": "$13,750 bid placed by Corrymartin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729220636, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15873560, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 14000, "content": "$14,000 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729220653, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15873563, "authorName": "Corrymartin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/corrymartin/", "bidAmount": 14250, "content": "$14,250 bid placed by Corrymartin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729220743, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15876320, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 14500, "content": "$14,500 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729271089, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15881207, "authorName": "Copescobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copescobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "May I ask what the gas milage is in the city and on the highway?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729285973, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15884096, "authorName": "altavista", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/altavista/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I consistently average 17 mpg city and 21 mpg highway in mine (if I keep it at 65-70mph) using premium (no ethanol) gas.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729345247, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15884333, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Those mileage estimates seem about right from my experience over the years. Of course, mileage will vary when you're more weighed down for camping with gear, canned goods, and the fresh and/or grey water tanks full.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729348281, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15884636, "authorName": "10510863", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10510863/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "congrats on maintenance - gowesty needs more clients like you - its eye opening to see 115k miles and the amount of money spent on maintenance. There are a few elective repair bills but OMG the receipts for replacement point to a seller who was abused or a vehicle that was bad. These Campers are normally known to not need this much work until 150k miles or so. Seller, you have indeed rebuilt a Euro on behalf of the next buyer - thank you.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729351279, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15884640, "authorName": "10510863", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10510863/", "bidAmount": 14750, "content": "$14,750 bid placed by 10510863", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729351294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15884686, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@10510863 Indeed I did do pretty much a full rebuild over the years. This van took our family cross country several times ... over mountains and rivers and to so many interesting small towns, back roads, and national parks. We saw the true America and probably about half or more of the US States over the years! We'll miss it, but given other life changes, van life is no longer in the cards for us.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729351665, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15885471, "authorName": "SJBOTT", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjbott/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice looking EuroVan with an impressive service history. Should be a great buy for anyone looking for a VDub Camper. These are nice cruising vehicles and comfortable for camping... We love ours. GLWTA.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729357839, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15885626, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 15000, "content": "$15,000 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729358702, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15885738, "authorName": "fillup4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fillup4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What type of maintenance does the propane stove require? Does it function at all?\r\nDoes the A/C utilize R12 coolant or has it been converted?\r\nThank you.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729359056, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15885783, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@fillup4u I'm not entirely certain. It could be as simple as needing a refill on the propane. Lest time I took it out I neglected to fill the tank and the stove had no pressure. But it was just a quick weekend out so I didn't do anything about it. That said, it might need a cleaning of the line or something else. I haven't used the stove on a longer journey in several years.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729359222, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15886472, "authorName": "fillup4u", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fillup4u/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What about the A/C coolant type? R-12 or? Did the A/C function (very cold) the last time it was used?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729361621, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15886498, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "AC is was not functioning last time out definitely needs a recharge at minimum, but may need something more.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729361712, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15887241, "authorName": "10510863", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/10510863/", "bidAmount": 15250, "content": "$15,250 bid placed by 10510863", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729364126, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887359, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 15500, "content": "$15,500 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729364510, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887761, "authorName": "Millipede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millipede/", "bidAmount": 15750, "content": "$15,750 bid placed by Millipede", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729365972, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887765, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 16500, "content": "$16,500 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729365996, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887787, "authorName": "Millipede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millipede/", "bidAmount": 16750, "content": "$16,750 bid placed by Millipede", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729366047, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887793, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 19500, "content": "$19,500 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729366074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887813, "authorName": "Millipede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millipede/", "bidAmount": 20000, "content": "$20,000 bid placed by Millipede", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729366154, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887825, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 21500, "content": "$21,500 bid placed by Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729366199, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15887829, "authorName": "Millipede", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/millipede/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "yours! enjoy", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729366223, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15887903, "authorName": "SJSteinberg (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjsteinberg/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks to everyone for your interest and insights to some of the details in the paperwork.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729366525, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15888053, "authorName": "Fieldingns", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fieldingns/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 10/19/24 for $21,500 to Fieldingns", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729367160, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 15888084, "authorName": "Copescobra", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/copescobra/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "had a lot of great memories in one of these. Definitely better than the older Westys as they can go 70mph on the hwy.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729367257, "type": "comment"}]