[{"id": 15954161, "authorName": "Bottomline", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bottomline/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "FYI it will not pass California smog test with check engine light on !", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1730041820, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954349, "authorName": "JimmytheBike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmythebike/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by JimmytheBike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730043392, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15954375, "authorName": "JimmytheBike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimmythebike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seller -- do you have any additional info on the check engine light & what the fix entails?", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730043636, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954590, "authorName": "thecooter", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thecooter/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "If this is truly \"original owner\" why does carfax read 2 previous owners?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730045400, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954707, "authorName": "PamCar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pamcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It says purchased new by the seller yet the Carfax shows 2 previous owners.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730046387, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15955637, "authorName": "walkeredwards", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walkeredwards/", "bidAmount": 2002, "content": "$2,002 bid placed by walkeredwards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730050976, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15961662, "authorName": "LoveBus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovebus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I purchased the Van from the Hammer Lane Volkswagen Dealership in Stockton, CA. The Van originally delivered to Volkswagen of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA. The odometer reading at the time I took delivery of the Van was 100 miles. Stockton, CA is approximately 100 miles from Santa Cruz, CA. Original purchase documents are available.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730133426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15964958, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I am in CA and need to make sure it passes smog. Would you please respond to the check engine light issue. Thanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730144555, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15964960, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 2150, "content": "$2,150 bid placed by sabbaghianm", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730144565, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15968639, "authorName": "Ramprat09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramprat09/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by Ramprat09", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730166160, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15975753, "authorName": "whale", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whale/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Carfax report indicates the transmission has been replaced twice. Is this the source that you cannot extinguish or explain the engine light issue?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730230657, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15978335, "authorName": "LoveBus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovebus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The check engine light is illuminated and the code reading is \u201cP0740\u201d Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit. This information was already posted in the vehicle write up.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730239582, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15979652, "authorName": "Ramprat09", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ramprat09/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "About that ck engine light .. sad one has to drop the tranny to replace it per VW service manual at this Euro Van .. and at almost $100.00 per hour ouch..", "likes": 9, "timestamp": 1730249981, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15996894, "authorName": "SCF2020", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/scf2020/", "bidAmount": 2850, "content": "$2,850 bid placed by SCF2020", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730405155, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16001454, "authorName": "Larsmeister32", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/larsmeister32/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "So potentially a $1000+ repair for the \u201cP0740\u201d Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid Circuit issue or more in the $X00 range? \r\n@seller - I assume the second row seats don\u2019t swivel do they? Since this is not the \u201cweekender\u201d package.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730449138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16002162, "authorName": "CVLC", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cvlc/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller I had sent you a direct message, sometimes these end up in a spam folder or the like. Let me know if you don\u2019t see it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730469176, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16010995, "authorName": "Kff", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kff/", "bidAmount": 2950, "content": "$2,950 bid placed by Kff", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730535449, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16011162, "authorName": "KyleCornman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kylecornman/", "bidAmount": 3100, "content": "$3,100 bid placed by KyleCornman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730547579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16013517, "authorName": "boomer4four", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/boomer4four/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller Agreed - would be great to hear more details on the \u201cP0740\u201d issue - what is the current impact / symptoms. Have you taken it in to be serviced and was a quote given to have the fault fixed - what was the $ quoted amount. Thank you !", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1730569112, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16017862, "authorName": "thinkfuture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkfuture/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LoveBus Nice clean EuroVan you have here. Looking at the carfax service records you have certainly done a great job of keeping up on it over the years. Can the van be driven now? I see you have had the transmission rebuilt in the past. Any chance they would still stand behind that rebuilt on the problem? Also in April and May both you had coolant flushes done, please explain and is there any concerns currently with cooling system? Im placing a bid. Thank you in advance for your answers.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730596741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16017865, "authorName": "thinkfuture", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thinkfuture/", "bidAmount": 3200, "content": "$3,200 bid placed by thinkfuture", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730596774, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16018128, "authorName": "LoveBus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovebus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The transmission was refurbished in 2017. In 2019 the torque converter was worked on, and also an auxiliary transmission cooling system was installed. Later a Scan Gage was installed to monitor the transmission fluid temperature. Also the cooling system has been worked on. To the best of my knowledge there are no issues with the cooling system. The car is drivable, however since the check engine light came on I have stopped driving it. The transmission work is out of warranty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730600467, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16018434, "authorName": "sabbaghianm", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sabbaghianm/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Without more specific on the check engine light, people have to assume worst case scenario, so the bidding will get impacted. Can you shed any more details and cost estimate?", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730607213, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16018727, "authorName": "BPOTBAM", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bpotbam/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I see that the registration is expired. Any money owed on the back fees?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730631893, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16019202, "authorName": "MemoOlguin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memoolguin/", "bidAmount": 4800, "content": "$4,800 bid placed by MemoOlguin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730642380, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16019642, "authorName": "JSF22", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jsf22/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These things were pretty bulletproof, though they were the first generation of the VW Transporter which I thought had only limited charm. GLWA!!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730647163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16019756, "authorName": "LoveBus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovebus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The renewal registration was due in August 2024. Since we are not currently driving the van we filed non-operation with the Department of Motor Vehicles.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730648136, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16019909, "authorName": "ToeTagged", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/toetagged/", "bidAmount": 4900, "content": "$4,900 bid placed by ToeTagged", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730649357, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16019994, "authorName": "MemoOlguin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memoolguin/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by MemoOlguin", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730650263, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16020725, "authorName": "MemoOlguin", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/memoolguin/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does it drive?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730656125, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16020852, "authorName": "walkeredwards", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/walkeredwards/", "bidAmount": 5555, "content": "$5,555 bid placed by walkeredwards", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730657004, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16020940, "authorName": "mdoyle24", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdoyle24/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "No A/C?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730657367, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021193, "authorName": "LoveBus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovebus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Yes the vehicle drives.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730658312, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021252, "authorName": "LoveBus (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lovebus/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Air conditioning works.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730658513, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021265, "authorName": "RScollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rscollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller - will the vehicle make a 500 mile trip with the current torque converter issue?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730658548, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021268, "authorName": "acofman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acofman1/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by acofman1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730658561, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16021269, "authorName": "deltacharlie", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/deltacharlie/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can it drive to Detroit right now?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730658563, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021309, "authorName": "llandes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llandes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These are awesome vans if you commit to them. I have a 2001. It's a blast to drive and handles like a BMW. Sort the issues and commit to it like we did on ours and zero regrets. I never tire of driving it. These are solid, tight, and extremely durable vans if taken care of. Good luck to all!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730658684, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021318, "authorName": "acofman1", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/acofman1/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/3/24 for $5,700 to acofman1", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730658720, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16021320, "authorName": "RScollection", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rscollection/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "wish there was a driving video or more information on the drivability.. would have bid much higher", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730658730, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16021335, "authorName": "llandes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/llandes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This is a nice van and very well bought! Congratulations @acofman1", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730658773, "type": "comment"}]