VANAGON archives -- January 1996 (#232)

Date: Thu, 4 Jan 1996 13:11:52 -0500 Sender: Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@vanagon.com> From: SyncroHead@aol.com Subject: Model Summary for 1988 Vanagon USA

Model Summary for 1988 Vanagon USA

Just three models of the Vanagon were built for model year 1988. These were: Vanagon GL, Vanagon GL Camper, and the Vanagon GL Wolfsburg Limited Edition. Despite what some references may say, there were no 1988 model year Vanagon Syncros in the USA. Some 1987 leftover Syncros were available and sold during 1988.

Colors available: Pastel White, Flash Silver Metallic, Dove Blue Metallic, Titian Red Metallic, Wolfram Grey Metallic. Not all colors available on all models.

Distinguishing features: There are a several exterior features to distinguish an '88 from the earlier vans. The 1988 has carryover features from 1987 including: 2 Black plastic front grills (common to 1986-1991) Rectangular primary headlights, separate square high beam lights (common to 1986-1991) Differences include: Plastic vents at the rear of the rear side windows Larger VW logo in center of upper front grill Large VW logo in the center of the rear hatch in place of the previous "Volkswagen" with VW logo on left side of rear hatch Black aero styled bumpers. There are no matching rocker panels. All '88 Vanagons adopted the lowered ride height of the 1987-1/2 Wolfsburg Edition. Some '88s had A/C controls mounted in the overhead A/C console like the '87s and some had controls mounted in the dash near the radio.

The 1988-1/2 Wolfsburg Edition was the first Vanagon with the rocker panels to match the aero styled bumpers. These bumpers and rocker panels are metallic grey. This model also has body colored exterior mirrors.

Prices shown below are MSRP figures from actual window stickers and other reference sources. Where a range of prices is shown, this depicts the range of MSRPs found. The price ranges are not an attempt to indicate a selling price range. These varied prices are likely the result of

mid-year price changes from VW.

VANAGON GL, $16,240.- $16,590. STANDARD FEATURES:

A. Drivetrain 2.1 liter water-cooled horizontally opposed engine Digifant fuel injection 90HP @ 4800RPM, 117FtLbs @ 3200RPM 4 speed manual transmission Rear wheel drive Electronic ignition Dynamic oil pressure system Thermostatically controlled 2-speed electric radiator fan

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Steel belted radial tires 14" steel wheels, 5.5" wide 185/R14C tires Aero wheel covers

C. Exterior, body Not available in Wolfram Grey Metallic Dual exterior mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Black aero styled bumpers Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets Wheelbase: 96.9" Front track: 62.4" Rear track: 61.8" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 75.9" Ground clearance: 6.3" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests Two passenger center bench seat with fold down armrests Three passenger rear bench seat Velour upholstery Full carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Flow through ventilation with air exits at the rear of rear-side windows Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 92.9 CU FT rear seat down 201 CU FT rear seat down, center seat removed

E. Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

3 speed automatic transmission (reduces EPA MPG to 16-city, 17-hwy), $495. Air conditioning with outlets in front & rear, $990. AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $625. Rear window wiper with intermittent feature, $180. Power heated exterior mirrors, $180. Power package with power front windows & door locks including side door and rear hatch, $450. Cruise control, $220. Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires , $440. Weekender Package (rear seats folds into bed, cushion over engine), $295. Radio prep with 4 speakers & antenna, $215. Metallic Paint, $375.

VANAGON GL CAMPER, $21,180. - $21,690. STANDARD FEATURES:

C. Exterior, body Not available in Flash Silver Metallic Dual exterior mirrors Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Black aero styled bumpers Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets Wheelbase: 96.6" Front track: 61.7" Rear track: 61.4" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 80.9" Ground clearance: 6.3" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb Pop-top roof with cargo carrier

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests & swivel bases Two passenger rear bench seat (folds into bed with cushion over engine) Velour upholstery Removable carpeting Cloth Inlays in door panels Flow through ventilation with air exits at the rear of rear-side windows Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 110VAC electrical outlet Circuit breaker Electrical cable LPG stove LPG tank Sink & water storage tank Fire extinguisher Clothes locker/ 3 door closet Overhead storage cabinet Fluorescent light Privacy curtains Removable screen for hatch door Skylight LPG/110VAC/12VDC refrigerator Two store-away tables

E. Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate

OPTIONAL FEATURES

Air conditioning with outlets in rear only, $990. AM/FM cassette radio with anti-theft feature, $625. Rear window wiper with intermittent feature, $180. Power heated exterior mirrors, $180. Power package with power front windows & door locks including side door and rear hatch, $450. Cruise control, $220. Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide, with 205/70 R14 tires , $440. Radio prep with 4 speakers & antenna, $215. Center swivel bucket seat with storage compartment base & armrests, $??.

1988-1/2 VANAGON GL WOLFSBURG LIMITED EDITION, $18,590.-$19,090. STANDARD FEATURES:

B. Suspension, wheels, steering Independent front & rear suspension Power assisted brakes, 10.9" front solid disks, 9.9" rear drums Power assisted rack & pinion steering Alloy wheels, 5-spoke, 14" x 6" wide Steel belted radial 205/70 R14 tires

C. Exterior, body Paint choices: Orly Blue Metallic, Bordeaux Red Metallic, Flash Silver Metallic, Wolfram Grey Metallic Sliding side door Sliding side windows Opening wing windows Tinted glass Electric rear window defogger Intermittent front windshield wipers Rear window wiper with intermittent feature Power heated exterior mirrors, painted to match body color Metallic grey aero styled bumpers Metallic grey rocker panels Front spoiler with brake cooling inlets Wheelbase: 96.9" Front track: 62.4" Rear track: 61.8" Length: 179.9" Width: 72.6" Height: 76.0" Ground clearance: 6.3" Turning circle: 35.8 Ft curb-to-curb

D. Interior Padded instrument panel Speedometer with trip odometer Tachometer Fuel level gage Coolant temperature gage Digital LCD clock Illuminated vanity mirror Illuminated lockable glove box Deluxe front bucket seats with fold down adjustable armrests Two rear-facing removable seats behind front bucket seats Storage trays between front seats & rear-facing seats Three passenger rear bench seat with 3 headrests & Weekender Package (seat folds into bed, cushion over engine) Folding side table Fluorescent light Snap on privacy curtains 5 cupholders Velour upholstery Full carpeting Deluxe door panels with velour top & vinyl bottom Cargo capacity: 49.7 CU FT behind rear seat 92.9 CU FT rear seat down 201 CU FT rear seat down, rear-facing seats removed

E. Miscellaneous 15.9 Gallon fuel tank mounted under center of van 16 MPG EPA city estimate 18 MPG EPA highway estimate Power door locks including side door and rear hatch

OPTIONAL FEATURES

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