Overview & Reviews

User Reviews:

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  Misunderstood - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By gunther - September 26 - 10:06 am

  Editors comparing the EuroVan to a Honda Odyssey completely miss the point. The Euro is big. Its not a minivan. Its a full size van. Compared to the smallest minivans like the Odyssey, its kinda boxy and rolls in the turns. But compared to a Dodge or GM full sized van or the bigger SUVs, well, theres no comparison. You can put seven full sized adults in a EuroVan and drive across the country comfortably. Try that in an Odyssey. You can move couches and washing machines and your old big-screen tv in a Euro. Try that in a Dodge Caravan. Your three-cart trip to Costco disappears in the EuroVan. And its still reasonably fun to drive. Its heavy. 15 mpg if youre lucky. We love ours.

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  After 5 years - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By Jeff 66 - May 17 - 7:30 am

  This is a follow up review of a positng I did in 2002. EV now has 38K on it and I have not had a problem. Suspension is still great. Had engine replaced at 17K as my father hit a drainage grate that was sticking up on the a new section of the I-5 freeway and took out the oil pan, which damaged the motor - thanks WSDOT ! I dont drive this much as I am overseas for 4 1/2 months/year, but every time I return it starts up just fine. Only needs routine maintenance. The resale value is very high in my area as well.

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  Mechanics nightmare - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By NoMoreVWs - April 24 - 2:03 pm

  Bought a Eurovan used with 60,000 miles. In great condition when purchased. Car computer died at 80k, the dealer told my wife the car had "a head ache" and it would cost $2500. I refused and insisted it must be under warranty and under my persistence was then covered by my warranty. Hmm. The car drive like a giant box. The interior is average, the seat are uncomfortable for long trips. The cup holders and plastic part break. A sliding window took 5 trips to the dealer, 18 hrs, and $600. The transmission is going out at 120k, and the brakes are expensive and require special tools. One door handle is broken, the window is stuck, the dealer says $500 to fix. AC died. Hard to find a mechanic

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  A Break from the Cookie Cutter Transport - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By Angelou - February 24 - 10:00 am

  With just over 5000 miles and a trip from LA to Lake Tahoe logged this past December, I cant say enough great things about my family Eurovan. Its got plenty of power, handles very well and has plenty of room. It performed exceptionally well in the snow and dry raod conditions.

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  The Breadbox - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By Miocardian - January 1 - 10:00 am

  I have owned my EuroVan GLS for well over a year now, and I cant stop saying good things about it. Sure, it doesnt have all the "gizmos" that all the other minivans have, but in reality, this is a great vehicle. I always walk away with a smile on my face after I drive.

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  2002 Eurovan Poptop - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By cathy - February 20 - 8:13 am

  We bought our Eurovan this summer for frequent weekend trips. It is wonderful, exactly what we needed. Its very roomy and easy to change the interior to match our needs. The seats come in and out quickly, The poptop is easy to put up. The car holds us, our kids, and our dogs with no problems. Put the bikes on the back and we are good to go. This is the best vehicle we have owned.

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  Great All Around Van for Family - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By Jeff 66 - January 29 - 2:00 am

  Great van for a larger family. Chose the Eurovan MV as our 3rd child was on the way, and needed a van able to accomadate 3 child seats across the back. Eurovan was the only "minivan" which could. Slept once on the fold down bed- not bad. Averaging around 17.5 to 18 mpg combined. Have 5,500 miles on the clock. Great handling, performance for a van, with loads of room. I seated seven with 5 full size suit cases & 3 carry ons in the back. Climate control works fine, and engine configuration is accessible for those who want to work on engine.

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  2002 VW Eurovan weekender review - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By kimberly - December 15 - 7:36 am

  Love the power and sitting up high. Suggestions for improvement: remote control that only unlocks drivers door, not all doors at same time (this could be unsafe; a stranger could jump in other side as one enters drivers door), automatic door locking as vehicle starts to move, glovebox in front of passenger seat. would like FLAT back seat so when its turned into a bed it is not so lumpy and uneven. I was disappointed that my new 2002 did not have a standard CD player (only am/fm/cassette). Im the original owner & have owned 2 other VW vans.. the 1990 pop top was superb. Id love to see the 1990 set up, but put the engine in the front and add safety air bags and a v-6 engine.

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  Just like my fathers VW van - lousy - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By Exeurovanowner - March 28 - 10:00 am

  We had our Eurovan for about 1.5 years before we traded it in on a Honda. The car was in for warranty work on a regular basis. Fortunately, once something was fixed, it didnt seem to break again. Overall, the van was tippy, noisy, and poorly designed inside without convenience items like reachable cup holders. The rear seats are almost impossible to take out, which defeats the purpose of having a van in the first place.

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  VW Eurovan is a Lemon - 2002 Volkswagen Eurovan
  By Jonathan Hochman - September 4 - 8:43 am

  I have had this vehicle back to the dealer multiple times to repair "brake failure" warnings. They are unable to repair. VW told me that they cant help me. I will NEVER buy another VW.