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Hey folks! I just back back from my honeymoon in Brazil and wanted to post a quick entry about what I saw. Technically, I’m still on my honeymoon and am not suppose to be blogging, however, I managed to get a 10 minute window before we walk down to Starbucks for a coffee.
When we first landed in Rio I saw a ton of VW busses and thought all of them were old. But, I quickly realized that these things had to still be in production in Brazil since I saw newer rust free busses moving about.
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On our way to Paraty, I saw a VW dealer with a 2007 bus for sale, I later found out it’s called a Kombi in Brazil. The biggest change I see from a 2006 (first picture) to 2007 is that on the 2007, the front now has a black grill, which I assume is an air intake or radiator to cool the engine.
I have five minutes to finish this post… if you have a moment, check out the VW Brazil website (http://www.vw.com.br/default.asp) and check out the Kombi 360 interior and exterior shots. It’s pretty weird to see a car that looks close to the original 1950 design in the year 2007. Ok, my time is up… don’t want to get the wife upset… man that sounds weird! I will be back in full blogging mode when I officially return from honeymoon on Monday.
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1 2 3 Next »They are actually very common across Mexico as well; honestly, I think the U.S. is one of the few (N/S American) countries missing out on these beauties.
I've had the pleasure of operating several different combis (new/old) during my Mexico experiences; my father-in-law owns three - one of which got me apprehended by local authorities. It is tough to beat driving a VW combi in LatAm where simplicity (often, 3 gauges total) is what makes these vehicles great!
Welcome back, Mavro! I am happy to hear you did not encounter any bandits - an account of bandit technology (i.e., weapons) would have made a nice post.
They are actually very common across Mexico as well; honestly, I think the U.S. is one of the few (N/S American) countries missing out on these beauties.
I've had the pleasure of operating several different combis (new/old) during my Mexico experiences; my father-in-law owns three - one of which got me apprehended by local authorities. It is tough to beat driving a VW combi in LatAm where simplicity (often, 3 gauges total) is what makes these vehicles great!
Welcome back, Mavro! I am happy to hear you did not encounter any bandits - an account of bandit technology (i.e., weapons) would have made a nice post.
This specific model has a 1.4L Flexfuel engine, running gasoline and alcohol in any proportion. That grid is the radiator of the cooling system.
They are losing market to Korean Buses, like Kia besta or Hyunday C100, but, mostly countryside, Kombi still preferred.
This specific model has a 1.4L Flexfuel engine, running gasoline and alcohol in any proportion. That grid is the radiator of the cooling system.
They are losing market to Korean Buses, like Kia besta or Hyunday C100, but, mostly countryside, Kombi still preferred.
I believe this was the case with VW Bugs as well until they built the last one sometime in the past couple years.
Too bad you cannot get one street legal over here without major alterations.
I believe this was the case with VW Bugs as well until they built the last one sometime in the past couple years.
Too bad you cannot get one street legal over here without major alterations.
As far as I remember the kombi's were air cooled, and didn't use radiators. That is why there was no grill on the front. Also remember these cars have there engines in the back.
As far as I remember the kombi's were air cooled, and didn't use radiators. That is why there was no grill on the front. Also remember these cars have there engines in the back.
Hi,
I am interested in purchasing a VW Kombi from Brasil, have you any infrmation on dealers cost of export exc.
Thanks,
Gareth Lloyd
Hi,
I am interested in purchasing a VW Kombi from Brasil, have you any infrmation on dealers cost of export exc.
Thanks,
Gareth Lloyd