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The 2009 Volkswagen Transporter range of configurations is currently priced from $9,990.
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The 2009 Volkswagen Transporter carries a braked towing capacity of up to 2200 Kg, but check to ensure this applies to the configuration you're considering.
Rather than concentrate on a particular brand, the best advice is to find a vehicle with a full service history and signs that it has lived an easy life. Too often, commercial vehicles like vans are bought by their first owner and used and abused. They’re nearly always purchased with a job in mind, and that job can often wreck them or at least shorten their lives.
Sometimes, the down-time associated with proper servicing means that maintenance is skipped, other times the sheer weight of the cargo being carried puts a lot of strain on mechanical components. A van that has been used by, say, a pool chemical company might have been exposed to highly corrosive chemicals every day of its life and could be hiding lots of rust. Even a florist’s van might have every nook and cranny filled with potting mix, waiting to become damp and start the rusting process.
Another good idea is to buy a van that has already been converted to a camper. This conversion is not an inexpensive process, so letting the previous owner spend the money is a terrific concept. Keep an eye on the classifieds for a van that has done a tour of duty with a grey nomad or van-lifer, and is now up for sale as the owner moves on to something new.
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I don’t believe there’s an SUV that would meet your needs. The best and most sensible solution would be a peoplemover, like a Toyota Tarago, Hyundai iMax, VW Transporter.
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Most manufacturers have what they call "Filled for Life" transmissions, but they can still be serviced. Like you we believe VW should be more transparent when it comes to problems instead of adopting a head-in-the-sand approach, as they appear to do when confronted with a problem.
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Volkswagen Transporter Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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(SWB)
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Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 1964x1904x4890 mm |
Ground Clearance:
155 mm
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Crewvan 4 MTN (lwb)
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Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 1959x1904x5290 mm |
Ground Clearance:
165 mm
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Crewvan 4 MTN (swb)
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Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 1959x1904x4890 mm |
Ground Clearance:
165 mm
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(LWB)
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Body Type: Van | Height x Width x Length: 1964x1904x5290 mm |
Ground Clearance:
155 mm
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Volkswagen Transporter Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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(LWB)
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Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
|
(SWB)
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Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
|
Crewvan (LWB)
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Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
|
Crewvan (SWB)
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Body Type: Van | Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R16 | Front Rim: 6.5x16 in |
Rear Rim:
6.5x16 in
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The Volkswagen Transporter 2009 prices range from $6,380 for the basic trim level Van (SWB) to $14,190 for the top of the range Van Crewvan 4 MTN (lwb).
Volkswagen Transporter Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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(LWB)
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Body Type: Van | Specs: 1.9L Diesel 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
2200kg
|
(SWB)
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Body Type: Van | Specs: 1.9L Diesel 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
2200kg
|
Crewvan (LWB)
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Body Type: Van | Specs: 1.9L Diesel 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
2200kg
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Crewvan (SWB)
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Body Type: Van | Specs: 1.9L Diesel 5 SP MAN |
Braked Capacity:
2200kg
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