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I've owned my Kombi beach for one year now. We've already had some unforgetable experiences in it like the trip to dinosaur country at Richmond in north QLD. We are going away for four days after Christmas day to Girriween NP, to relax and drink some Stanthorpe wine. Then in February we are travelling to Tasmania for a four week journey.
We are so glad we bought the beach, the only thought being 'why didn't we buy it sooner'. What an excellent all round car/camper. It is very economical as an everyday car, and perfect for travelling about Australia returning typically 8L/100k
We have had no trouble at all and done 36000 km, which is 25000 in the first year of ownership as ours was a demo with 10000 on the clock when we got it.
Its a very relaxing car to drive, around town it just chugs away with torque to spare, no need to worry about not having enough power when you see a mountain ahead of you, it just easily does any job. From your high seating position you can see all around and with the ease of driving it is a very enjoyable experience.
It costed us far less than a typical Japanese sourced 4WD, and is far more usable. We do have to sacrifice not going on the toughest 4WD tracks, but it more than makes up for it with how it provides a home away from home. You always have your food and drink and a bed anywhere you are.
People dream of the halcyon days of the original Kombi, and are buying and restoring them in record numbers, but this new Kombi provide the feeling of freedom as well as reliability and economy. Its ability to hold a wet road is remarkable, and its stopping and handling are brilliant. Its an all round fantastic car.
I am looking forward to more enjoyable trips, and apart from the ones mentioned we will be trying to set up a couple more next year. With touring costs as low as this all we need is more long service leave and we would never be at home.
Any other kombi beaches out there, and opinions.
Brian
We are so glad we bought the beach, the only thought being 'why didn't we buy it sooner'. What an excellent all round car/camper. It is very economical as an everyday car, and perfect for travelling about Australia returning typically 8L/100k
We have had no trouble at all and done 36000 km, which is 25000 in the first year of ownership as ours was a demo with 10000 on the clock when we got it.
Its a very relaxing car to drive, around town it just chugs away with torque to spare, no need to worry about not having enough power when you see a mountain ahead of you, it just easily does any job. From your high seating position you can see all around and with the ease of driving it is a very enjoyable experience.
It costed us far less than a typical Japanese sourced 4WD, and is far more usable. We do have to sacrifice not going on the toughest 4WD tracks, but it more than makes up for it with how it provides a home away from home. You always have your food and drink and a bed anywhere you are.
People dream of the halcyon days of the original Kombi, and are buying and restoring them in record numbers, but this new Kombi provide the feeling of freedom as well as reliability and economy. Its ability to hold a wet road is remarkable, and its stopping and handling are brilliant. Its an all round fantastic car.
I am looking forward to more enjoyable trips, and apart from the ones mentioned we will be trying to set up a couple more next year. With touring costs as low as this all we need is more long service leave and we would never be at home.
Any other kombi beaches out there, and opinions.
Brian
as you mentioned once before things just keep revealing themselves. We have not had a decent trip as yet, but have the time to set it up how we want, with a lot of help from the forum, but no time to travel YET. We made up some blinds so we can sleep 'in the street' that take 5 minutes to put up and don't look as obvious as the supplied blinds in the drivers compartment. Had one night after a friends engagement, free drinks, no taxi fares, just up with the blinds a nice kip and off in the morning....... we made the blinds using magnets from some old hard drives, and they just stick to the roof, some pics below. we may be heading of to Canberra in Jan long w/end for a motorcycle rally and that will be our first 'real' road trip. I am envious of your trips you have been making they sound great, hope you have a good time in Tassie. Yes they are a great versatile car 
even when i shoot down to the shop i jump in the Beach! I just love it! now when i drive the Subaru Liberty i feel like i am boxed in and dragging my butt on the ground............
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