zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Buying
/
At $9,750, Could This 1991 VW T4 Transporter Have You Sitting By The Doka The Bay?
At $9,750, Could This 1991 VW T4 Transporter Have You Sitting By The Doka The Bay?-June 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:09:52

The seller of today’s T4 Doka says it’s literally sitting at the dock with two of its smaller “Sinka” brothers. Let’s find out if its price might make it a worthy port ‘o call.

There’s this old Doris Day movie entitled . Although I’ve never actually seen the 1968 flick, I do love that title, and I did discover that it’s notable for being the screen debut of one of my all-time favorite comedians, George Carlin.

I bring this up because yesterday’s came with six wheels, and while it may have appeared to have been something out of a screwball comedy, with those six, you don’t get bankroll. No, that odd bodkin Jeep’s $18,000 price tag engendered not just some vitriol in the comments, but also a 58.60-percent Crack Pipe loss.

Okay, let’s now get back to a more typical tire count, and have a look at this . Now, you may be very well versed in the earlier versions of the Doka, and are likely also up to speed on the incredible prices asked for them here in the States. That of course, is owed to two factors: the Doka’s inherent utilitarian funkiness, and the fact that the precedent T3 edition was never officially sold here in the U.S..

These weren’t either, although back in the ‘90s for a short time you could get one in Canada. This one is said to come here through some sort of agreement with the Netherlands-based importer/exporter . That company does parts sourcing as well as whole-car shipping, although usually the latter is done through (again) Canada since everybody up there is a lot cooler than down here.

The seller says that he’ll take care of the import and titling issues here in the States, you just need to pony up the cash first. But, would you want to? The T4 Doka is very much like its rear-engined predecessor. This edition has three doors in its crew cab—one off-side and two curb adjacent.

It rides on the long —3,320 mm—wheelbase, and carries a pickup bed with a flat floor and three sides that fold down in back. The T4 of course has a longer nose than the T3. That’s to accommodate the FWD engine layout and to give your patellas something other to do than act as crush space in an accident.

In that nose resides a 1.9-litre naturally aspirated diesel four. That’s good for a mere 60-horsepower and 94 lb-ft of torque so don’t expect this Doka to drag race anything other than snails and that hilarious sloth from Zootopia. A five-speed stick helps this Doka’s diesel be all that it can be.

The bodywork is a bit dinged up, but still totally serviceable. The ad notes that this was a work truck, and the pictures prove that out. There’s extensive scraping on the inside of the rear door, and on the dash, but it’s all aesthetics and shouldn’t affect operations. Nicely, all the upholstery seems to have held up well. If you’re seeking creature comforts, this ain’t your van. There’s manual windows and no radio so cruise night would have to be a lot more basic in this. The rubber floor covering should make cleaning out even debauched bachelorette party level vomit extremely easy.

out of Washington State, or go if the ad disappears.

H/T to FauxShizzle for the hookup!

Help me out with NPOCP. Click to send a me a fixed-price tip, and remember to include your Kinja handle.

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Buying
Sometimes Bad Photoshopping Creates the Bold New Cars We Need
Sometimes Bad Photoshopping Creates the Bold New Cars We Need
We all know that sedans are going through some hard times right now, with because, let’s face it, fewer and fewer people want to buy them. But maybe the problem isn’t sedans themselves, it’s that a new take on the sedan is needed, and maybe, just maybe, that new take...
Jun 30, 2026
The 2019 Ford Focus Is as Good as You Want it To Be
The 2019 Ford Focus Is as Good as You Want it To Be
When Ford released the Focus way back in the 2000s, replacing the Escort, it brought a little dollop of style and decent driving dynamics to an otherwise drab small family car party. The Focus was a hit, and now, 20-ish years since launch it’s in its fourth generation. The third...
Jun 30, 2026
At $11,000, Would You Flip Your Lid Over This 1989 Ford Bronco Pop-Top Camper?
At $11,000, Would You Flip Your Lid Over This 1989 Ford Bronco Pop-Top Camper?
Many consider a lack of “room service” the height of roughing it. If you are less discriminating, you might find today’s camper more your cup of cowboy coffee. Let’s see if it’s worth paying for fewer amenities. They say that people in America like SUVs and crossovers more than they...
Jun 30, 2026
This 2008 Bugatti Veyron Interior Will Cost You a Mere $150,000
This 2008 Bugatti Veyron Interior Will Cost You a Mere $150,000
We’ve heard it a million times: You’ve got dreams and a budget, because life isn’t fair, which forces you to pretend, each painful day, that your four cylinders . You’ll probably never get much more than with that Civic money, but if you sell your house, you might just be...
Jun 30, 2026
The 2019 Volvo V60 Wagon Starts at $39,895 and Will Be Factory Order Only
The 2019 Volvo V60 Wagon Starts at $39,895 and Will Be Factory Order Only
The all-new is a sleek-looking wagon that’s also pretty excellent to drive. Now we know it starts at just under $40,000, which is a solid value for a luxury car, but if you want one you will need to wait a bit. The V60 will only be available for order...
Jun 30, 2026
These Are the Used Cars With the Best End of the Year Deals For 2018
These Are the Used Cars With the Best End of the Year Deals For 2018
December can be a great time to buy a car. While traditionally the deals are on new models, picking up a pre-owned model during the holidays can save you some cash as well. The folks at analyzed the market to find the cars with the best year-end deals. Determining a...
Jun 30, 2026
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved