T6.1 no good?!!

[hallix100]

Hi,

New to vw campervans and vans in general. I recently bought a 71 plate camper king converted t6.1… (start line with business pack 110bhp), am really pleased with it and have already got the HQ Led front lights, and saving for loads of other bits I’d like to get done, will be a continuous project!

However, the last week or so all I seem to be seeing is how “crap” the t6.1s are…. everyone seems to be selling… is it just me???

 

[The Flying Scotsman]

I can only see the T6.1 holding their value and becoming less available as the new T7 transit is pants.
It’s the last of the iconic VW transporters.
Sure there some complaints about the interior being a bit cheaper like than the T6 but that is a small gripe as far as I’m concerned.

 

[Sasquatch]

It's not just you, but there's a split.

I went for a 6.1 because I preferred the drive. The arguably inferior dashboard design was a bit of a downer, but ultimately has zero effect on the function.

But while they made zero difference to me, for others the minor spec downgrades are a serious downer and they prefer the 6.

Go with whatever suits you rather than what some stranger on the Internet says.

 

[Bav]

Not everyone is selling - far from it. If you've no experience of previous generations, like me, then you won't be any the wiser and you won't miss what you never knew.

 

[Chippie1]

I’ve made the switch from the 6 to the 6.1
When I had the 6 I wasn’t keen on the 6.1 especially the inside dash etc but had to move on to a newer vehicle and my new one has lots more toys and creature comforts.
It’s only been a month or so but so far no complaints

 

[whodat]

I've seen the value of T6.1 go up in last 6 months by about 5% in VW dealer's lot.
This is the best van I've driven. However - am worried about DPF/EGR etc but no more I would be with any other modern diesel.

 

[Corras_t]

I’ve had mine for 4 months and can honestly say it’s wouldn’t sell it for a 7….just spent the last 3 weeks driving through France and Spain and it’s been a joy…..it is what you make it. I upgraded from a 5 and it’s so smooth to drive. Just my thoughts

 

[Lubrown]

everyone seems to be selling

Also translates to ‘people keep buying them’ - so they can’t be that bad!

 

[Ricardo T]

Hello fellow Suffolk T6 owner!

I am very fortunate (depending on how you look at it...and some might say otherwise!!) to have a T6 camper and a 6.1 PV4M....I love them both for different reasons and have no plans on selling either.
Ok they both might have their niggles but then what doesn’t? Ford Transhit maybe?!
Plus you are part of a big friendly community of like minded enthusiasts….do you get that with the other brands, im not sure you do, but I could be wrong.

 

[Rioja John]

I’ve had my T6.1 Startline 110 with business pack from new and due its first mot on Oct 1st and I have no quibbles with it whatsoever.