Well said mate. I do about 6,000 miles a year and have just ordered a petrol one. Why do I need it... size of my family and the “stuff” that comes with them.
It is a Westfalia, thats one reason why
Same as me mate, two dogs and an extended family who visit often, oh and because it look so damn cool, the high driving position, I could go on.....
I should probably whisper this but we haven’t even done 10k miles in ours; two years old in April...
But when we use it, we REALLY use it! It’s our ticket to the ultimate freedom and best holidays ever.
I’m miffed I did not get one sooner! There are 4 of us, plus dog. Van generally only gets moved at a weekend as I work all week long and it is not required for that. At weekends the sailing happens. Have trashed the inside of several estate cars putting all of the necessary kit in and out of the boot. Don’t get that problem with a van. There is then the added bonus of being able to get 4x8 sheets of plasterboard in the back for the house renovations.
Without a doubt the most versatile vehicle i’ve ever owned. Just because I am not a tradesman or delivery driver, why should my trade dictate what vehicle I drive? Fook me, taking a 13.5 tonne Fire Engine to do the shopping would be a bit of a bugger. Plenty of storage space, but a shocker to parallel park.
Without a doubt the most versatile vehicle i’ve ever owned. Just because I am not a tradesman or delivery driver, why should my trade dictate what vehicle I drive? Fook me, taking a 13.5 tonne Fire Engine to do the shopping would be a bit of a bugger. Plenty of storage space, but a shocker to parallel park.
That last sentence is bang on. Human nature dictates that we want to think that WE made the right choice and everyone else is wrong. I've said it before....loathed diesels....never had a diesel car. Right now though, for what I do.....diesel is right for me. I just hope people don't freak out over this and allow VW and other manufacturers to take advantage.....because if they can, they bloody well will!
If you want to buy L/H drive you can buy in Europe now, but not here.
MagnusJ
New Member
Hello everyone,
Just bought a T6 Multivan 150 TSI a couple of weeks ago. Must say I am really pleased with the car! Coming from a Mini Countryman SD, having three kids and work tools the space and electric doors are amazing. Living in sweden so heater with remote is perfect in winter. The engine and power is good enough for me and I like how quiet it is. The road noise is actually less obvious than in the Countryman. Not heavy loaded and with a gentle foot I can run it at 8.2-8.6L/100km and I think that is great for such a big car. About 23-24 mpg I think...
Had a nice T5 140 TDI a couple of years ago but this one is fits perfect for the current work/family situation.
Just bought a T6 Multivan 150 TSI a couple of weeks ago. Must say I am really pleased with the car! Coming from a Mini Countryman SD, having three kids and work tools the space and electric doors are amazing. Living in sweden so heater with remote is perfect in winter. The engine and power is good enough for me and I like how quiet it is. The road noise is actually less obvious than in the Countryman. Not heavy loaded and with a gentle foot I can run it at 8.2-8.6L/100km and I think that is great for such a big car. About 23-24 mpg I think...
Had a nice T5 140 TDI a couple of years ago but this one is fits perfect for the current work/family situation.
My dealer emailed me an update 3 days ago.
My van will be build on Build Week 5. That's the week beginning 29th January.... I think.
Dealer expects delivery early March. I ordered on 31st October just before 3% price rise.
So that will be 19 weeks from ordering the van till it is ready for me to collect.
Van ordered: T6 TSI 150 LWB Panel Van Trend Line + some extra options.
My van will be build on Build Week 5. That's the week beginning 29th January.... I think.
Dealer expects delivery early March. I ordered on 31st October just before 3% price rise.
So that will be 19 weeks from ordering the van till it is ready for me to collect.
Van ordered: T6 TSI 150 LWB Panel Van Trend Line + some extra options.
Thanks MagnusJ for your report. I have a T6 TSI 150 Panel Van on order. So it's very helpful to hear positive reports about the T6 TSI 150 ps.
I mostly drive with a 'gentle foot' and I don't carry much weight. So I am very confident that I will be well pleased.
I’ve got a 204 dsg and its brilliant, I’m really really pleased with it all round
Caulkhead.... I have found your well informed real life experience of TSI and strong support for it to be very helpful. The (sometimes very energetic) resistance in this thread confused me for a while. But you and Polzeylad kept things quiet and down to earth and that resolved my confusion. I have learned here that sometimes you have to read between the lines and figure out what a persons needs and expectations are, and what their driving style is like in order to see where some of the criticism and disappointment may be coming from.
There is a recent and excellent T6 TSI 150 review on this forum. I came across it by accident 3 days ago.
Bilbo’s Celex 150 TSI petrol tour report
Bilbo’s Celex 150 TSI petrol tour report
Stefan
Member
Will hit 2 years next month since i own my 65 plate T6 140TDI DSG highline, now on 44k miles and besides changing a set of tyres and brake pads, no issues whatsoever. I've steered away from the forum the past 7-9 months due to being too busy with work and with the recent holidays i started flicking back through the posts and it makes me feel lucky. I see so many issues with the new euro6 engines..
We run a few on our fleet now. Around town the fuel economy is average at best. On a run, 30MPG is achievable, which in my opinion is decent enough. But the way it drives, the smoothness, power delivery and noise are great, so much so I've just ordered a fully spec’d Mojave Beige one, to run for a while. I was holding out for 4motion, but VW are still insisting that isn’t coming yet......
I have to say we haven’t really seen any major issueswith the EU6 engines, other than the odd man light - But easily rectified. As you are an owner of the 140, you will appreciate the jump up in power, economy and smoothness if you went for a 150. They are a massive improvement over the 140 - even though there is nothing wrong with the 140TDI.
Hi Oli. I don't know if the above is in response to a question I asked you about the T6 TSI 150 panel Van. If it is then I thank you very much for that.
In Parker's review of the T6 TSI 150, they mention an issue with the van shaking / resonating between 1400 rpm and 1500 rpm. Maxdefrost on this forum also mentions a shaking / resonance if you don't drop down to 5th below 60 mph, and 4th below 50 mph. Just wondering if this is something you have experienced, and if you think it is an issue at all. Or if it has been mentioned by any of your hire customers. Sorry for imposing on your time.
