Going to get a Multivan - QLD - Few Questions

[Paradox]

thank you Summy, do you mind to explain what can be fitted ex factory ? thanks

Pretty much everything can be bought and fitted after market, apart from structural elements...Factory/dealer options can be quite cost prohibitive.

As a guide I had the premium bluetooth and the Multifunction Display (MFD) option installed at the factory, but bought the Sat Nav (RNS510) and genuine RVS camera from ebay (check the 1st sticky on that), and as above Sunny is installing and Sharkie has offered to code. I would have saved over $1,500 on those two items from the dealer quote (including ensuring above maestros are adequately compensated)....would have been over $2,000 if I did not go genuine RVS Cam.

The genuine RVS camera is a pretty impressive unit that hooks into the steering wheel and ir sensors to show a moving wheel path and some other stuff, but is quite expensive (even aftermarket). I understand 3rd party cameras are available for a very low comparative cost and would be the go if you can stand not having the gold plating bling and just need a good camera.

The RVS Camera is a little fiddly to install, and IMO should be done by a qualified vehicle trimer on a Multi.... I can highly recommend Sunny if you are looking for some assistance.....get a sunroof put in while he is at it!!! It will also need coding to work.

[damdam]

Thank you guys, I bought a TSI 350 highline this morning ( demonstrator MY14, 5000km, $59k).

[Sharkie]

Thank you guys, I bought a TSI 350 highline this morning ( demonstrator MY14, 5000km, $59k).

Nice!

And if you need it to go a bit faster still (already being the fastest stock Multivan around) have a look here ..

Oettinger Sportsystems GmbH - Products

[damdam]

Nice!
Oettinger Sportsystems GmbH - Products

I guess that something you install once the Warranty period is expired. I drove the 340 this morning, it s plenty fast already Surprising van.What s the best way to get an Extended warranty ? is it worthwhile ? how does it work ?

by the way concerning Oettinger I see the torque is get to 294 lb ft (400 Nm) @ 2600 - 4000/rpm , do they still achieve the normal torque ( 258 ) from 1,500 rpm ? 250hp LOL, 200hp is already quite crazy on a van

Thanks

[The_Hawk]

Is that the right link?

I'm out so can't ch k properly, but this looks like the one for the 340
Oettinger Sportsystems GmbH - Products

Might have to look into that myself...


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[Sunny43.5]

You know me Mark engine is just the noisy thing at the front and Sharkie is then right I suppose .

[damdam]

I should receive it week, the only thing I am moderately happy with, and I don't know if that really matters, is the Multivan was advertised ( and was told the same over the phone) as 2013 MY14 but checking the VIN I can see that it s a 2013 MY13.So so.Should I complain ?

[Sharkie]

I'd be pushing for a further discount if that is the case.

There is a possible case of misleading and deceptive conduct here from what you said and that is taken very seriously by regulators and ASIC. In addition representation in writing and verbally of a particular fact means they can be up for substantial penalties. Not necessarily worth reporting, especially if you do want the car, but worth leveraging off.

MY14 production starts mid August if I remember correctly, so if built after that then a MY14.

Further, MY has no effect on trade value in a few years, despite any promises when you buy to that effect, what counts is the build date not MY and not compliance date

[damdam]

Further, MY has no effect on trade value in a few years, despite any promises when you buy to that effect, what counts is the build date not MY and not compliance date

Thank you, this was my main concern.i did not negotiate the price as I though it was rightly priced for a MY14 LOL

It would be nice if they could give me an extended warranty as compensation.

[Kiels3927]

When I bought my Comfortline in 2007, it was supposed to be a runout from the batch that had been sold her for some time., Due to a stuffup with the local Brisbane agent, I ended up with one of the newer shipment, which arrived late September 2007. However, the spec brochure I downloaded when I placed the order described the 2008 model & was issued June 2007.