Hi hoddy,
It sounds good. The similar options I would get but I would also get optional 2nd battery, if available.
What delivery date did they promised to you?
Have commited to new T5.2 purchase and I'm getting excited!
LWB 2.0 twin turbo DSG / 4motion / diff lock / metallic grey / fog lights / body matching bumpers/ satnav / side windows.
Will put a 2 seater in back / cupboards / fridge / sink / and an elevated platform in the rear / racks behind drivers side for winsurfers x 2.
Optima battery / solar panels on roof.
Need to think about water tank --> will see what fits underneath.
Will get bigger tyres --> maybe brigestone duellers D694 145/70/16 LT (if they fit?)
Aluminium sump guard --> not sure if Trakka will sell to me or maybe get one made.
Swivel seat for passenger --> have seen one on UK website
Check it out --> http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/T5%2...0(3348050).jpg
It's got a lockable area under the seat swivel mechanism!! I want one!!
Also - what's the go with tinting - should I use Tint a Car or go elsewhere?
Oh - BTW - have ordered from Burwins, no confirmed price as yet....
Any suggestions appreciated...
Hi hoddy,
It sounds good. The similar options I would get but I would also get optional 2nd battery, if available.
What delivery date did they promised to you?
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No set date promised
Have been told anywhere from April - June.
I think the standard / base models will appear feb / march
Hey Hoddy,
Congratulations!
I'm jealous (just a bit) ...
I've decided to keep mine, and buy an investment property instead.
Golf V TDI 2005 - SOLD
Volvo C30 D5 - I've got a hat as well!
Multivan Highline T5 TDI 4Motion 2005
Hond Civic VTI 2001
Congrats Hoddy,
Very similar to what I would buy when I trade the T5. Did Burwins have a list of options as they didn't at my last service. If you don't mind the question, how do you negotiate a purchase price when there isn't a fixed price to start haggling down from and are you trading in something?
I looked at the German VW website which has options for the new model. Most are the same.
Price wise, the dealer raised the old price by 5% and said that if the new model came in higher than that they would absorb the cost to them, otherwise they would refund the difference. I got a corporate discount (10% i think) so I think the overall price will be acceptable.
Of course as I had to enter contract by 31st December to get the 50% tax break I was in no position to bargain.
Transporter - I was planning to run cabling myself to second battery under drivers seat, Is this something that I should try to get factory fitted?
Tornado - My current T4 - rusty 97 LWB syncro on duel fuel has done 315,000 KM so in terms of trade in I don't expect much return (will probably sell private)
The second battery was not an option when I was ordering mine, in 2004. It was on the options list later on; bargain really at only $350.00
Optima battery of that capacity would cost you that much or more, and even if you would take the standard battery out and use the Optima instead, the wiring and charge control relay is well worth the money. But hey, you can always ask the dealer if they could slip it in, somehow? And if not the solar charging from the roof panels sounds good too. I use the Thumper pack that is charged using CTEK charger only.
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Ah, I take it you can read German, because I found a commercial vehilce site in english that didn't have anywhere near the level of detail compared to the German VW configuration site. Boy are there a massive number of options. If it's a help, my 1997 T4 LWB, 5sp pet/lpg with 298,000km was valued at $5000 back in '07 when I negotiated. It was however in mint condition. Actually if you got a 10% discount off full retail, which could be anywhere between $5000-$6000 I'd say you are more than OK pricewise, considering it's a new model. Love to hear how it goes down the track and I'll get in first by saying...we want photo's and lots when the beast arrives, lol.
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"DAS AUTO" is about all I know in German! I just get google to translate page or copy and paste relevant paragraphs into google translator.... gives a rough idea anyway.
Have requested the second batt option, apparently goes under passenger seat, but should be easy to relocate from there to under the drivers seat. (as opposed to running cabling all the way from engine compartment).
Still no word on pricing.
Actually I tried that once and should have made a better formatting effort when I tried to paste it into excel. Considering the dsg/4motion models won't be released in Europe until later this year, if you discover an option that is available for Aust. deliveries I assume you can add it to your order before the build commences. From memory it doesn't seem like you have optioned anything that wasn't already a past T5 option. Did you ask for something that appears on the German site which the Burwin's dealer said won't be available? For example I'd like to order a factory reversing camera but don't necessarily want the factory Satnav which might be a mandatory option pairing on T5.2 (for Aus deliveries). Locally supplied 2-din units are cheaper and better featured, even high end brands.
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