Quality issues

[Sunny43.5]

Seems to be the way of the world today changes that are not always for the better , I just checked on the wiper thing the new T5 bonnet is 60 mls longer than the previous T5 but they did not reconfigure the wipers just made the procedure more awkward . I used to find it easy to fold out the wipers to clean and chamois the screen now its a different system so I need to be re-educated .

[Tornado T5]

Bargain, bargain, bargain! Who is to blame? Not JUST the business.

You can bargain the price but you cannot bargain spec levels or removal of features. I still remember when Inchape distributed VW's and decided to not specify rear wipers for vans during a T4 MY change. Not even as an option. No amount of hangling would have got them fitted without spending upto $2K if I was to diy. Salesman didn't even know they were deleted.

[Sunny43.5]

Reminds me of the early Vitos a rear tailgate window was an option on some models how pathetic is that .

[Sunny43.5]

Have been installing new sound system in our new van today Multi media unit with Wi Fi and lots of other goodies , noticed another VW "Cost Saving" had to run some wires up the side pillars and removed the speaker grills on the dash . Good on VW previous two T5,s both were standard vans had factory Tweeters installed not this baby tight arses have deleted them along with some other items as other owners have pointed out . But no worries some decent pioneer splits with a juicy amp will make the van hum , next door trims off and remove the standard speakers and replace with some more decent stuff .