Thoughts on T6 purchase with high mileage...

[ironduke]

Hi all,

I've been offered a T6 (MY15/TDI340) with 170,000kms on it for $26k. Been serviced every six months since new.

Spoke to the mechanic who was doing the work and it'll need new brakes all round as well as front shocks and a minor service.

What does everyone think? Price is very tempting for a T6.

Thanks in advance

[heyasam]

I think check the CFCA egr cooler issue if this is a T6 with CFCA engine.

Otherwise I think well cared for my t5.1 has a lot more kms now and has been very reliable fingers crossed. Though yes several things bushes shocks etc due for renewal.

[Lucas_R]

[Tig-uan]

1.) the local mechanic would not have had the equipment needed to properly change DSG oil, so it might be worth it to book it for that to a VW dealer. Ask the Dealer to also do a "calibration drive" (or similarly it is called) when they drive around in the van with a computer and finely adjust DSG clutches clearances, which would be very useful for the higher KMs transmission.

2.) Shock Absorbers would be needing replacements for sure at these KMs.

[Sunny43.5]

Yes just check all those dirty 3 letter words that VW,s are known for DSG DPF EGR DMF TCS ASR , someone in VW obviously knew how to make components end up with a 3 letter acronym .