What has stopped you from buying a T6?

[Tornado T5]

Out of interest what did you buy?

I was virtually the opposite to you... I had never heard of the multivan until we stumbled across it at a dealership randomly. We wanted comfort, reliability, good looks, could fit surf boards inside and comfortably take the kids and a few extra people when we needed.

I looked at the iLoad. I use them for work on a daily basis and they're not a bad car. But they're not as roomy or versatile (seats sliding/turning/ lay flat etc) as the multivan and not as refined. Cheap, budget look and feel. Admittedly it probably would have would out$5-8k cheaper...

I looked at the Merc but at the time it was an extra $5k we just couldn't afford.

I loved the Renault. But they only came as a "tradie" setup and we were going to have to fit out the rear with glass, bulk heads, trims, aircon etc. I couldn't be bothered with the hassles etc as overall cost was going to be similar into the multivan in the end.

The Kia Carnival was very nice, but not quite able to cope with a 6ft surfboard inside. Plus it really looked like a soccer mum car

I'm now up too about 65k in the T6 tdi340 and we love it. The only thing I don't love is the pricey servicing and I'm starting to get a couple of really obvious wear marks on the inner door handle where the 'final' coat of plastic appears to be peeling of. I'll speak to the dealer and see what they say but I'm very happy with the multivan.

Bought 2 vans...in July 2017 a 2/2017 Ford Transit Custom auto and in Feb 2018 a 11/2017 Renault Trafic Crewvan with Lifestyle pack.

[Tornado T5]

[QUOTE=Transporter;1272205]....and I thought that it’s only me, being too picky.

When it's our money and we know want we need then we have every right to be picky.

[Tornado T5]

While i have a T6, id most like look at a MB sprinter next time

MB seem to be more flexible with their options, like factory swivel seats on the low bases, while VW Au refuses to offer it to the retail market.

I can't make sense of it, as most of the VW van range is order in, so if i'm going to have to wait 4-5 months for a new van, i might as well be able to order in what is available over in Europe.

Its not hard to add an option number to the build

You almost repeated my statement word for word to the VW rep.

And when I bought my T4 in 1998 Southern Automobiles had yard full of vans on the lot with options like wing doors ready to go, I bought a petrol with LPG and had it in 5 days...next in 2007 Burwins had a yard full ready to go except I chose Tornado red and waited 4 months (no issue from me) and today Brighton VW have ....so little it's not funny.

[LogicprObe]

Yeah......I have to have wing doors and they are only coming in as autos.
Since I carry a lot of heavy stuff, I don't trust an auto to last the over 400k I have on the T5.
It's still going strong but I'm looking at a Crafter now.........and even.....gulp.......other brands!

[Tornado T5]

To rub salt in my wound I just configured my dream van on the VW UK website...a Combi Highline, lwb/tdi450/dsg/4 motion wing doors, and a few other things rounding out to 47K Pounds, yes expensive but I got everything I needed plus everything I wanted...

On top of the top spec Highline van I added:
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
LED headlamps with LED daytime running lights (Wing doors)
Rear wing doors with heated windows
Composition Media Radio with 6.33" touch screen
Fuel tank with a volume of 80L
Front and rear parking sensors
Heated driver and front passenger seats
Headlamp washer system with heated front washer nozzles and washer fluid level indicator

[Transporter]

I’ve heard that the next think to make the dealers life easier and of course there are many advantages to it - no more stuffed up orders.

The VW AU will get rid off the options list all together.

[Seano]

1. The Volkswagen dealer: mainly because they don't stock them anymore
2. The value: it isn't there anymore. It's almost cheaper to buy a dual cab Hino than a dual cab Transporter!
3. The price: I can't afford one anymore...or the depreciation
3. The specification: VW don't do manual 4motion anymore...

On the upside...I still have a decent T4 dual cab synchro TDi with a manual gearbox.

[LogicprObe]

I’ve heard that the next think to make the dealers life easier and of course there are many advantages to it - no more stuffed up orders.

The VW AU will get rid off the options list all together.

You gotta wonder what they're all doing in that big place in Chullora NSW.........

[Tornado T5]

You gotta wonder what they're all doing in that big place in Chullora NSW.........

Playing "Closest to the Pin" seeing how long they can hold out before going to a 5 year warranty, or will Toyota jump before them.

[Silver Caravelle]

I was disappointed the T6 was not in my view a real leap forward from the T5 in innovation, Luxury and value for money. The Merc V250D is next level in the luxury stakes abeit very pricey. The more powerful engine option should be offered for lower spec versions as well as more standard options including leather. VW should move to 8 or 10 speed autos instead of DSG. Also a more modern shape would be nice whilst maintaining space. It is not objectionable, just very staid looking for 2018. Scott.