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Thanks for the information I will. I will check k it outWorth reading this on the history of the transporter platform which is what the Cali is based on.
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Hello thank you for your reply that helps me outWhat is now called the Ocean on the T6 platform was previously called the SE on the T5 and T4. Different base vans, same (pretty much) fit--outs.
The Beach (a Cali without a kitchen etc) was called that name on both T5 and T6 platforms.
Hope that gets you started.
Hello Brian,Hello, i am starting research to buy a VW Cali in the future and initially looking at my needs and decide if the Ocean or Beach will be my choice but now i see T4,T5 & T6 what does this mean in ref to the Beach or Ocean ?
Hi thanks for your reply, at most probably only 4 but most likely 2 or 3.Hello Brian,
To help you decide you will need to ask yourself two simple questions:
1. How many persons will I ever need to carry? If it's more than 5 then forget the SE/Ocean. The Beach will accomodate up to seven in comfort providing you buy the right version with the two optional swivell seats.
2. Do I need the kitchen? If you don't need it all of time then take a serious look a Beach. There isn't anything you can't do in a Beach which you could in an SE/Ocean including cooking. It's just a more flexible and roomy package.
As it will be a one time purchase to enjoy I might go for all the bells n whistles to fully enjoy it, I can afford it outright.Then you will be looking at a Coast or Ocean.
Do you want all the "fancy" stuff including colored wing mirrors, electrohydraulic elevated roof, all the basic options, then go for the Ocean.
If you just want the cooking facilities, you could opt for a Coast. This comes as a more basic setup for standard. More like a Beach, but with the furniture.
From there you can tick all the options you want extra.
It looks like you have your answered your own question then.As it will be a one time purchase to enjoy I might go for all the bells n whistles to fully enjoy it, I can afford it outright.
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