102 beach

[phillme]

read a lot about the 140 and 150bhp beaches and dsg ... anyone got the smaller 114 or 102 with the five speed box want to share there experiences ? cheers x

 

[Kmann]

We got a 102 OCEAN. I was first in great doubt, if we should actually go for it (ex-demo) or take the long wait for a 150 or 204. But after a testdrive I was convinced. It has become a lot more dynamic engine – it feels like driving the T5 140. And after close to 14.000 km – also fully packed thru the Alps – we are still happy.

 

[phillme]

thanks kmann ... good to hear ... had a 140 t5 and hardly ever used the sixth gear ! i like to plod

 

[Blackberry]

We took our 105bhp Beach on a 2,000 mile trip around France. It didn't miss a beat. Cruising at 85 with enough grunt to go a bit faster for an over take.
Very disappointed with the built in Sat Nav system.

 

[B J G]

With DSG if you plod, dash or whatever it sorts out which gear to be in and you enjoy the drive.

Not got mine yet but my Wife's had a DSG EOS since 2009 and it's better than my current 8 speed auto BMW to drive.

 

[phillme]

I'm way to tight to go for the dsg ... if it was the same price id most probably go for it ... born in Yorkshire I'm afraid

 

[MattBW]

I have a 114 it's fine. Needs working hard on some slip roads but great around town and at motorway speeds.


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[Ignazio]

I have a 2012 beach, 102cv 5 speeds and no regrets. Of course 140 is smoother and much powerful, but 102cv already works fine. It does its job pulling a n overcharged van (we are 5, 2 adults, and 3 little girls) everywhere without particular problems. Even uphill. It is solid. And no VW pollution recall in the future. I mean, it's not a wrong choice, if you find it at a reasonable price. It does its job. I'm happy and enjoy our trips a lot. I read t6 102 is much better! Maybe in the future. ;-)


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[Jabberwocky]

I rented a 102 transporter conversion last September and went to North Wales (UK). Maybe I wasn't used to the gears or something but I found it a real struggle keeping up with traffic and to be honest a bit noisy too (mechanical) - once it got going it was great. Day to day I drive a Skoda Yeti (110ps) around town and a BMW Z4 2.3i Auto on other occasions so am used to differing types of vehicle and power outputs/transmissions. It was this hire experience which made me choose a 150 for my new Cali.

 

[Kmann]

I rented a 102 transporter conversion last September and went to North Wales (UK). Maybe I wasn't used to the gears or something but I found it a real struggle keeping up with traffic and to be honest a bit noisy too (mechanical) - once it got going it was great. Day to day I drive a Skoda Yeti (110ps) around town and a BMW Z4 2.3i Auto on other occasions so am used to differing types of vehicle and power outputs/transmissions. It was this hire experience which made me choose a 150 for my new Cali.

Was it a T5.1 or a T6? I think there is huge difference. The new build is more dynamic, quiet and has more grunt.

 

[Jabberwocky]

Was it a T5.1 or a T6? I think there is huge difference. The new build is more dynamic, quiet and has more grunt.

T5.1 I think. I only think because it had a "short" bottom grill as opposed to full width as in T6?

 

[Kmann]

T5.1 I think. I only think because it had a "short" bottom grill as opposed to full width as in T6?

Oki … sounds correct, because there is a huge difference between the two. And you description sounds like its the T5.1 ;-)

 

[Max-Felix]

3000 miles up and down Europe in a 114 Beach in one month - easy peasy. It's a van not a sports car.