Bought our Cali

[mapman]

Hi everyone

Mark from Newcastle with a quick update - Went to view a Cali on saturday & bought it !!
I'ts a natural grey 140 manual. Got all the spec I wanted so now planning first 2 weekends away when we collect in March.

Thanks for advice on beginners site.

Cheers
Mark :lol:

 

[calikev]

Congrats. Mark bet you've got a smile on your face. I to have a 140 manual and love driving it
What extras are on it?

 

[Iain&Shani]

Good to hear Mark....start crossing off those days!! Ohh and making a rather long list of "essentials"!!

 

[mapman]

Got standard spec (including rear privacy glass, front & rear parking sensors) plus my wish list of cruise control, awning & safe. Added rear bumper protector, waterproof seat covers (for all the trips to the Lakes) & front & rear mud flaps. Countdown started !!

Quick question - What spec/make of gas bottle do people use?
Cheers
Mark

 

[Iain&Shani]

http://www.vwcaliforniaclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=53
Try this thread Mark. Your question prompted me to look as I need one!
We have most of the spec you have minus the mud flaps....wishing I'd had them after washing it yesterday!
Iain

 

[mapman]

Cheers will check it out
Mark

 

[KernowLad]

Nice one! Many fun times await...

 

[Hubert]

Quick question - What spec/make of gas bottle do people use?
Cheers
Mark

Mark
You will need a Campingaz 907, available from places like Go Outdoors etc. If you need a spare you may be lucky picking up one from a car boot at a much cheaper cost.

Hubert

 

[Andy]

Also look on ebay, I bought a full one for £30 & drove 40 miles to collect it.
First purchase of full cylinder can be as much as £70 !

 

[KernowLad]

Or £85 in our case. Oops.