PJ500
VIP Member
Hi Everyone,
Well here goes:
From having a masterplan to retire in 5 years time and travel around Europe for a year in a camper van but not having the patience to wait, we decided to hire a VW California for a few days last week to see if it was for us.
We hired from Kampervanhire in Southampton (who we would definitely recommend) and headed off to a campsite in Dorset where we met three other families doing exactly the same thing. We loved it & on the journey home we decided we would buy one next year, maybe new, maybe 2nd hand and talked about specs, extras etc, etc.
Back at home, I became engrossed in your forum and read a post suggesting it was was worth looking at ex-demos on the VW website.
So, only one day later, we placed a deposit on an ex-demo (10 miles on the clock) from VW in Liverpool. The spec is exactly as we would have ordered (150 auto in Acapulco Blue, parking camera & privacy glass) plus some nice bits that I would not have ordered - e.g. upgraded wheels and body coloured roof bellows, and for about 10% off list price.
The information gained from the forum was invaluable - the model we are getting is the latest with the 3 section kitchen worktop (which I would not have known existed without having read your posts).
Still not sure if we have done the right thing - I think with all big purchases there is always doubt after the initial excitement subsides - but it's a done deal & we will be picking it up in a week or so.
Now looking at all the accessories and planning a month in Europe next summer... will hopefully attend one of the club meets too....oh and I've got to sell the car !!
Paul
Well here goes:
From having a masterplan to retire in 5 years time and travel around Europe for a year in a camper van but not having the patience to wait, we decided to hire a VW California for a few days last week to see if it was for us.
We hired from Kampervanhire in Southampton (who we would definitely recommend) and headed off to a campsite in Dorset where we met three other families doing exactly the same thing. We loved it & on the journey home we decided we would buy one next year, maybe new, maybe 2nd hand and talked about specs, extras etc, etc.
Back at home, I became engrossed in your forum and read a post suggesting it was was worth looking at ex-demos on the VW website.
So, only one day later, we placed a deposit on an ex-demo (10 miles on the clock) from VW in Liverpool. The spec is exactly as we would have ordered (150 auto in Acapulco Blue, parking camera & privacy glass) plus some nice bits that I would not have ordered - e.g. upgraded wheels and body coloured roof bellows, and for about 10% off list price.
The information gained from the forum was invaluable - the model we are getting is the latest with the 3 section kitchen worktop (which I would not have known existed without having read your posts).
Still not sure if we have done the right thing - I think with all big purchases there is always doubt after the initial excitement subsides - but it's a done deal & we will be picking it up in a week or so.
Now looking at all the accessories and planning a month in Europe next summer... will hopefully attend one of the club meets too....oh and I've got to sell the car !!
Paul
