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matt-k918
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Hi to all,
I’ve been floating around on the forum for a while, but not really posted anything so far.
I’m a potential Cali owner and have seen one locally that ticks most of the boxes and would like opinions/info on a couple of queries.
The main one is around the towbar. The one I’m looking at does not have towbar fitted and I raised my concern with the dealer having read on here some issues regarding fitting aftermarket. The dealer has looked into it and will include a towbar install in the price, but I am still not clear on the scale of the works to fit the electrics. I’ve read that the Westfalia kit means that the interior doesn’t need to be removed and I’ve also read that the towbar prep kit has been included standard on more recent vans, but not sure if any of this is fact or just opinion? Has anyone had a towbar fitted aftermarket, and did it cause any problems?
On a more general level, the Cali in question is just less than a year old, 180BiTDI, DSG, about 10k miles, Travel pack, awning, parking sensors, optional alloys, Metallic paint, seat covers, bike rack (and Towbar!) and price is about £45k. Does this sound about right? I’ve looked at a lot of the classified and seems quite reasonable compared to many of the others at main dealers at the moment, but am trying to get a feel for how much more I can realistically haggle them down? I know that this is a really difficult question to answer, but opinions may be useful!
The decision to buy a Cali is a done deal, but whether it is this year or next year is still up for debate. We have 2 young children (1 and 4) and it may be better to wait another year, but I’m keen to just get on and do it. ….. however, the house extension may take a more immediate priority.
Thanks in advance
Matt
I’ve been floating around on the forum for a while, but not really posted anything so far.
I’m a potential Cali owner and have seen one locally that ticks most of the boxes and would like opinions/info on a couple of queries.
The main one is around the towbar. The one I’m looking at does not have towbar fitted and I raised my concern with the dealer having read on here some issues regarding fitting aftermarket. The dealer has looked into it and will include a towbar install in the price, but I am still not clear on the scale of the works to fit the electrics. I’ve read that the Westfalia kit means that the interior doesn’t need to be removed and I’ve also read that the towbar prep kit has been included standard on more recent vans, but not sure if any of this is fact or just opinion? Has anyone had a towbar fitted aftermarket, and did it cause any problems?
On a more general level, the Cali in question is just less than a year old, 180BiTDI, DSG, about 10k miles, Travel pack, awning, parking sensors, optional alloys, Metallic paint, seat covers, bike rack (and Towbar!) and price is about £45k. Does this sound about right? I’ve looked at a lot of the classified and seems quite reasonable compared to many of the others at main dealers at the moment, but am trying to get a feel for how much more I can realistically haggle them down? I know that this is a really difficult question to answer, but opinions may be useful!
The decision to buy a Cali is a done deal, but whether it is this year or next year is still up for debate. We have 2 young children (1 and 4) and it may be better to wait another year, but I’m keen to just get on and do it. ….. however, the house extension may take a more immediate priority.
Thanks in advance
Matt