geezerg said:
We've currently got a 2007 Cali - we love it but would consider upgrading to a newer one although unsure if there are any tangible benefits from doing so other than everything being a little more shiny. Anyone done this and have a tale to tell? I'm struggling to understand what has changed substantively since 2007 and the most recent models.
Cheers in advance.
I am facing similar dilemma.
Having a new van is tempting. Also I think I would go for a 4-motion Beach, if so.
But... When I read how many problems people on the forum have with the new models, it makes me think to stay with the current 2007 one. It is 130 000 km now, so the time is: either to sell it now, or keep it for another 15 years with no-matter-what-mileage.
In fact when I list the number of major repairs, within last 2 years, and between 70 000- km and 130 000 km, which I made in the last 2 years, it makes me thinking that there will be nothing major to do anymore soon.
The failures were:
- Earth Shunt.
- Leisure batteries (replaced as precaution rather than necessity).
- Coolant pump (replaced as precaution).
- Exhaust manifold (bended)
- Oil cooler (leakage resulting in oil being mixed with coolant, major cleaning and all rubber and plastic elements replaced in coolant circuit).
- Mc Pherson columns top side bearing replaced.
- Lambda sensor
- Control panel knob
- Thermostat
The above list seems to me shorter than average list of failure in the new vans.
Also I like the 5 cylinder and no timing camp belt
Polyroof is also nice, but costs little more fuel consumption and goes to 2nd category on the French toll roads.
Regards
Andrzej
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.as for my roof front panel its not good . 
.had it painted but still getting bubbles 
