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Hi all,
I expect not many have this issue but first a bit of background, in 2014 while happily married we bought a 2014 cali 4M beach euro 5, spec was very high (cost more than a base ocean model) including the three main requirements large tank towbar and diff lock, I had a landrover before so the idea was to put my mark on it later and prepare it for extreme world travel, so the single turnbo and manual gear box was chosen and normal suspension.
Unfortunatley roll on to 2023 and my ex and I decided to part our ways (we were unfortunate victim really of circumstances but enough on that ) she was more astute than me so got the house and the beach, I missed it so spent a lot of time searching and finally took out a loan and bought a very low mileage 2019 beach also high specced but different in that it is a biturbo DSG model which strangely is stamped euro 6d was one of the very last models, the guy who I bought it from was into racing cars so it had slightly lowered suspension and KW coilovers along with 20"wheels - the racing driver part is relevant because anyone who says these things can't go around corners or handle like a car is wrong it was setup perfectly, plus it had the leather alacantra trim so inside felt much plusher.
Roll onto now and my finances have suffered greatly from the divorce so my now ex kindly suggested that I BUY back the 2014 beach which now has 200,000 Kms on it albeait for a good price, here idea is that I could sell the 2019 model pay of the loan and not have the monthly payment
Now here is the issue, which one do I sell
I will likely head back to the UK in a year or two as I retire and driving there is no problem in a LHD bus as you sit high enough up and I plan to tour outside of the UK anyway
BTW here is a bonus for reading so far I hated the DSG at first it's terrible compared to that of a car had all the reported problems issue reversing, wheel spin at junctions etc, reset it and was thinking of getting it remapped BUT then someone at work suggested getting a PEDALBOX which I did (PRO wireless version) and it has transformed it totally plus its completly reversible and cheaper than a remap so now I am happy with the DSG
Pluses of 2019 - just feels more luxurious, I like the extra power of the biturbo and economically its not too much different to the 2014 range is ok despite having the smaller tank which is the ne of the three wishes I compromised on i.e. it has the towbar and locking diff. it has the auto dip headlights and ACC which is great as I often do Switzerland to UK in a day so it helps on the French motorways. the other thing I like is the built in phone connection satnav and led lights and as mentioned its euro 6d so I could drive it into cities if I wish and its only done 40,000 Kms
the advantages of the 2014 model are the engines should be more reliable it should be cheaper to run and some of the 2019 models advantages can be retro installed and it would clear my loan and put some cash back in my account.
I have had differeing opinions from friends and family there is the clear keep the 2014 model due to cost and the others who say the 2019 because its newer and less likly to need repairs - I guess the 2014 is due a cambelt service etc..
I have a kitchen and other camping essentials but they are essentially interchangable, so now I hand it over to you experts for opinions and assistance in my decision
let the fun begin!
I expect not many have this issue but first a bit of background, in 2014 while happily married we bought a 2014 cali 4M beach euro 5, spec was very high (cost more than a base ocean model) including the three main requirements large tank towbar and diff lock, I had a landrover before so the idea was to put my mark on it later and prepare it for extreme world travel, so the single turnbo and manual gear box was chosen and normal suspension.
Unfortunatley roll on to 2023 and my ex and I decided to part our ways (we were unfortunate victim really of circumstances but enough on that ) she was more astute than me so got the house and the beach, I missed it so spent a lot of time searching and finally took out a loan and bought a very low mileage 2019 beach also high specced but different in that it is a biturbo DSG model which strangely is stamped euro 6d was one of the very last models, the guy who I bought it from was into racing cars so it had slightly lowered suspension and KW coilovers along with 20"wheels - the racing driver part is relevant because anyone who says these things can't go around corners or handle like a car is wrong it was setup perfectly, plus it had the leather alacantra trim so inside felt much plusher.
Roll onto now and my finances have suffered greatly from the divorce so my now ex kindly suggested that I BUY back the 2014 beach which now has 200,000 Kms on it albeait for a good price, here idea is that I could sell the 2019 model pay of the loan and not have the monthly payment
Now here is the issue, which one do I sell
I will likely head back to the UK in a year or two as I retire and driving there is no problem in a LHD bus as you sit high enough up and I plan to tour outside of the UK anyway
BTW here is a bonus for reading so far I hated the DSG at first it's terrible compared to that of a car had all the reported problems issue reversing, wheel spin at junctions etc, reset it and was thinking of getting it remapped BUT then someone at work suggested getting a PEDALBOX which I did (PRO wireless version) and it has transformed it totally plus its completly reversible and cheaper than a remap so now I am happy with the DSG
Pluses of 2019 - just feels more luxurious, I like the extra power of the biturbo and economically its not too much different to the 2014 range is ok despite having the smaller tank which is the ne of the three wishes I compromised on i.e. it has the towbar and locking diff. it has the auto dip headlights and ACC which is great as I often do Switzerland to UK in a day so it helps on the French motorways. the other thing I like is the built in phone connection satnav and led lights and as mentioned its euro 6d so I could drive it into cities if I wish and its only done 40,000 Kms
the advantages of the 2014 model are the engines should be more reliable it should be cheaper to run and some of the 2019 models advantages can be retro installed and it would clear my loan and put some cash back in my account.
I have had differeing opinions from friends and family there is the clear keep the 2014 model due to cost and the others who say the 2019 because its newer and less likly to need repairs - I guess the 2014 is due a cambelt service etc..
I have a kitchen and other camping essentials but they are essentially interchangable, so now I hand it over to you experts for opinions and assistance in my decision
let the fun begin!