SusiBus is going T6
Having sold SusiBus T5 last January to another forum member, which was a really hard decision to make because she was back and sitting on the front drive having been away at a VW dealer and AB Crush for three months ! All her ailments had been sorted, including roof corrosion, which had consumed so much of our life together (which those who were forum members three years or so ago might remember), she just looked perfect. AB Crush did an amazing job bringing her body back to showroom condition, it was like she'd had been away for a three month holiday to spa for vans, and had come back a new woman.
But she had to go, we were in the middle of a major house rebuild, she would just sit there going nowhere, pining for the open road, getting covered in builders dust.
The deed was done and we went our separate ways.
To be honest, the thought of having a younger SusiBus (with warranty !) to spend the next three years with was rather appealing, SusiBus T5 would be replaced by SusiBus T6 !
Well the house build remains unfinished, l do remember reading that having major building work done was only slighty less stressful than getting separated, so it proved, but we are still talking to the builder. I have now done both - separated from Susi and the rebuild thing - it's time to move on!
PURCHASE MANTRA,
If we want the option, it's only money that will only go to the government in care costs or tax, so SPEC IT IN, VW need the money at the moment!
I've found it very helpful when others have posted their reasons for choosing or not various options when specing up their Cali ,so I'll try and do the same in the hope it might be helpful to someone. I't will probably be a bit rambling like my intro, so I hope you don't lose the will to live while reading it.
204 PS OCEAN
4-MOTION --- Not an option l'd spec'd when buying our T5, but it came with it, makes the Cali feel very planted on the road, especially when pressing on, on twisting hilly roads etc, We mainly wild camp, never worry about pulling off road, or gaining access to that special spot with the view at the top of a hill, doesn't scrub tires when climbing the tightest mountain hairpins, now a must have option!
DSG---Brilliant, test drive one and see, try it in manual mode so so slick, but in practice you'll leave it in auto, perfect partner with 4-MO. Must have option.
MET INDIUM GREY---Discrete for wild camping, not too bad at showing bush scratches when access those special locations down narrow lanes.
N7N ALCANTARA/LEATHER--- Leather sides, more durable than light grey cloth
......... to be continued - it's past midnight and all grandads should be in bed!