Buying Advice

[Darrenlm]

Hi, I've seen a nice T6 140bhp, kombi van, its a 2016 early version for sale for £29k:
Spec:
highline
140bhp (not remapped)
6 speed.
Air conditioning
Cruise control
Reversing sensors
Double captains seats
2+1 kombi seats
Fully carpeted lined and insulated
Lowered
Touch screen satnav
Full leather upholstery
23k on the clock

any opinions on the price, does it sound ok? I have no idea to be honest and its a load of money for me!
Thanks

 

[MrT6]

Hmmm....seems like big bucks to me.
You should be able to a 17 plate, Euro 6 150 Highline Kombi with low miles (up to 10K) from a VW dealer for around £22-23K
So, the additional £6-7K gets you lowered suspension, carpet lining and insulation, and full leather...

 

[Davenjo]

The price seems a bit high to me but here's hoping for very high resale values . Also, the 140bhp suggests that it has the Euro 5 engine, if it was me (others will have a different opinion), I would be looking for something a bit newer with the Euro 6 engine purely to give the van a bit more longevity in an unknown future political environment and/or market for second hand diesels, i.e. we don't know what measures are going to be imposed in the coming years but it seems reasonable to expect Euro 6 engines to survive a bit longer politically than Euro 5.

 

[Generaljake]

... and try to get LED headlights

 

[Darrenlm]

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[Pauly]

Agreed too expensive
I have the exact same van 2016 140 and paid £23k + vat when it was a couple months old with only a few thousand on the clock and have owned it for over two years now

 

[DaveyB]

Agree with all the other comments, that price is way to high.
Personally I’m happier with my Euro 5 and wouldn’t swap into a Euro 6 for all the tea in China. Haven’t seen any reports relating to issues with the E5 versions. You’ve only got to look at all of the EGR/ Adblue/ DPF issues being discussed on here, and that is what makes me really pleased I have the E5. Yes there will always be a pup in all vehicles, but the reports suggest it’s a bit wider spread than the odd ‘Friday afternoon’ vehicle.
So my thinking as the other end of the spectrum to @Davenjo, sorry, but just giving balance.

 

[Pauly]

I with you Mr B, we say no to adblu

 

[Davenjo]

ULEZ in London already stipulates Euro 6 for diesels with Derby, Nottingham, Birmingham, Leeds and Southampton about to follow suit - you can guarantee lots of others will also jump on the band wagon.

Agreed there were seemingly lots of reports of issues with some Euro 6 engines with loads of posts but the number of people with issues, given that all production from late 2016 has been these engines, was not that big and I think the issues have largely been resolved??

I’ll stick with my pig pee drinking camper thanks

 

[DaveyB]

But would ever want to go to those places

 

[Davenjo]

But would ever want to go to those places

Lol - I know what you mean I hate big cities and avoid like the plague but all cities will follow suit sooner rather than later - the thought of paying extra every time I go to see my beloved Tigers play would pain me.