Dont pass up the right van because its manual. When I was looking, a DSG just pushed it over my budget. I was regretful at first but as I found the 6 speed manual is a nice to use gearbox. I find no hardship in changing gear myself. I drive mine regularly, but if its your daily I totally get the desire for DSG.
Hello, looking for some opinions on this van
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Agreed, it's the first thing I'd look for on any future vehicle purchase.
A little over budget, and SWB, and a long way from you, but I spotted this beauty a few days ago when browsing. If I was in the market for a van to convert....
Having only had autos for years I also started out looking for a DSG, but budget constraints meant I ended up with a manual. But I also have found I'm quite happy with it. That said, however, if I was in the market again I'd definitely try to find a 6 speed 150hp version - the 5 speed 110hp is a bit gutless on hills
I test drove two 110bhp 5 speed vans and found them busy at motorway speeds and had nothing left up a long motorway incline. Then immediately drove a 150bhp 6 speed and it was so much more relaxed with a lot more grunt. This is just my personal opinion, a lot of folk @Sasquatch are perfectly happy with their 5 speeder. But having driven the 150 6 speed I couldnt settle for anything else.Having only had autos for years I also started out looking for a DSG, but budget constraints meant I ended up with a manual. But I also have found I'm quite happy with it. That said, however, if I was in the market again I'd definitely try to find a 6 speed 150hp version - the 5 speed 110hp is a bit gutless on hills
