I've only gone & treated myself to a T6

[P55 SHN]

Hi All,

I am new to the VW Transporter scene & to be perfectly honest i have wanted a VW Transporter for quite a while now & have only recently been in a position to purchase one.
I have owned & drove many vehicles over my 30 years of driving history but in all fairness the new T6 is the most comfortable & car like van I have ever drove.
One of the main reasons i brought one is because i am disabled & cannot walk any distance, my health is not great & i needed a comfortable vehicle that could carry my large 65" long mobility scooter.
The VW Transporter T6 ticked all the boxes & so i have taken the plunge & brought the following .....
VW Transporter T6 Highline DSG
T32 4motion Lwb Bmt 204ps Kombi in Indium Grey.
It is a brand new kombi with loads of extras like twin electric side loading doors, power latching tailgate, LED front & rear lights, comfort dash with carpet in cab, App connect, the list goes on also including 2 free services.
I take delivery of it all being well on the 8th December

 

[Fish]

Well, Merry Christmas @P55 SHN sounds like a new addition the Team Grey..

 

[Tourershine]

You have some really nice options on there, and the power doors is something I missed, and wish i'd of had.
LEDs are best option by far.
I got 3 services with my van.

 

[Deaky]

Sounds great. Don't forget to get some pic's up when you get it.

 

[camperqueen]

We had a look around a T6 at Don Amott at the weekend. Love this style on the inside

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[Roadrunner]

Very nice @camperqueen

 

[VWROBERT]

Hi All,

I am new to the VW Transporter scene & to be perfectly honest i have wanted a VW Transporter for quite a while now & have only recently been in a position to purchase one.
I have owned & drove many vehicles over my 30 years of driving history but in all fairness the new T6 is the most comfortable & car like van I have ever drove.
One of the main reasons i brought one is because i am disabled & cannot walk any distance, my health is not great & i needed a comfortable vehicle that could carry my large 65" long mobility scooter.
The VW Transporter T6 ticked all the boxes & so i have taken the plunge & brought the following .....
VW Transporter T6 Highline DSG
T32 4motion Lwb Bmt 204ps Kombi in Indium Grey.
It is a brand new kombi with loads of extras like twin electric side loading doors, power latching tailgate, LED front & rear lights, comfort dash with carpet in cab, App connect, the list goes on also including 2 free services.
I take delivery of it all being well on the 8th December

Sounds great picked mine up 2 weeks ago T6 Kombi 150 highline dsg loads of options very similar to yours plus gone for swivel seats dust seals as well. Love it

 

[Carlos Vandango]

Welcome aboard. Great choice of options (and colour of course ). Would be interested to see how you get the scooter in. Do you have an electric ramp ?

 

[Aljon]

Welcome to you both

 

[P55 SHN]

Sounds great picked mine up 2 weeks ago T6 Kombi 150 highline dsg loads of options very similar to yours plus gone for swivel seats dust seals as well. Love it

Can I fit the dust seals as a option myself ?
Do they make the doors quieter when shutting ?

 

[P55 SHN]

Welcome aboard. Great choice of options (and colour of course ). Would be interested to see how you get the scooter in. Do you have an electric ramp ?

I have brought a pair of ramps & a small 12v winch that will hook to the base of the rear seats frame so all good plus the ramps are designed to clear the bumper

 

[P55 SHN]

Sounds great. Don't forget to get some pic's up when you get it.

I sure will

 

[P55 SHN]

Thank you all kindly,
I have been in contact with a company who will fit me my side bars, roof bars free of charge which will help me a lot as I am past lying under vans due to my health,
I am also contemplating changing my wheels from the standard 17" Devonports to either 18" or maybe even 20"
I will be buying quality rubber like Good Year, Dunlop, Pirelli etc with whatever size i decide to buy.

Question is Which would be best ??

I understand the ride would be firmer on 20" wheels but surely not extremely firm as I am leaving it on the standard springs ?
.... or would I be better lowering it with the 40mm cobra springs ?
I am looking for the best ride & also best handling option so I guess it is a case of getting the balance just right.
Personally I was just going to buy the 20" with quality tyres & leave the suspension alone ...
Any advice would be appreciated ?

Thank You

 

[VWROBERT]

Can I fit the dust seals as a option myself ?
Do they make the doors quieter when shutting ?

I had factory dust seals fitted and compared to a friends van there is a big difference, plus they are not as easy to shut. I believe you can buy after market dust seals.