Just about to order a 6.1 Kombi - what optional extras do people recommend or regret getting/not getting?

[UsedToBeAMazdaBongo]

About to order - Which optional extras did people order and regret getting/not getting?
ordering a 6.1 kombi.

Going to convert to campervan slowly.

 

[dubber36]

LED headlights should be the first box to tick

 

[mjn]

Minimum 150ps. DSG and LEDs. It’ll add ££££s though!

 

[UsedToBeAMazdaBongo]

DSG?

 

[ThreeBridgeT6]

DSG?

Auto box. And did anyone mention LEDs? They're a must!!

 

[Murdoch]

Heated seats

 

[Dan johnson]

Two swivels up front

 

[UsedToBeAMazdaBongo]

thanks for suggestions

Now looking at 150 engine, front swivel seats,, split rear seat,
thinking about prep for roof bars

heated seats not fussed about

auto and leds are no sadly because of the extra £1000s

Anything else?

 

[Ricardo T]

Non leaky windows...is there a box for them?

 

[UsedToBeAMazdaBongo]

which windows leak….

 

[Jay586]

The side ones.

 

[Murdoch]

Reversing camera?

 

[BuilderJay]

Heated screen. You’ll thank me later. Saves standing on the front wheels scraping the screen. Aircon, rear camera. 150ps minimum. That’s all

 

[Ali-G]

Non leaky windows...is there a box for them?

No, no box for them as they're not available from VW.

 

[Gavinda]

thanks for suggestions

Now looking at 150 engine, front swivel seats,, split rear seat,
thinking about prep for roof bars

heated seats not fussed about

auto and leds are no sadly because of the extra £1000s

Anything else?

Swivel seats can be retrofitted.
If youre planning on converting wouldn't you end up removing the rear seats?
Roof bars can be added whenever and again if youre converting won't you end up with a pop top?
I wouldn't say DSG is a must unless you need an auto.
In your position I would go for a highline with two single seats and you'll have a good starting point, but it really is worth the extra outlay now for the LED's, you mention regrets and most who didn't choose them end up regretting that choice.

 

[Jay586]

Seriously sell something or do whatever it takes to get the lights upgraded. I've had candles give out more light than the bulbs on my 66 plate, they are marginally better on my 69 plate but still scary on a dark night.

 

[dubber36]

The 6.1 isn't as bad as it has H7s, but seriously, LEDs are a very expensive upgrade when you realise you could of had them from new.

I second what others have said and go for the options that can't easily be retro fitted.

 

[UsedToBeAMazdaBongo]

Thanks all.

 

[Nigel W]

If going to end up a camper then softclose to avoid the swish bang.....

 

[UsedToBeAMazdaBongo]

On my last van, I found the auto close noisier in the early hours on a camp site‍.
what’s this one like?