Newbie To Vans in general

[WireWizard]

Hi guys,
I'm currently looking for my first campervan, I've booked in to view a T6 BiTDi 180 BlueMotion DSG 4motion SWB 2016. I've read a lot of bad things on forums and Facebook groups about the BiTDi but they only ever seem to mention the 204 models. (this van has already covered 166k miles.)

My question is, should i be worried about this engine?

 

[Skyliner33]

Hi guys,
I'm currently looking for my first campervan, I've booked in to view a T6 BiTDi 180 BlueMotion DSG 4motion SWB 2016. I've read a lot of bad things on forums and Facebook groups about the BiTDi but they only ever seem to mention the 204 models. (this van has already covered 166k miles.)

My question is, should i be worried about this engine?

You will be playing Russian Roulette.

 

[Johny]

If you're worried if you should be worried then walk away

 

[Sasquatch]

Notwithstanding the potential BiTurd problems, its a decade old van with big miles. The dual turbos and DSG are expensive to mend if they go wonky and these have done significant work already.

The KISS principle is your friend with an old high miler if you want to lengthen the odds in your favour.