Not sure what to do.

[Ian78]

I have a T28 102 panel van and looking at getting it converted to a Kombi/Day van, fully insulated, carpet, lighting, heater in the back. I've already bought a bench seat and I'll make a frame to sort a bed out (My daughter has autism and likes her girl cave but my son is an outdoor guy - hopefully a day van keeps them both entertained when we go out on family trips).

So went to the convertors yesterday and I like the guy and what he has done etc, but also went to VW to have a look at replacing my van for a used factory Kombi (it will still need work to convert - lining / heater).

They've offered me £19200 for my van against a T32 150 Kombi (£28,000 ish).

Conversion around £3000

Just totally undecided on which to do...

Pros / Cons ?? any ideas - factory Kombi hold its value any better??

 

[Fish]

For me it would have to be a comparison list (AC, Heated screen, rear seats etc) between the two options then a third column for the cost is difference to see if it was worth it. Remember you'll always get a better deal selling private, if you can?

 

[Ian78]

Thanks Fish,

Both vans are Highline spec - the Kombi does have Satnav and LED headlights, otherwise same spec..

I thought the price offered by VW was fair to be honest.

It would mean leaving team grey and going to team brown - and I do like the grey..

 

[Tourershine]

Thanks Fish,

Both vans are Highline spec - the Kombi does have Satnav and LED headlights, otherwise same spec..

I thought the price offered by VW was fair to be honest.

It would mean leaving team grey and going to team brown - and I do like the grey..

LEDs are huge money anyway, and a big tipping point if the deals right I think, plus going 150 is always going to be better.
As for leaving Grey and moving to Brown, again that would be a plus for me because I think the Brown has more potential to mod and turn into a bad ass retro looking beast. (if you like that sort of thing, which I do)
I'd assume the like for like Kombi vs Van is always going to be the Kombi with the better residual value.

 

[Grainfoot]

We have 150 highline fully converted. Engine performance is very good, if we had led lights and sat nav it would be even better. Think I would go for the 150.

 

[Stigofthedub]

I had a 102 t5.1 now got a t6 150. Performance unladen wasn't too different but add some weight and the 102 struggles in my opinion. Go 150.