T6 is Better than a VW Transporter T6.1 Camper Van or California
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- Опубликовано: 5 сен 2024
- T6 is better than a VW Transporter T6.1 Camper Van or California
Why is a T6 the best van to have?
A few reasons why in the video and money saved can be spent on making your T6 even better, like still one of my favourite vans T600 Poo by Cals Campers.
Buy a better poptop or halo roof, bag your ride on air suspension, get a RIB bed, bigger alloy wheels, a diesel heater, re-upholster your seats, carry out some exterior modifications, invest in a Cadac stove or Ooni Pizza Oven. The cash saved can go to making your dream van even better.
Don’t buy a VW T6.1? Really? But it’s the latest model so surely it’s the best van to buy. Is the VW T6 the beat van?
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I bought a Stealth VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate.
Slowly turning it into a stealth camper van / day van with bed. I will also need something for cooking, cooling, sleeping, drinking ?? Choices to be made.
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Both are fantastic vehicles, but is the T6.1 enough of an upgrade?
Had a T6 highline and a great van, bought a new T6.1 basic model because of the expense involved but i was surprised it came with almost what i had in the T6 Highline, the only things missing were heated windscreen really. Never used my sunglasses holder and tbh until i saw this i never noticed the missing foot rest. The sliding door closes much more easily too so all in all I’m glad i made the switch. I genuinely like all the models I’ve had over the years and i don’t prefer one over the other they are all great vehicles 👍
Agreed, anyone saying the t6 is the better buy hasn't driven or owned a t6.1. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying t6 owners should upgrade, I'd say that's just diminishing returns, but buying right now the 6.1 has so many extra features it's a no brainer especially since the startline 6..1 is essentially a black bumper highline t6 with better stereo, steering, interior and upgradeability.
Totally agree, I had a 6.1 courtesy van from the van centre, no foot rest was annoying. Was very happy to have my 56 plate t5 back. Except for the poor lights, poor brakes, poor speakers, noises and rattles, lack of DAB, tatty seats, noisy cog driven 2.5 and wet dog smell.
Loving the content. I bought a new 6.1 in feb and had a full and bespoke campervan conversion. When spending that sort of money that I have saving myself 6k or 8K on a second hand, 30,000 M did not make sense. If the second hand values were not so strong, then perhaps.
I've just bought a brand new vw transporter t6.1 dsg 150 highline van with extra's. led headlights, reverse camera, heated seats. extra's were nearly £4000 which to me is rip off, i don't have the problem with footrest because there is space with it being automatic. It's the first transporter i've ever owned and i find it cramped even though i'm only 5.8 and not fat, also the storage space in front i find crap too, i did own a mercedes sprinter L2H1 which would have been 3 years old in dec 2023, after 10 days ownership of the transporter i think the mercedes was a better van and it was cheaper, i understand transporters have a big fan base, that said if you ask the wife she'll say don't listen to anything he says he talks crap.
From a value for money perspective we do agree, but for a already expensive van we wanted to have the more modern entertainment system, digital cockpit and driving assistants. Our T6.1 California Ocean with automatic gear box also has a foot rest. 🤷♂️
Not having a footrest in a 6.1 seems to be the central argument of this video 😂 I had a T5 and then a T6.1. Both solid vehicles. Each iteration is different.
Every time I drive one it annoys me 🤣 Think I need one permanently and I would get used to it
I drive a 2018 transporter t6 tsi 6 speed manual, no dirty diesel. Drive the tsi yourself! It's a nice drive
I do fancy driving a TSI, especially one which someone has tuned to over 300bhp 😁
I feel your trying to justify why you dont have one! Personally we bought our t6.1 from new cos we wanted a new van. We wanted to know the inns and out of it! I Personally prefer the look of a t6 or even t5. But that wasnt a option. The foot rest for me isnt a problem as we use cruse control alot so your well rested and its better for posture to be straight. The steering wheel i dont like. I prefer a round one. But again iv learnt to live with it. The fact its a light steering wheel just means your not straining yourself. I feel safe driving mine.
Maybe I’m trying to convince myself as I can’t afford one 🤣 I think all the models are great whichever anyone buys. I expect it probably will be a 6.1 I get in the future. All the negatives are countered with other positives and a lot can be changed, like adding a sun glasses holder or changing the steering wheel.
I have a t6 personal van and a 6.1 work van and I personally like the 6.1 better drives just like a car and engine is alot quiter both 102 ps
It definitely does feel more car like. I do like the 6.1, but the more I’ve driven them, the lack of footrest has really frustrated me
@@StaycationLifestyle until you said I didn't even notice my t6 had one 🙈
@@cheesesteakjimmy2076 🤣 That’s a negative you don’t have for your 6.1 then 😃
I had this choice a few months back T6 or T6.1 I had 30grand to buy one, but for the spec i wanted the T6s were coming out at 28grand upwards anyways and bein a few years older with 40 to 60k on the clock. So I went for the T6.1 highline I thought it was a no brainer tbh, newer model, with more tech, adaptive cruise, heated windscreen, folding mirrors, new dashboard design etc the infotainment system is great, I had to have the VC fitted which is very cool. i paid 31k for it with 18thous on the clock, the couple of grand I paid extra was worth imo, if I spent 28 to 30k on the T6 I’d always be thinking should I of got the newer model.
But I don’t think you can go wrong with either van, they are both great, just the newer model appeal swung it for me
I think you made the right choice. I’m looking at a new t6.1 later this week (not to buy) but I am rather excited.
@@StaycationLifestyle I don’t think you can go wrong with either T6 or T6.1, both great vans. 👍🏼
@@dickie35 They sure are. Love them all.
My 19 plate T6 Kombi Highline doesn’t have the sunglasses holder, so it was obviously taken out before the 6.1.
My manual California T6.1 does have the foot rest and it's also very big (left drive version for Italy)
Well I’ve not driven a 6.1 but the dash does look nicer. Mine is a 2019 T6 150 Highline, other than being nervous when filling the AdBlue due to all the horror stories on social media it hasn’t caused any dramas. I honestly believe that VW needs to redesign the AdBlue system and make it less sensitive, so I’m told the transit you just bung some in but the T6 seems to be exacting as in put in the exact amount at the exact time. So far it’s been OK as a vehicle and I love it as a camper and fingers crossed we get many happy years camping from it.
I wish the cruise was adaptive but that little mod is too costly and that’s about as bad as it gets.
It is sensitive and problems occur when the correct procedure isn’t followed. You should have many happy years in it and not lose a huge amount in depreciation as it’s a Transporter 👍
@@StaycationLifestyle cheers pal. I love it and enjoy driving it and importantly camping in it and those are the main things for me.
@@dieselbushcraft1299 Absolutely. Just enjoy it, regardless of what year, model you have, it’s about using it and enjoying it
Every owner will find something they don't like in the next iteration of their vehicle. just look at the chatter around the T7 and ID Buzz.
I'll be doing a 2 year, 60,000KM review of my T6.1 in a few weeks.
What are you carrying? T6.1 is not only an external update, it is a bunch of modern options, including for security. Digital dashboard, power steering, automatic parking, obstacle proximity sensor, lane keeping, trailer assistant and just a super modern interior with modern USB type C. I just bought the T6.1 because of this. How can you drive a modern car in an old showroom and with an old T6 steering wheel that is 12 years old and the same as a 2010 Polo Golf? Personally, for me, this is a death longing ...
I've just bought the 6.1 highline and it's a way better drive then the t6 and the dash and steering wheel is night and day better
I’m warming too it. Just doesn’t feel as planted, not as connected with the road, the feedback isn’t the same. However, i need to tell myself, it’s a van, not a car for racing 🤦🏼♂️
The 140hp engine and the 102hp engines are exactly the same. The 140 has a stronger gear box with 6 speeds, the 102 has 5 speeds. I have the 102 euro 5 with no issues at all and has been remapped to 180hp. I have not driven a 6.1 but removing the foot rest due to the electric steering is a big no and the sunglasses case! Plus I can’t get out of my mind the paddle board paddle on the front end lower bumper of the 6.1
There is a comfort dash on T6.1... But it's useless, it's literally just silver interior door handles and some piano black around radio and cockpit..
True, but as you say it’s only trim and doesn’t compare to the previous comfort dash
VW's have a lot of money to make up because of their cheating and the subsequent fines. Expect to get less for your money. Add to that dealerships charging a fortune for "non warranty" issues. I was recently told I needed to pay £2300 to replace a clutch an dual mass flywheel with 8k on the clock.
Lack of foot rest in the 6.1 is because of the electric assisted steering apparently.
Ah, interesting, didn’t know that
My legs are long enough that it doesn’t matter…
I thought it was due to the location of a larger adblu tank
i have both. the 6 .1 is better protected under body. have a look at a video to see what i mean. i have saw some t5s badly rusted . t6.1 looks like it will last a lot longer.
The protection has improved, but this does actually differ dependant on the model you have.
@@StaycationLifestyle 6.1 is a cali most of the underside is covered in plastic , its nearly 2 years old and there is still wax oozing out the joints.
@@dd-yg3cx Panel vans barely have anything 🤣
Yes mate,too many cheap plastic components for the make believe global warming,and also lots of sacrifices in confort and expenses when you downgrade to addblue.Thank you for your precious advices
Got a T6 ( Euro 6 ) and with the amount of money spent on it over the period we have these vans, the advantages over getting a new one is virtually none existent and probably a back step after aftermarket upgrades. With a good suspension setup, Antiroll bars, upgraded bushes, better sound deadening , new steering wheel and head unit, I honestly think moving to a 6.1 would only be for cosmetic reasons if i were to do it at some point, of which you can just get a T6.1 front end conversion if you really wanted that 6.1 front end look and feel.
Spot on 👍
Hi there, Have the t6.1 love the exterieur look but will have prefer T6 interieur and more glowe box and foot rest. I dont know about T6 but T6,1 paint is water base and scratch easy! could someone tell me, are both sharing same engine? my 6.1 give me small engine problems since day one!!
I dont understand the T6 150hp AdBlu problems? What should we be expecting? Cheers Alex.,
T5.1 all day long
I’ve had T4 2.8L V6 since new in 2003 with 526 k kms done so far. Recently I bought T6.1 and I hate that piece of 💩. It Has all the gimmicks but is cheap and nasty compared to my old T4. I thought I need to get use to it. In 6 weeks and 1200 kms I still prefer to hop in my old T 4. T6.1 looks more modern, use approx 40% less fuel but it is so impractical. Stupid glove box isn’t big enough to fit the service book in it, the cup handle/hole in the dash? What if you’re having a cup of hot drink? Steamy windows like the song from Tina Turner. If I could buy a brand new T4 I would do it without a blink of eye. Front door unnecessary wide like in sedan and yet can’t get fully open. T4 got a kick panel on the bottom of the door trim to let you help with your leg. Adaptive cruise control is useless in the traffic because in stead of limit the speed to the car at the front of you it almost stop you in the middle of the line. The one positive is the back camera when you trying to hook up a trailer.
Get a transit custom, looks better, wider, drives better & cost 25%cheaper.
Like the transit, they do drive well, but they do not hold value like a Transporter does
@@StaycationLifestyle Yes i agree but T6's are ridiculous prices at the Moment & it's nice to be different:-)
@@smiffysmiffy123 very true. I actually like the V Class Merc, but those are now ridiculous money again.
Your not wrong there. My hubby has a custom for work and it drives way nicer and is bigger. If only we knew lol
Only my apiniion, but as nice as the transits might be to drive, the look just doesn't do it
I got a T6 LWB 150 and it’s a great van to own, did have problems with the adblue during lock down but so far so good and just this week had a new crank seal and new EGR but I agree 100% the T6 is a much better van than the T6.1 one problem I found when selling one was the van is fitted with emergency call assist but it developed a fault where a tiny little battery that is used for the call assist the battery had died and it was a 2020 model and you can not buy this battery at all it VW own battery and they are on back order but annoying every morning you see on the dash SOS emergency fault making you think I’ve just spent so much on a brand van that got a fault.....not good VW
Dry your eyes 😂
Comedy Gold
What a drama
Agree with what you saying had a T6 but spent more and got T6.1 purposely so I had a DSG..is it better than my T6.well apart from liking the dsg from the manual I had I miss the foot rest,the red dash lights on a night and the sun glasses holder which I am going to have to ridiculously by an aftermarket one and fit..after the money I spent to buy the van this is Naughty of VW to cut back by take it away..I prefer how the dash curves towards the driver but find annoying they moved the drivers left vent further over near the passenger as used to like the hot air blowing on me when cold but now can only feel the one on the right..less storage is another issue. Who comes up with the ludicrous ideas us beyond me as surely should improve or leave alone..pluss side is automatic folding mirrors is good as went through a few replacements with T6 from hit and drive off.sliding door is smoother and quieter regen..front parking sensors also standard but very sensitive automatically slamming brakes on over nothing!..Do I miss the T6?..yes just wish got it right 1st time round (twin sliders,dsg,leds,comfort dash)
Get a Fiat, bigger van as well than both Volkswagens and save thousands more.
Yet lose thousands more in depreciation
My advice after a lifetime in the motor trade, don’t buy anything Italian unless it comes in a bottle ! (Not even the bottle opener).