new or used multivan

[Sharkie]

New is not always the best option, particularly from a depreciation perspective. I would say any 2nd hand Multivan with some factory warranty remaining is a better bet than a new one, especially considering that you can extend the remaining warranty out another 3 years if you wish.

Multivans depreciate at a massive rate ... I was offered a ridicoulous trade in on a 2yr old 30K km, $65K RRP Multivan (with options and factory warranty), yet managed to sell it 2nd hand at a price that both I and the buyer was more than comfortable with. He managed to save more than $20K of the new price and I managed to beat trade in by $10K.

Look at around at 1-2 yr old Multivans, its worth it as you may save many $$$ that way .... I for 1 would not buy a new Multivan ever again, yet a 2rd old I'd certainly consider ....

[Transporter]

I'm not saying that it's your case, but, It could also be a very unfortunate buy for some, since not everyone who is selling a 1-2 year old vehicle has a genuine reason for sale.

[arif]

Thank you all for your advice.

just ordered a new comfortline, with table, electric doors, towbar, tinted windows, bluetooth and the coloured multifunction screen (we needed the car before xmas and the only new comfortline with electric doors available had the premium screen). we are going to do a novated lease and the second hand car was going to come to the same price when you take out the gst from the new one.

next step is to get and install the nav the navigation and reversing camera system. see you all on the oem audio thread with more questions.

[Freo Boy]

Congrats, When you are ready for the Nav and camera check out the JKU website. They are buy far the best priced and very helpful too.
If you speak to the guy there I think he's called Martin he will give you names of local installers in your area that are far cheaper than VW.
I just got one fitted $110 bucks an hour.

[Sharkie]

Congrats, When you are ready for the Nav and camera check out the JKU website. They are buy far the best priced and very helpful too.
If you speak to the guy there I think he's called Martin he will give you names of local installers in your area that are far cheaper than VW.
I just got one fitted $110 bucks an hour.

Sorry mate, I don't agree, just got an H model RNS510 out of Europe with latest firmware and v6 maps for under $900 delivered .... And it's the 3rd of these units I purchased from the same seller in 5 years, no issues at all. Saved more than $500 off JKU prices and paying for fitment is simply ridiculous if you have even the slightest ability to do it yourself. It is that easy .....

eBay is the answer ....

[Sunny43.5]

I'm with you on that one Sharkie $110 an hour for simply undoing a couple of screws and plugging it in that's BS , these VW radios are a no brainer to fit .