This won't hang around long!!

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I wouldn't be too sure that they'll be a stampede. There is lots of stock of "T7" s and we are heading into winter. I've spoken to dealers and there of plenty of new dealer orders about to land too.
 
It's also a diesel. Never regarded as a problem with the last of the T6s where the petrol had only been available as a bit of an experiment. Now the petrol and hybrid models are both mainstream with the T7\multivan, I think diesel is looking a bit old hat, particularly for something that traditionally has to hold its value for such a very long time.
 
2into1 said:
It's also a diesel. Never regarded as a problem with the last of the T6s where the petrol had only been available as a bit of an experiment. Now the petrol and hybrid models are both mainstream with the T7\multivan, I think diesel is looking a bit old hat, particularly for something that traditionally has to hold its value for such a very long time.
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The hybrid seems riddled with problems perhaps an old fashioned diesel would be a very good idea
 
Hmmmmm..........not sure. Not stacked in the dealers favour at the moment, a few to chose from and coming into winter. Plus the impeding budget
 
Not just cali’s lots of campervan/motorhome stock kicking about now, I think dealers have to work hard to get a sale now.
 
Actually good point.... there is 31k to be had off a Burstner Gallery and at £79k I think it cheap as expensive chips for a £110k RRP motorhome. They are still available
 
Yet a 22 plate Ocean with 25k miles at the same dealer is 8 grand less than the T7. Answers on a postcard please.
 
The Burstner Elisio 644 is a great next van up from a Cali (a boot, rear lounge and drop down bed on 6.4m Ducato). Plenty on dealer's forecourts at £79.9k against a list of £84k. Burstner have just revamped their model range and the similarly equipped new B66 version (auto) is £66k! The dealers don't know what to do!
 
Stargazing said:
Yet a 22 plate Ocean with 25k miles at the same dealer is 8 grand less than the T7. Answers on a postcard please.
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Both not sold, and advertised price doesn’t mean the price it will finally sell for is my answer
 
pjm-84 said:
Actually good point.... there is 31k to be had off a Burstner Gallery and at £79k I think it cheap as expensive chips for a £110k RRP motorhome. They are still available
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Just think manufactures/dealers have got carried away with making so many £100k+ vans now that’s hell of a lot of money for camping 4-10wks a year.
They look amazing but just to many at that price point to scare off buyers
 
A retirement present.....for 2026 (maybe early 27 if I cant extract myself due to comittments ). Want to travel. Norway / Sweden / Poland / Denmark / France / Spain / Germany / Switerland / Italy.......and back up to Scotland etc........ I like the Dethleffs Globebus Crafter 4x4 but not the layout. We prefer living space over fixed beds.
 
Wannabecamperman said:
Just seen this and assumed was plus VAT, but no - it really is a used T7 Ocean for under £67k! I bet that sells fast...

www.swanswaygarages.com

DE25ZDV Volkswagen California 2.0 TDI Ocean 5dr DSG in stock at Volkswagen Van Centre Liverpool

Used Candy White Volkswagen California 2.0 TDI Ocean 5dr DSG for sale at Volkswagen Van Centre Liverpool. Diesel vehicle with candy white / black roof, 19" halmstadt alloy wheels and summer kitchen
www.swanswaygarages.com
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It looks good value against some car prices.
I went to look at replacing my car and it’s twice the price of this.
I’m struggling to justify replacing it, cars seem so expensive.
 
pjm-84 said:
A retirement present.....for 2026 (maybe early 27 if I cant extract myself due to comittments ). Want to travel. Norway / Sweden / Poland / Denmark / France / Spain / Germany / Switerland / Italy.......and back up to Scotland etc........ I like the Dethleffs Globebus Crafter 4x4 but not the layout. We prefer living space over fixed beds.
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Sounds great is there room for me!
In all seriousness do it the sooner you can, worse case is you have to go back and do some more work after an adventure. The longer you leave it the more things happen in life to stop you.:thumb
 
White and a 7 ! :mute
 
sticky1 said:
It looks good value against some car prices.
I went to look at replacing my car and it’s twice the price of this.
I’m struggling to justify replacing it, cars seem so expensive.
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That's why we're getting a new beach instead of a car, it's about £80 a month more on the PCP than our current Skoda! The lower depreciation makes a huge difference
 
2into1 said:
The Burstner Elisio 644 is a great next van up from a Cali (a boot, rear lounge and drop down bed on 6.4m Ducato). Plenty on dealer's forecourts at £79.9k against a list of £84k. Burstner have just revamped their model range and the similarly equipped new B66 version (auto) is £66k! The dealers don't know what to do!
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I'm toying with the idea of a bigger van for next year, the dealer premium over list for physical vans is quite shocking especially with lead times being much less for a new order... that Covid gold rush is long gone
 
Neuromancer11 said:
I'm toying with the idea of a bigger van for next year, the dealer premium over list for physical vans is quite shocking especially with lead times being much less for a new order... that Covid gold rush is long gone
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Have a look at the Burstner B66 644. If you want one, get your order in very quickly as the build slots are going to be very long after the NEC. German built (ok on a Ducato), 140hp auto, diesel heating and hot water, condenser fridge freezer, good alloys and graphics, big U shaped lounge with massive drop down bed. 4 seats 4 berths.
At £66k all in it has blown a big hole in the market. It's literally 20% cheaper than the pre reg stock sat in the dealers. It won't suit everyone but I think it should be on everyone's shortlist for ex Cali owners who need a bathroom, standing height etc (the usual list).
 
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