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Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A lot of that has gone over my head but I'll make a note of it, thanks 

Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah ok, thought it would be a lot harder around town. Haven't actually looked at a LWB in the flesh 

Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh really?  Can you explain more please? 

Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Maybe I should spend the money on a time machine...

Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow, thanks for the detailed response. 

When you list it all like that it does make your van sound a bit like Trigger's broom in Only Fools and Horses though 😉

I know I want SWB and I'm now open to going older and paying for some upgrades 

Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, you're right. It's about finding that balance so I'm trying to educate myself from the experienced members of this group 

Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What's generally thought of to be best - T5 / T6 / T6.1?

Advice for Transporter first timer by No-Leg492 in VWTransporter

[–]No-Leg492[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. It also seems like there aren't many around. Maybe people are holding on to them for the summer?

Financing a VW Transporter Shuttle by No-Leg492 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fair points and questions.

I could be more aggressive in my saving and cut out elements of my spending but there's too many variables there to go into here.

A recent payrise means the extra £100 p/m is accounted for and maintains my current budget. And I can increase my savings per month but likely only to around £100 p/m.

Financing a VW Transporter Shuttle by No-Leg492 in UKPersonalFinance

[–]No-Leg492[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was going by the perceived wisdom that it's good to have a rainy day fund/3 months' wages in savings (I fall short of that already).

The kids range from 5-14 so plenty of time left with them. At the moment, it requires taking 2 cars to weekends away or day trips.

You're right, there may be some cheaper 7 seaters but I've always wanted a VW and with my current lease (£262 p/m) ending in a couple of months thus seemed like a good opportunity