VW Transporter Buying Guide - Part 2 - What engine, power and transmission are available?

VW Transporter Buying Guide - Part 2 -What engine, power and transmission are available?
Petrol, Diesel, manual, DSG automatic, 150bhp, 204bhp ? Which to choose?
I have made my decision on engine an power following this conversation.

Next onto what type of base van to look for.

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Some ESSENTIAL items for you to have to keep safe in your van

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Whether you have a T5, VW T5.1, T6, T6.1 or even an older T2, T2.5, T4, the VW Vanlife scene is amazing, with so much help and assistance available for whatever project you wish to attempt. Panel van, Kombi, Converted Camper or VW California Beach or Ocean, enjoy the freedom van life brings.

The @Staycation Lifestyle van conversion is coming along nicely.

I bought a VW Transporter T6 Kombi Highline van 140bhp diesel SWB with tailgate.

Slowly turning it into a camper van / day van with bed. I will also need something for cooking, cooling, sleeping, drinking ?? Choices to be made.

I have lots more to do though, I have a new electrical system, using Victron components and a Lithium LIFEPO4 battery, so I obviously need to install some power devices. I have a new sound system, with Focal speakers and ibus 2.1 amp, Playstation PS4, which will be removable, TV's on headrests.

Lots for me to look forward too and it would be nice to take you on the journey.

Please do let me know if you have any ideas or suggestions.
Vanlife for me is just beginning, it's a great adventure and I'm loving it. 😍

There are many great camper adventures to come

Thanks must go to the following:
Transporter HQ for my tailgate struts
Kiravans for my Swivel Seats

Many choices of places to park up overnight and stay in their carparks including pubs, restaurants, adventure centres and even vineyards and breweries.

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[davidhayes]

I am not sure that folk would often buy a new VW camper van with the 102 bhp engine, robust though it is. Lower powered vans have often been sourced as ex-commercials and are converted after. They tend to be cheap and high mileage. A friend converted an 84PS van with 160K on it, prior to conversion. It cost him £750 but it was OK (ish).

[Squats]

Brilliant information video thanks. Just wondering, does the 5-speed in the T6 feel revvy at cruising speed?

[Reliableru]

Would you recommend 102 bhp engine for a work van to carry loads of tool?

[mikeyboybsb]

Still don’t know the difference between a 30 and a 32?

[fatfreddyscoat]

I’ve read absolute horror stories about the 180bhp engine due to the EGR / oil cooler. I found an absolutely perfect van for us but it was a 2013 with the 180bhp so had to leave it well alone.

[raulmur]

Have found a T6.1 bitdi t30 dsg 2020 with 35k on the clock...your thoughts please (U341)