buying new shape vw caddy advice opinions

[bk1991]

hey guys


i am looking into buying a new shape caddy the one from 04 onwards . first off i want to know what problems fault there is with the caddy if any . And what spec could be get when buying new , i have ideas of adding set alloys .chrome side bars ,leds,amber strobes for escort work , i have a budget of 6,000 euro .what sort money are non builder caddys makin clean ones .And also is there any companys in ireland that specilises in makeing or fitting chrome side bars leds and amber strobes .




cheers

bk1991

[Liam]

welcome to the club ! 6000 will get u a decent one alright i picked up mine fairly right and it had some mechanical issues clutch and fly wheel , it had a hot start problem fixed with a re map and the alternator pulley too other that that its been as good as gold really oh yeah did timing belt and water pump too so all in all iv got a very clean van with all the major things already sorted so i should have many months of happy driving without hassle touch wood

[bk1991]

welcome to the club ! 6000 will get u a decent one alright i picked up mine fairly right and it had some mechanical issues clutch and fly wheel , it had a hot start problem fixed with a re map and the alternator pulley too other that that its been as good as gold really oh yeah did timing belt and water pump too so all in all iv got a very clean van with all the major things already sorted so i should have many months of happy driving without hassle touch wood

what year is yours ? and what money did u part with . we done the clutch and flywheel on our 02 passat at 95,000 miles cost 1200€

bk1991

[Liam]

mine is 05 tdi with 105k miles just listen out for a rattle on idle that goes when u depress the clutch and if it has a rattle bargain for it with a new clutch allowance ! got new clutch in mine for i think 750 euro or so and that was a LUK dual mass set up , u can buy a solid version but i didnt like to chance it

got mine for a little over 4k so adding clutch etc probably cost me 5350 all in which is about right for a 05 model but at least all is done if u know what i mean instead of spending 5350 and then having to replace all !

[bk1991]

mine is 05 tdi with 105k miles just listen out for a rattle on idle that goes when u depress the clutch and if it has a rattle bargain for it with a new clutch allowance ! got new clutch in mine for i think 750 euro or so and that was a LUK dual mass set up , u can buy a solid version but i didnt like to chance it

got mine for a little over 4k so adding clutch etc probably cost me 5350 all in which is about right for a 05 model but at least all is done if u know what i mean instead of spending 5350 and then having to replace all !

would i be right in thinking that i should pick up a clean non builder full spec 05-07 with around 80-110,000 miles for in or around 6,000€

bk1991

[Liam]

maybe a 05 one i assume u mean all electrics when u say full spec ? for 6k u would get a builders one but if it were minded u would still have a decent van !

there was a gorgeous 06 dsg model in black on done deal last month for 7000 id have gone for it if id had the money and wanted a caddy

[VW-PADDY-TDI]

ya DSG would be the job but obviously more expemsive Caddy's and Transporters are about the only commercial vans holding value i have my 05 2 and a half years and its only deprciated about 2 grand which aint bad considering you might find some 06 with the apperance pack ( english one's ) there are two types of engine i know of mines BLS it'll be first letters on vin plate these have a eletronic EGR and give way less air problems and the EGR tends to only get dirty with carbon build up rather then the old vacum systems filling with all sorts of gunk etc.... As loam said watch for Flywheel noise as this is the caddy weak link chaeck service history to see if it's been done, Timing is "120k" before its advised so watch for that too. Try your best to get a TDi for escorting will be far more enjoyable and electric pack.

You might also consider a 6 speed conversion would suit your work...

[bk1991]

ya DSG would be the job but obviously more expemsive Caddy's and Transporters are about the only commercial vans holding value i have my 05 2 and a half years and its only deprciated about 2 grand which aint bad considering you might find some 06 with the apperance pack ( english one's ) there are two types of engine i know of mines BLS it'll be first letters on vin plate these have a eletronic EGR and give way less air problems and the EGR tends to only get dirty with carbon build up rather then the old vacum systems filling with all sorts of gunk etc.... As loam said watch for Flywheel noise as this is the caddy weak link chaeck service history to see if it's been done, Timing is "120k" before its advised so watch for that too. Try your best to get a TDi for escorting will be far more enjoyable and electric pack.

You might also consider a 6 speed conversion would suit your work...

dsg is auto one yea ? where there many these made ?
what is electic pack ? windows ,fogs ,mirrors?
whats the apperance pack and is it worth it ?



bk1991

[VW-PADDY-TDI]

dsg is auto one yea ? where there many these made ?
what is electic pack ? windows ,fogs ,mirrors?
whats the apperance pack and is it worth it ?



bk1991

DSG is semi auto you get paddle shift too

Electric pack is windows and mirrors

Apperance is a touran front bumper the front and rear are colour coded came on later models not sure when they started though

[bk1991]

DSG is semi auto you get paddle shift too

Electric pack is windows and mirrors

Apperance is a touran front bumper the front and rear are colour coded came on later models not sure when they started though

so dsg would be an advantage over manual . electric pack would be a must .

not many has fogs fitted ..

dont think the apperance pack is much of an advantage tbh could colour code the norm bumpers.

there is very few dsg modles out there .


what other spec is wort haveing .

and would i be right in saying id be best of get one with under 100k or over 120k which would mean the clutch and fly wheel n timeing belt water pump would ether have roughly 20,000 miles left or have been done .




bk1991

[VW-PADDY-TDI]

The origanal dual mass flywheels can self destruct from anything between 0 and 150-200k but seems to be sooner rather then later

[bk1991]

what do ye think of this ? http://www.donedeal.ie/for-sale/commercials/1360241" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


also where is best for van insurance .me being 19 .
bk1991

[VW-PADDY-TDI]

not bad well worth a look and drive give the service history a good going through