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Picking a 174 up from mansell,s thursday, anything to look out for

Hi spanner, I`m on 28,500 mls and no problems, I had the steering knuckle changed a couple of weeks ago (manufacturers upgrade), other than that, good vehicle, 174hp will have more than enough power the 130hp has plenty, the Michelin Agilis tyres that may be fitted are fairly noisy, I`m useing Goodyear Marathon now and much quieter, keep an eye on the rear window catches, if the brain dead punters try to open them by pulling just one side hard they will bend the pin and the catch will be stuck open (happened to me twice now), its easy to fix, just remove the trim above and below, pull the pin out, straighten with hammer and put back together, all in all I don`t think theres another taxi on the road to match it........Happy motoring.

Happened to my mate and the local dealer checked with the manufactor, and that part is subject to a re-call.

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IDFIMH

just got it kitted out today, radio cb meter etc ready for Newcastle Hack test in morning, Its like [edited by admin] of a shovel compared to my old W reg Sharan

Not Bad New cab and a new striker in 2 days!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Well it was well and truly christened on saturday night, 2nd job two toddlers up on the seats(THE RED MIST APPEARED) then some drunken cow was thrown outside the side door as soon as she mentioned the word SICK

How much are they and do you need a deposit????? and what are the monthly payments with the vat that I cannot claim back

I think they vary from £21-28,000 depending on how many bits and bobs you want.

I think the standard taxi with screen, WAV and seven seats is about £25,000.

About the same as the money you will save on fuel, compared to the TX range.

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Hi all, I have been asked for an update, to date there are no problems, apart from the kind student (female) who decided that it was a big magnet and drove into the side of me, its fixed now. currently on 41000 mls, just had its 3rd service (£170.00) still on the 2nd set of brake pads with plenty left, went for ferodo pads and they are lasting well, as are the disks. Fuel economy is still about 70 mls to a tenner, everything is running as expected and no complaints. would like to know if other VW owners have the same experience.

i like them big time.
couple of mates have got the massive 8 seaters.
but i like my own 6 seater.

I have just heard from 1 owner and he has said that the rear coil springs go and that VW is aware of this the cost £75 a pair