What are the differences... questions from a Newby.
Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2009 11:09 am
What are the different features amongst the Delicas?
I have been looking for 'the' Delica that will adequately replace my current vehicle - 1987 VW Vanagon Syncro Camper - and there appears to be a blend of snake oil and uncertainty in the write ups.
Do all Delicas have a limited slip differential? If not, which ones have them?
Are there any types of seats to avoid if I plan on sleeping on a comfortable sleeping surface? It looks like the mid seats of some Delicas are benches (3rd seat folds to wall), and some have 'captain' chairs.
Manual vs Automatic:
In my experience, manual is the better choice when it comes to 4x4 vehicles, especially when a Differential is available. There are a lot of Delicas with lift kits and oversize tires - how does this add to the wear and tear on the drive train?
It seems that all of the Delicas that come close to being what I'm looking for, are Automatic, and I'd just like to get some feedback on what you all have to say. From a Dealers point of view, the van does what I want it to do, no matter what, but just as with the fuel question, Sales answers differ from Actual results.
If anybody has recommendations of what to look for and what to avoid please let me know. (helpful answers are appreciated over the 'don't eat yellow snow' type.) I will be using it to drive to remote locations for camping, hiking and whatever adventuring I'm up for at the time. My Syncro serves me very well, but I really like the look of the Delica.
- Royal Exceed
Super Exceed
Exceed
Chamonix
Space Gear
Star Wagon
I have been looking for 'the' Delica that will adequately replace my current vehicle - 1987 VW Vanagon Syncro Camper - and there appears to be a blend of snake oil and uncertainty in the write ups.
Do all Delicas have a limited slip differential? If not, which ones have them?
Are there any types of seats to avoid if I plan on sleeping on a comfortable sleeping surface? It looks like the mid seats of some Delicas are benches (3rd seat folds to wall), and some have 'captain' chairs.
Manual vs Automatic:
In my experience, manual is the better choice when it comes to 4x4 vehicles, especially when a Differential is available. There are a lot of Delicas with lift kits and oversize tires - how does this add to the wear and tear on the drive train?
It seems that all of the Delicas that come close to being what I'm looking for, are Automatic, and I'd just like to get some feedback on what you all have to say. From a Dealers point of view, the van does what I want it to do, no matter what, but just as with the fuel question, Sales answers differ from Actual results.
If anybody has recommendations of what to look for and what to avoid please let me know. (helpful answers are appreciated over the 'don't eat yellow snow' type.) I will be using it to drive to remote locations for camping, hiking and whatever adventuring I'm up for at the time. My Syncro serves me very well, but I really like the look of the Delica.
