Wish I could afford to burn my 2007 Multivan sports & post it on You Tube! The air-con only works when it's cold. VW have lost my CD/GPS unit somewhere between here & Germany; cracked the exhaust manifold - my mechanic reckons the diesel we burn here isn't as highly specced as the European diesel & due to the emission control laws they run them lean & hence the exhaust gets hot. The front tyres scrub every 20,000km's no matter how often I rotate & get the alignment checked. The automatic doors aren't automatic & the electrics have shorted out s...Read more

Bought ours new in 2010 and it hasn't skipped a beat in 70K kms. On 2nd set of tyres and had a small warranty job on the ignition key (hard to pull out). I fitted a towbar and it tows well. Very comfortable to drive especially on long trips, the kids and wife love it, and very frugal. Can be heavy to steer around town, but very good visibility (you sit higher than in a Landcruiser). Would probably go the Highline model next time - electric doors would be perfect. The DSG box works like a dream and the engine has plenty of get-up-and-go, which i...Read more

This car has an internal fault with the gearbox - which almost killed me today. After taking it to the service centre twice for engine light - and $1300 and $800 later, thought - great - fixed - drive out, in traffic and the car revs with no acceleration and cant find a gear and I almost get killed....2 minutes after leaving the service center where I thought they fixed my car. This had nothing to do with it - they say - its an internal fault in the gear box.....no warning light. No indications that I had transmission problems. Just like that !...Read more

Travelled 170,000 kms in 7 years. Bought new.
Had transmission problems and computer problems for THE ENTIRE 7 YEARS. The car would stall when taking corners - very dangerous at the traffic lights. I chose to recondition the transmission (for $8000). I had been quoted up to $14,000. Had it serviced at VW Service centre in Osborne park (I always had it serviced on time) and they said it was fine. Took it to RAC in the same week who told me that there are multiple and significant leaks all through the engine. The engine is leaking everywhere! Th...Read more

I am a father of 5 children all under 7 years old. I own a 2011 Multivan 2.5 TDi. The Multivan is by far the best car I have owned,and I have owned a few quality luxury cars over the years. It is the only people mover that I can fit all the kids with child seats in and still have enough room to fit prams and shopping. When we have been away on holiday we have had 6 full size suitcases in it as well as a pram and porta-cot with ease (no other vehicle can do this for and still fit in undercover parking). The Multivan is a car, and the only car, t...Read more

We brought a 2005 TDi, we've had nothing but problems. The aircon/heater fan makes plenty of noise in the front but not much comes out, so in summer you boil when the sun comes straight in the front window, while the rear passengers enjoy the cold air in summer and warm in winter, multiple issues with the central locking - drivers door won't lock, boot won't lock. 185,000km service will cost you $2000 from VW, oil line from turbo leaking, engine now developed miss - injectors, along with a nice thumping noise from the bottom end, DSG gearbox ...Read more

Buying a 2006 Multivan by far the best thing I ever did (except maybe for marrying the right woman and having 5 beautiful kids). The moment you get behind the wheel you instantly feel safe and secure in such a solid vehicle. It is very well engineered (apart from the automatic wipers and the unreadable radio screen).
While other vans choke on mountainous roads - the TDI Multivan eats big hills for breakfast.
It is roomy and comfy, and there is plenty of storage space.
There is no comparison between the Multivan and the Tarago, Chrysler or Hy...Read more

I love the vehicle. It has 5 anchor points that attach to the seats and the seatbelts are attached the chair not the vehicle body.This means I can put my baby in the passenger side middle row and still move the seat backwards or forwards without undoing the seatbelt. It also means all 5 points are useable and not interfer with the usabilty of the other seats or boot The seats are large enough for adults even in the rear row. The ability to move the rear seat means I can have enough room to fit a decent size pram in the boot. The air conditionin...Read more

This vehicle has been life changing for this family. My fairly tiny wife drives it and finds it very easy to park and manouvre in traffic. The kids love going for trips, and the usual paraphenalia that accompanies young families is easy accomodated. TDi powerful and economical. Table a bit gimmicky and sits in my shed. Better to be able to walk through to tend crying offspring without getting out in inclement weather. At least there is the choice. The ability to rotate the middle row of seats also fantastic. Have had several meals in the back ...Read more

I love the versatility of the Multivan. As a people mover your passengers don't have to bob down to get in and out. At first I thought the electric doors were a gadgety but now they're convenient especially when the kids were younger or when it is raining. I love the built in blinds and the ability to swing the chairs around. The table has been handy for the meals on the run when travelling as are the leather seats, especially with kids.
The flexibility of the seats is handy when travelling because we can move them forward for practical lugga...Read more