# Picked up my new “New California” Today **Source:** https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/picked-up-my-new-%E2%80%9Cnew-california%E2%80%9D-today.57622/ **Posts:** 21 --- ### — 2025-03-28T19:56:37+0100 (Mar 28, 2025) So I picked up my “New California” it seems this is how it is being branded. Even the manual is titled “New California” it was the first one collected from my dealership and to mark the occasion I am now the proud owner of a small VW frying pan. ![image.jpg](images/image-jpg.134064 "image.jpg") --- ### — 2025-03-28T19:58:07+0100 (Mar 28, 2025) Not sure I am ready to replace my ridge monkey yet but at least the tiny pan fits in the tiny cupboard. --- ### — 2025-03-28T21:34:38+0100 (Mar 28, 2025) Which model did you go for [@Dodge1311](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/23873/) ? Presumably a Coast or Ocean? --- ### — 2025-03-28T22:57:14+0100 (Mar 28, 2025) > [Aldoi said:](/goto/post?id=741578) > > Which model did you go for [@Dodge1311](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/23873/) ? Presumably a Coast or Ocean? > > Click to expand... A petrol Ocean, quite a change from my 6.1 4 Motion Ocean but time will tell if it was a good or bad decision. --- ### M — 2025-04-01T10:54:54+0200 (Apr 1, 2025) Welcome to the club, not going to lie. Kindof want a vw frying pan now --- ### — 2025-04-01T16:15:46+0200 (Apr 1, 2025) > [Dodge1311 said:](/goto/post?id=741564) > > So I picked up my “New California” it seems this is how it is being branded. Even the manual is titled “New California” it was the first one collected from my dealership and to mark the occasion I am now the proud owner of a small VW frying pan. > > [View attachment 134064](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/attachments/134064/) > > Click to expand... you can now make VW Pancakes! --- ### — 2025-04-01T23:12:47+0200 (Apr 1, 2025) Welcome to the club ! --- ### — 2025-04-03T16:55:10+0200 (Apr 3, 2025) [@Dodge1311](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/23873/) [@Melyn](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/40558/) [@Hawthorn37](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/27178/) Congratulations on your new vans. Slightly random question, but is there space to use a porta-potty with the downstairs bed out? --- ### — 2025-04-03T17:45:32+0200 (Apr 3, 2025) Congrats on the Van/Pan and welcome --- ### — 2025-04-03T23:51:57+0200 (Apr 3, 2025) > [.Billy Ocean. said:](/goto/post?id=742061) > > [@Dodge1311](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/23873/) [@Melyn](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/40558/) [@Hawthorn37](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/27178/) > > Congratulations on your new vans. Slightly random question, but is there space to use a porta-potty with the downstairs bed out? > > Click to expand... Yes --- ### — 2025-04-04T00:30:44+0200 (Apr 4, 2025) ... and (more important) is there space for the Grill pan...![:bananadance2](/data/customsmile/old/banana_smiley_28.gif "Banana Smiley 28 :bananadance2") --- ### M — 2025-04-04T11:25:28+0200 (Apr 4, 2025) > [.Billy Ocean. said:](/goto/post?id=742061) > > [@Dodge1311](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/23873/) [@Melyn](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/40558/) [@Hawthorn37](https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/members/27178/) > > Congratulations on your new vans. Slightly random question, but is there space to use a porta-potty with the downstairs bed out? > > Click to expand... Kindof… it’s pretty right though You’d be better to just take a changing tent popup with you --- ### M — 2025-04-04T11:25:58+0200 (Apr 4, 2025) > [Pollewop said:](/goto/post?id=742106) > > ... and (more important) is there space for the Grill pan...![:bananadance2](/data/customsmile/old/banana_smiley_28.gif "Banana Smiley 28 :bananadance2") > > Click to expand... Proper grill pan - unlikely. Ridge monkey - definately --- ### S — 2025-04-06T15:46:53+0200 (Apr 6, 2025) > [Dodge1311 said:](/goto/post?id=741581) > > A petrol Ocean, quite a change from my 6.1 4 Motion Ocean but time will tell if it was a good or bad decision. > > Click to expand... Interesting! You opted for the petrol...this is exactly what I am considering - may I ask why you opted for petrol? And for your initial thoughts on how it drives? --- ### — 2025-04-06T17:10:43+0200 (Apr 6, 2025) > [stationmaster said:](/goto/post?id=742332) > > Interesting! You opted for the petrol...this is exactly what I am considering - may I ask why you opted for petrol? And for your initial thoughts on how it drives? > > Click to expand... To be honest I took it because it was available. I was going to wait for the hybrid but realistically as I do mostly motorway driving the petrol is working out fine costing about £20 less for every £600 miles compared to the 6.1 diesel and super nippy around town if anything it’s a bit too lively but I am getting used to it. For me having an electronic parking brake is as good an upgrade as I dreamed it would be. --- ### S — 2025-04-06T17:38:03+0200 (Apr 6, 2025) > [Dodge1311 said:](/goto/post?id=742341) > > To be honest I took it because it was available. I was going to wait for the hybrid but realistically as I do mostly motorway driving the petrol is working out fine costing about £20 less for every £600 miles compared to the 6.1 diesel and super nippy around town if anything it’s a bit too lively but I am getting used to it. For me having an electronic parking brake is as good an upgrade as I dreamed it would be. > > Click to expand... Thanks. I was thinking that the electric parking brake would be an improvement. I guess the petrol is a quieter drive than the diesel? --- ### — 2025-04-06T18:03:11+0200 (Apr 6, 2025) Everything is quieter, not a single rattle or squeak in the back. --- ### S — 2025-04-06T18:19:51+0200 (Apr 6, 2025) > [Dodge1311 said:](/goto/post?id=742349) > > Everything is quieter, not a single rattle or squeak in the back. > > Click to expand... A California with no squeaks or rattles? Impossible ![:)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "Smile :)") --- ### S — 2025-04-08T19:50:32+0200 (Apr 8, 2025) > [stationmaster said:](/goto/post?id=742351) > > A California with no squeaks or rattles? Impossible ![:)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "Smile :)") > > Click to expand... What seat upholstery did you go for? We can choose from standard and Artvelour is this correct? --- ### — 2025-04-08T20:00:18+0200 (Apr 8, 2025) > [stationmaster said:](/goto/post?id=742634) > > What seat upholstery did you go for? We can choose from standard and Artvelour is this correct? > > Click to expand... Artvelours. --- ### S — 2025-04-08T20:17:48+0200 (Apr 8, 2025) > [Dodge1311 said:](/goto/post?id=742636) > > Artvelours. > > Click to expand... Good choice. We went for the Artvelour on our previous three vans - then promptly covered them with VW issue commercial grade waterproof seat covers from day one. Crazy ![:)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7 "Smile :)") ---