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- Thread starter Phil W
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Expect a notch over 30 combined. Good engines if maintained well. Make sure cambelts are up to date, cambelt failure is a death warrant, and it's very common on overdue belts.
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Oh and as for reliability mines never let me down, coil packs like to go pop but get them replaced by the dealer under recall if not already done
Regardless of age? I'll see if they've been done or not. Any other reliability issues? Cambelt/waterpump too look out for? Fusebox on top of the battery?
Anything else?
Just make sure it's not chucking out smoke at idle or when you boot it. Turbo should make that well known hiss noise, but anything that sounds like a tired old turbo derv is not normal.
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I went to view one today. Really nice example and it was in very good condition. Had 90 on the clock and he wanted around £3k for it. I'll have to wait until I sell my car as I'll get more for it then P/X.
There was a noise on start-up that was a diesel like rattle, and it seemed like the cambelt was making a noise, although it was changed at 79k in 2011. No smoke on idle when revved, and it pulled very very well. I've got my benchmark incase it sells, but they drive nice. Could make a decent handling car with some stiffening as bodyroll was present.
There was a noise on start-up that was a diesel like rattle, and it seemed like the cambelt was making a noise, although it was changed at 79k in 2011. No smoke on idle when revved, and it pulled very very well. I've got my benchmark incase it sells, but they drive nice. Could make a decent handling car with some stiffening as bodyroll was present.
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I see. Well I'll look at a few more examples when I get the time. I would have liked steering wheel controls etc, but the initial impression of the car was good. The styling could have been better, but I can see the past that.
Sounds like your not 100% about the car. Don't buy something if your not bowled over by it.
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I am not. So I'm happy that I have more time to think about it. I think the engine is decent, nice torque and pull. Very smooth. I'm unsure about running costs/bills, but they seem reasonable when it comes to parts prices/repairs.
I'll have to think about it more so.
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I've been looking at estates mainly. I have yet to see a Saloon version in person but the boot does look mighty big in it. They seem to be cheaper then the estates, and with a roof rack I'm sure it would be just as practical.
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I'm not sure Phil, it's the first one I've viewed. The rattle was on start-up it went straight away afterwards. The other noise of what seemed like the cambelt hitting something went away when revved but came back on idle.
I think for the value they're going at they're worth it. A lot of car for the money. I'm sure when remapped they're totally different. I felt the surge at 1800rpm when the turbo came into play and it pulled well until the redline.
I'm just having second thoughts about the styling/interior etc. White seats? I really want to know what they were thinking, but they do look great. It's a comfortable car, and seems to be very economical.
I've also had the BMW 330d in mind as I think the 330i costs would be high, but then with servicing/incase anything goes wrong it could be a higher package for me to pay.
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Definatly. I reckon with the Skoda I'd have some good motoring, with the practicality. I wouldn't be to concerned if I left it on the street etc..
It does make sense.
They are a good compromise. Reasonably nippy as standard, pretty spacious boot (hatch or estate). I don't find mine particularly good looking but they are a reasonably rare spot out on the road now, you can always spot them when one is passing though.