VW 1.9 TDI vs 2.0TDI?

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Hiya,

I was just wondering, I'm considering buying a VW touran and was wondering which engine I would be better off going for... the 1.9 TDI or the 2.0 TDI.

Are there any pro's and cons if I'm not interested in speed?

More reliability than anything else.

Thanks,

G
 
lol fair enough. Anyone know how much the road tax will be on each?

I had no idea there was a 170bhp model. can't see any stating that on auto trader

Thanks,

G
 
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I'm thinking about the 1.9 at the moment, I've found a nice example near me that done 59,000 miles on a 53 plate, it's in very good condition but it's £7000.

It's got a full history and he's going to do the CAM belt for me before I buy. He also mentioned he will do a full PDI check.

Is this a fair price or should I be looking elsewhere?
 
[TW]Fox;16607277 said:
£7000 for a 7 year old 1.9TDI!?
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I'm guessing you think it's too much then :(

I'm really struggling to find something suitable.

In auto trader I've put less than 7k, diesel, less than 60,000 miles.
Close to HP13 6RG.

There aren't that many about, there were some I thought looked great, but were CAT C :(

I've got 1 week to find something.
 
[TW]Fox;16607328 said:
It's a diesel, you dont buy a diesel to do 5k a year around town so most will be more than 60,000 miles.
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This is the one I was looking at:

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...postcode/hp156np/page/3/radius/1500?logcode=p

He said he'd do 7k for cash.

I've never bought a high milage car before, the one I've just sold was a 52 plate Golf with 37,000 on it. My other car is a 59 plate Golf with 6k on it.

Just a bit scared of them I guess.

what sort of milage would be reasonble for one of these?
 
K.C. Leblanc said:
What sort of useage do you give your car?

There are many reports of people who do many short trips having issues with cars fitted with a Diesel Particulate Filter. The response is that these cars need to be given regular long runs. If you're planning on doing the same distances you did in the Golf the chances are you'll have problems.
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The MPV will get very little usage to be honest. It will be going from High Wycombe to Amersham twice a week and other short journeys. With a trip up north to Bridlington 4 or so times a year.

All the rest of my milage (about 20k per year) will be in the MK6.
 
[TW]Fox;16609779 said:
Why diesel then?
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To be honest I always thought Diesels will do more miles before they die and do more miles per gallon. That's the only reason.

Should I be considering Petrol too?

Would a 1.6 pull a Touran well enough as they are relatively cheap compared to the Diesels.

For example: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...n/page/1/postcode/hp156np/radius/60?logcode=p

Or even this 2.0 is cheaper. But 69,000 miles: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...n/page/1/radius/60/postcode/hp156np?logcode=p
 
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Thinking about the 2.0 FSI now. Was in one today with 70k on the clock for £6000 which seemed nice.
 
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The two I'm struggling to chose between now are:
* 2004 (04 reg)
* Estate
* 73,874 miles
* Manual
* 1.9L TDI PD S
* Diesel

5 Doors, Manual, Estate, Diesel, 73,874 miles, Metallic Blue, MOT-05-2011, 3 Owners. Air conditioning, Remote central locking, PAS, Electric windows, Heated door mirrors, Electric door mirrors, Drivers airbag, ABS, Traction control, Immobiliser, Passenger airbag, Radio/CD, Isofix child seat anchor points, Full Service History, Excellent Condition Throughout. Insurance Group:6, £6,000
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It has not had the CAM belt done, it's not got cruise control or parking sensors, but I talked him down to £5,500 and then he's said he'll do all three of those before I pick it up for £6,150.

The lack of Trip computer which can't be retro-fitted will bother me a little.

OR

* 2006 (55 reg)
* Estate
* 69,000 miles
* Manual
* 2.0L FSI SE
* Petrol

5 Doors, Manual 6 speed, Estate, Petrol, 69,000 miles, Blue. Stunning Example, Air conditioning, Cruise control, Front electric windows, Rear electric windows, Fully Valeted, Radio/CD, ABS, Cloth seat trim, Front head restraints, Central locking, Folding rear seats, Heated door mirrors, Roof rails, Height adjustable drivers seat, Isofix child seat anchor points, Lumbar support, Passenger airbag, PAS, Rear headrests, Rear wiper, Service indicator, Side airbags, Steel wheels, Steering wheel rake adjustment, Traction control, Trip computer, 3x3 point rear seat belts. Insurance Group:9, FULL DEALER FACILITIES. £6,000
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This is newer, has had the CAM belt done, has slightly lower miles and already has Trip computer + cruise as standard, it doesn't have parking sensors (which my mrs would like) but I'm up for fitting aftermarket ones myself if need be.

Both cars are nice examples and drive well, I would probably say the FSI is nicer to drive, but only because it's not a tractor. I'm guessing the FSI will cost a lot more to run?

I'm really struggling to decide on this. What would people do in my shoes?

Thanks,

G
 
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The only reason I'm struggling is because I'm worried that it will be a gas guzzler and will cost much more to run.

I've only ever had diesels so I know what sort of distance I'll get out of a tank etc.

I think I'll take the Mrs to drive the Petrol tomorrow. :)
 
Just when I was about to make a decision, my mum, who will help finance the difference, is suggesting this:

* 2007 (07 reg)
* People Carrier
* 31,530 miles
* Manual
* 1.6L FSI S
* Petrol

5 Doors, Manual, MPV, Petrol, 31,530 miles, Black. Ex motability, FREE 5 Year Warranty, FREE Nationwide Delivery, Full Service History, Alloy wheels, CD, Electric mirrors, Headlight washers, Metallic paintwork, Radio. £7,490
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I've spoken to them and the car hasn't been modified in any way for motability use.
 
Nightmare, they are now saying that they have lost the history for the 2.0 petrol :(

They can't confirm if/when the cam belt was done.
 
I didn't buy it, it had more than just that scuff and also the airbag warning light was on and the cruise control didn't work. The cam belt hasn't been done yet and it had 0 tax. Although it was nice to see as it's help me decide that I don't need parking sensors of climate control. AC will do me.

Back to the drawing board to a certain extent though! settled on budget of 7k now though. Think I'm going to allow a further distance for viewings over the next couple of days in the hope I'll find something nice.
 
I'm considering the 07 plate again and fitting the cruise control myself. Think that's the only bit of it that's under spec.
 
There only seems to be S, SE and Sport. The S is only lacking cruise from what I can see compared to most SE's. Some have climate, but I don't care for that. For the age and the price I think it will do the mrs nicely.
 
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