Bikerz Posted October 12, 2011 Report Share Posted October 12, 2011 RightAfter a mk5 TDI I think. Anything I should know? Worth going for a 2.0TDI over a 1.9 TDI?Not after speed as its only a daily, just want reliable and and good on fuel,I wont touch a sdi tho)£5k seems to buy you something half decent with 60k on the clock for a 1.9TDI. Any advice?Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 Optional extras really make the MK5 a enjoyable car, sat nav in the later cars is very desirableInside of my MK5 R32 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted October 15, 2011 Report Share Posted October 15, 2011 I would go for the 2.0 over the 1.9. Sounds less tractorish!Not sure wich of the two is the most reliable though, does the 2.0 have DPF/DMF etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 (edited) Mum had a passat 140 which had the fuel pump issue that injects oil into your engine, they bullet it so fix it when it starts but still dont like the idea of it. I have my eyes on a 170.How do u spot a 140 from a 170? Edited October 16, 2011 by Bikerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defcon5 Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 You can see the exhaust on the 170 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike_M Posted October 16, 2011 Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 The early 140 s had a few problems and would avoid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted October 16, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2011 Sam you mad eme Very Jelous! The nice mk5 R32 seats are £1500 ouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sam bignell Posted October 17, 2011 Report Share Posted October 17, 2011 Sam you mad eme Very Jelous! The nice mk5 R32 seats are £1500 ouch!Don't go for a MK5 manufactured in 2004, according to reports these cars are only NCAP 3 star rated because they catch fire on impact - that's not very well know or advertised by VW! After 2004 there NCAP 5.Seats are well comfy, supporting and great for long drives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted October 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) Im looking at a 56 plater at the min with 66k on the clock 2.0TDI 170bhp model. £7kthanks for the advice. Edited October 19, 2011 by Bikerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDGM Posted October 20, 2011 Report Share Posted October 20, 2011 The 2.0 isn't that economical, particularly in the 170hp variants. The 1.9 seems to be bulletproof whereas the 2.0 has a few inherent problems to look out for, particularly in the 140.Despite that, I'd go for the 2.0 again over the 1.9 purely for the smoother power delivery. I just need to pay for a new turbo as mine has stuck vanes, a not uncommon fault. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted October 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 Cheers mate. You got me worried when I started reading that (tho have heard about the problems) I read the 2nd sentence and happy again Going to look on Wednesday. Going with cash and if its good Im having it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
one litre wonder ;) Posted October 21, 2011 Report Share Posted October 21, 2011 id have a 1.9tdi over a 2.0 and ive had 4 1.9TDi's and they have all be great other than the fuel pump going on the 150bhp which is a common fault Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueherbs1 Posted November 19, 2011 Report Share Posted November 19, 2011 MK5 such a grea car u can get complete satisfaction after buying this.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bikerz Posted December 10, 2011 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2011 For others. I got a 2.0 TDI GT 170............I love it bar its not great on fuel. lol.SHould have listened to you OLW. he he Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Sorry to just join in, but im looking at a Scirocco 2.0TDI (not for myself, helping a friend) and one thing i noticed was that the 2.0 TDI is a 16V diesel engine. the 1.9TDI is only 8v. Maybe this effects fuel efficiency? and explains more power differences? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 I love the 16V diesels, they really shift.I mean really ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) I love the 16V diesels, they really shift.I mean really !yeah, i was driving my dads BMW before i got the loop. man that thing is quick. Edited December 19, 2011 by James827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Rents had a 2.0 16V Jetta, that thing really shifted for a derv.Even Kam was impressed.Now they've got a 1.6 TDI mk6 thing and it's pants, it feels like a petrol, a slow petrol at that, I'm banned from driving it for the abuse I gave it when I drove it out the showroom. Redline ftw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 haha, most Diesel engines nowadays are a No brainier over petrol engines. Petrol performance, Diesel economy and almost no tax! Luckily I'm not banned from the BMW. I'm just not insured Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Diesel Lupo's are awesome.I'm so keeping this one for a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Oh yeah. i plan on keeping mine til it dies. cant really afford to run anything else haha. Got the itch for something a bit quicker.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 TDI ftw.Also, vote for Rich. cl member of the year 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Of course you get my vote for CL Member of the year 2011. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 Awesome.I hope Santa brings you a turbo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James827 Posted December 19, 2011 Report Share Posted December 19, 2011 (edited) i'd probably spool in my pants. Edited December 19, 2011 by James827 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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