Buying TDI advice

Browny · 07-05-2008, 21:29

Hi

I am looking to replace my current car (a Clio), the Octavia has come up as it has a large boot (for my climbing gear) and they are well built etc.

I have a budget of £3K and I would like a TDI due to its good mpg over the petrol equivalent. The Ambiente specs are in a lower insurance group than the GLX but they have higher mileage, is this an issue? Is there a point when the TDI starts becoming expensive to repair etc?

Thanks

James

cheezemonkhai · 08-05-2008, 11:36

TDI 90's are more reliable IMHO.

Check the aircon is working (i mean icy cold on LO).

mrmo · 08-05-2008, 12:32

at 3k, i suspect the mileage may be approaching cambelt time, which is expensive to do. so check if it has been done or not.

My GLX starts, stops, turns, pretty much everything i need it to do.

Ambiente will be newer so for the same money they will probably have done more miles. Personnally i don't think mileage is much of an issue till it gets very high. More important is how the car has been looked after.

KenONeill · 08-05-2008, 12:51

These cars will do huge mileages; why do you think they're so popular on taxi and private hire fleets?

Browny · 08-05-2008, 14:37

Thanks, I was seeing car that have got 100K on the clock and alarm bells where ringing!

If I get a well looked after car with a new cambelt then I should OK

Stuart_J · 08-05-2008, 14:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browny

Thanks, I was seeing car that have got 100K on the clock and alarm bells where ringing!

If I get a well looked after car with a new cambelt then I should OK

100K, just run in, seriously, these cars can do intergalactic mileage if serviced properly

simon_flint · 08-05-2008, 17:10

The TDi 110 (denoted by the red i on the badge) has problems with its turbo as the miles increase. There is plenty of information on here about it.

Hammett · 08-05-2008, 22:49

1 word... elegance!

Pimpmyskodia · 10-05-2008, 09:38

go for the elegance, has most of the toys and other upgrades such as rear discs, no horrible drum brakes

KenONeill · 12-05-2008, 09:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by simon_flint

The TDi 110 (denoted by the red i on the badge) may have problems with its turbo as the miles increase. There is plenty of information on here about it.

Correction in red text. The issue that may arise with the 110 is the variable geometry vane system jamming on the "low boost" geometry, causing overboost at high revs, and forcing the car into a limp home mode.

It's easily avoided by driving a few miles a month with assertive use of the throttle, so that the vanes get well exercised.

Pimpmyskodia · 12-05-2008, 10:24

Or just drive it hard most of the time

KenONeill · 12-05-2008, 10:41

Well yes; in fact I normally use assertive acceleration, but I do very little mileage mired in traffic.

Blanchie · 12-05-2008, 17:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browny

Hi

I am looking to replace my current car (a Clio), the Octavia has come up as it has a large boot (for my climbing gear) and they are well built etc.

Welcome, and BTW the Octy is great for climbing kit

and 4x4 is fun for winter stuff aswell

Blanchie

Browny · 12-05-2008, 20:05

Does anyone know where you Can get a copy of the manual for servicing intervals etc?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blanchie

Welcome, and BTW the Octy is great for climbing kit

and 4x4 is fun for winter stuff aswell

Blanchie

Thanks for the welcome, a 1.8T 4x4 is a dream, the insurance would hurt too much

Lummox · 12-05-2008, 20:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

Correction in red text. The issue that may arise with the 110 is the variable geometry vane system jamming on the "low boost" geometry, causing overboost at high revs, and forcing the car into a limp home mode.

It's easily avoided by driving a few miles a month with assertive use of the throttle, so that the vanes get well exercised.

90bhp model ahs the same VNT turbo aswell so also suffers from sticky vane issue.

KenONeill · 13-05-2008, 09:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lummox

90bhp model ahs the same VNT turbo aswell so also suffers from sticky vane issue.

I entirely believe you, but I've never heard of a VVT issue on the 90.

octavia98 · 13-05-2008, 10:17

Nope, me either on the vane thing...

Check the elec windows, c/locking & mirror adjustment. If anything is suspect, could be a sign of water getting into the wiring.

Lummox · 13-05-2008, 10:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by KenONeill

I entirely believe you, but I've never heard of a VVT issue on the 90.

I've done more on the 90's than 110's. But thats probably due to the 90's usually out numbered the 110's 3 to 1, more of them out there so you will see more back.

Browny · 15-05-2008, 17:04

I am slightly hijacking my own thread but then I can

!!

I was read somewhere on here that the mpg figures on Parkers were a bitunder what you might get on a motorway run.

What are the real life mpg figure for the 1.9 tdi 90 bhp, the 110 bhp and the 1.6 petrol?

Thanks

SimonS · 16-05-2008, 03:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by Browny

I am slightly hijacking my own thread but then I can

!!

I was read somewhere on here that the mpg figures on Parkers were a bitunder what you might get on a motorway run.

What are the real life mpg figure for the 1.9 tdi 90 bhp, the 110 bhp and the 1.6 petrol?

Thanks

I've got a 2001 TDI (110bhp) Elegance, it's easy to achieve an average of 48mpg (combined) and 54mpg (motorway).

07-05-2008, 21:29	#1
Browny Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Buying TDI advice Hi I am looking to replace my current car (a Clio), the Octavia has come up as it has a large boot (for my climbing gear) and they are well built etc. I have a budget of £3K and I would like a TDI due to its good mpg over the petrol equivalent. The Ambiente specs are in a lower insurance group than the GLX but they have higher mileage, is this an issue? Is there a point when the TDI starts becoming expensive to repair etc? Thanks James

08-05-2008, 11:36	#2
cheezemonkhai Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 13,065	Re: Buying TDI advice TDI 90's are more reliable IMHO. Check the aircon is working (i mean icy cold on LO). __________________ Cars make CO2 and trees absorb CO2. By driving your car you're feeding a tree and helping the environment.

08-05-2008, 12:32	#3
mrmo Briskodian Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 129	Re: Buying TDI advice at 3k, i suspect the mileage may be approaching cambelt time, which is expensive to do. so check if it has been done or not. My GLX starts, stops, turns, pretty much everything i need it to do. Ambiente will be newer so for the same money they will probably have done more miles. Personnally i don't think mileage is much of an issue till it gets very high. More important is how the car has been looked after.

08-05-2008, 12:51	#4
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 8,610	Re: Buying TDI advice These cars will do huge mileages; why do you think they're so popular on taxi and private hire fleets?

08-05-2008, 14:37	#5
Browny Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Re: Buying TDI advice Thanks, I was seeing car that have got 100K on the clock and alarm bells where ringing! If I get a well looked after car with a new cambelt then I should OK

08-05-2008, 17:10	#7
simon_flint Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Stockport Posts: 4	Re: Buying TDI advice The TDi 110 (denoted by the red i on the badge) has problems with its turbo as the miles increase. There is plenty of information on here about it. __________________ Simon

08-05-2008, 22:49	#8
Hammett Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Preston, Lancs Posts: 100	Re: Buying TDI advice 1 word... elegance!

10-05-2008, 09:38	#9
Pimpmyskodia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 208	Re: Buying TDI advice go for the elegance, has most of the toys and other upgrades such as rear discs, no horrible drum brakes __________________ Octavia 1.9TDi, exeons, painted brake calipers, 18" VW anniversary wheels, rear spoliler, front and rear aero wipers, Ram-Air induction kit, 2x JBL 1200w subs, JL audio door speakers, 3000w Amp, sony GT710 CD player, Tuning box unit. Longlife Full stainless exhaust system, Decat pipe.

12-05-2008, 10:24	#11
Pimpmyskodia Briskodian Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 208	Re: Buying TDI advice Or just drive it hard most of the time __________________ Octavia 1.9TDi, exeons, painted brake calipers, 18" VW anniversary wheels, rear spoliler, front and rear aero wipers, Ram-Air induction kit, 2x JBL 1200w subs, JL audio door speakers, 3000w Amp, sony GT710 CD player, Tuning box unit. Longlife Full stainless exhaust system, Decat pipe.

12-05-2008, 10:41	#12
KenONeill Briskodian Join Date: May 2006 Location: Normally somewhere in Scotland! Posts: 8,610	Re: Buying TDI advice Well yes; in fact I normally use assertive acceleration, but I do very little mileage mired in traffic.

13-05-2008, 10:17	#17
octavia98 Briskodian Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 136	Re: Buying TDI advice Nope, me either on the vane thing... Check the elec windows, c/locking & mirror adjustment. If anything is suspect, could be a sign of water getting into the wiring.

15-05-2008, 17:04	#19
Browny Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 7	Re: Buying TDI advice I am slightly hijacking my own thread but then I can !! I was read somewhere on here that the mpg figures on Parkers were a bitunder what you might get on a motorway run. What are the real life mpg figure for the 1.9 tdi 90 bhp, the 110 bhp and the 1.6 petrol? Thanks

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