Which engine would you opt for?

yashicamat · 20-07-2008, 01:12

I'd choose the 1.8TFSi assuming it drives in a similar manner (with less power obviously) to the 2.0TFSi. I had my Octy 2.0TDi for 21k miles and it was very good in that time, however, I also had the chance to drive an Octy TFSi . . . quite simply I'd rather live with c30mpg in a 2.0TFSi than with mid 40's in the 2.0TDi, without taking into account the recent difference in cost between petrol and diesel.

Allams Skoda · 20-07-2008, 08:34

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Originally Posted by pixi

I suppose I do less than 10k and it's on A and B roads. I will be buying mostly from trade in and some cash. Does this make a difference to how close it will be to my car

I'd say go for a 2.0TFSi with your mileage buying a diesel will be somewhat pointless. You'll be impressed with the 2.0TFSi but if your budget doesn't allow then you'll also be very happy with the 1.8TSi.

pixi · 21-07-2008, 23:51

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Originally Posted by skisbp

"if it's the fact that it's just a small nippy car" yet you still desire a convertible & can wait = Get an Audi A1 convertible with a 1.4TSI!

I have only ever seen pics of these, are they even out yet? I would consider one if they ticked all the boxes. Previous cars I've owned with smaller engines can indeed be quite nippy.

cheezemonkhai · 22-07-2008, 01:30

Do you do the flat or the hill side of the island and do you value speed or fuel economy more.

flat = petrol,
speed = petrol
economy = derv 1.9

I'd probably say 1.8TFSI although a 1.9TDI would be very economical.

pixi · 22-07-2008, 22:15

Economy is not so much of an issue as I see a car as a necessity and choosing something that is fun to drive means I am not really going to be driving that economically. It's the fun factor and how it drives that I'm after looking into.

I'm thinking the 1.8 may be the one to go for which is lucky as that's the engine that's in the demo.

mdk1 · 23-07-2008, 19:53

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Originally Posted by pixi

I'm thinking the 1.8 may be the one to go for which is lucky as that's the engine that's in the demo.

A very good reason then

**VRStu** · 23-07-2008, 19:55

I saw one of these on the road yesterday on my way to work, a really nice looking car.

skisbp · 23-07-2008, 20:09

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Originally Posted by pixi

I have only ever seen pics of these, are they even out yet? I would consider one if they ticked all the boxes. Previous cars I've owned with smaller engines can indeed be quite nippy.

Wish they were yet it looks like with the FabiaII on market for more than a year the New-Ibiza now arriving in dealers the Polo & A1 should be 1-2 years out at most... Rumor mill has it that the A1 should be the 1st of the group to come with the independent rear suspension!!!

pixi · 23-07-2008, 22:41

I had a li'l look see on the interweb the other night and the A1 cabrio will probably not be available until 2011. It looks ok but it's only a two seater and my friends would never forgive me!

Stu...tell me about it, it's one of the lushest looking cabrios around in my opinion. The BMW one series is also very pretty but in the versus tests I've found on the net it seems the Audi is favoured. Have you seen the A3 in my album?

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VRStu Briskoda Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hampshire Posts: 19,815 Thanks: 90 Thanked 859 Times in 774 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? I saw one of these on the road yesterday on my way to work, a really nice looking car. __________________ Stu - Freedom Pimp Stu's Websites - http://www.fabia-vrs.com & http://www.octavia-vrs.com Stu's Car - 2007 Octavia vRS, Race Blue, Xenons, Columbus Navigation, Rear Parking Sensors, Maxi Dot, Light Assist, Jumbo Box, 18" Alloys, Stu's Cruise Control & OEM Integrated Bluetooth Telephone. SWMBO's Car - 2008 Seat LEON TDi Stylance, Black Magic, Sports Pack, Rear Parking Sensors. Something for Weekend - 2002 Lotus Elise RaceTech, Gunmetal, Radio, Carpet Mats.

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pixi Naughty Pix! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Writing in these boxes is soooo last year! Posts: 5,971 Thanks: 96 Thanked 82 Times in 40 Posts	Re: Which engine would you opt for? I had a li'l look see on the interweb the other night and the A1 cabrio will probably not be available until 2011. It looks ok but it's only a two seater and my friends would never forgive me! Stu...tell me about it, it's one of the lushest looking cabrios around in my opinion. The BMW one series is also very pretty but in the versus tests I've found on the net it seems the Audi is favoured. Have you seen the A3 in my album? __________________

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