High miler VAG diesels?
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sider said:
VAG Diesels - apparently quite strong long-lasting engines.
What sort of mileage are you on?
My Ibiza Cupra TDI, October 2004 model, is just touching, or will be tomorrow, 80k. A lad at work couldn't believe it and was saying i'll have to replace anytime soon. But i've always planned to keep it to 150k. So it's just over half way!
Bah ages left yet! My little Polo GT TDI only has 40K on it, planning to keep it for ages yet! What sort of mileage are you on?
My Ibiza Cupra TDI, October 2004 model, is just touching, or will be tomorrow, 80k. A lad at work couldn't believe it and was saying i'll have to replace anytime soon. But i've always planned to keep it to 150k. So it's just over half way!
We had a 300,000 mile ex-Taxi A4 1.9TDI in the other day for a free MOT and Health check.
Car was a bit of a barge, needed new arms and brakes and a wheel bearing, but engine was running nicely. Customer recently got it virtually for free, so wasnt worried just wanted to know how bad it was. Seller told him, was on its origional turbo and only 2nd clutch and appeared to be the case.
Car was a bit of a barge, needed new arms and brakes and a wheel bearing, but engine was running nicely. Customer recently got it virtually for free, so wasnt worried just wanted to know how bad it was. Seller told him, was on its origional turbo and only 2nd clutch and appeared to be the case.
Tame Technician said:
We had a 300,000 mile ex-Taxi A4 1.9TDI in the other day for a free MOT and Health check.
Car was a bit of a barge, needed new arms and brakes and a wheel bearing, but engine was running nicely. Customer recently got it virtually for free, so wasnt worried just wanted to know how bad it was. Seller told him, was on its origional turbo and only 2nd clutch and appeared to be the case.
Sounds right though surprised by the arms mine at 267 have yet to show any issues. Clutch dying was a bit naff though it was the bearing but did clutch same time.Car was a bit of a barge, needed new arms and brakes and a wheel bearing, but engine was running nicely. Customer recently got it virtually for free, so wasnt worried just wanted to know how bad it was. Seller told him, was on its origional turbo and only 2nd clutch and appeared to be the case.
Tallbut Buxomly said:
How does 265000miles sound???
1.9tdi a4
+11.9tdi a4
A mate of mine used to change his car every two years because he did big miles. He bought an a4 tdi and vowed not to change it until it gave him trouble. Its now got 260K+ miles on it and going strong. No real issues to report. Hes aiming for 350K miles
daemon said:
Tallbut Buxomly said:
How does 265000miles sound???
1.9tdi a4
+11.9tdi a4
A mate of mine used to change his car every two years because he did big miles. He bought an a4 tdi and vowed not to change it until it gave him trouble. Its now got 260K+ miles on it and going strong. No real issues to report. Hes aiming for 350K miles
Tallbut Buxomly said:
daemon said:
Tallbut Buxomly said:
How does 265000miles sound???
1.9tdi a4
+11.9tdi a4
A mate of mine used to change his car every two years because he did big miles. He bought an a4 tdi and vowed not to change it until it gave him trouble. Its now got 260K+ miles on it and going strong. No real issues to report. Hes aiming for 350K miles
So I'm just beginning to appreciate the qualities of 'waftability' of a 2.7 tdi S line A6, the handling is nothing special, I really think the engine would have been better suited to to a tiptronic, but still 'appear' to be getting 45mpg, and it's relaxing like being sat in the library. Who just called me an Old man?
Yup i suppose their impressively comfy waftiness is what has made them a popular repmobile and given the brand a bad name.
Doesnt make you old at all though.
Mine has recently needed a new pulley assembly for the alternator and then a new alternator (i think the alternator was failing and seized and caused the pulley to lock up and break things. Other than that its been simple maintenance and recalls mostly.
Doesnt make you old at all though.
Mine has recently needed a new pulley assembly for the alternator and then a new alternator (i think the alternator was failing and seized and caused the pulley to lock up and break things. Other than that its been simple maintenance and recalls mostly.
The 1.9 pd is a very very good unit 10k oil changes and filters it never went wrong gave the impression it was quick when you drove it and certainly overtook many cars so guess it was quick ish 115bhp & 206lbf
Mate has the 130bhp & 236lbf not a thing wrong with it in over 5 years and his was 4 years old when he got it.
Another post in the general gasssing is stating the shocking reliability of the mk4 golf platform and all power plants - seem fine in my ownership and others I know so guess it's someone who is unlucky or with a vag grudge
Mate has the 130bhp & 236lbf not a thing wrong with it in over 5 years and his was 4 years old when he got it.
Another post in the general gasssing is stating the shocking reliability of the mk4 golf platform and all power plants - seem fine in my ownership and others I know so guess it's someone who is unlucky or with a vag grudge
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