PD or CR Diesel engine

[paultownsend]

I have had a mk1, mk2 and mk4 gti. I preferably want to stay in the VAG stable as I know my way around the cars and rate myself with VCDS and get good discounts at the local TPS.

Starting a new job in the new year that will be average 30k a year motorway miles. With personal use on top. Home based in derby with full UK travel.
It's a small company and the boss is paying 12k for relevant training courses.
As I won't be earning for six months, but will need car, we have agreed on a 8k limit for a suitable vehicle.
I have been reading up and I feel I have an understanding-

1.9 pd is old tech
2.0 pd has reliability issues
2.0 cr is best

The only cars under budget with the cr I can find are Seat 2.0 Exeos and 1.6 Octavia's. Are these a good bet?

I was looking at the Octavia VRS but these are the 2.0 pd.

I would prefer a golf sized car but feel it may be too small for the 30k a year? The two chaps running the business currently run a s80 and delivery mileage 320d estate and would not advise anything smaller (I am 6ft 2).

Any advice would be great chaps as I am blind when it comes to diesels. The gent with the 320 had to move his accord 2.2 due to consistent turbo and DPF problems.

[paultownsend]

I seem to have missed the passat!
CR comes in either 1.6 blue motion 110 or 2.0 140.
Blue motion promises excellent MPG.

Also are there any later 2.0 PD engine codes that have revisions for the oil pump shaft, injectors and porous heads?

[paultownsend]

Can anything beat this?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2013...

Apologies if external links are against rules.

Would absolutely prefer leather for long distance work. My current mk4 gti with leather header Recaros is supremely comfortable. Went from Windernere to Bath in a straight run no problem.

I would prefer a estate for dog duties but this looks out of budget. Unfortunately with having a boot it means dog on back seat!

[paultownsend]

Looks good.
Are we in agreement that whatever four wheeled box it comes in, the 2.0 cr 140 is the one to go for?

[paultownsend]

A nice pair here

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/2014...

Both 2008 however PD in the description?

The blue estate looks incredible value

[paultownsend]

Some good options chaps thank you.
Very supprised that 170cr A3's could be in budget. A link to one would be good.

[paultownsend]

The exeo is hard to ignore. I would have no issues with the badge.
It bacically is an audi !

[paultownsend]

It won't be until Christmas when i start to look seriously.

All the help is greatly appreciated gents.