A3 value for money???
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Fox- said:
Ancient engine which should have died with the Mk4 Golf and didn't. You'd be better off with a 2.0 TDI Golf.
Ancient engine is one way to describe it. Another way to describe it would be an extremely reliable engine that has had all the issues ironed out. It survived for several more years because it was so good. If you want power go for 2.0TDI, if you want economy and reliability go for the 1.9TDI.Just check which version of the 1.9 it has. Over its lifespan the 1.9TDI was available in several different versions ranging from 75BHP up to 160BHP, but in an A3 of this age it's more likely to be between 110BHP and 130BHP. At this age it should be a PD engine without a DPF, but double check.
And for the record, I drive a 56 plate Octavia with the 2.0TDI. I thought I needed the extra power but given my actual use of the car I should have bought the cheaper 1.9TDI.
Fox- said:
Ancient engine which should have died with the Mk4 Golf and didn't. You'd be better off with a 2.0 TDI Golf.
Not really, the 1.9 TDI may be old but its economical and reliable. A3 is a nicer place to be than a Golf and there's really very little between then price wise these days both new and used. Having said that, they don't represent particularly great value for money against some rivals.
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