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Title: New car thoughts.
Post by: Sam on 08 September 2011, 18:45
1.9tdi MK4 Estate or the audi equivilent? Discuss...
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Post by: Sam on 08 September 2011, 18:59
Fairly urgent too as im about to view the mk4 golf :laugh:
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Post by: RandomJord on 08 September 2011, 19:08
Quite clearly ........ No one gives a Fcuk......

Buy the golf
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Post by: DanSN1 on 08 September 2011, 19:10
your on a golf forum, get the golf imo
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Post by: Andy-H on 08 September 2011, 19:37
golf cos Audi's are sh1t  :lipsrsealed:
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Post by: Steve_PD on 08 September 2011, 20:16
audi will be older and more miles for the same cash
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Post by: kahunajb on 08 September 2011, 20:48
Is there actually an Audi equivalent of a mk4 golf estate? :undecided:
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Post by: Rhyso on 08 September 2011, 20:50
Is there actually an Audi equivalent of a mk4 golf estate? :undecided:

Nope

How about an Octavia / Passat?
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Post by: Sam on 08 September 2011, 20:54
Well the audi im looking at is the same age and has the same engine size 1.9tdi. Im merely describing it as a fwd 1.9 tdi of the same era. My dad has the audi A4 1.9tdi and it is a very good car for not alot of money, just spotted a golf estate 1.9tdi very close to me for even less money.
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Post by: Rhyso on 08 September 2011, 20:56
Lots of variants of the 1.9 engine mind

90
110 (both non PD)

115
130
150

What year and budget you looking at?
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Post by: Sam on 08 September 2011, 21:12
Not sure on year really, guess around the 2001 up and limit is 2k. I want as much bang for my buck without been raped for parts. This is the golf I have been looking at but the guy hasnt got back to me.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2000-VOLKSWAGEN-GOLF-S-TDI-SILVER-/250887328429?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3a6a0cd2ad#ht_500wt_1156
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Post by: Jay on 08 September 2011, 22:23
Great pics, but shocking text.
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Post by: CCGTI on 08 September 2011, 22:25
i really like the golf estate, they look cool with some good mods
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Post by: Sam on 08 September 2011, 23:51
Anyone know anything I should look out for on the same era audi 2.5 TDI lump?
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Post by: Wayne on 09 September 2011, 00:00
Anyone know anything I should look out for on the same era audi 2.5 TDI lump?

I think from what I have read the 2.5 TDI is not that good a lump, stick with the 1.9.
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Post by: Sam on 09 September 2011, 00:03
Anyone know anything I should look out for on the same era audi 2.5 TDI lump?

I think from what I have read the 2.5 TDI is not that good a lump, stick with the 1.9.

I think Im just chasing power. 2.5 V6 TDI it has more bhp and more importantly alot more torques than the 1.9
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Post by: Wayne on 09 September 2011, 00:05
Anyone know anything I should look out for on the same era audi 2.5 TDI lump?

I think from what I have read the 2.5 TDI is not that good a lump, stick with the 1.9.

I think Im just chasing power. 2.5 V6 TDI it has more bhp and more importantly alot more torques than the 1.9

Speak to DH, he knows his stuff but I don't think the 2.5 is that good tbh.
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Post by: Rhyso on 09 September 2011, 11:14
2.5 V6 is a terrible engine

Mate with a Passat had one and he had to have the head rebuilt

Also, they don't feel like they have 170bbhp  :undecided:
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Post by: Sam on 09 September 2011, 17:35
It all seems to be mixed reviews on the 2.5 V6. Mainly the conclusion is make sure it has a full service history and ensure the correct oil has been used for most of the life of the engine. Going to have a look at one in an hour anyhow so will report back  :smiley:
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Post by: Sam on 09 September 2011, 19:04
Blokes a f**king tosser, back to square one then  :embarassed:
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Post by: dubcruiser on 10 September 2011, 10:59
2.5 V6 is a terrible engine

Mate with a Passat had one and he had to have the head rebuilt

Also, they don't feel like they have 170bbhp  :undecided:

I thought the Audi / VW V6 TDi was only 150bhp which is why the A4 and A6 never got the 1.9TDi PD 150bhp engine from the Golf etc and stuck with the 115bhp and 130bhp....  :undecided:

As said though is wasn't the best engine, not good on fuel and not very powerful. Sounded good though!!
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Post by: Diamond Hell on 11 September 2011, 20:05
There are 2.5 5 cylinders and there are 2.5 V6s.

When I last drove a V6 TDI I was massively underwhelmed.

Doesn't have the gutsy delivery of the 4-banger TDI.

2.5 5-banger though.  Go on.  It'd be a bit old, but hey, what's not to like about the older A6 Avants?

Go look on Mobile.de and think about nipping over to Germany to pick something up - huge range of interesting stuff out there.
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Post by: Sam on 12 September 2011, 17:49
Just about to go pick up A4 estate 1.9TDI. Cheers for all the help and advice as per. Love you guys  :sick:
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Post by: Bellend on 12 September 2011, 22:54
There are 2.5 5 cylinders and there are 2.5 V6s.

When I last drove a V6 TDI I was massively underwhelmed.

Doesn't have the gutsy delivery of the 4-banger TDI.

2.5 5-banger though.  Go on.  It'd be a bit old, but hey, what's not to like about the older A6 Avants?

Go look on Mobile.de and think about nipping over to Germany to pick something up - huge range of interesting stuff out there.

Personally, beg to differ. Town/fun driving yes, motorway 600miles a weekend, I'd prefer the V6 for the smooth delivery even if it wasn't as "go".