Wanting to buy a golf 130 or 150 tdi!

[johntychwith]

hi ive just sold my car and am looking for a golf 150 or 130 tdi. what are the main things to look out for on a golf when buying one and also what are the best tuning options?? what are the main engine differences between a 130 and 150 tdi? where is the best place to get a remap?? i live in mid wales. thanks a lot! am really looking foreward to owning my first golf!

[Steve_PD]

see here for buying guide

150 has a front mounted intercooler, different turbo, climate control, sport suspension and the horrid wood trim, remaps to 190bhp ish
130 has a side mounted intercooler, smaller turbo, black trim and AC as standard. rempas to 170-180 bhp ish

best place for a remap is R-Tech
also you want to have at least a grand in savings for when parts break

[alex160]

130 is the safer bet imo as the 150 in known for there chocolate camshafts, better performance but if you want less risk of havin to spend big money on repairs then would say 130. Both very quick and give amazing mpg, wish my 1.8t did 50-60mpg