Who's in the know with VW's 1.6TDi CR?

"4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30" (4muddyfeet)
02/28/2015 at 10:15 • Filed to: SKODA

I've read horror stories interspersed with 'Argh DPF every 500 miles' and '70MPG? Even 60 is unattainable'. But for every piece of bad press there's 100 praising it. So if I'm looking at one with 100k+ on the clock...

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I want some VAGonauts to weigh in first. Please.

DISCUSSION (14)

jkm7680 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 10:17

I know nothing about the 1.6 TDi, haha.

I do know that the seats look narsty and I have a distinct feeling about the last "company" owner.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > jkm7680
02/28/2015 at 10:20

If you're no help, then what do I keep you for??

This one then: http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/adv…

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 10:25

If possible try and find one that was never a taxi/ company car (I know that isn't easy to do with Octavias) since those cars can get ragged on pretty hard. From experience clutches, CV joints and things like that will end up needing work.

jkm7680 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 10:26

I SOWWWY

That one looks better to me! Love the B7 A4 steering wheel -leather and the Volkswagen hubcaps. Gotta love that parts bin. Those air vents are awesome also. Seems fairly well equipped also.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
02/28/2015 at 10:31

There's not a lot around our way, so I'm having to look further afield and settle with scrutinising interior shots. For example; this speaker panel looks like it's had something particularly yummy spilled across it

Kinja'd!!!

I want one. Just not a taxi :(

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 10:34

Have you considered the 1.6 diesel Focus estate? I know someone who has a 57 reg one and it's been a hell of a workhorse, 140'000 miles and counting. I'm not sure if they're all that dependable but this one has been great.

It gets taken on some pretty rough terrain (he works in outdoor sports) too and never misses a beat.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
02/28/2015 at 10:39

It's a bit small for what I want it for, but the '12 model comes in at Ł20 tax a year... remarkable. I'll have a look, and at the Mondeo too. I've had a Focus before and it was good car until I sold it.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > jkm7680
02/28/2015 at 10:42

Parts bin = Reliable and proven components in high supply used sympathetically by an alternate manufacturer.

I'm OK with that.

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 10:43

I was under the impression the Focus estate was very close in size to the Octavia.

jkm7680 > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 10:45

Same! That's why I love the Seat Exeo.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
02/28/2015 at 10:47

476 litres boot space in the Focus, 580 litres in the Octavia

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 10:57

Didnt think there was that much of a difference. Maybe the Mondeo would be more suitable then.

4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30 > Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell.
02/28/2015 at 11:01

I honestly hadn't considered anything from Ford but the figures speak for themselves. Thanks for the suggestion :)

Twingo Tamer - About to descend into project car hell. > 4muddyfeet - bare knuckle with an EZ30
02/28/2015 at 11:03

No problem. We've had mostly Fords and Renaults in the family and had only one issue with a Ford and piles of them with Renaults haha.