By the way, lot’s of people think all 1.9 TDI’s are more reliable, this is correct for some engine types but there are also really crappy ones. All later 105HP engines including Blue Motion are in most cases BXE or BLS engines, both have had a lot of issues with connecting-rods exploding out of the engine.
The more powerful 2.0 TDI 184 diesel will see an average 53.3mpg in certain trims, while the petrol 1.4-litre will claim an average 43.5mpg in its most economical trims.
Glasgow UK. May 22, 2013. #5. gupsterg said: JimC64 has a 2007 2.0 TDi BRE with a remap AFAIK he had it done very soon after buying car in 2007 If he not see this thread perhaps PM him Thanks Gup, Yeah, had my 140 remapped to 176. To be honest, I found it almost downright dangerous in 1st gear and somewhat lacking pre remap
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The Transporter has amassed a reputation for solid and reliable motoring, hence its high residual values. There have been reports of engine failure with the 2.0 TDI 180 bi-turbo and 205
Let’s examine. Of the many fears that used VW diesel shoppers have, the first and foremost is probably whether or not the “fix”— the technical modification that dealers install on TDIs to
The Jetta TDI features a turbocharged 2.0-liter diesel inline-4 that produces 140 hp and 236 lb-ft of torque. A six-speed manual is standard and Volkswagen's six-speed dual-clutch automated manual
Is a used Audi A5 coupe reliable? Ownership cost The 2.0-litre diesel manages an average claimed consumption of 55.4mpg, the 2.7-litre 44.1mpg and the 3.0-litre 42.8mpg. That compares with theD5cI.