Short journeys?

[Timmy B]

20VT any problems regular short journeys?

Hi

Has anyone any experience of the effects of driving lots of short journeys in a 20vt? Is it likely to cause any problems?

I sold my Cupra but would like one again, but do a lot of short school run journeys during the week. Thought bout getting a Polo Tdi but why pay 6.5k when you can get an Ibiza for 5.5k! (False logic im sure)

Thanks
Tim

 

[m0rk]

how short is short?

The TDI won't return good mpg on warm up, neither will the Ibiza - but generally short journeys where the car doesn't get warm will mean the oil is always running cool not offering the best protection - and will probably get a bit mayonaisey under the oil filler cap

 

[Timmy B]

Cheers

probably during the week 5 - 10 min journeys, with some longer runs on the weekend. I usually use Magnetec oil to assist with the running from cold etc

Fuel economy wise I was thinking the TDi would be much better? But ultimately I don't want to buy a turbo powered engine if the short trips during the week are going to cause problems? Would I be better off with a TDi or a smaller engined petrol car (that is my least favourite option!)

Thanks
Tim

 

[m0rk]

Would I be better off with a TDi or a smaller engined petrol car (that is my least favourite option!)

I think you might know what the answer will be....