Tdi > Tfsi

[s3atl3onFR]

ditto, I would have gone for the petrol straight away, would still have £500 spare to play with on the same spec!!

 

[cuprascott]

I've noticed several threads on this "DPF" problem and my commiserations with those who have experienced it.

I first approached my local dealer about 4 months ago about changing my Mk1 Leon 150 TDi Cupra for the new Mk11 FR TDi. He noted the low milage on my existing car and his very first question was "Do you do a lot of short journeys"? He then went on to explain about the possible problems with the DPF system and recommended the 140 TDi if I did do a lot of short journeys. He also explained about the possibility of the DPF actually "not being covered by the warrenty" if it did need replacing and the fact that this could cost £1000+. (Which I think is)

I must admit I had never heared of "DPF" at the time but his advice, and a little research, was one of several reasons why I opted for the TFSI FR DSG which I doooooooo so like

I did like the 170 FR and would have probably bought it if I did a lot of miles each year. Yes I did pay a few hudred pounds more for the TFSI DSG but that was my decision. I could have paid a few hundred pounds less if I'd gone for the TFSI FR Manual.

I think the point I am trying to make is that this has been a known problem since the introduction of DPF and I believe that some people out there may have decided not to buy that model if they had been given the proper advice at the dealership. If one dealer can give you the facts then why not all of them!

RPM

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[CandyCupra]

I'd just like to say that i didn't buy my TDi FR for economy but i did buy it for the amazing torque that throws you back in your seat, obviously this is only my opinion but i tend to drive in a gear lower than i normally would (in previous cars), ie upto 30mph in second upto 50mph in 3rd then upto 75 80 mph in fourth (these aren't my gear changes but when at constant speeds) it can get noisy some times when in second but anything after that tends to quieten down. Anyways i love my car to bits and enjoy it every day more than the last, i may have been lucky so far with regards to DPF problems but until it happens (touch wood it doesn't) i'm going to carry on enjoying my car!!!! (PS. I do a daily comute of 8 miles each way and long drives at the weekend see on average 32-35 mpg due to the way i drive it but after all i did buy it to enjoy it !!!