The most reliable 5f?

[Mark300zx]

My mate is impressed with my Leon and wants to get a petrol 5f but wants the most reliable model, not a petrol head, all he is interested in is reliability.

I've heard most of the engines are reliable, but some of the DSG and manuals can be temperamental, any thoughts?

 

[Frostybear]

I don't own this car, but I've heard most reliable petrol would be the 1.4

Manual transmission will nearly always be more reliable than DSG.

 

[Seriously?]

I'm not going to say anything about reliability - don't want to jinx it -but our 2018 1.4ECOTSi estate (manual) still impresses me every time I prize the keys from my other half.
It's comfortable, quiet, reasonably nippy and is a great all-rounder. Excellent on fuel too.

 

[Glosphil]

My 2018 1.4TSi (150) DSG has been totally reliable for the last 6 years, except for the rear parking sensors occasionally failing when wet (solved with WD-40). As was my Octavia vRS DSG for 6 years.

 

[serdar_18fr]

My mate is impressed with my Leon and wants to get a petrol 5f but wants the most reliable model, not a petrol head, all he is interested in is reliability.

I've heard most of the engines are reliable, but some of the DSG and manuals can be temperamental, any thoughts?

I had an '18 FR 1.4 125hp manual and was absolutely in love with it. It was 2.5 years old and had 24k kilometers when I bought it, the first owner had good care of it and I kept taking that good care for 35k more kilometers. There were absolutely zero problems in those 3.5 years I spent with it. Engine was working like a clock, electrics & electronics were faultless, no trim noises (probably thanks to my extra care on bad roads, potholes, bumps etc), suspension was in top condition (except a creaking from front, a chronic illness of the C-segment MQB cars)

Four months passed since I've sold it, and even though I'm happy with my new car, I still miss it dearly.

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[H Rafiq]

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