I am looking to replace my written off A2 Sport TDi late 2002 with either a 2001 SE TDi or 2004 Sport 90PS TDi (known factors include mileage, price, options).
What I need advice from people in the know is what differences are there between 2001 and 2002 models?
Specifically I am looking to switch the interior from my 2002 to the 2001 (all of it) so is all the plastic compatible?
Will a Chorus head unit from '02 plug direct into an '01 - are there Canbus differences etc? Am I correct in assuming the secondary amp is a 2002 upgrade and so it and all speakers will need to be transfered to the '01 - will they work OK or again will the '01 electrics not support it. I have read about Canbus and early/late 2001 differences. If the 2001 car has a Chorus I then is it safe to assume the Canbus connection is of the older type hence Chorus II not plug'n'play?
Will the cruise from my 02 transfer easily?
Any advice to help my decision is appreciated.
I know the benefits of the 90PS but I also know it's got a dual mass flywheel and VV turbo which is more fragile/prone to carbon build up issues compared to the 75PS item and I can always chip the 75PS etc.
Many thanks in advance for input.
What I need advice from people in the know is what differences are there between 2001 and 2002 models?
Specifically I am looking to switch the interior from my 2002 to the 2001 (all of it) so is all the plastic compatible?
Will a Chorus head unit from '02 plug direct into an '01 - are there Canbus differences etc? Am I correct in assuming the secondary amp is a 2002 upgrade and so it and all speakers will need to be transfered to the '01 - will they work OK or again will the '01 electrics not support it. I have read about Canbus and early/late 2001 differences. If the 2001 car has a Chorus I then is it safe to assume the Canbus connection is of the older type hence Chorus II not plug'n'play?
Will the cruise from my 02 transfer easily?
Any advice to help my decision is appreciated.
I know the benefits of the 90PS but I also know it's got a dual mass flywheel and VV turbo which is more fragile/prone to carbon build up issues compared to the 75PS item and I can always chip the 75PS etc.
Many thanks in advance for input.
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