As @Robin_Cox has said, the TDIs are not ulez compliant.Hi all
i posted the other day as I'm looking to update my smart car.
and would like to get another A2 but what from experience do you prefer?
A2 1.4 tdi or an A2 1.6Fsi.
Thanks
Two other ways the 90 TDI is better is that it will do 50%+ more MPG and will ultimately do twice as many miles as the FSI. A major consideration in an older car.Having owned a TDI 90 for a couple of years, and now the owner of an FSI, I can make some kind of comparison, although perhaps I haven’t had the FSI long enough to make a long term judgement. IMHO the only way the TDI 90 betters the FSI is as a long-legged motorway mile-muncher, especially if it has a 6 speed conversion like I latterly had on mine. Otherwise as a driving experience I think the FSI is superior in every way. Better performance in general (though you have to stir the gearbox a bit more that’s no hardship on mine), lighter more nimble handling, better ride (my FSI on 16s is comparable with my TDI on pepperpots), generally lower noise (perhaps above legal motorway speeds the FSI’s lower gearing means noise is slightly higher up there), and the noise it makes is quite characterful.
Fair call . The OP asked “what experience you prefer” so I stuck to the driving enjoyment side of things and personally I’m unlikely to rack up an awful lot of miles in the FSi.Two other ways the 90 TDI is better is that it will do 50%+ more MPG and will ultimately do twice as many miles as the FSI. A major consideration in an older car.
Good shout.Maybe see if there is a member(s) nearby who has an FSI and TDI you can test drive, as Mac has said ultimately it’s a case of opinion
For mainly short journeys i.e. round town, get a 1.4 petrol! That sort of usage will kill any engine, so don't let it be an FSI as you don't need the extra power in traffic, and they're prone to flap problems from carbon build-up already. Actually the diesels will still handle it the longest, but they'll never ever warm up and if your town gets a ULEZ they won't be welcome. Meanwhile short journeys on petrol engines corrodes exhaust systems as the condensation forms but the system doesn't get hot enough to evaporate it, so a stainless exhaust would be a distinct advantage.Don't buy tdi if you are planing short journeys it will kill the engine eventually get Fsi instead. If you will regulary doing normal driving when the engine can get up to the temperature it's always better get tdi for it's cost. Cheaper tax and running cost wins it with tdi for me.
Cobalt OSS over Platinum? Can't argue with that in an FSI Looks a good one doesn't it.This is a keeper
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5+ owners, and only 5'ish months MoT doesn't inspire me with confidence. And with just 3 months warranty, maybe the seller doesn't have much confidence either.This is a keeper
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Well I used to have a 1.6 FSI then moved to EU so could not get it insured here so have had to let it go. had to get a smart car pronto but it's a bit small now, and thought humm! what shall i get and keep looking at Audi A2, as my car was wonderful to drive, bit pricy but..Maybe see if there is a member(s) nearby who has an FSI and TDI you can test drive, as Mac has said ultimately it’s a case of opinion
that car looks amazing - and I'd snap your hand off but I am now based in the EU and would like a 'leftie' purely for the tolls -5+ owners, and only 5'ish months MoT doesn't inspire me with confidence. And with just 3 months warranty, maybe the seller doesn't have much confidence either.
No mention of cam belt etc, so that wants checking, and unless recently done, factor in £850'ish.
At anything close to the asking price, I'd want a 12 months MoT, and a couple of years of can belt life.
Does look nice though.
Mac.
Could get one of those windscreen transceiver gizmos, or don't all toll roads support them?that car looks amazing - and I'd snap your hand off but I am now based in the EU and would like a 'leftie' purely for the tolls -
I rang about this car a few weeks ago. Very shady operator. Didnt want to answer any questions, provide any invoices, just said 'its a 20 year old car', 'it will come with a 3 month worry' ' nothing to worry you about' and 'the car will be sorted.'5+ owners, and only 5'ish months MoT doesn't inspire me with confidence. And with just 3 months warranty, maybe the seller doesn't have much confidence either.
No mention of cam belt etc, so that wants checking, and unless recently done, factor in £850'ish.
At anything close to the asking price, I'd want a 12 months MoT, and a couple of years of can belt life.
Does look nice though.
Mac.