rain.parade
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Hi - new member here, finally ready to jump into an A2 having toyed with the idea various times over the years!
I'd be really interested to get expert opinion on the relative advantages / disadvantages of the 1.4 petrol vs the 1.4 75 diesel. This would be a second car (to my less than practical Beetle convertible), and annual milage would be very low, so I don't particularly need a diesel for fuel economy / being able to put on big miles - although low road tax wouldn't hurt! However, I understand the TDI is considered possibly the most reliable choice, and although I'm very comfortable with basic maintenance, lack of off-road space (and time!) means I'd like to avoid something that needs too much TLC.
Any related buying advice would also be appreciated - e.g. is service history more important than miles for each of the engine choices, and are there specific model years I should be seeking out or avoiding?
Thanks in advance!
I'd be really interested to get expert opinion on the relative advantages / disadvantages of the 1.4 petrol vs the 1.4 75 diesel. This would be a second car (to my less than practical Beetle convertible), and annual milage would be very low, so I don't particularly need a diesel for fuel economy / being able to put on big miles - although low road tax wouldn't hurt! However, I understand the TDI is considered possibly the most reliable choice, and although I'm very comfortable with basic maintenance, lack of off-road space (and time!) means I'd like to avoid something that needs too much TLC.
Any related buying advice would also be appreciated - e.g. is service history more important than miles for each of the engine choices, and are there specific model years I should be seeking out or avoiding?
Thanks in advance!