2006-10-17 12:36:31 · 12 answers · asked by chad87c 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Volkswagen
well that all depends on what you prefer! do you like gas engines or do you like diesel engines diesel engines last but the maintenance on them cost more as well as the fuel.
2006-10-17 12:41:30 · answer #1 · answered by karen m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've been driving my TDI bug for 3 years now almost have 100,000 miles on it and still drives great! and the gas engines have lots problems! so if you get a 1.8 turbo expect a lot of maintance/ problems they even stop making those engines even! if you go to www.vw.com and look at the new models they replaced them with a 2.6 / 6cyclinder but they still make the tdi 1.9! you do have to pay every 60,000 miles to get the timing belt fixed and I live in a very cold location michigan! thats what the glow plugs are for to warm it up in the dead of cold and the oil changes aren't that much more people used to tell me all these myths most are not true about diesels! and the extra money the tdi will pay its self because you score 10 mpg even if diesel is more you score! basically with engines the 1.8 gas engine is to small even with a turbo it burns out that the problem why they stop making it with the tdi = turbo diesel injected its not a normal turbo so you don't have the same problem it works not at all like a gas turbo with the diesel you might not beable to go as fast but you will for sure get better gas milage and more reliablity and more torque and horsepower its louder on the roads due to spinning 3x times the normal engine but quieter on the freeway the gas engine would win in a race checked it out on a vw website due to the less weight of the gas engine but diesels operate better at higher speeds/temp. when I first brought mine I could get it up to 120 mph now it tops off at 100 mph pretty good for a 4 cyclinder engine which the 1.8 turbo is also 4 cylinder....it does lose horse power as it gets older and in the winter it runs awesome in the snow but you also have reduced power.......heck you probably won't be going over 70 - 80 mph unless your up north like I was ok I hope this gives you a clear picture you can see why I choose a tdi.......were in the snow belt close to cananda are by all the lakes! it gets so cold in the winter if you live in a cold area they sell the diesel gas already with gel which is what you put in the gas for not gelling up it's called which I've never heard that happening now a days because most gas stations put it in there.......plus any auto store sells this stuff to keep your gas from gelling in the winter......but again I've never used this anti-gel gas stations unusally sell it with it in there.......thats my two sense.......more torque means more traction better in whatever weather you may come option! Even blizzards and I've taken my bug through some harsh snow storms!!!!! also when I brought my my bug I paid 10 g for it it's still work 9 - 10 g so even if you dont like it you can get your money worth due to diesel engines don't lose it's value as fast as gas engine car so it's up to you now do you want speed or do you want value, reliablity, power.......also the diesels have a 2 gallon reserve tank incase you can't find a gas station never have had a problem diesel stations are every where!
2006-10-18 18:19:03 · answer #2 · answered by groundbrandon 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally I'd go for the 1.8t, sure the tdi is a wicked car and could easily put out 150 bhp but the 1.8t is in a different league it's way more tunable and could easily take the tdi with few modifications. what i suggest you do is get along to your local newsagents and look for the official VW magazine it has lots of figures about both the cars performance like 0-60, 0-100, top speed, bhp, quarter mile and of course top speed.
2006-10-18 03:22:43 · answer #3 · answered by Baz Scotland 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TDI Problems- Glow plugs, glow plug wiring harness, glow plug relays. Cold start misfires, gelled diesel. Check engine light constantly on.
1.8T Problems- Sludge, valve cover gaskets, cam chain tensioner seals, O2 sensors.
Buy a Toyota.
2006-10-21 04:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by irish1269 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you live somewhere that is drops below freezing do not buy a diesel. If you like to drive a standard transmission buy the 1.8t. I drive 1.8t and i love mine. I know 1.8t tuning as well if you want to e-mail for additional info.
My real advice is to buy the new 2.0t that comes in the GLI and GTi. That engine spits out 220 horse and seriously has no turbo lag. My engine out performs them, but i dropped 2 grand into it.
The new GTI is smoking fast. and good on gas too. Unless you drive like an ******, like me.
2006-10-17 14:34:46 · answer #5 · answered by browning_1911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It all depends on your preference, but don't get a normally aspirated engine. Get either the turbo diesel or the turbo petrol.
Chipping either will revolutionise your car and you'll never look back.
2006-10-17 20:36:22 · answer #6 · answered by wally_zebon 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the gas will go up again, so i would definately go with the tdi. plus they run as good as the standard engine and theyre quiet. they are awesome engines!!
2006-10-17 12:42:59 · answer #7 · answered by symbionic1975 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TDI, awesome fuel mileage.
2006-10-17 13:56:49 · answer #8 · answered by B R 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
TDI-- they are wonderful.. they last longer, and you can adjust them easier for more power..
2006-10-17 17:38:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you looking to buy a car? Looking to replace an engine? If so, which car?? What year??
2006-10-18 14:41:42 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋