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Volkswangon Polo 1.9 SDI 2004 or TDI 2002?
I am looking at two cars one is a VW Polo 1.9SDi 54 plate with 80k on the clock at £3700, the other is a VW Polo 1.9TDi 51 plate with 125k onthe clock at £2999. Which is the better buy?
Hve bought car now went for the tdi the gearing is different as well as the engine, the sdi doing 2.5k revs at 60mph (5th gear). The tdi does 2.5k thousnad revs at 75 mph (5th gear), so much better on the motoraway. . and the power. . .well thats a different story!
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- Anonymous1 decade agoFavorite Answer
Firstly are you looking for better MPG or better performance?
The SDI Is a common rail diesel (about 68hp) a very good engine, which will run for ages (I have same engine in my Octavia 279,000 miles). This would be the better choice for an every day run around.
The TDI Is turbo charged, however before you rush in!! Check for regular services and oil changes, the older TDI suffer from turbo problems if not properly looked after. Service history isn't the only thing to check but usually if there's Service history the car is looked after better. Again very good on fuel, more of a motorway or long journey car, as this type of journey suites the engine more than SDI.
Both cars are worth a look, use the Service history, car condition, Extras and how the car drive and feel to separate them. Try to find out a little about the cars history ( Ex-Taxi, Rep's car) as this can help you work out if it has been thrashed.
Hope this helps
Source(s): 1.9 SDI Skoda Octavia Owner (279,000 Miles) - Ron & Dog.Lv 41 decade ago
If you can afford it go for the lower mileage car.Just make sure it has a FSH
