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Thank you a lot. I actually found great deals for 64 plate 2 Octavias Elegance 2.0 TDI DSG for around 16k-ish GBP and less than 10K miles. I noticed that the steering wheel is different than SE L model which I suggest is the same but with slight modifications - the trim is almost identical, sat-nav, alcantara&leather seats, rear parking sensors, folding mirrors, 17'' wheels and so on. Just the Elegance has the 4 spokes steering wheel,rather the SE L with the sportier 3 spoke which I prefer but the price difference of 7K is something significant, I have to admit.

Is it OK in terms of longevity? Does it cope with extra power after remapping?

Sorry for that. I assume 6-speed? The one which is coupled with 2.0 TDI.

Sorry for changing the topic little bit but what about DSG reliability? Any good? Thanks

My wife and I travel a lot, usually weekends. And every 2 weeks time I travel to Plymouth, which is something, I suppose. My daily commute to work is 12 miles in the morning and 12 return in evenings, half of it it`s urban, the other half - A30. What about in terms of reliability? Are 2.0 TDI or 1.6 TDI better than TSIs? Cheers

I asked Celtic tuning in Cornwall regarding remap of 1.4 TSI and they replied it`s impossible to be remapped - the ECU has been kind of locked for it. Whatever that means. But,they do remap 2.0 TDI up to 199 BHP.

So, you are telling me that overall the diesel engines of VAG are better than the petrol ones? In terms of durability and reliability, I meant. If my annual mileage is around 20K miles, is it better to get a diesel engine?And if yes, which one is better - 1.6 or 2.0 (150) or 2.0 (184)? Cheers

Well,probably I misused the term punchy. Let`s say that I wasn`t impressed by the dynamics that this engine offered to me during the test drive. Maybe the car was little bit stiff because of being under 3000 miles. I had Astra H 1.7 CDTI and the first 10 000 miles were disaster facing the mpg and the dynamics, but after changing the first oil , I found significant difference. Anyway, thinking futurewise, I need a reliable engine for a car that I intend to drive at least 100 000 miles in the next 4-5 years.

Hi there, A newbie is concerned regarding the reliability of this particular 1.4 TSI engine. I have read many threads related with troubles leading to total engine failures. I am thinking of buying a new SE l Hatch with this engine ,but the bad heritage somehow pulls me away and I am not fully convinced that everything will be fine. Well,presumably , there is an option for 100000 miles and 5 years of warranty which probably will cover all mechanical damages, won`t it? I spoke with a friend of mine, working for AutoBild which is essentially the same like AutoExpress, but in different country ( my country of origin - Bulgaria, so I apologize in advance for any mistakes being made as English is not my mother tongue ) and he told me to ask the dealer if the engine is with cambelt which is preferable. After e-mailing Carrs Skoda Cornwall, I received an answer that the engine is with the belt, not the chain. But,just staying on the safe side, I would be very grateful if you give me your opinion based on real experience. Apart from that, I have driven the same engine with less power on Leon 2011 and I was satisfied enough with dynamics and fuel costs. I did a test drive on Octie Hatch 2.0 TDI 2 weeks ago and I wasn`t impressed with the punch. Thank you ,mates! Dimitar

Congrats on the new Octie! I consider the same trim SE L + the same race blue colour,the same alloy rims, but black leather/alcantara , hatch and 1,4 TSI . Hopefully, I will do a testdrive this Sat and I will decide how to proceed . Congrats again and drive it in good health! Cheers Dimitar

Stunner !