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Mine in my post above is on 19's

45-50mpg on a run is easy enough from the 2.0TSi 190.

If you wanted standard but the next weight class up wouldn't that be 1JP-OYG?

Can't help with your specific application. But I have a 2.0TSi FWD with DCC and factory towbar. I read elsewhere that factory towbar increased the rear springs stiffness from factory. But when I looked into what mine had fitted it was no different to cars without towbar. Edited to add. When towing a trailer with 80kg noseweight I tend to use the DCC in Sport.

For a 2023 Sportline you should have full matrix LED if you have them enabled not just High/low beam.

Doesn't the car fit?

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Makes no sense getting an older PHEV now. Besides the concerns over battery packs and software you have the pence per mile tax soon. Just get a 2.0TSi.

That's about the norm for a VAG 2.0TDi I've had several although the current EA288 is a lot quicker getting warm air into the cabin than the earlier EA189 which weren't great in freezing temps. Now I run a 2.0TSi and the difference is very obvious

Yep, Beginning of this year I was looking at new cars. Even Audi's with cloth manual seats with no option of electric adjustment, capacitive buttons, big touchscreen. And yes VW's with an interior quality that would match something American from the 90's. Ended up buying a a 2024 (Last of the Mk3's) Superb in L&K trim. I like a nice interior and it seems that isn't a selling point anymore.

I tend to use either Shell V-Power E5 or Tesco Momentum E5. Both on multiple tests have been shown to contain zero ethanol.

The last diesel I had was a 2017 Yeti 2.0TDi 150. My current 2024 2.0TSi 190 Suberb is around the same economy on urban trips and better economy on a run and petrol is cheaper. The weights are about the same but the aerodynamics are worlds apart.

Only standard suspension setup that isn't floaty and bouncy is a DCC equipped car in Sports Mode.

It depends on the age of car you are looking at. 190's came in a bit later, there was a period where both were available then later the 220 was dropped. Not sure on exact years though

If Economy is a concern yes. Performance wise they are close (Midrange 320NM vs 350NM) but economy wise the 190 was designed for economy with the earlier Gen3B version running the Budack Cycle and the later Gen4 version higher compression.

The 1.4 uses a dry clutch DSG and the 2.0 uses a wet clutch DSG. The wet clutch are smoother and nicer to drive. Not sure on your budget but the 2.0TSi 190 is designed for economy and easily gets 50mpg+ on a run. The big difference on driving between the 1.4 and the 2.0's is the midrange torque. The 1.4 is limited to 250NM because of the dry clutch DSG. The 2.0 you are looking at has 350NM

I was looking at similar at the beginning of the year. I wouldn't have a problem with the PHEV itself but you really have to be doing the usage cycle that suits the PHEV. If your son can charge at home and does lots of short trips then it may work out. But for me the potential pitfalls of the increased reliability issues, ageing battery packs and my usage steered me down the 2.0TSi 190 route.

Gen5 doesn't have to detect front wheel spin to start transferring torque to the rear wheels and it doesn't have to be fully engaged or disengaged. Basically a wet clutch so can transfer anything from 0 to 50% of torque to the rear wheels so can spend a significant amount of time slipping. So yes sludge from wet clutch plate wear. Gen 5 was designed to be pre-emptive so takes input from throttle, torque, gear ratio and stability systems to transfer torque rearwards before slip happens. So wears is pretty inevitable even on dry tarmac cars.

Some will. My local dealer Rainworth will remove pump and clean gauze, will quote on paperwork and produce photos if required.

3 years or 30k miles is the official recommendation from Skoda. Official service is for oi change only but also ensure the pump is removed and the gauze screen cleaned.

Even so if you are changing the water pump on a TDi it makes absolute sense to change the cambelt as the water pump is cambelt driven so it's little extra cost. On the TSi's the 2.0 camshafts are chain driven and the water pump on the 1.5tsi is not driven from the cambelt so waterpump change on the TSi's doesn't interact with the cambelt.

The Mk4 launched with the diesel options and the 1.5TSi. The 2.0TSi 4x4 was a bit of an oddball option as business users avoid it. And the lower powered 2.0TSi FWD has not been available long which was a strange call as it had become the most popular option in the Mk3. So the 2.0TSi's are rare on the dealer forecourts.

That seals it probably going to be the water pump. Get the cambelt done at the same time.

So I take it the towbar fitter was unable to code the towbar fully as systems like reverse emergency braking should be disabled when a trailer is connected? As others have suggested ensure the noseweight is correct. I've towed with multiple Superb's and Passat's. There is a large overhang so the trailer does have some leverage on the rear suspension and certainly some still fit assister springs etc. I tend to spec DCC now and tow in individual mode with the Suspension set to sport.