Hi there guys,

I originally became a member of this forum on the look out for a Octavia VRS but now i have recently achieved promotion at work, but it has increased my commute 7 fold. This unfortunately has meant i now need a Diesel to keep commuting costs down.

I have searched a fair amount already before posting looking in Fabia VRS related threads so have a reasonable idea what to look for, but i wondered if there were any golden rules to adhere to when looking at a Fabia VRS.

The only thing that has worried me so far, is the Turbo's and Cam's seem to be common failure points? Is this just down to ill-maintenance, or incorrect maintenance? Or are they something which is more likely going to be an inevitable failure and as such, presenting me with big bills?

I have been looking at cars on between 35k-50k at around the 6-7 thousand pound mark if that makes any difference?

Any advice is appreciated as 7k is alot to spend on a car when you haven't researched properly!

Alex

The 1.9 engine is used in many passats and other cars and they have been going on for many 100,000 miles. I think servicing and correct oil plays a key roll into these failures.

Good luck buddy

The 1.9 engine is used in many passats and other cars and they have been going on for many 100,000 miles. I think servicing and correct oil plays a key roll into these failures.

Good luck buddy

Yeah i thought as much. I know there is a VW spec oil that must be used, and i should imagine alot of cars are serviced at cheap places. I shall try to get one with main dealer, or specialist history!

As long as it is serviced on time should be no problem with it. FSH is a must, and also ask owners what oil they used some people dont no about the PD oil that is ment to be used For PD engines

Edited 11 July, 201015 yr by Guest

Hi Alex, Did you have a look at the list I putup on facebook?

(Also dont listen to stiffee about buying a focus 1.8tdci )