fabia 2 should I buy and why is the 1400 tdi So noisy

[amp1967]

Hi all

Looking to buy my first skoda a mk2 fabia 1400 turbo diesel with full history and 43k. Are they a safe reliable bet? I have one concern it is SO noisy. Is this normal and can I do anything to reduce it? Underbonnet soundproofing springs to mind as at the moment is seems too noisy to the extent of being a drain on a long journey?

Any advice appreciated as I have a second test drive tomorrow

Thanks

[freelanderman]

I have the 1.4 tdi roomster cant say I have ever found the noise to be over intrusive, mines coming up to 60,000 on a 57 plate never had any problems.

[amp1967]

Thanks freelanderman, is that the 3 cylinder version (EXCUSE MY IGNORANCE)

[Phil-E]

All the 1.4 TDIs are the 3 cylinder version.

 

They are a bit noisier than a normal diesel as they are missing a cylinder.

 

They have a certain growl to them (so do the petrol 3 cylinders).

 

Here's an acceleration video to give you an idea:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVsC8JOCi8U

 

This is a normal/acceptable noise for the engine.

 

Phil

[amp1967]

Cheers Phil.