Greetings folks,

 

Thought I'd join in the fun & say hello. I'm looking in to of trading my Berlingo in for a 2017 Outdoor 2.0 TDI CR SE L (I don't know what the 'L' signifies - or the CR SE come to think of it?).

 

Its a one owner, FSH, low mileage & looks pretty mint. Any oddities I need to be aware of?

 

..and a daft newbie question. Because it's the Outdoor model, does that mean it's definitely a 4x4?

 

Getting pretty excited about this car & looking forward to joining in the forum banter

 

Cheers

 

Bonz 

EDIT: Maybe the 'L' is for leather?

Hi, welcome to the forum. I'm not a Yeti owner but can answer some of your questions....CR = Common Rail which is a type of diesel engine, SE L = model type e.g SE, Elegance, L&K. I would think it has 4X4 but someone will confirm if correct.

 

Pete

Thanks very much Warmonkry 

Yes, SEL is the new name for the original Elegance. They both have leather and should be exactly the same spec.

SEL does not mean 4x4  as they did both options.

Edited 20 February, 20197 yr by RickT

Outdoor and City versions are very similar..... really only cosmetic differences,  slightly different noses and tails,  outdoor has trim strips down doors,  but just the same under the skin,  and you will not notice the difference when one passes you!  "Outdoor" certainly DOESN'T mean it has a beefed up construction,  or that it has 4WD:  4WD is an option for both City and Outdoor.

What power output is it? If 150 PS then it is 4x4. If it is 110 PS then it could be 2x4 or 4x4 but more likely to be 2x4 as most who want 4x4 would go for the more powerful version and so 4x4 110 PS are quite rare.

Edited 20 February, 20197 yr by VAGCF

Yes, it's a 110 PS. So likely a 2WD then, that's cool. 

 

Are these 2.0 TDI engines reliable long term?

 

Thanks all, 

 

Bonz

 

 

3 hours ago, thrupnibits said:

Yes, it's a 110 PS. So likely a 2WD then, that's cool. 

 

Are these 2.0 TDI engines reliable long term?

 

Thanks all, 

 

Bonz

 

 

 

110 PS from a 2 litre engine is relatively low, so the engine is not highly stressed.  That's good for longevity.  However, does your driving meet the needs of a modern diesel with its emissions control gear?  In short, do you regularly do long journeys where the particulate filter gets enough time to complete its burn-off cycle (say, more than 20 miles)?  Do you often do lots of back to back short journeys of 1-2 miles that will clog the filter quickly?

If it is 4x4 it says so on the boot and gear lever.

As above unlikely as a 110ps

12 hours ago, Zib said:

 

110 PS from a 2 litre engine is relatively low, so the engine is not highly stressed.  That's good for longevity.  However, does your driving meet the needs of a modern diesel with its emissions control gear?  In short, do you regularly do long journeys where the particulate filter gets enough time to complete its burn-off cycle (say, more than 20 miles)?  Do you often do lots of back to back short journeys of 1-2 miles that will clog the filter quickly?

 

Thanks to everyone for your comments. Very helpful.

 

I'm now having a re-think about the diesel engine Zib. I don't do many miles. (Probably annual mileage 6-7K) and I work a few minutes away from home, so petrol maybe the way forward for me. 

If you are doing such a small mileage and looking for 110ps then you might as well get a 1.2 petrol.

just make sure if it is an early version with a timing chain that it has been replaced with a stronger chain, or have it done as part of the deal. Later cars with cam belt engine are fine

If you are only doing 6-7k annually you definitely do NOT want a diesel, get a 1.2 Tsi and as kenfowler  suggests, if the engine is the earlier version check the timing chain has been changed . Easy to tell which engine because earlier versions had the oil filter clearly visible on the front left of the engine.

Thanks guys. 

 

Heeded your advice and pointing my search to a 1.2 tsi  

 

...a nice grey Monte Carlo is tempting me.

Edited 21 February, 20197 yr by thrupnibits
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I've had a 1.2 TSi for the past 7 years (albeit the older chain-driven variant).

 

It's a cracking engine and is perfect for your style of motoring.  The car's now done just over 80k (it's a '59 plate) and I'm really struggling to find reasons to get rid of it!  Bought in 2012 for £12.5k, probably worth £4k now so it's cost me about £1,300 per year (not including running costs). 

 

All things considered it's been a very pleasing ownership experience, and it's not over yet!

Edited 22 February, 20197 yr by BobbyG79

Cheers Bobby (& everyone) 

 

Yep, 2.1 petrol with dsg it is then.

 

1 hour ago, thrupnibits said:

Cheers Bobby (& everyone) 

 

Yep, 2.1 petrol with dsg it is then.

 

 

Erm.... 1.2 petrol, I think? 

Yes sorry