Afternoon Folks 

 

I have narrowed my Fabia choices down to a 2012 Monte Carlo 1.2TSI 86bhp ith 70k or a  2008 1.9TDI sport with 60k identical colour and interior on both- the Monte Carlo has more black out bits though. 

 

Struggling to work out which to buy? V similar money- the sport needs a cambelt doing which is an onwards consideration but any advice on which to buy would be really handy! 

All depends on your use for these if using around town ans short say 20-30 mile trips the 1.9tdi would be the one to go for, even though fuel is more expensive you will get around 45-50 mpg and upto 60-65 mpg out of this car,oil and filter change along with fuel filter every year and you can get 120k upwards from this motor, the TSI would havea better spec but  fuel will suffer you'll get around 30 max on short trips but can get up to 40-45 mpg on a run,  same again oil and filter change but you would struggle a bit to get the long term mileage without other engine parts breaking down plugs coil packs etc  I own a 1.0 tsi fabia which i wish could have the 1.9 tdi but sadly not available anymore the 3 cylinder engine in this is ok but lacks the low down power of the 1.9 tdi which in our area was a gos send on the hills, this car gets up them ok but you need to keep the motor reving, 1.9 tdi pushhes out around 105 bhp so really it's up to you good luck 

1 hour ago, Murdockman said:

All depends on your use for these if using around town ans short say 20-30 mile trips the 1.9tdi would be the one to go for, even though fuel is more expensive you will get around 45-50 mpg and upto 60-65 mpg out of this car,oil and filter change along with fuel filter every year and you can get 120k upwards from this motor, the TSI would havea better spec but  fuel will suffer you'll get around 30 max on short trips but can get up to 40-45 mpg on a run,  same again oil and filter change but you would struggle a bit to get the long term mileage without other engine parts breaking down plugs coil packs etc  I own a 1.0 tsi fabia which i wish could have the 1.9 tdi but sadly not available anymore the 3 cylinder engine in this is ok but lacks the low down power of the 1.9 tdi which in our area was a gos send on the hills, this car gets up them ok but you need to keep the motor reving, 1.9 tdi pushhes out around 105 bhp so really it's up to you good luck 

Thank you for such a helpful reply. I think I am leaning towards the older sport. It looks immaculate and only 60k on it. £450 difference in price so although the Monte Carlo is 4 years younger I am thinking the sport 1.9 TDI is the better buy. The Monte Carlo also needs a door painting due to a few scratches. 

 

The TDI is due a cambelt which the dealer will have sorted included in the price which is handy. 

Make sure you get them to replace the belt as a kit with new adjusters, these belts are really good from VW changed mine after 5 years as a kit also renewed water pump and anti-freeze, ld belt looked really good and sure it could have gone for another 5 years not cracking around teeth

On 21/10/2022 at 15:52, Murdockman said:

Make sure you get them to replace the belt as a kit with new adjusters, these belts are really good from VW changed mine after 5 years as a kit also renewed water pump and anti-freeze, ld belt looked really good and sure it could have gone for another 5 years not cracking around teeth

Thanks matey! Deal done and deposit down. He's fitting the whole kit. 

 

Car looks mega tidy!

Good choice, the 1.9 is super reliable, the 1.2 notsomuch.