Looking to buy 2020 or newer used car for my Mrs. She currently drives 2015 Fabian Estate 1.0tsi petrol manual, she is looking to upgrade in size as we have two kids now. 

 

I take it 1.0tsi engine would be no good for either Karoq or Octavia Estate but I've heard 1.5tsi engines have had problems. 

 

Anything I should look for when I go and test drive the cars, currently searching used cars on Skoda website.

 

Not really a car guy, just want to buy something reliable as we have been really happy with our Fabian Estate.

As long as you're not driving 'enthusiastically' then there's nothing wrong with a 1.0tsi Karoq. Didn't realise it was available in an Octavia estate. Guess it's only be available in basic trims?

 

Every engine has problems if you go looking for them, but the 1.5tsi has no more issues than any other. I've had 1.4tsi and two 1.5tsi  -  like your experience with a 1.0tsi, I've not a single issue with any of them. None of my family and friends have had issues with those engines either. I wouldn't hesititate to buy another.

 

TIP - next time you read someone saying there's a problem with a particular engine, ask them what engine should you buy. And then wait for others to tell you what's wrong with that one... 

1 hour ago, kodiaqsportline said:

As long as you're not driving 'enthusiastically' then there's nothing wrong with a 1.0tsi Karoq. Didn't realise it was available in an Octavia estate. Guess it's only be available in basic trims?

 

Every engine has problems if you go looking for them, but the 1.5tsi has no more issues than any other. I've had 1.4tsi and two 1.5tsi  -  like your experience with a 1.0tsi, I've not a single issue with any of them. None of my family and friends have had issues with those engines either. I wouldn't hesititate to buy another.

 

TIP - next time you read someone saying there's a problem with a particular engine, ask them what engine should you buy. And then wait for others to tell you what's wrong with that one... 

Thanks for your input. Yeah think will test drive Karoq 1.5tsi and see how it goes. 

You are 100% about engines, non of them are perfect