I promise I'll stop now. I realize not everybody cares.

 

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I care! I had no idea how complicated my engine control systems are. The result is impressive power, excellent low revs torque, & amazing fuel efficiency. I regularly get over 50 mpg, & on a run occasionally >60 mpg. Superb car.

It should not be forgotten that the VAG group did have some difficult times with this engine.

When the new WLTP emission requirements came out this engine virtually disappeared from production for about 18 months.

When it eventually appeared there were many posts about the cold start kangaroo's issues especially for manual transmission owners across all models.

The issues seem sorted now and I would not mind owning one although it is pretty rare here in Australia where the old, but still good, 1.4tsi predominates across new vag group vehicles.

Hi Gerrycan, do you really get 7 year warranty on Skodas in Oz?

Yes, increased from 5 years.

4 hours ago, Johnjohn1 said:

Hi Gerrycan, do you really get 7 year warranty on Skodas in Oz?

Five years is the norm across most brands except a few of the 'elite' which are still three years.

Then you get kia and skoda on seven years.

The outliers are Mitsubishi with 10 years (if you service annually with them) and MG also with ten years.

BYD are seven years but with a lot of caveats on many parts.

Host of other Sino brands with long warranties but who knows how long they will be around?