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Thoughts on Leon Fr Tdi 150s..
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Matt W
ClioSport Club Member
Volvo XC60 T8
Mate at work had one for his 1.3 mile commute. (because mpgs LOL) Along with it breaking due to the short distance he also had it remapped and it destoryed the clutch after a month. Comfy car though!
Now has a diesel passat. Just what you need for a 2 minute drive.
Now has a diesel passat. Just what you need for a 2 minute drive.
Theyre s**t, dont buy one. 
I bought one as a run around and tbh i love it as a "car". They're nothing exciting but they do everything you want/need. As Russ says, fsh is a must. I'd go as extreme to say full dealer history is a must due to specific oil needed. Now mapped i think mine would easily walk from a 182. Well, until the twisties.
Thats a good price too. Just make sure the belt has been done as that would be coming up or just done.
I bought one as a run around and tbh i love it as a "car". They're nothing exciting but they do everything you want/need. As Russ says, fsh is a must. I'd go as extreme to say full dealer history is a must due to specific oil needed. Now mapped i think mine would easily walk from a 182. Well, until the twisties.
Thats a good price too. Just make sure the belt has been done as that would be coming up or just done.
Scrooge
ClioSport Moderator
E55 AMG
What year is it?
After late 2003 seem not to suffer from the cam issues but still as everyone says it must ahve the correct oil 100% time.
I love my Toledo version, after a map they they ruin 1*2s once moving. Hybrid and a few other things really make them come alive. If you covered my rev counter up you'd never know it was diesel with the way it drives.
Check for door seal leaks, although a simple fix it ruins carpets badly if it has been left a long time.
Check the A/C, common problem is it pulsing when on idle.
DMFs are the only other big problem on these but they're getting cheaper and cheaper and one of the easiest clutches i've ever changed.
www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk will open your eyes to a whole world of goodies for these.
After late 2003 seem not to suffer from the cam issues but still as everyone says it must ahve the correct oil 100% time.
I love my Toledo version, after a map they they ruin 1*2s once moving. Hybrid and a few other things really make them come alive. If you covered my rev counter up you'd never know it was diesel with the way it drives.
Check for door seal leaks, although a simple fix it ruins carpets badly if it has been left a long time.
Check the A/C, common problem is it pulsing when on idle.
DMFs are the only other big problem on these but they're getting cheaper and cheaper and one of the easiest clutches i've ever changed.
www.darksidedevelopments.co.uk will open your eyes to a whole world of goodies for these.
Audi TT 225
Almost bought one of these so did quite a bit of research at the time 
What year are you looking at? Looking at the picture it looks like a MK1 which IMO is the one to go for, mostly due to the lack of the DPF, if you do a lot of short trips this can cause an issue, IIRC this was introduced with the MK2 and not on the 150's anyway (i'd double check this, i'm running from memory here)
Only a few people have had injector, dual mass flywheel or diesel particulate filter problems, but they're no where near as common as the scare mongers will have you believe.
The Injectors issue - There was a bad batch of injectors that went into the Mk2s, however this is a FREE warranty fix.
What year are you looking at? Looking at the picture it looks like a MK1 which IMO is the one to go for, mostly due to the lack of the DPF, if you do a lot of short trips this can cause an issue, IIRC this was introduced with the MK2 and not on the 150's anyway (i'd double check this, i'm running from memory here)Only a few people have had injector, dual mass flywheel or diesel particulate filter problems, but they're no where near as common as the scare mongers will have you believe.
The Injectors issue - There was a bad batch of injectors that went into the Mk2s, however this is a FREE warranty fix.
Audi TT 225
DMF failures are common as feck across most 4 cylinder engines...
heres one I removed a few weeks ago
heres one I removed a few weeks ago
View attachment 87512 mine took a lot of track abuse and regularly towed my race car on a trailer , 100k miles and not a hiccup , was specced to the hilt with every single option ticked so was a nice place to be , and regularly embarrassed more expensive cars , especially after they said those cupras go well and i pointed out it wasn't a 225 petrol but a 150 dismal .
