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Hi, I’m new to posting but have read a great deal of useful information as I’m looking to replace my car with a cali, it will only be used for longer runs and towing as we have a small car for the rest. I’m looking at a DSG late T5 or early T6 and will be towing on occasion our caravan. I have read about the EGR cooler issues on the 180 but I think for towing I may need the extra torque rather than the 150 although it seems the more reliable engine. I also understand chipping these gives very minimal improvements.
I would like to pick the brains of the experts on the forum as it not clear to me how I can ensure that a 180 does not have an issue that could cost around £10k to fix, even if the cooler has been replaced. I could ask to have an inspection on a prospective cali where the oil was sampled and possibly compression checked that would along with a full service history help to alleviate my concerns. I appreciate thinks go wrong in vehicles but after spending +£45- 55k on a cali I cant afford this kind of additional expense.
An early T6 may be affordable and again I’ll be looking at the more powerful version. Does this use the same poor design of egr cooler used on the earlier models albeit with the “coating” which just buys VW time and doesnt fix the issue.
Are there any other major issues to look for, I’m aware of the importance of regular fluid changes (gbox, eng, anti freeze and brake fluid) and the normal cam belt water pump.
Any help from the the very knowledge forum members would be a great help to guide me.
I would like to pick the brains of the experts on the forum as it not clear to me how I can ensure that a 180 does not have an issue that could cost around £10k to fix, even if the cooler has been replaced. I could ask to have an inspection on a prospective cali where the oil was sampled and possibly compression checked that would along with a full service history help to alleviate my concerns. I appreciate thinks go wrong in vehicles but after spending +£45- 55k on a cali I cant afford this kind of additional expense.
An early T6 may be affordable and again I’ll be looking at the more powerful version. Does this use the same poor design of egr cooler used on the earlier models albeit with the “coating” which just buys VW time and doesnt fix the issue.
Are there any other major issues to look for, I’m aware of the importance of regular fluid changes (gbox, eng, anti freeze and brake fluid) and the normal cam belt water pump.
Any help from the the very knowledge forum members would be a great help to guide me.