Returning here after a while sorry if this is the wrong place but i currently have a 2008 leon fr TFSI 2.0 and i like it but the time has come to move up to a mk3.
I'm getting really stuck on engine choice though i've heard that the 1.4 in this 2014 model year onwards is pretty good, doesn't burn too much oil (if any if some are to be believed) and generally a pretty solid unit. The 'but' is compered to the 2.0tfsi its lacking a bit in power and the throttle response is a bit laggy but i shouldn't have to keep as much of an eye on the oil level. There is the potential of a remap however.
The 1.8 is tempting as its closer to the current power level but browsing around all i'm seeing is a lot of issues with timing chains and oil consumption and it would be more like my current car constantly nagging about is the oil level ok. I believe the engine is a ea288 code?
So basically in terms of reliability which is generally the better choice. I want the 1.8 really for a bit of poke but i'm worried about the oil and timing issues.
Should i shut up and not worry and take the plunge or play it safe with the 1.4?
I'm getting really stuck on engine choice though i've heard that the 1.4 in this 2014 model year onwards is pretty good, doesn't burn too much oil (if any if some are to be believed) and generally a pretty solid unit. The 'but' is compered to the 2.0tfsi its lacking a bit in power and the throttle response is a bit laggy but i shouldn't have to keep as much of an eye on the oil level. There is the potential of a remap however.
The 1.8 is tempting as its closer to the current power level but browsing around all i'm seeing is a lot of issues with timing chains and oil consumption and it would be more like my current car constantly nagging about is the oil level ok. I believe the engine is a ea288 code?
So basically in terms of reliability which is generally the better choice. I want the 1.8 really for a bit of poke but i'm worried about the oil and timing issues.
Should i shut up and not worry and take the plunge or play it safe with the 1.4?