My well-loved 2001 TDI 110 Toledo is no more. Large van turned right across in front of me without warning and too close for me to even get on the brakes. Airbags have gone off and whole front end is crumpled, nearside front wheel arch is touching the wheel. No injuries to either side (seat belts WORK!) and witnesses, cops and insurance all say it's going to be his fault.
We liked the Toledo, which was bought six years ago as a low-mileage one-owner example, ex-Seat from the log book. It was nothing special, but it suited us. I'm looking to replace it with another, perhaps slightly newer, TDI 110 or 130, fsh and as low mileage as possible
The payout will not cover a replacement car, of course and I think I need to find 3.5-4.5K for what I want.
There are a few about but nearly all private sales or small dealers, not VAG specialist. The well-known issues I'd expect to be fixed on purchase I'd not really trust a small dealer to deal with, unless they had them done at a competent service center. Clogged inlet manifold and sticky turbo vanes, leading to limp mode, are the things I'd expect to find.
I know the 110 engine pretty well. What, if anything, should I look for in a TDI 130? I know it's PD and the 110 is not.
I'm inclined to get an RAC inspection done too. Any good/bad experiences with them?
I have some pics and may post when I feel up to it. Still pretty shaken up.
We liked the Toledo, which was bought six years ago as a low-mileage one-owner example, ex-Seat from the log book. It was nothing special, but it suited us. I'm looking to replace it with another, perhaps slightly newer, TDI 110 or 130, fsh and as low mileage as possible
The payout will not cover a replacement car, of course and I think I need to find 3.5-4.5K for what I want.
There are a few about but nearly all private sales or small dealers, not VAG specialist. The well-known issues I'd expect to be fixed on purchase I'd not really trust a small dealer to deal with, unless they had them done at a competent service center. Clogged inlet manifold and sticky turbo vanes, leading to limp mode, are the things I'd expect to find.
I know the 110 engine pretty well. What, if anything, should I look for in a TDI 130? I know it's PD and the 110 is not.
I'm inclined to get an RAC inspection done too. Any good/bad experiences with them?
I have some pics and may post when I feel up to it. Still pretty shaken up.