1.6tdi SEL

[Jay_6n2]

Hi All

Been a while since i had my 6n2 polo! miss it alot

Currently driving an UP which im not overly happy with

Looking at a 2012 1.6tdi SEL 3dr which i can buy through my company ( i work for sytner )

How do people find this engine choice? I do 80 mile per day commute 90% motorway

Thanks in advance for any advice,

James

[saty]

I test drove a 1.2 tdi and 1.6 tdi, the 1.6 was noticeably quicker, refined and quieter being a 4 pot compared to the 3.

Engine can be a little noisy when cold, but is what its expected from a diesel. You can't hear the engine on the motorway.

Fuel wise is great, I can do 50mpg 50% motorway/50%town if I drive carefully, but on average its 42mpg.

I have the 90ps version and sometimes I do wish there is a little more power but these can be readily remapped to 140bhp.

[Jay_6n2]

Ive bought the car now, not picked it up yet though

On test drive i see what you mean, noticably diesel on tick over but then very smooth once going, 1st gear is very flat though i noticed

Ive gone from a 75bhp Up! which was the noisiest rattly sounding engine ive ever owned, awful transmission on them.

Will upload some pics on here once the mods start

Have you had a remap on yours?

[saty]

I find 1st gear a bit flat driving normally, but can spin the wheels even from 2k if I floor it. I change up to second almost straight away though, its torquey enough.

What mods you got planned?

Not remapped yet, with my dad owning a BMW I know a few BMW specialists, but I'm new to VAG. I've heard REVO are the go to people?

[Jay_6n2]

mods planned are.

Tinted windows (a must i haven't had a car without yet)
Subtle lowering, I.e. 25-30mm
Standard wheels refurb in black
Wind deflectors
RCD510
A change of bulbs front and rear.

That's my plans so far and possibly a remap, Although 145bhp isn't really necessary i would be happy with 120ish

I'm out of touch also with anything VAG, Im a service advisor for Volvo cars, So know everything volvo unfortunately lol!

[Jay_6n2]

500 miles done in car now, mpg is reading 65 so not sure how accurate it is..
So far so good really happy with the car , only downside is the front headlights are rubbish, hopefully some bulbs will sort that!

[Jay_6n2]

Osram Nightbreaker Unlimiteds added and some matching side light bulbs! loads better i can now see where im going

[LeeT96]

Hi mate which sidelights you use?

[JasperT]

Hi mate which sidelights you use?

I use the phillips whitevision ones in mine and they look great

[Jay_6n2]

i used halfords xenon look, they arnt that great but someone gave me a 10£ halfords voucher , i wouldnt purchase them again but they are ok