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Offline dazza

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Tips for buying a Caddy
« on: February 13, 2016, 03:51:12 pm »
A friend has asked me to help them find a family runabout that they can also use for a small catering business they are starting.

I mentioned a touran or a caddy think they prefer the caddy as its a little more professional for the business.

They have a budget of €10,000, would be easy to find something nice in the UK. Spain could be a challenge.

I like the look of this one but high mileage.

http://www.vibbo.com/barcelona/volkswagen-caddy-comfortline-16-tdi-102cv-5pl-5p/a78252027/?ca=8_s&st=a&c=4

Any tips, pointers would be appreciated.



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Re: Tips for buying a Caddy
« Reply #1 on: February 13, 2016, 07:00:46 pm »
The 1.6 in a van is pill and more so as the 1.6 still have issues with the HPFP  - if he insist on it,the least you can do is check the fuel filter and look for metal flakes of swarf on top of the fuel filter - if the fuel is dirty use a magnet.

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Re: Tips for buying a Caddy
« Reply #2 on: February 13, 2016, 07:09:25 pm »
The 1.6 in a van is pill and more so as the 1.6 still have issues with the HPFP  - if he insist on it,the least you can do is check the fuel filter and look for metal flakes of swarf on top of the fuel filter - if the fuel is dirty use a magnet.
What about the older 1.9??

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Re: Tips for buying a Caddy
« Reply #3 on: February 13, 2016, 07:26:00 pm »
The 1.6 in a van is pill and more so as the 1.6 still have issues with the HPFP  - if he insist on it,the least you can do is check the fuel filter and look for metal flakes of swarf on top of the fuel filter - if the fuel is dirty use a magnet.
What about the older 1.9??

I find the 1.9 is a good workhorse but if I remember correctly there's a none turbo version which kills it.

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Re: Tips for buying a Caddy
« Reply #4 on: February 13, 2016, 07:38:38 pm »
Thanks mate i will keep looking.

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