What to do? Car dilemma

[Nasir]

I'm in a good position to buy a better spec car now but I'm confused.

My current car is a Golf Mk5 1.4 FSI which although no GTI, can be a little bit of fun. I would like a better spec SE which comes in 1.6 FSI or 1.9 TDI. The TDI is sort of the preferred choice for economy and torque. But I really do like the petrols and I'm a really big car enthusiast so I don't know whether to switch to the devils juice.

There isn't a huge price difference between the 1.6 and the TDI, probably a few hundred pounds but I only do around 6-700 miles a year. To add to the confusion my car also needs a service and some minor work doing, I figure when I spend a few hundred pounds on it, I may be better off keeping it?

I would like your opinions on what I should do

[simonp]

The 1.9 is an ancient engine now and only 105PS. Isn't there a 2.0TDI option?

[PDT]

Thats one way to look at it, but the other is to look at the 1.9 engine as an extremely tunable, reliable and economical engine, parts are cheap, servicing is cheap, not the most refined engine but good low down torque.

Id have the diesel over the 1.6 petrol personally. But if I only did that many miles I would buy something with a v8 

[Nasir]

The 1.9 is an ancient engine now and only 105PS. Isn't there a 2.0TDI option?

Ahh yes should have mentioned, although within my budget I wouldn't get insured on one. Is there anything other than a Golf? Astras are ugly and have a nasty interior, pre-facelift A3s don't appeal, focus - lets not go there.

[Nasir]

Thats one way to look at it, but the other is to look at the 1.9 engine as an extremely tunable, reliable and economical engine, parts are cheap, servicing is cheap, not the most refined engine but good low down torque.

Id have the diesel over the 1.6 petrol personally. But if I only did that many miles I would buy something with a v8 

I like that it's tuneable but obviously insurance would not allow this, otherwise I'd be at your place for a remap 

Oh and a V8 would be very, very nice but again.....insurance.

[MickMc]

Leon , Octavia , Ibiza ?

[Nasir]

Leon , Octavia , Ibiza ?

The Leon interior is very ugly, Octavia would be nice if I had a family  and the Ibiza is too small and most the ones in my price range are the uglier older shape. Many thanks for the suggestions though 

[ub7rm]

I'd have the 1.9 TDI over the newer 2.0 TDI version.  More economical and they are absolutely bombproof.  Maybe not as smooth admittedly but a good reliable lump nevertheless.

[Nasir]

I'd have the 1.9 TDI over the newer 2.0 TDI version.  More economical and they are absolutely bombproof.  Maybe not as smooth admittedly but a good reliable lump nevertheless.

I'm leaning towards the 1.9 TDI now, it just depends what comes up I guess.

[Poverty]

I wouldnt bother changing from a 1.9tdi from a 1.6 imo.

[Nasir]

I think I have decided upon a 1.6 FSI match.

[joesgti]

6-700 miles a year? just get a cheap gti. or mk4 anni.

[Nasir]

6-700 miles a year? just get a cheap gti. or mk4 anni.

I'd love to but I couldn't get insured, believe me a Mk5 GTI is a dream car.

[Alexander]

What about a limited milage insurance policy?

I'd love to do so little miles a year, would have something with a v6 or v8 in it

[Poverty]

6-700 miles a year? just get a cheap gti. or mk4 anni.

I'd love to but I couldn't get insured, believe me a Mk5 GTI is a dream car.

Whats your age, location and NCB?