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Offline nath

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Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« on: January 27, 2012, 06:59:45 pm »
HI all , been looking for a while now (mk5 gti ) but have been offered a mk5 56 plate 3 door gt 140 diesel, fsh , and really like it ! Not a gti i know but what do you all think ? and is there anything to look for ??   Can you reliable have these chipped ? it.s HPI clear . Thanks
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #1 on: January 27, 2012, 07:30:44 pm »
Ive got a gt tdi 57reg and its an amazing car, not as quick and as nice sounding as the gti thou :sad1:
I have had no major problems with mine so far had it for about 1year. Just had a major service done last week and all went well.
The 140 are better than the 170 and more reliable to remap etc.

Id say take it!!! if everything check out on it  :happy2:
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #2 on: January 28, 2012, 08:17:48 am »
Quote from: Banham on January 27, 2012, 07:30:44 pm

The 140 are better than the 170 and more reliable to remap etc.


Only if you don't own a 170!  :laugh:
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #3 on: January 28, 2012, 08:54:12 am »
I own the 140, 3 door on a 56 plate, my last average mileage worked out at 44 mpg (mixed) based on 430 miles which in this economic climate is a bonus.
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #4 on: January 28, 2012, 01:32:20 pm »
Both my other half and myself both have 105 1.9s and both have been remapped to 140, we both get about 55 mpg normal driving and on a run about 61, not trip read out but worked out, i would/couldnt live with the cost of petrol anymore, buy it you will love it mate
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #5 on: January 28, 2012, 01:57:27 pm »
I got swmbo a GT PD140 back in July and it's fantastic, now running an EGR delete and Shark remap so approx' 175bhp 300lb/ft.  I know find myself behind the wheel of that more than my vRS............45-50mpg average, and I don't hang about!  :happy2:  My advice would be to get the GT, but get it remapped asap!
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #6 on: January 28, 2012, 02:13:38 pm »
Get it bought and then remap it
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #7 on: January 28, 2012, 03:02:31 pm »
Quote from: maxitrol on January 28, 2012, 02:13:38 pm
Get it bought and then remap it

Hows the turbo and clutch fair with remapped GT's?
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #8 on: January 28, 2012, 03:29:53 pm »
As long as you don't push the turbo(get a reputable tuner to do the map)it will be fine, if the car is it good shape the clutch will be ok
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #9 on: January 28, 2012, 06:34:51 pm »
I can only echo everyone else's comments.

Mine is a 140 GT TDi pre facelift mk5
My only regret. Not waiting to find a facelift one.
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #10 on: January 28, 2012, 06:40:38 pm »
Quote from: Trekmeister on January 28, 2012, 03:02:31 pm
Quote from: maxitrol on January 28, 2012, 02:13:38 pm
Get it bought and then remap it

Hows the turbo and clutch fair with remapped GT's?

One of the only weak points with the 140 is the turbo, but that can go at 5k, or 105k remapped or not.  I factored the turbo going in to the purchase price so if the worse happens I can get a hybrid...... :evilgrin:
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #11 on: January 28, 2012, 06:45:45 pm »


I heard that the turbo is weak on early versions, what years is exactly classed as "early"
« Last Edit: January 28, 2012, 07:09:22 pm by Trekmeister »
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2012, 06:47:04 pm »
2004 to 2006
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #13 on: January 28, 2012, 07:08:26 pm »
Quote from: maxitrol on January 28, 2012, 06:47:04 pm
2004 to 2006

Mines on a 56 so looks like mine is a weak point but still very tempted to get a map done by R-Tech  :drool:
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Re: Advice ( mk5 gt tdi 140)
« Reply #14 on: January 28, 2012, 07:15:31 pm »
had mine done by r-tech,it was a excellent map...I say was because i had a lot of trouble with oil pressure building up and blowing turbo's
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