RS3 :)

[rich83]

Might have had a few problems but still Best Engine 2.0 -2.5 litre 4 years running:
http://www.pistonheads.com/news/default.asp?storyId=27876

So was the 1.4TSI, but it still doesnt obscure the fact that its probably one of the most unreliable engines available from VAG.  There must be a couple new posts each week about new engines being fitted now people have started getting to 10-20k!!

That was my thought too... the charged 1.4 engine was a borderline disaster in every guise.

[Hedge]

Good job that yours never got that far then Sy. 

[Janner_Sy]

I have no come back to that   

[Hedge]

I have no come back to that   

Aw. 

[Oli]

So was the 1.4TSI, but it still doesnt obscure the fact that its probably one of the most unreliable engines available from VAG.  There must be a couple new posts each week about new engines being fitted now people have started getting to 10-20k!!

Are you talking about RS3 engines lunched here or the 1.4?  I have only heard of the one, as mentioned above.  Ive not heard about any others from the RS forums and certainly not 2 a week?

Once again, and I am defending the RS corner, for all those that are being negative about them, try one, they are a cracking car, with truely devastating performance.  Anyone local to me is more than welcome to come for a ride in mine

[Poverty]

I think sy is on about the 1.4

Also no 2.5tfsi engine issues here. Pretty much bulletproof.

[Oli]

Ooops dur 

[Real Thing]

So was the 1.4TSI, but it still doesnt obscure the fact that its probably one of the most unreliable engines available from VAG.  There must be a couple new posts each week about new engines being fitted now people have started getting to 10-20k!!

Are you talking about RS3 engines lunched here or the 1.4?  I have only heard of the one, as mentioned above.  Ive not heard about any others from the RS forums and certainly not 2 a week?

Once again, and I am defending the RS corner, for all those that are being negative about them, try one, they are a cracking car, with truely devastating performance.  Anyone local to me is more than welcome to come for a ride in mine

No need to defend it oli we both know what great Cars there are and like me I think you've had a fair share to compare it with I've had mine for nearly 12 Months now and have never kept a Car that long before so for me that says it all although just ordered an A45 AMG so think that may be a fair contender
BTW: There was another guy who had to have a New Engine after only 2000 miles but that is the only other one I've heard of.

[tony_danza]

I think the point was more 'something can win engine of the year, and still be a sh*t engine'.... example the 1.4.

I don't think they were saying the 5 banger is a pup.

[bushypad]

I'm gunna look into the ttrs now too as thinking about it.. I don't need the extra space no wife or kids and I'm 24 so gunna take advantage of the youth while it lasts :p oli whereabouts are you based?!

[Janner_Sy]

What about an R32 with an R-TECH map.......   YOu'd never have to fear being overtaken then.

[55golf]

So was the 1.4TSI, but it still doesnt obscure the fact that its probably one of the most unreliable engines available from VAG.  There must be a couple new posts each week about new engines being fitted now people have started getting to 10-20k!!

Are you talking about RS3 engines lunched here or the 1.4?  I have only heard of the one, as mentioned above.  Ive not heard about any others from the RS forums and certainly not 2 a week?

Once again, and I am defending the RS corner, for all those that are being negative about them, try one, they are a cracking car, with truely devastating performance.  Anyone local to me is more than welcome to come for a ride in mine

No need to defend it oli we both know what great Cars there are and like me I think you've had a fair share to compare it with I've had mine for nearly 12 Months now and have never kept a Car that long before so for me that says it all although just ordered an A45 AMG so think that may be a fair contender
BTW: There was another guy who had to have a New Engine after only 2000 miles but that is the only other one I've heard of.

If you don't mind me asking how much did you sell it for

[Saintsteve]

What about an R32 with an R-TECH map.......   YOu'd never have to fear being overtaken then.

Touché 

[jonnym]

What about an R32 with an R-TECH map.......   YOu'd never have to fear being overtaken then.

Touché 

Isn't a GTI with R32 exhaust faster?

 

[Saintsteve]

What about an R32 with an R-TECH map.......   YOu'd never have to fear being overtaken then.

Touché 

Isn't a GTI with R32 exhaust faster?

 

I hope your joking?