My friend is looking to get a mk5 diesel, GT tdi 140/170
He will be looking at high miles 100k+.
Wanting some info on DPF?
Whats the issues with these?
approx cost for removal/map?
Is there obvious signs it needs removing/replacing?
He will be getting a DSG version, Did the paddles become standard at some point?
Turbos, which turbo (if any) is stronger?
Any issues I can look out for Diesel specific that would help me point him towards a well looked after car?
Also what models should he be looking at to get this front bumper:
![](https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ausmotive.com%2Fimages%2FVW-GolfV-GT-01.jpg&hash=9aafbcb18c1b06448e53ad510f686f25e5daea71)
rather than:
![](https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.golfmkv.com%2Fforums%2Fattachment.php%3Fattachmentid%3D46703%26amp%3Bstc%3D1%26amp%3Bd%3D1246380164&hash=6afa163b63f875b69aca64e545c8a0882d2482d8)
Thanks for any input!