Thinking of buying a 1.6 Diesel Touran - advice please?

[Dave(tm)]

Afternoon all,

So, after mini-Dave III arrived 11 weeks ago, the wife's CMAX is no longer big enough for us. We can carry the family (just about) but not enough room to actually carry anything with us. Considering chopping it in for a Touran - wife's first Dub 

I know a few on here have had Tourans, or the same engine in other VAG's. A lot seem to be around a similar mileage, which makes me wonder if there is some big work required around 70k? Below is one of the candidates - any thoughts on what to look out for?

http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201504032312077/sort/default/page/1/maximum-mileage/up_to_70000_miles/postcode/fy54fp/usedcars/channel/cars/make/volkswagen/radius/40/onesearchad/used%2Cnearlynew%2Cnew/price-from/5500/price-to/10000/model/touran?logcode=p

Thanks,
Dave

[Milkman123]

Works with the 1.6 cr for years. They common for EGR coolers faulting. See if they've been replaced. Also starting to see water pumps fail around 10 plate cars. Something to bear in mind.

[rich83]

The 1.6CR is a dog of an engine.... hate it!

[Dave(tm)]

Hmmm...some pretty strong views here already - thats what i like to see! Possibly file this one under the category of "avoid".

Ok, so, lets look at this another way. I'm looking to buy my wife a Touran. Which engine should i go for? (if any!) 

Thanks,
Dave

[Milkman123]

Agree about the 1.6. I don't like them. The 2.0 cr 140 is good. I had one in mine late Passat b6. 4motion had it 2 years. No Probs Had no problems pulling caravan either. The early cr 140 had the old style EGR cooler so they were ok. Newer ones have the same problematic EGR coolers. Something to check in history.

[olethalb]

i had a mk1 diesel touran 7 seater, i loved the car the car, the way it drove the interior layout (it is a mk5 underneath it all anyway)

a few years on i bought a petrol one and converted it to tfsi power, love it so much i just sold my rs4 

[DANBOY66]

we have a mk1 2.0 tdi 140bhp dsg and my wife loves it i have asked her a couple of times if she wants a new car and i get a firm no every time

the dsg just make sit so easy to drive and it has more optional extras than my ed30 

great car for the family 

[Shoduchi]

There are a few issues associated with the 1.6 CR. The EGR was already mentioned, many have had to replace the injectors and some have had clutch problems too. Other than that the AC compressor can have problems, just like in any other VAG car. Avoid the 7-speed DSG.

I'd look for a 2.0 CR 140 or CR 170.

[Dave(tm)]

Thanks for the replies guys. Still considering options - having a pretty expensive time at the moment!

Dave