Advice on either a Tdi or Td5

Dallas1 said:

Hi all, this is my 1st post and ive been throught alot of the pages but not really found much to amswer my dialema.
Im looking to maybe go to Brightwells auctions and get a Disco, I have been to auctions before so im not bad at picking motors.
But im stuck between what all the car guides say about how dodgy an older Tdi is likely to be at high miles and alot do seem to have done high miles, and the Td5 which does seem to be either resonably priced and heavy on parts price wise or they are expensive to buy even on a 99 high miler.
would be greatful for any words from owners of these motors.
im prob looking to pay no more than 3000 max and am not a fan of expensive car spares which ruled out a Range rover p38 and I can do servicing and minor repair jobs myself.

thanks all

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thebiglad said:

I was in the same boat as you not sure to go TDi or TD5, but eventually came down on the side of TDi 300.

Partly because I found a good clean, low rust one with Full service history at £2200, and partly because I hear too many stories about EARLY TD5's having significant engine and other problems.

Ultimately you'll come across a nice motor - and it won't matter too much which it is. Clean & rust free, that's the key.

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