On the Lookout

[LRGS253]

Hi. I am on the look out for a Cali, but need to sell my car first. What do you guys thin the best engine is. I have heard some horror stories over bi-turbo's self desstructing in 40,000 miles. Is this a problem? The advice I have been given that the 140 is the pick of the bunch. Is anyone thinking of getting rid of their Cali and getting back in a Lotus Elise SC. If so let me know.

 

[MattBW]

There was a problem on 2010/2011 engines on the 180s, many were fixed under warranty but I suspect some many have got through. If they have the problem they will use a lot of oil.

 

[Velma's Dad]

There is loads of debate on the forum about this. Many people will say that the 180bhp on the T5, or 204 on the T6, is the must-have engine. But at the same time plenty of people are very happy with the 140.

I have a 180 and find it more than powerful enough for a campervan, and would have been happy I suspect with a 140.

It's worth considering that a lot of VW Transporters used commercially have a 102bhp engine or even an 84 and do their job quite happily even with that. Quite a lot - I'm guessing possibly the majority? - of converted T5 campervans have the 102 platform.

 

[MattBW]

I have the 114 and its completely useable and fine. I have pondered remapping to 140region (it can go upto 170 apparently) but its not so bad that I've got around to making it happen

 

[john eagle]

Hi. I am on the look out for a Cali, but need to sell my car first. What do you guys thin the best engine is. I have heard some horror stories over bi-turbo's self desstructing in 40,000 miles. Is this a problem? The advice I have been given that the 140 is the pick of the bunch. Is anyone thinking of getting rid of their Cali and getting back in a Lotus Elise SC. If so let me know.

I have a 150 dsg and find it plenty powerful enough and good on fuel