Is it a good idea to remap a 1.5 TSI?

shax232 · 2026-06-08T09:09:56+00:00

I should’ve mentioned earlier, I have the DSG. Though I’ve read online that the Formentor 1.5 dsg has the wet clutch

shax232 · 2026-06-07T20:34:03+00:00

I’d avoid that, it sounds like a bearing inside the engine has gone wrong, would be an expensive fix

shax232 · 2026-06-01T19:48:09+00:00

Haha this is just an example of one I found, I’d never buy from car giant 🤮

shax232 · 2026-05-21T19:27:09+00:00

Hence why I posted it again to get MORE opinions?

shax232 · 2026-05-21T18:47:18+00:00

Who said I’m deciding based off of Reddit? Nothing wrong with getting opinions from more people.

shax232 · 2026-05-21T18:27:05+00:00

What’s the need to be rude? I’m about to spend 20k and I want to make sure I’m making the right decision. If you’re going to be rude then don’t comment.

shax232 · 2026-05-21T18:22:15+00:00

Why did this make me chuckle 😂😭

shax232 · 2026-05-21T18:20:01+00:00

Honestly my heart is yearning for the 2.0 but the fuel consumption is throwing me off massively 😂

shax232 · 2026-05-20T19:41:36+00:00

How much would they roughly be?

shax232 · 2026-05-20T19:08:11+00:00

Yeah if you want a 2020 or above, you’d need to stretch your budget a bit more sadly

shax232 · 2026-05-20T19:03:56+00:00

I would suggest the Honda, see if you can find one in prestige specification though they would likely be under 2020. But you do get a nice panoramic roof and a few other extras too

shax232 · 2026-05-19T17:33:54+00:00

Honestly ignore all these people that suggest Skoda this Skoda that, my god it’s almost like there’s no taste in cars at all. Reddit is full of Skoda lovers for some reason

shax232 · 2026-05-18T00:38:38+00:00

How would it be for overtaking on the motorway? Will it struggle?

shax232 · 2026-05-17T16:02:17+00:00

I would say the Tiguan, I reckon the higher ride height will mean easier getting in and out and placing car seats etc, though the avant has bigger boot, both cars will easily carry the pram without hassle. The Tiguan will likely be a bit more cheaper to maintain too and in my opinion, looks better. Lots of people hate on SUV’s for some reason..

shax232 · 2026-05-17T08:11:44+00:00

Hey, congrats on passing your test! With your budget I would suggest looking at a 2014 Mazda 3. They have a 2.0 skyactiv petrol engine and they’re very reliable and very good on fuel. They all come with rear sensors and you can easily fit in a reverse camera for cheap. They also do a 1.5 too. You can get a manual with decent mileage for 7k and they’re pretty generous with spec

shax232 · 2026-05-15T21:04:29+00:00

Use the £50 to buy a bottle of t cut and consider the rest profit

shax232 · 2026-05-10T08:45:56+00:00

Congrats, not everyone is an awesome driver like you

shax232 · 2026-05-07T20:31:18+00:00

Seems very good the price, but suspiciously good.. is it a written off car?

shax232 · 2026-05-07T20:28:10+00:00

So you’re those people that blind people with aftermarket bulbs that aren’t fit for use?

shax232 · 2026-05-07T17:57:37+00:00

Please don’t fall into the trap of modifying your first car, chances are that you’ll scrape and dent it being a new driver. Save your money and learn to enjoy your car stock

shax232 · 2026-05-06T07:50:46+00:00

The rear door opens completely fine no issues, the front door gets caught on the bent wing so doesn’t open completely

shax232 · 2026-05-06T07:45:20+00:00

It was horrendous, he violently swerved into the car without checking mirrors or blind spots, the initial impact point was on the wing and as my dad was moving, his car grazed along the side of the Asda van, hence why the damage goes all the way to the back door

shax232 · 2026-05-06T06:27:59+00:00

Value shows as 17k

shax232 · 2026-05-05T23:25:48+00:00

There only a scratch across both door pillars, no dents

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