90 TSI reliability (or buy a 103 TDI)

[jessv3]

I would go the 103tdi not just because of reliability, but also because there is not a real lot of difference between the pricing of a 90tsi and 103tdi, apart from better fuel economy and reliability you will also get a nicer equipped interior (comfortline vs trendline). Finding a manual may not be easy though..

Another option to think about is a second hand Bluemotion (1.6tdi) they were only released in manual, and have a nicer interior and exterior to the regularly 1.6tdi, ive seen them go on carsales around the 18k mark..