The VW 96kW version of the Polo 1.9TDi is sold in South Africa. In the past they have been prone to turbo failures. Apparently that model has been pulled from the market in the past in UK and South Africa. It is now back for sale in South Africa in a 6 speed manual. Read more in this news article and thread:
http://www.news24.com/City_Press/Mot...267568,00.html
http://mybroadband.co.za/vb/showthread.php?t=107764
Reading between the lines....the engine did have problems under certain conditions ?high altitude, ?high speed/boost and VW has presumably addressed the problem in several ways (6 speed box to reduce rpm?) and are testing in the South African market.
If that is the potential risk, what's it cost to replace a turbo? And will the Oettinger warranty cough up??
Bookmarks