Quote Originally Posted by Arctra View Post
I love the TDI but often wonder if I had to do the choosing again if I would go for it knowing I could have got the 125TSI and had it chipped for about the same price. The thing that is attractive about the TSI isn't its higher kW's, it's the fact that is has a "peak" torque over a MUCH wider rev range to keep you pinned back in your seat when accelerating. I do have a soft spot for oil burners though, so I'm very happy with my TDI.
Again, this was a concern of mine.
The TDI was meant for low end torque and grunting around, but the chip opens up a greater torque band for the TSI engine than the diesels have.

Chipping a new car is not a problem in my eyes.
Just ask sharkie, his has only done 800km and it's going to Guy to get chipped shortly.

The only problem is what happens in 10 years when they remove unleaded fuel and everything goes electric/hydrogen.