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T5.1 180 SAFE BUY? |
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kgeddes 
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Hi, 2010 Caravelle Executive 5.1 with bi-turbo 180 engine, 97,500 miles.....is this a ‘safe buy’? Bi turbo unit replaced recently. Trader will have no idea if it’s ‘drinking’ engine oil. Trade sale. Does the fact it’s reached 97,500 miles mean it’s survived the early Pierburg EGR issue? Thanks for any input.....
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Charlie Dog
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Posted: 19 Feb 20 at 09:39 |
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Posted: 19 Feb 20 at 21:48 |
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some cfca code engines have high oil consumption and this about the guide for the serpentine belt being faulty/misaligned
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Posted: 20 Feb 20 at 11:32 |
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I have doubts about recommending any VW as a "safe buy", and one with that mileage will be sure to have at least some issues (possibly minor).
NB I currently own 3 VAG vehicles, but I expect some issues with long term ownership.
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kgeddes wrote: