each to their own i suppose it depends how far you want to take it and how much you have to spend i prefer petrol's but diesels make more sence i.e. more mpg cheaper tax more torque 
go for the diesel mate!!
go for the diesel mate!!
Good points but he might not be planning on tuning it. if you dont do the miles to justify a diesel get a petrol! But to be fair im biased and dnt really care about fuel economy...plus im not the type to go about "collecting coppers of the streets" 
I would have thought that if you tune a 1.8T then you would end needing to collect coppers of the street due to all the fuel it drinks.
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I drove both before I bought my 'beeza' and coming from a 100ps Passat, I knew what to expect with the 1.9 TDi. The 1.8T FR petrol was superb, quick and acceleration was great, the ride was a little harsh compared to the diesel sport, but ultimately I knew that I'd either end up needing tyres every other week or I'd lose my licence in quick time!
Took the diesel in the end and haven't looked back - getting it chipped soon too (up from 100bhp to 150 bhp for £300). Strut brace before that too (cheap at £50).
Prior advice is useful - test drive both and even a 1.4 petrol too (gutless IMO)
Took the diesel in the end and haven't looked back - getting it chipped soon too (up from 100bhp to 150 bhp for £300). Strut brace before that too (cheap at £50).
Prior advice is useful - test drive both and even a 1.4 petrol too (gutless IMO)
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diesel whats the point in big power petrol you cant really drive over a ton whereas a diesel has plenty of torque and probably quicker to the ton than the petrol, once tuned abit and still when tuned the diesel will be better on fuel
I agree. I've owned a fair few 'hot hatches' over the years (including a 306 Rallye)
Now a convert to diesel. Whilst the 306 arguably handled better, my remapped FR would wipe the floor with it acceleration wise. imo!
I imagine Scooby Slayer has a Corsa with a C20LET 2.0 16v Turbo lump in it...
Driving a diesel is like being gay. It's more acceptable than it used to be, but it's still fcukin' wrong!
Driving a diesel is like being gay. It's more acceptable than it used to be, but it's still fcukin' wrong!
Maybe, but FR or Cupra TDi are both likely to leave yout 2.0 16v in a cloud of black smoke!
To be fair, I had better mpg on a revo'd MK3 Cupra, than a standard map. So remapping isn't always worse for mpg! Unless you do big big mods.
no not a vxr i wouldnt have one personally, its the previous shape with astra
z20let engine running just shy of 300bhp,
z20let engine running just shy of 300bhp,
Maybe, but FR or Cupra TDi are both likely to leave yout 2.0 16v in a cloud of black smoke!
More than likely, but that's not the issue here
The only one gay here is you son! driving around in an old wreck of an ibiza, you'd stand no chance against the dervs, plus we can tune them up more easily for more power compared to your normally aspirated engine
A valid point!
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