Hi all - newbie here. I have checked the threads but have not found a similar question ....
I currently have a 2008 diesel EOS and a mid life crisis .
Unfortunately the kids (twins) are now taller than I am and I need a car with more rear space. I am still having my mid life crisis and love my convertible. From when I bought my EOS, I checked out rear leg room and surprisingly, the Golf cabrio had the same amount of room (when my seat is in the driving position) as my old subaru, hence want to get one of those. Sadly , they don't come in a diesel here in Aus
only the 118 TSI.
I've read (and heard) about the spectacular engine failures with the timing chain stretching.... in the CAVD one I think.
I've also read that later on the chain was changed to a belt with less problems (??)
My question is .... is there a variant here in Aus that is less prone to the spectacular failure and which year or engine code should I be looking for? Have found a used 2012 manual Golf with 119k on the clock and a perfect service history and a rear camera - bonus!
Thank for your time and knowledge in advance!
I currently have a 2008 diesel EOS and a mid life crisis .
Unfortunately the kids (twins) are now taller than I am and I need a car with more rear space. I am still having my mid life crisis and love my convertible. From when I bought my EOS, I checked out rear leg room and surprisingly, the Golf cabrio had the same amount of room (when my seat is in the driving position) as my old subaru, hence want to get one of those. Sadly , they don't come in a diesel here in Aus

I've read (and heard) about the spectacular engine failures with the timing chain stretching.... in the CAVD one I think.
I've also read that later on the chain was changed to a belt with less problems (??)
My question is .... is there a variant here in Aus that is less prone to the spectacular failure and which year or engine code should I be looking for? Have found a used 2012 manual Golf with 119k on the clock and a perfect service history and a rear camera - bonus!
Thank for your time and knowledge in advance!
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