Simple really, what's better? I know the tdi's can have maf problems, but do you feel the extra power with the tdi's 125bhp, I drove a 1997 maverick "identical to clivvy's" at a scrapyard "was getting bits off it back in 2010:sly" and I couldn't tell a differance. Was only about half a mile:lol as I was checking the drive train
Well I don't think half a mile is a good comparison for performance.:augie
Stick 2.5 tonne on the back, up a steep hill, then you will notice the difference for sure.:bow
I have the Td, I keep it in tip top condition, will still do 95 mph, on a test track of course...
But in my opinion, the Td is more available for being driven and starting first time than the later Tdi versions, as there are too many things that can go wrong, eg MAF, Crank position sensor, ABS, front propshafts, under body protection doesn't seem as good, ie underseal. Fault codes that lead to wild goose chases on many occasions.
I have never owned or even driven the Tdi, I'm just summarising some issues that owners of the Tdi's have had.
As you know mine is over 17 years old from new, and the only serious things that have been changed is, one rear wheel bearing, a pair of rear brake cylinders, a few sets of front ARB drop links, one oil pressure switch as it was leaking oil, 2 windscreen washer pumps. Approx 4 or 5 glow plugs at only £8 each.
Usual tyres, battery, exhaust, bulbs etc.
All bushes, ball joints etc still original. As is everything else.
The only rust I have found is on the rubber mud flaps, they must have a steel insert to stiffen them.:doh:doh
