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Am I being too picky?

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LiftedDisco:
200's are virtually bomb proof but now getting old with rust and mileage commensurate with age...

300 is a much more civilised option - but there are more relays and general electrickery stuff so the potential for grief is always there.

Usual (and best) advice is to look at a lot and get the best you can find (rust, body condition and interior, in that order...) rather than getting hung up on age.

Hope this helps - good luck in your search!

mattyme:
good advice. lifted disco!!

Disco Matt:
Some of the relays on the 300 are pretty useful - the ones that control the full beam headlights for example, meaning that you don't get voltage drop or melted switches like the 200...  :lol:

There are two versions of 300TDI too. Up to 1996 have mechanical fuel injection pumps, after that they were electronic.

discodunk:
Tell your mum to snap his hand off, then if you want it wait a couple of weeks then go and offer him silly money as you know all its faults :lol: :lol:

Disco Matt:
There is nothing wrong with being picky. I keep hearing about immaculate rust-free 300 TDI XS models with a good service history going for £2k. It's just a case of finding them. They're not rare yet.

In fact, if you wanted a project I'd be tempted to buy something like a tidy MPI, then the engine and gearbox from a rusted V8 and combine the two.

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