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Originally Posted by JohnL
Is the 2008 before these particular issues?
John
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John,
I am not too sure any model (163BHP, 185 BHP or 200BHP are better than the other - maybe the later 200BHP is).
My understanding is that the 163 is the last of the ‘old school’ engines pre DPF however he swirlflap/injector issues (I am not sure). They also feature a bevel gear for the drive train which WILL fail and WILL cost a fortune. Far more than a DPF.
The 185 is much more modern, uses the more reliable drive train without Bevel gear and is a swift engine. It is however very fuel in efficient and costs £550 a year to tax.
The 200BHP has the later 6 speed AW gearbox which with regular fluid changes is bullet proof, reliable swift engine and good fuel economy. Given the latest 200BHP versions are still 7-10 years old you really need to be judging on condition rather than model.
I will say talking to people that owned the 163 mode they deride it’s performance telling me they suffered foot to the floor poor acceleration and cruising constantly.