(03-03-2013, 06:25 PM)Jonny81191 Wrote: Depends on your definition of reliable.
An XUD can generally be fixed/bodged on the roadside with just a few basic tools, and you'll find that generally you have a few "breakdowns" every so often, especially if you've modified it, but it's usually nothing serious.
A HDi on the other hand, if something goes wrong it's likely to be a sensor or something that's not right, often this is a PITA to diagnose at the roadside, even if it's a simple fix. The plus side is, if you get a well maintained one, they don't break that often.
Thanks for the heads up, my definition of reliable would be a car that would get me to work and back everyday with ease and some long runs around the country on the weekend. Two of my friends have had XUD D Turbos in the past. One of them decided to set fire to itself outside his house ending in a write off. The other had the cam belt snap on the M4 and and left parts of the engine and oil over three lanes of motorway!
I'm kind of swinging more towards getting a HDi at the moment, I've been looking for one with mileage around the 100K mark if not less and hopefully it'll be one that has been maintained well.