Mk2 Vs Mk3

[neil the courier]

Hi all. I currently use a 2005 tdi 115 as a courier vehicle. I have replaced the dmf and clutch plus a few of the other usual issues and It is driving very well but thinking about its age and 115k miles, I was wondering about changing to a mk3 diesel (don't mind which engine). Space wise, it would do the job and its a good looking motor but I don't know much about its reliability or wether its strong enough to do my job with.

I would appreciate any thoughts.

Cheers.

[BrianH]

The mk3 doesn't have the flat floor of the earlier models, depends what your couriering as to if that matters to you though.

[neil the courier]

Thanks. The floor thing wouldn't be a problem. Im more concerned about things like the clutch, brakes, suspension. I appreciate the vw lump was not without some issues, but in the main it a fairly strong engine. I don't know anything about the ford engine in the mk3. I've seen quite a lot of taxis using them, which perhaps bodes well for reliability, and lots for sale have pretty eye watering mileage of 150k +++! Im in no hurry as mine is driving well but I do rather like the newer shape and interior spec.