Tips For Buying Titanium

[new s-max titanium buyer]

Hi all.

I looking to by S-MaxTtitanium. 2 cars for consideration 2009 & 2010.

Does anyone have advice (body work, engine etc) before I buy.

Thanks!

[137699]

There is little to worry about on the bodywork front - the main things to look for will depend on what engine you're after.

Petrol or diesel? 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.3 or 2.5?

[gregers]

as above its wether you want a tdi or petrol?

tdis tend to hold there value a bit better.

[new s-max titanium buyer]

Both cars are TDi. 2010 is 1.8 & 2009 is 2 litre. Both have mileage around 50K.

[gregers]

id go for the 2ltr,seem to remember reading the 1.8 are a little more troublesome?

[The Admiral]

Bodywork should ok as you get parking sensors front & rear, I'd say go for the 2.0 TDCI good alrounder.

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[137699]

As has been said, the 2.0 is a much better buy than the 1.8.

Common things to check for are blowing exhaust at the backbox, difficulty starting, flatspots on acceleration & juddery clutch.

[gregers]

1.8 engine will be working a hell of a lot more,remmember the smax weighs a lot.

also iirc the timming belt on a 1.8 needs changing sooner then the 2ltr.