Front or rear wheel drive Mk6 ?

[blue.van.man]

Hi,

I've seen some MK6 trannys at very attractive prices and as tidy Mk5's are still fetching reasonable money, I'm thinking maybe its time to swap. I understand that they do Mk6's as front wheel drive and rear wheel drive, Is one better than another ? or more prone to problems or more expensive to repair. I'm looking for a SWB or poss a MWB, not sure if they do these as RWD or not but any advice would be helpful.
Also what engine is best 2.0 litre or 2.4 litre ? and are all the 2.0's turbo'd. Any advice would be really helpful especially any bad things I need to watch out for on a MK6.

Thanks

Steve

[GBBiker]

All Mk6 diesels are turbo

The 2.0 is in FWD, the 2.4 in RWD models.

The FWD models offer a lower loading height, ie; less of a step up into the back of the van. If this is a concern, such as if you will lifting heavy stuff in and out all day, go for a FWD. If that isn't an issue, I would always go RWD.

IIRC, the FWD is only available in SWB models, low roof and semi-high roof.

[blue.van.man]

Thanks for the reply, thats cleared a lot up for me.

Cheers, Steve

[AndyG]

IIRC, the FWD is only available in SWB models, low roof and semi-high roof.

And LWB High
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