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2.0 210 TSI Turbo Sound?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 6:49 pm
by Deanoliv
Hi, im looking at buying a 2010 210 TSI. Ive already test drove a 2009 200 TSI but this one sounded alot different. Mainly that when I put my foot down it made a whirling noise, almost like a supercharger. Is this normal on the 210 as I didnt hear anything like this on the 200 TSI. Thanks for your help Dean
Re: 2.0 210 TSI Turbo Sound?
Posted: Sat Nov 23, 2013 10:41 pm
by skippy
Hello,
No - that does not sound right. The 200PS and 210PS are mechanically identical and should sound similar. Can't think what this whirling noise is, other than the turbo - which could be suspect.
Re: 2.0 210 TSI Turbo Sound?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 2:02 am
by Ryy
I hear a little bit of whisper on mine sometimes too.
God knows how much they may be to replace, but the engine doesn't feel a problem.
Touch wood I guess. I don't know what a supercharger's whirling noise sounds like!
Re: 2.0 210 TSI Turbo Sound?
Posted: Sun Nov 24, 2013 10:18 pm
by RoccoTom
It's hard to tell without being able to hear the volume of it. I haven't noticed a whirling on mine - just an occasional 'raspiness' from the exhaust on heavy acceleration, which is normal. Do you know whether the car you tried had covered a lot of miles or had a hard life? Do you have a particular reason for wanting a 2010 car?
Re: 2.0 210 TSI Turbo Sound?
Posted: Mon Nov 25, 2013 12:32 pm
by Billc
My 210 just has a feint whistle from the turbo which I notice every now and again. This "whirring", it's not a sort of "rattle" is it? Could be the infamous wastegate actuator rattle.