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Tannaton · Mar 13th, 2019, 18:32

There's no correct answer, it's a balance.

The 163 BHP is a more reliable (simpler) engine, more refined, more economical and cheaper tax.

The 185 BHP is a better drive with more power, but not as refined, economical and the engines are more prone to niggling issues (but still structurally reliable) however the 6-speed box on the 185 BHP engine is much better and more reliable than the AW55 and the "geartronic delay" is much less.

Most post 23rd March 2006 185's are high tax (except manual gearbox cars).

If you can find a pre 23/3/2006 low mileage 185 then lower tax but it will be a pre-facelift model.

If only they did a 163 E3 engine with the 6-speed TF80......... :-(

Mar 13th, 2019, 18:32	#3
Tannaton Bungling Amateur Last Online: Yesterday 20:51 Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Beverley, East Yorks	There's no correct answer, it's a balance. The 163 BHP is a more reliable (simpler) engine, more refined, more economical and cheaper tax. The 185 BHP is a better drive with more power, but not as refined, economical and the engines are more prone to niggling issues (but still structurally reliable) however the 6-speed box on the 185 BHP engine is much better and more reliable than the AW55 and the "geartronic delay" is much less. Most post 23rd March 2006 185's are high tax (except manual gearbox cars). If you can find a pre 23/3/2006 low mileage 185 then lower tax but it will be a pre-facelift model. If only they did a 163 E3 engine with the 6-speed TF80......... :-( __________________ 2011 XC90 D5 Executive 2003 C70 T5 GT 2012 Ford Ranger XL SC 1977 Triumph Spitfire 1500 1976 Massey Ferguson 135 Last edited by Tannaton; Mar 13th, 2019 at 18:35.