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Freetrack has the 2.0 TFSI from the Mk6 GTI according to the engine code, 208bhp CCZB
They can be prone to turbo and water pump failure pre-2015 I think. There was a recall done on some models with that engine to upgrade the water pump from a plastic one to an alloy one.
Outback with the 3.0 H6 is a bit thirsty if you're used to an Ocavia TDI
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Lower end of the scale here. My MK2 FL Octavia estate is reaching the end of its life and needs replacing with something suitable for chucking muddy MTBs in with the wheels on and the crap condition roads of Shropshire. Top of the list is the Seat Altea Freetrack, £3k seems to get an '07-'09 with <80k miles, certainly better value than another Octavia or similar.
I can deal with it looking like a complete dog's dinner inside and out given the rest of it seems reasonable. Largely; big boot, 4 wheel drive, decent ride height/high profile tyres and the choice of either the 2.0 CR170 Tdi (more powerful version of my current Octavia) or more interestingly the 2.0 TSI from the Mk5 Golf GTi. Built on the same VAG platform as my Octavia so most mechanical bits are familiar.
Questions are:
Other option on the list is the '03-'09 Outback 3.0, but less choice in budget.