BMW looks 5h17e !
What mileage did people's S3's have on collection? Mine had 28, which seemed a bit high and I questioned it, but was told there's extra testing done at the factory on S/RS models. Seemed rubbish to me, but I wasn't in a position to argue. Trip 2 figures exactly match the delivery mileage, so I believe the odometer hasn't been zeroed at any point
BMW looks 5h17e !
My dealership told me that they do pre-check drives before the handover to the customer (on top of the factory test drive).
That old chestnut i.e they thrash it up the road - Pity they didn't do paint checks on mine before the handover - They might have spotted that someone polished the bonnet using wire wool instead of a polishing cloth
I've just requested my sales person to take off the protective skin and leave it alone. He's gone to ask whether that is possible as supposedly they need to clean it to do the PDI check on the paintwork (ironic). My detailer said if he has to repair the swirls from their poor washing methods it could cost me an extra £400 to rectify!
That's shocking - Fortunately on the 1st March they had a guy from a separate bodyshop who doesn't work for Audi and he took mine away and managed to get most of them out fortunately
I was told it's because it's under a 1000 watt bulb? - How bad is it going to look in the sun then was my comment
I have washed it since and it looks ok but I still think it needs a more professional going over but hopefully not to the tune of £400!!
What mileage did people's S3's have on collection? Mine had 28, which seemed a bit high and I questioned it, but was told there's extra testing done at the factory on S/RS models. Seemed rubbish to me, but I wasn't in a position to argue. Trip 2 figures exactly match the delivery mileage, so I believe the odometer hasn't been zeroed at any point
That £400 is on top of £500 for the detail and coating....
Just picked this lovely chip or 2 over the weekend on the bonnet and I've only had the car just over 2 weeks! Phenomenal car but it comes with the added running costs. Spoke with my detailer yesterday who can see if it can be rectified by machine otherwise I'm looking at a respray. Hassles! Once it's done I'm gonna get the front fully protected then not drive the car ever again....well at least until I've recovered some of the unnecessary expense. Sorry to divert off topic.
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Bad luck. I'm struggling to find any one who has the templates for the new S3 for the 3m ventureshield. Got a guy in Bristol happy to do it but he wants £500.
Also I test drove a S3 demonstrator yesterday and it had just been prepped and was I first to drive it. Had 25 miles on the clock...
Same as mine, questioned the dealer and he said that was normal!
My previous cars I bought from him had nowhere near that so was a bit suspicious.
Also I test drove a S3 demonstrator yesterday and it had just been prepped and was I first to drive it. Had 25 miles on the clock...
I've just requested my sales person to take off the protective skin and leave it alone. He's gone to ask whether that is possible as supposedly they need to clean it to do the PDI check on the paintwork (ironic). My detailer said if he has to repair the swirls from their poor washing methods it could cost me an extra £400 to rectify!
Once the 135i gets it's LSD it will be a hell of a car (that said I couldn't own a car with a face like that).
Was expecting the S3 to take that with it's traction out of the corners, bit surprised really.
WOW!!!! £400 for swirls Warren I will do it for free no problems at all!
Let's see it again with slight rain, drizzle, on a cold day or when the road surface is a bit rubbish and that 1 sec advantage would disappear...
Just picked this lovely chip or 2 over the weekend on the bonnet and I've only had the car just over 2 weeks! Phenomenal car but it comes with the added running costs. Spoke with my detailer yesterday who can see if it can be rectified by machine otherwise I'm looking at a respray. Hassles! Once it's done I'm gonna get the front fully protected then not drive the car ever again....well at least until I've recovered some of the unnecessary expense. Sorry to divert off topic.
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If you can catch your fingernail in it then no will really need paint fella!
I am however shocked at the swirls in your above pic of you only having two weeks!!!
I can catch my thumbnail in it :-( Really need paint?...like the whole bonnet or just the areas required? Why are the chips showing a white undercoat?
Be my guest ;-) I was expecting to pay 450-500 new car protection detail (removing the odd imperfection) then sealant! Shows how out of touch I am with car cleaning!
Fair shout.
You can't just paint a part. The whole panel will need doing. Not sure on the white tho. I know primer is usually light grey.
What would be your conservative estimate for a bonnet respray?
£450 for a half decent blend job
Thought about this: Chipex Ltd - Car touch up paint - colour match guaranteed
£500 for the whole car? Does it have to be 3m? Are they're any cheaper alternatives on the market that can do they same job?
Mine had the same; this was when it still had the protective covers still on and 2 hrs after delivery to the dealer.Mines had 27 on the clock. Didn't really question it though, was far too excited about collecting the car.