Max Ruddock
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Hi guys - very first post here as a new prospective Audi A3 owner!
Off to look (and potentially buy) a 2004 Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sport tomorrow. The car has done 97k miles, has full service history and cam belt and water pump changed. Looks good inside/out.
Changing from a 07 Mini Cooper 1.6. Great car, but a wee bit too small. Only had it 6 months and in that time I've had to have the O2 sensors replaced, cat replaced, thermostat replaced, sunroof rails cleaned etc. Probably about £1200 spent all in all. As much as I love the car, it just doesn't seem amazingly reliable albeit with my MINI mechanic telling me it's in great condition.
Couple of questions for you, I know it's subjective.. but what should I really be looking for when looking at the new car? I know diesel engines can go on forever, but just slightly put off due to spending £1200 on a car that I've had less than a year!
Also, MPG wise on the 140 2.0 TDi? Seems to vary a bit between people (obviously), but looking at trying to get a constant 50+ to beat off the MINI
Thanks
Off to look (and potentially buy) a 2004 Audi A3 2.0 TDi Sport tomorrow. The car has done 97k miles, has full service history and cam belt and water pump changed. Looks good inside/out.
Changing from a 07 Mini Cooper 1.6. Great car, but a wee bit too small. Only had it 6 months and in that time I've had to have the O2 sensors replaced, cat replaced, thermostat replaced, sunroof rails cleaned etc. Probably about £1200 spent all in all. As much as I love the car, it just doesn't seem amazingly reliable albeit with my MINI mechanic telling me it's in great condition.
Couple of questions for you, I know it's subjective.. but what should I really be looking for when looking at the new car? I know diesel engines can go on forever, but just slightly put off due to spending £1200 on a car that I've had less than a year!
Also, MPG wise on the 140 2.0 TDi? Seems to vary a bit between people (obviously), but looking at trying to get a constant 50+ to beat off the MINI
Thanks