On my way!

[KhalifaA3]

Hi folks,

On my way to go and see this (I'm about 3 hours away)

I just found a great car on Auto Trader.
http://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201709109158988?atmobcid=soc3


Anything I should be looking out for in particular?

I've been using this forum since I had an A3 and I really value your guys input! So please let me know what you think.... and what I should be careful of!

Thanks!


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[nluk100]

By the looks of it it has S-Line alloys? If you've got VCDS check for any codes that could relate to the PCV and DV valves. Ask when the Haldex oil and filter was last carried out too.

 

[KhalifaA3]

By the looks of it it has S-Line alloys? If you've got VCDS check for any codes that could relate to the PCV and DV valves. Ask when the Haldex oil and filter was last carried out too.

I don't have a VCDS and yep alloys are **** but I'll have them changed

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[LEE69]

Rear wiper motor is bust by the looks broken/sagging

 

[KhalifaA3]

Rear wiper motor is bust by the looks broken/sagging

Is this an easy fix? Motor out job?...

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[KhalifaA3]

By the looks of it it has S-Line alloys? If you've got VCDS check for any codes that could relate to the PCV and DV valves. Ask when the Haldex oil and filter was last carried out too.

I have a feeling he won't know when it was done, as he is a trader Nluk, would it be in the service book?

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[ch1z64]

Check underneath as much as you can ie feel along the length off the sills , look from the back and check it has straight lines , check all lights work , wipers etc . Big one check it has no finance on it , he should be able to show you it doesn't have and get correct paperwork. If your happy with it ask about warranty how long once you remove it get it on a ramp and check all the underneath .

 

[LEE69]

Is this an easy fix? Motor out job?...

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Yeah about £60 for the motor, 20 mins to replace

 

[KhalifaA3]

Hi this is underneath the car... Is this normal on a 10 year old car? Should I be worried?

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[LEE69]

Hell!! i live by the sea and mine is nothing like that mines an 07 plate

 

[KhalifaA3]

Hell!! i live by the sea and mine is nothing like that mines an 07 plate

*** I've driven like 200 miles out! Shall I part ways?

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[LEE69]

Your choice, you can treat it

 

[nluk100]

The rear subframe does tend to show some rust on these cars. Not a deal breaker though? More important is the bodywork - check for any accident damage. The service book should show haldex oil being changed. There are a few S3 replicas out there so make sure it is an S3!

 

[KhalifaA3]

The rear subframe does tend to show some rust on these cars. Not a deal breaker though? More important is the bodywork - check for any accident damage. The service book should show haldex oil being changed. There are a few S3 replicas out there so make sure it is an S3!

Awkward, the car started to smoke... Walked away #awkward

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[samuelh_888]

Good move, it’s a shame but it’s the right decision.

 

[ch1z64]

As person above said you did the right thing , next time if you get a chance when taken for a test drive pop into a garage or somewhere like kwik fit and ask them if they would put up on ramp and have a good look underneath as it pays dividends in the end .You'll find anothet one soon in fact pm @NHN as he has a good 1 to sell which had all the new off the new installed .

 

[prt57]

We went to see an S3 that was 130 miles away. Looked good in the photos, the worst I have ever seen in real life. Never even bothered driving it.
“When in doubt, do nowt! Prevents buyers remorse afterwards.

 

[KhalifaA3]

Was looking so forward to introducing myself as a new owner as well! Oh well maybe next time folks. Thank you so much for your help fellas! As the kids say in Leicester "nuff love my g's"

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[Rob C]

When I was looking to buy an S3 I took my time as I wanted the right car.

I went out on a Saturday and visited 6 cars, one after the other and none of them appealed to me. What annoyed me was I rang the dealer in advanced of getting there and they confirmed it was in good condition to find on arrival that the car was not as described. I don't know how a massive dent in the door classes as good condition.

The right car came up eventually and I have never looked back.