Dirt, scratches, stone chips, smears.....just never look good for long in the UK.Just don’t like black. As the saying goes “once you have a black car once, you never have another one!”
Dirt, scratches, stone chips, smears.....just never look good for long in the UK.Just don’t like black. As the saying goes “once you have a black car once, you never have another one!”
I’m on my 2nd black carJust don’t like black. As the saying goes “once you have a black car once, you never have another one!”
I’ve looked and no other car has the half coloured dash with these seats....I have no idea why this car is like that. I would seriously look at replacing the lower dash or getting to sprayed black.It may, but then again, the car is more of a 'plodder' rather than a super desirable, so the clientele that may be looking for similar might be happy with the beige.
Being honest, imo, that dash is a bit vom dude!
Red, gold and black? Gangsta
Have you looked at these,
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ALLOY-WHEEL-AVUS-AF18-8X18-5X112-ET35-AUDI-S3-BLACK-POLISHED-244/363175902385?_trkparms=aid=111001&algo=REC.SEED&ao=1&asc=225076&meid=b08dcba805d34211979c1d9b761e9177&pid=100675&rk=8&rkt=15&mehot=none&sd=164492296990&itm=363175902385&pmt=0&noa=1&pg=2380057&_trksid=p2380057.c100675.m4236&_trkparms=pageci:a54ba76b-251d-11eb-8dd4-daefe74ee053|parentrq:bdf0e3ca1750aa4852f00919fffe6284|iid:1
I’ve looked and no other car has the half coloured dash with these seats....I have no idea why this car is like that. I would seriously look at replacing the lower dash or getting to sprayed black.
It’s almost as if it’s the extended leather package you get on other Audi models but was never available on the A3 (as far as I’m aware!).
It isn’t mentioned as being on option in the brochure for that year.I have MonoPur, which is extended leather pack for the A3, maybe if I had red seats then half my dash would be red as well? Strange one. Could it be an import? for a RHD market like Cyprus?
It isn’t mentioned as being on option in the brochure for that year.
It’s a great condition car and has the parking system plus and Sat Nav high so it does appeal to me.Monpurr is just leather stitched knee pads , armrest cover, door handles etc. Black leather with white stitching like the seats.
Strange,but man its a bit ugly, are you sure you want that car?
So I checked and it does indeed have the mono.pur option as well as electric seats! Not a bad options list (£6k!)
It might be ok in question. The car is quite rare with the massive spec it has and the mileage is low and the condition amazing. It’s over a 2 hour drive away for me to view it though so I just wanted to be ok with it before I go. It seems most others with higher mileage and basic spec, are more!Crazy that Mono Pur does that to a dash with either brown seats or Sport line cars!
Big job to change it (but possible) so can you live with it? Thats the question.
It might be ok in question. The car is quite rare with the massive spec it has and the mileage is low and the condition amazing. It’s over a 2 hour drive away for me to view it though so I just wanted to be ok with it before I go. It seems most others with higher mileage and basic spec, are more!
Instead of looking for an 8v platform why don't you look for a well spec'd 8p variant? I would've thought you could get a really nice car for 7k? Just a thought mind you.Got rid to make way for a Dodge Challenger. Had the A4 for 4 years so time for a change.
Just after the A3 for a daily until the Challenger turns up. Currently using a big american V8 as my daily which isn’t ideal.
The one with the black leather doesn’t have those options. That was the original blue one which the dealership lied to me about having!I'd go for it, and if it bugs you, just change the dash or have the lower half flecked. Much cheaper than trying to retrofit some of the options the car has.
For me, driver assistance and ACC, once you learn to use them instinctively are worth their weight in cocaine.
Not a chance! It’s a 20 year old design and the interior is VERY dated! I used to have an S3 8p. I don’t want to take a step backwards.Instead of looking for an 8v platform why don't you look for a well spec'd 8p variant? I would've thought you could get a really nice car for 7k? Just a thought mind you.
Instead of looking for an 8v platform why don't you look for a well spec'd 8p variant? I would've thought you could get a really nice car for 7k? Just a thought mind you.
The one with the black leather doesn’t have those options. That was the original blue one which the dealership lied to me about having!
The one with the Brown Leather is as Follows:
2013 3Dr Sport 74k miles, FSH, 2 Owners, 4 new tyres, 12 months MOT, £6500
- Technology Pack nav System Plus, MMI High (£1495)
- Milano Brown Leather (£1115)
- Mono.pur extended Interior Pack (£295)
- Elect Lumbar Support (£195)
- Elect Drivers Seat (£550)
- Storage & Luggage Pack (£145)
TOTAL OPTIONAL EXTRAS = £4,600
- Audi Parking System Plus (Front & Rear)(£595)
Or there is this one at the local auction yard near me with a buy it now price of £4850 (plus a buyers fee)
2013, Sport, 1.6TDi, Brilliant Black, 5dr, 117k miles
- Parking System (Rear) (£345)
- Audi Pre Sense Basic (£200)
- Cruise Control (£225)
- Audi Sound System (£255)
- Elect Folding Door Mirrors & Auto Dimming Mirror (£250)
- Aluminium Roof Rails (£250)
- Light & Rain Sensor Pack (£350)
- Illuminated Vanity Mirrors (£55)
- Comfort Package (£605)
Deselected Sports suspension though and no Sat Nav.
- Elect Lumbar Support (£195)
Although I hear the SD Card based Sat Nav isn’t that good anyway?
Fair enough lolNot a chance! It’s a 20 year old design and the interior is VERY dated! I used to have an S3 8p. I don’t want to take a step backwards.
I do have the budget.....but I’m just after a temp car for a 3-6 months until I get find my next car in the US.Why are you trying to buy bargain basement 120k mile cars. If you don’t have the budget for a non moon mile Audi then have a look elsewhere
Why not buy a Seat Leon (same car) and you’ll get the same chassis / engine with 60-70k miles for the same money.
a leon mk3 fr looks nicer than an a3 sport too imo.
So you are in the U.S then?I do have the budget.....but I’m just after a temp car for a 3-6 months until I get find my next car in the US.
I like the A3, and yes the Seat is nice exterior wise, it is extremely dated on the interior. Plus try and sell a Seat....you can’t get rid of them!
Those aren’t big miles for a diesel anyway.
Try and find an A3 8V for under £10k on under 100k miles.....there aren’t many. Most are over 100k miles
No. I’m buying and shipping one of these over when I can find the right spec one:So you are in the U.S then?
CoolNo. I’m buying and shipping one of these over when I can find the right spec one:
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I fancied something abit different lol.Cool
Awsome love American MuscleI fancied something abit different lol.
Dodge Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody (6.4L, 500bhp, 200mph).
Awsome love American Muscle
I fancied something abit different lol.
Dodge Challenger 392 Scat Pack Widebody (6.4L, 500bhp, 200mph).
Shipping is £1200 in a container. Duty and VAT is 30%What are you looking at rough cost and to ship? Would love a proper V8 muscle car
I do have the budget.....but I’m just after a temp car for a 3-6 months until I get find my next car in the US.
I like the A3, and yes the Seat is nice exterior wise, it is extremely dated on the interior. Plus try and sell a Seat....you can’t get rid of them!
Those aren’t big miles for a diesel anyway.
Try and find an A3 8V for under £10k on under 100k miles.....there aren’t many. Most are over 100k miles
It’s a fair point. Tbh I had agreed to buy a cheap 2.0 TDI Sport (completely basic) but it was sold from under me. Then the same thing happened with the next two.Why are you looking at toys, mega extras lists, undesirable interiors and willing to travel 200 mils for a temp car? Surely you'd be better spending less money on something cheaper and easier to shift when you want rid.
Unless I was doing 2-3000 motorway miles a month, I wouldn't want to live with a 1.6 diesel just to have a few useless toys. Does anyone actually need electric seats? It's just something else to go wrong on a 7 year old car.