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    Viewed several S3's and spotted something strange - help spotting accident damage ?

    Ha - thanks for going to that effort mate! I have been limiting my search to within 150 miles from Edinburgh for ease of viewing - maybe I will have to expand my range, just apprehensive travelling down to London if not 100% sure on a car! Cheers again mate
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    Viewed several S3's and spotted something strange - help spotting accident damage ?

    Thanks mate. In terms of specs, things I definately would want; alu mirrors, facelift (ideally BAM engine but not too bothered as would likely remap), RS TTs although willing to compromise on the right car, and a good service history with the major replacements completed. Sub 90k miles too...
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    Viewed several S3's and spotted something strange - help spotting accident damage ?

    How did you rectify mate? Add a lip or trim it down?
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    Viewed several S3's and spotted something strange - help spotting accident damage ?

    Thanks for the replies guys, makes my initial question sound fairly stupid now! Did find it strange that they all had the section of the lip missing on the right hand side/passenger side though! Any feedback on the actual car above? On the S2000 vs S3 issue, I agree - I have a vtec history...
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    Viewed several S3's and spotted something strange - help spotting accident damage ?

    Hi guys, After 2 months of searching for the right car, I still haven't found one :( - almost tempted to go back to my original plans of buying an S2000 but I will persist with the S3 search for now! On the the point for this post - I have viewed quite a number of S3s recently that I have...
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    Planning S3 purchase - help/advice appreciated !

    Cheers again guys. Think I might make the trip through to see the car this weekend, never know - dealer may be willing to knock off £1k or two :) There is a possibility it may have the other extras (cd/bose/heated seats) anyway, dealer didn't seem too clued up tbh. On a side note, never seen...
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    Planning S3 purchase - help/advice appreciated !

    Fran - thanks, I think you are right -more patience is in order, although it is extremely frustrating reading all the good things about the S3, being ready to buy one, but not being able to find the right one to buy! Sell me yours??:) gman - that does sound a pretty good deal, thanks for the...
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    Planning S3 purchase - help/advice appreciated !

    Really appreciate the responses so far guys, invaluable. With my more limited knowledge I did feel it was on the high side price wise, guess I have had rose tinted glasses on as it looks so good, albeit on the Internet! As I'm based in Scotland, the locailty of this one also is an attraction...
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    Planning S3 purchase - help/advice appreciated !

    First of all Hi guys, lurked for a while and gained some great knowledge - so Cheers! I have identified a few S3's that I plan on viewing, with one in particular that has caught my eye - hoping for some help/advice on a few issues & questions I have. Car in question...