Hi guys,
I used to be an avid reader of this forum a few years back when I owned (and loved) an 8L S3. A mate of mine is currently in the market for an 8P A3 and asked me for some advice...not knowing much about them I wondered if some of the friendly folk on here might be able to help offer some guidance (apologies in advance if I've posted in the wrong section).
He's currently looking at a late 2010 1.8 TFSI S-Line Black Edition, 3 door, 27,000 miles and 3 previous owners.
It's at a car supermarket where they want £14.5k for it.
Spec looks impressive - including flat bottom MFSW, parking sensors, part leather, CC, 18" old RS4 style alloys.
Questions...
- Is there somewhere I can find a list of what kit was included on a Black edition? Am I correct in thinking they're an upgrade on the S-Line?
- There don't appear to be too many around with similar spec - any ideas as to how to work out if the price is reasonable?
- 3 owners in less than 2 1/2 years sounds odd, is there anything specific to be checking for on these that would make you walk away? Obviously going to try to have a look at the service history to see if there are any clues as to how and why it's changed hands so much in such a short spell. But mileage suggests that it's probably spent most of it's time on motorways?
- How is the 1.8 petrol, in particular how does it compare to any of the other engines in the range and where could I get hold of some bhp/0-60 specs?
Any advice available much appreciated - many thanks
I used to be an avid reader of this forum a few years back when I owned (and loved) an 8L S3. A mate of mine is currently in the market for an 8P A3 and asked me for some advice...not knowing much about them I wondered if some of the friendly folk on here might be able to help offer some guidance (apologies in advance if I've posted in the wrong section).
He's currently looking at a late 2010 1.8 TFSI S-Line Black Edition, 3 door, 27,000 miles and 3 previous owners.
It's at a car supermarket where they want £14.5k for it.
Spec looks impressive - including flat bottom MFSW, parking sensors, part leather, CC, 18" old RS4 style alloys.
Questions...
- Is there somewhere I can find a list of what kit was included on a Black edition? Am I correct in thinking they're an upgrade on the S-Line?
- There don't appear to be too many around with similar spec - any ideas as to how to work out if the price is reasonable?
- 3 owners in less than 2 1/2 years sounds odd, is there anything specific to be checking for on these that would make you walk away? Obviously going to try to have a look at the service history to see if there are any clues as to how and why it's changed hands so much in such a short spell. But mileage suggests that it's probably spent most of it's time on motorways?
- How is the 1.8 petrol, in particular how does it compare to any of the other engines in the range and where could I get hold of some bhp/0-60 specs?
Any advice available much appreciated - many thanks