Hi everyone,
As the title suggests, I've just bought my first Audi, joined this forum and wanted to say hello.
Edit: Sorry for the long post!
I previously owned a '59 Seat Leon FR 2.0 TSI DSG, remapped to around 253bhp from 208 standard, with a stage 1 Bluefin purchased by the previous owner, and I eventually for a resonator delete about a year ago. Owned it for almost 6 years and took it from 33k to 65k miles. Was top spec and a great car with relatively few problems, but just cost me £865 after 2 injectors went a couple of weeks ago. I was already thinking of trading it in and that was the final shove. It could just see the Turbo going next, or the DSG which would shudder in 1st after an hour or so of driving and make it a potential write off.
Was sad to see it go tbh, but anyway, time for something new. Didn't want to lash out on something too expensive as I'm still saving for a house so instead was looking around the 15k mark given a hopeful £2.5-£3k part ex.
So, picked up a 12 plate S3 Black Edition DSG, with only 26k miles, 1 previous owner and a FSH with Audi and/or German Auto Specialist garages. Cambelt done at 21k in 2017 including water pump. Had been looking on AT for a few weeks when I suddenly find this, listed at what is an absolute bargain at £13450, albeit 250+ miles away. Agreed a decent part ex, and after doing a bunch of in depth vehicle lookups and history checks at work (I'm fortunate to have access to such systems), immediately paid the £500 deposit and arranged to collect it on the weekend.
Knew immediately once I inspected it and had drive that it was in amazing condition. Came with 4 brand new Pirelli P-Zero tyres, has just had a comprehsive service Inc MOT, includes what appears to be a decent 6 month warranty upto £2500. Was a little dirty but otherwise an absolute no brainer.
Done about 400 miles in it and am halfway through my second tank of fuel and am finding any excuse go and drive it. Have driven a couple of Mk7 Golf Rs a little but honestly prefer this. Only had a brief spirited drive in it thus far, but can already feel a massive difference from the FR which struggled at times with the power through the front wheels even with the best of tyres.
It's only had a brief exterior detail, but is getting a full day detail including thorough clean and decontamination, 2 stage machine polish and ceramic sealant, and major valet and leather treatment sometime next week off a friend who does professional grade detailing on the side as a hobby. Need to get a couple of paint chips sorted first but other than minor blemishes and paint swirls it's immaculate.
There's a couple of niggles if I'm honest, namely that I haven't yet been able to get Spotify playing off my phone due to the lack of BT Audio on the RNS-E, and a couple of missing features that the FR had like full radar parking sensors, cruise control, TPMS and possibly one or two others.
On the flip side, the Bose stereo is far superior, it's alot more comfortable, sounds much nicer, and is better in pretty much every other way not listed
Planning on a couple of modifications in the first instance, namely a head unit and DAB aerial upgrade, some lighting mods and some rear light tint I think. Would love any suggestions people have for other things that I could look at doing.
Will be doing a proper stage 1 and induction kit for sure, probably with a pre-cat delete, but not just yet. Switched insurance to the excellent and mod-friendly insurer Greenligh. They advised to wait a few months before applying any mods which increase the bhp, but after which I can go nuts for minimal-zero price increase. I think stage 1 to around 310bhp would be more than enough. Again, an open to suggestions
Anyway, that's enough of my rambling. Appreciate anyone taking the time to read this and for any feedback or suggestions.
Cheers
As the title suggests, I've just bought my first Audi, joined this forum and wanted to say hello.
Edit: Sorry for the long post!
I previously owned a '59 Seat Leon FR 2.0 TSI DSG, remapped to around 253bhp from 208 standard, with a stage 1 Bluefin purchased by the previous owner, and I eventually for a resonator delete about a year ago. Owned it for almost 6 years and took it from 33k to 65k miles. Was top spec and a great car with relatively few problems, but just cost me £865 after 2 injectors went a couple of weeks ago. I was already thinking of trading it in and that was the final shove. It could just see the Turbo going next, or the DSG which would shudder in 1st after an hour or so of driving and make it a potential write off.
Was sad to see it go tbh, but anyway, time for something new. Didn't want to lash out on something too expensive as I'm still saving for a house so instead was looking around the 15k mark given a hopeful £2.5-£3k part ex.
So, picked up a 12 plate S3 Black Edition DSG, with only 26k miles, 1 previous owner and a FSH with Audi and/or German Auto Specialist garages. Cambelt done at 21k in 2017 including water pump. Had been looking on AT for a few weeks when I suddenly find this, listed at what is an absolute bargain at £13450, albeit 250+ miles away. Agreed a decent part ex, and after doing a bunch of in depth vehicle lookups and history checks at work (I'm fortunate to have access to such systems), immediately paid the £500 deposit and arranged to collect it on the weekend.
Knew immediately once I inspected it and had drive that it was in amazing condition. Came with 4 brand new Pirelli P-Zero tyres, has just had a comprehsive service Inc MOT, includes what appears to be a decent 6 month warranty upto £2500. Was a little dirty but otherwise an absolute no brainer.
Done about 400 miles in it and am halfway through my second tank of fuel and am finding any excuse go and drive it. Have driven a couple of Mk7 Golf Rs a little but honestly prefer this. Only had a brief spirited drive in it thus far, but can already feel a massive difference from the FR which struggled at times with the power through the front wheels even with the best of tyres.
It's only had a brief exterior detail, but is getting a full day detail including thorough clean and decontamination, 2 stage machine polish and ceramic sealant, and major valet and leather treatment sometime next week off a friend who does professional grade detailing on the side as a hobby. Need to get a couple of paint chips sorted first but other than minor blemishes and paint swirls it's immaculate.
There's a couple of niggles if I'm honest, namely that I haven't yet been able to get Spotify playing off my phone due to the lack of BT Audio on the RNS-E, and a couple of missing features that the FR had like full radar parking sensors, cruise control, TPMS and possibly one or two others.
On the flip side, the Bose stereo is far superior, it's alot more comfortable, sounds much nicer, and is better in pretty much every other way not listed
Planning on a couple of modifications in the first instance, namely a head unit and DAB aerial upgrade, some lighting mods and some rear light tint I think. Would love any suggestions people have for other things that I could look at doing.
Will be doing a proper stage 1 and induction kit for sure, probably with a pre-cat delete, but not just yet. Switched insurance to the excellent and mod-friendly insurer Greenligh. They advised to wait a few months before applying any mods which increase the bhp, but after which I can go nuts for minimal-zero price increase. I think stage 1 to around 310bhp would be more than enough. Again, an open to suggestions
Anyway, that's enough of my rambling. Appreciate anyone taking the time to read this and for any feedback or suggestions.
Cheers
