shopping for S3

[Mr Overboooost]

Hi
i am going to look at a couple of S3's on a Y plate this weekend so i was wondering if you guys could give me a few pointers on what to look for eg. common faults ,service history, what critcal parts should have been changed on a 130k car etc.
tried to put a link to them but doesnt seem to work.

regards

gary

 

[crispynz1]

Here's a start Gary -

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/audi-s3-buying-guide.101863/

 

[Mr Overboooost]

nice one thanks for that

 

[Mr Overboooost]

well it didn't take long I found one yesterday on a Y plate all original and unplayed with just had a new turbo and clutch plus master cylinder.
inside is mint with no signs of wear even though its got 120k on the clock.

 

[crispynz1]

Congrats, where's the pics?

 

[Mr Overboooost]

Congrats, where's the pics?

will get some up as soon as I can but its a silver facelift model bog standard no mods yet

 

[youngy]

Here's a start Gary -

http://www.audi-sport.net/xf/threads/audi-s3-buying-guide.101863/

Hi just read the guide and noticed that the trim above the rear number plate is diferant on the 2001 y reg. So the one off a V reg is going to be differant to mine if I read it right...

 

[Mr Overboooost]

Whats the difference then?

 

[samurai]

Whats the difference then?

blue is from prefacelift, new one is from facelift

there is a lot of difference not only visual. Facelift have micro switch for opening the hood - prefacelift doesnt have that its mechanical, .....

 

[Mr Overboooost]

Its def a facelift model

 

[youngy]

Thanks, you just stopped me buyin the wrong one, mine is the second one in top picture.

 

[Mr Overboooost]

Right picked the car up and so far these are the faults ive found so far bearing in mind the car was bought from a dealer.
Alarm siren dont work
Water temp gauge not reading (sensor)

Will update if i find anything else.

 

[Mr Overboooost]

Ooooops huston we have a problem!!!

 

[Mr Overboooost]

right latest update changed the thermostat today and all is good with the heater now and the gauge is working on the dash.
all i can say is that its an absolute pig of a job so wont be doing that again to soon.
next is sort the alarm horn out or should i say send the dealer the bill for it and the key i was promised.
the drama continues.