jemis

I've just been offered a 2001 s3 in a deal, its got 140k on it but has full history and the second last owner had it for 5 years and owns a vag specialist garage and it does look mint condition.

Is there any thing I shoud be checking for if i decide to do a deal with the guy.

Cheers

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

I take it you went off the idea of a astraY coupe then.The mileage would put me off.How much are they fetching on auto trader with that mileage on.

jemis

seem to be around 4k for between 120 and 140k but looking at giving 3k for this one
the mileage is the only thing I'm worried about aswell, its a car for the missus not me allthough i will drive it a fair bit and it will replace my vectra gsi, supposed to be getting something cheaper to run but I'm still looking for a bit of fun as the cossie will be gone soon

Fil

Dunno, but www.rs246.com sould help you out alot

ZTSI

rear quarter where it meets the roof is a bad spot for rust! my 2000 a3 had it, one thing to watch out for

jemis

Went to see it this morning forget about the milage this thing is mint with a massive file of history, everthing possible is documented and the car looks more like it has done 40k. It also has a miltek exhaust k&n and remap aswell as a brembo big brake conversion and bbs motorsport wheels. Needless to say it is now on my drive, done a deal with gsi cost me more than I wanted to spend but I think it's worth it.

R4N SS

iTrader: (6)

if its auto - the gearbox and the gearbox ecu - very common to fail

my old man has only has his A4 for 3 weeks and the box has gone. Went to see a mate the other day who his mrs an A4 and the gearbox ecu has gone on that too

jemis

No it's a s3 with 6 speed manual

Harris.

Take it back to audi's and they will repair/paint it free . i did .

It's Czech Mate

Pity you never mentioned it had rust repair/paint on the for sale thread

Glenn_

iTrader: (1)

Nice one mate glad your happy with it cause thats the most important thing.

jemis

Yes Glen well happy so far its a 2001 model but its the facelift with a private S3 plate on it