S3C buying tips please

[DustyC]

Maybe off to see an S3C at the weekend (hangover permitting).
Whats your number one piece of advice when inspecting such a car?

(I have the "bible" buying guide already, yet to read though)

[DustyC]

I already have (parts of) a borrowed bible and will get my own when I get the car.



>> Edited by DustyC on Saturday 27th September 12:01

[DustyC]

Thanks.

Any S owners in the Southampton/Portsmouth area prepared to help?
Email me if you like.


>> Edited by DustyC on Saturday 27th September 12:01

[DustyC]

Thanks Pies.

When you say to check all the bulbs work do you mean dashboard warning lights? Should these come on when the ignition is turned as a test?

Also a question to all S owners.
is a slight door drop acceptable or should I be looking for no drop at all?
Is it possible to "adjust out" any door drop on the hinges.

Incase there are differences in the models Im talking about S3's.

Thanks.

[DustyC]

Wonder why you suggest that Podie?!

[DustyC]

Thanks Kieran

[DustyC]

I have enough will power not to buy on sound (and some earplugs!)

I think my girlfriend my now be getting hooked though, hopefully.

Podie (or should it be "Poddie"?), if I dont have an S before BTaP can you take my girlfriend for a ride round the block to make her want it even more please.

(Its not difficult to set you up for these gags!)

[DustyC]

pronounciation.

odd = oddie (odd-ie)
podd = poddie (podd-ie)

or is this old ground?

(just messing)


>> Edited by DustyC on Monday 29th September 12:30

[DustyC]

OK Pod-ie

Back to the question;
S Buying tips

Crazing - Is slight cosmetic crazing the norm? Im not talking serious here, just very light surface crazing.

[DustyC]

How will I know it IS a C if its been de-catted?

I know it has an LSD but I cant see that either!

What other signs are there?

Also is it really worth me trying that much harder to get a C? Is there much difference? (I know about the torque hike).

[DustyC]

Cheers

[DustyC]

He'll never find me in here!

I can see that it was a bit of a saga though.
THis S3 hunting can be a pain!