Good deal on an Audi A3?

[BrabusMog]

The MiL has been offered a 2002 A3 1.9 TDi, covered 66k miles for £4k. Around this age/mileage are there any nightmare scenario's around the corner because, apart from the colour (that Goldy/beige/sick) I can't really see any drawbacks. Having never owned an Audi I don't really know what the servicing costs etc are like, but I do own a VAG car (Cupra R) so I know the dealer network is pretty much up to scratch.

How would people sum up the A3 on a daily basis? Would be interested to hear from any happy/pissed off owners .

Thanks

[Mustard]

Check if its got Air con.... it was an option on std & sport models (Std on SE), cam belt should have been changed recently.

Check around the strips on the roof for corrosion blisters (metal reaction I believe) as long as its original paint you should get it recified under warranty

Generally regarded as tough cars if maintained properly, servicing is quite reasonable (its basically a Golf)

http://www.audi.co.uk/audi/uk/en2/owners_area/Serv...

if you want to stay main dealer (national fixed prices on older cars)

If its got Air Con, FSH, ideally 5 doors and in good condition £4k sounds a decent buy

Edited by Mustard on Monday 6th July 19:05

[VAG1]

BrabusMog said:

but I do own a VAG car (Cupra R) so I know the dealer network is pretty much up to scratch.

Hahaha, that has be a joke surely?!

[BrabusMog]

VAG1 said:

BrabusMog said:

but I do own a VAG car (Cupra R) so I know the dealer network is pretty much up to scratch.

Hahaha, that has be a joke surely?!

busted