A3 - A few questions..

[sparks85]

Hello Audi sub forum,

Hope you may be able to assist with a few queries. I'm looking at buying an A3 Sportback (5 door) with a max budget of £5.5k. Looking for a 2.0 or above.


1. I viewed a 3.2 quattro which had split leather/suede seats, but I can't seem to find any other models on Autotrader etc that have these. Was this introduced only on a specific model or as part of a facelift?

2. There seem to be A LOT of high mileage examples - 80k through 170/180k. I know the adage of buying on condition not mileage, but I am wondering if the higher mileage examples should be avoided/letting myself in for a world of expensive pain?

I'll look through some buying guides, but if anyone on here has ownership experience I would be curious to hear what you thought on the car?

Cheers
Ben

[sparks85]

Thanks Va1o.

RE: the standing issue - I viewed a Golf at the weekend which had moss growing in the window rubbers, a weed sprouting out the mirror, a flat battery, it hadn't been cleaned inside or out, and one of the door hinges was knackered.. and this was at a dealer!! And he was surprised that I wasn't interested!!

[sparks85]

Wow! Top man, thanks for such a detailed reply. I will definitely research all of these issues.

I realised the split leather/suede seats are from the S-Line model - might look to buy an interior from ebay and transplant rather than pay through the nose for an SLine.

Cheers all