Possible new owner

Newbie Joined: Mar 14, 2012 Posts: 2

Hi there,Mark from Cumbernauld near Glasgow.May be the proud owner of an Audi a3 3.2 v6 S-line by this time next week.Going to look at one on Monday on a 56 plate.
Just looking for general hints and tips,and if I buy it looking forward to contributing to the forums.My current chariot is a Mondeo ST TDCI,and my previous one was a SEAT LEON 20VT Cupra.

Newbie Joined: Mar 14, 2012 Posts: 4 Location: teesside

hi mate i cant give you any buying advice but as a new a3 owner myself i can tell you what a cracking little car they are the place i got mine from have a very nice v6 quatro for sale but as i was coming from a v6 tdi touareg and wanting a more economical car i didnt look at it (tho the devil inside was wanting too Laughing

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Inexperienced Joined: Dec 16, 2010 Posts: 41

Do a google search for cam chain stretch on that engine which is the same as TT 3.2, and then check the car thoroughly

Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:38 pm

On my 2nd 3.2 now, newest in my TT

Love the engine & quite good on fuel if you want it to be (34mpg on a long run)

My a3 was bought with 20k & never had any issue's. My TT was bought with 53k, I had to replace a coil pack in the first couple of weeks & from then till Monday its been fine (see my latest post on my current problem!) I'm not sure for def what or how its gone wrong but its only a worry if your going for the DSG! These should receive a service around 40k so have a look for that!

Check the brakes for wear as these are pretty costly due to being made from something the size of drain hole covers, dam good at stopping fast thow Very Happy

Newbie Joined: Mar 14, 2012 Posts: 2

Hey there not been back in a while.
Had my 3.2 a couple of months now and loving it.
Does everything I want it to do Wink

Needs to get out more Joined: Feb 18, 2010 Posts: 130

check over brakes and suspension for wear and tear.

Main thing is timing chain issues. looking at 1500quid to sort if you buy a *censored*. look for engine management light on and rattles on stsrt up and shut down.

take your time and test plenty.