Buying advise and what are the "must haves"?

[neilparf]

If Stu still has his for sale next month, when I should have some time to go see it etc, then I will certainly be in contact.

I think it's one of (bar Sam's) the best Avant's around frankly, with the rare Ceramics (that'll bolster your resale one day) I'd be all over it (if I was to swing to the dark side and actually like bread van's)

Amazed it's not not gone already...

All said before, but FBSW, Additive lights and dipping rear view/auto wipers and buckets (SS+ for me and a wedge of history). But honestly, (IMO Imola Yellow aside) the colour is secondary for me if 'that' car checked all my boxes...

[neilparf]

I had to accept a phone cradle to get my spec which was the only trade-off.

Me too. Everything else checked out but rode the cradle... hey, it left the factory like that so I see it as a bit of nostalgia and I use it!

[Tom Pearce]

If Stu still has his for sale next month, when I should have some time to go see it etc, then I will certainly be in contact.

I think it's one of (bar Sam's) the best Avant's around frankly, with the rare Ceramics (that'll bolster your resale one day) I'd be all over it (if I was to swing to the dark side and actually like bread van's)

Amazed it's not not gone already...

All said before, but FBSW, Additive lights and dipping rear view/auto wipers and buckets (SS+ for me and a wedge of history). But honestly, (IMO Imola Yellow aside) the colour is secondary for me if 'that' car checked all my boxes...

Imola Yellow and that spec would be perfect!

Stu has a PM!

[stu]

Thanks Tom - just saw your PM arrive. I'll reply once I get near a proper keyboard.

SS vs SS+: I've had both on the same car and would choose SS+ every time. I wrote a longer winded comparison last year - must hunt it out and post a link.

Ceramics: again, I'm one of the few who has experienced both. The price is irrelevant. Yes, it ups the car price but the pads last a crazy long time and the discs, well, they're pretty much lifetime. Would choose ceramics again in a heartbeat for many other reasons I won't get into now.

Chat later Tom

[Tom Pearce]

Thanks Stu, for confirming some of my theories.

Look forward to having a chat later.

[stu]

my post describing SS+

viewtopic.php?f=35&t=110202&hilit=ss&start=60#p689115

[mr sagman]

If I was buying now (10 months afer buying mine) ,I would have on my must have/to do list.
1, Buckets
2, Flat bottom wheel
3, Probably most important... a fully stamped SH preferably with lots of receipts.
4, A car from a forum member if at all possible ( as these guys really know the cars, unlike a lot of owners)
5 pref a car with a recent carbon clean / stage 2 ( as these 2 combined totally transform the car make no mistake) Afterwards hitting the sport button feels like the car is turbo/supercharged) You will be amazed trust me.
6. Miltek non res exhaust Absolutely vital in my opinion. (sounds sublime)

After doing all of the above I now have a car that has made me forget and not miss my previous cars... E92 V8 M3 ... E46 M3 CSL... E39 M5...

[Tom Pearce]

If I was buying now (10 months afer buying mine) ,I would have on my must have/to do list.
1, Buckets
2, Flat bottom wheel
3, Probably most important... a fully stamped SH preferably with lots of receipts.
4, A car from a forum member if at all possible ( as these guys really know the cars, unlike a lot of owners)
5 pref a car with a recent carbon clean / stage 2 ( as these 2 combined totally transform the car make no mistake) Afterwards hitting the sport button feels like the car is turbo/supercharged) You will be amazed trust me.
6. Miltek non res exhaust Absolutely vital in my opinion. (sounds sublime)

After doing all of the above I now have a car that has made me forget and not miss my previous cars... E92 V8 M3 ... E46 M3 CSL... E39 M5...

All of the above are now on my wish list, with a possible exception to the exhaust. The reason I'm looking at these cars is that I want to have fun, but not look/sound like a boy racer. I had this a few years back when I was using my evo as a daily.....

I will reserve full judgment until I have heard a car with 1 fitted in person tho.

Tom

[Dallas83]

If Stu still has his for sale next month, when I should have some time to go see it etc, then I will certainly be in contact.

I think it's one of (bar Sam's) the best Avant's around frankly, with the rare Ceramics (that'll bolster your resale one day) I'd be all over it (if I was to swing to the dark side and actually like bread van's)

Amazed it's not not gone already...

All said before, but FBSW, Additive lights and dipping rear view/auto wipers and buckets (SS+ for me and a wedge of history). But honestly, (IMO Imola Yellow aside) the colour is secondary for me if 'that' car checked all my boxes...

Imola Yellow and that spec would be perfect!

Stu has a PM!

I have an imola yellow for sale with everything other than sunroof and ceramics

[Tom Pearce]

It needs to be an Avant I'm afraid mate plus I'm generally not a fan of the saloon, sorry.

Does look a lovely car other than that though!

[Harris.]

Ive Had mine a year now . I got the car on 103k and got it cheap ,and also HPI clear ,never crashed ,stolen or messed about with

1 year later , Friday I took it for its MOT and its sailed through .

Mine
103k
Black saloon
comfort seats and no flat bottom wheel ( People want to nick these anyway)
Black optics pack , Grill , window surrounds ,exhaust is all black
Black headlining
Black trim inlays
Sat Nav
Disc changer in glove box
Centre Arm rest
Interior light pack (Door handles etc light up red ) Nice touch
Heated front and rear seats
Auto wipers , lights and auto dimming mirrors
Auto boot release

New Belt and tensioner fitted
New headlight bulbs fitted £252
New oil coolers and hoses fitted ,Carried out oil feed pipe product enhancement 28E9
New ignition coil product enhancement 28E9
New Battery £115
New inlet valve actuator fitted £279
Vacuum solenoid valve £59.13
New engine under tray fitted £144.15
New front discs £663
Complete new exhaust system fitted by Audi under warranty in 2013 .

So the car has now covered 109k , ive fitted 4 new Pirelli P zeros at £121 each and replaced pads all round for £149 and why I was there I got the wheel done black for £149

The car runs and drives like new


I Payed £13800 for it so don't be put off by the 100k .

[Qman]

I'm on the verge of selling mine. 56 plate, sprint blue avant with FBSW, bucket seats, carbon inlays, full Audi service history, sub 80k miles

Drop me a message if you want some more info, I'm just deciding on a price.