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Hi all
Having ruled out a B9 on cost grounds I'm looking to get into a B8 and have cash waiting for the right car - budget is high 20s and have a degree of flexibility.

I have a couple of questions and was just looking for advice and input and also wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of any nice / well looked after examples. I'm not too bothered spec wise and would prioritise a really clean car.

1. I have observed through reading through a good few threads that the cars can have a few issues and it can take a bit of time and money to get the cars right. With this in mind is it worth holding out for a car from a dealer where I'll have some recourse and can get potential issues sorted for free.

2. If I buy privately, which would be ideal as hopefully forum guidance may help me get into a nice example alongside the obvious cost saving, how easy is it to add the Audi warranty and also I have seen different costs quoted from about £600-1200.
Also, how inclusive is this warranty in terms of what it covers compared to say the warranty if you buy approved?

cheers

didsby wrote:Hi all
Having ruled out a B9 on cost grounds I'm looking to get into a B8 and have cash waiting for the right car - budget is high 20s and have a degree of flexibility.

I have a couple of questions and was just looking for advice and input and also wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of any nice / well looked after examples. I'm not too bothered spec wise and would prioritise a really clean car.

1. I have observed through reading through a good few threads that the cars can have a few issues and it can take a bit of time and money to get the cars right. With this in mind is it worth holding out for a car from a dealer where I'll have some recourse and can get potential issues sorted for free.

2. If I buy privately, which would be ideal as hopefully forum guidance may help me get into a nice example alongside the obvious cost saving, how easy is it to add the Audi warranty and also I have seen different costs quoted from about £600-1200.
Also, how inclusive is this warranty in terms of what it covers compared to say the warranty if you buy approved?

cheers

Hey up.

Mine! Haha.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=ht ... are_type=t

Very well cared for, great spec and running beautifully.

DM me if needed.

Cheers.

Rob.

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2015 65 plate Sepang Blue Limited Edition model. Under 19k miles. Derestricted. New front discs/pads and shocks. £40k ish.

Audi website will quote you on warranty; two levels of cover and varying mileages / excesses.

Here: https://www.insurewithaudi.co.uk/extended-warranty

And here is the rub: Audi quotes me £1292 for all component, 10k miles, £250 excess but I pay £660 a year. This is what they have offered me two years in a row and I don't know how an outsider can get this price

Also look at the service plans - basically two for the price of one

You'll be looking at 13/14 plate cars with 50k miles sub £30k. I'm getting similar prices for these cars on the Audi warranty site

Oh and warranty costs increase at 60k miles and 80k miles. Not available over 100k miles

Could be a typo https://usedcars.audi.co.uk/usedcar/aud ... ICE_SALE,U

[/quote]Hey up.

Mine! Haha.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=ht ... are_type=t

Very well cared for, great spec and running beautifully.

DM me if needed.

Cheers.

Rob.

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hi, looks lovely is there a link to your thread?
Possibly a little over budget however.
cheers

114uyc wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:32 pm

Could be a typo https://usedcars.audi.co.uk/usedcar/aud ... ICE_SALE,U

have enquired out of I interest lol

didsby wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:11 pm

114uyc wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:32 pm

Could be a typo https://usedcars.audi.co.uk/usedcar/aud ... ICE_SALE,U

have enquired out of I interest lol

£10k too low

didsby wrote:

Hey up.

Mine! Haha.

https://r.tapatalk.com/shareLink?url=ht ... are_type=t

Very well cared for, great spec and running beautifully.

DM me if needed.

Cheers.

Rob.

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[/quote]

hi, looks lovely is there a link to your thread?
Possibly a little over budget however.
cheers[/quote]That link should work fine. No? I'm open to sensible offers.

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didsby wrote:Hi all
Having ruled out a B9 on cost grounds I'm looking to get into a B8 and have cash waiting for the right car - budget is high 20s and have a degree of flexibility.

I have a couple of questions and was just looking for advice and input and also wondering if anyone could point me in the direction of any nice / well looked after examples. I'm not too bothered spec wise and would prioritise a really clean car.

1. I have observed through reading through a good few threads that the cars can have a few issues and it can take a bit of time and money to get the cars right. With this in mind is it worth holding out for a car from a dealer where I'll have some recourse and can get potential issues sorted for free.

2. If I buy privately, which would be ideal as hopefully forum guidance may help me get into a nice example alongside the obvious cost saving, how easy is it to add the Audi warranty and also I have seen different costs quoted from about £600-1200.
Also, how inclusive is this warranty in terms of what it covers compared to say the warranty if you buy approved?

cheers

House project is causing me to think my B8 may have to go to a new home so I can fund the works , not made up my mind, but contemplating, if interested send me a DM

struggling to send DMs not sure if just being a tool or something on my account as it's new... please send details jangol

didsby wrote:struggling to send DMs not sure if just being a tool or something on my account as it's new... please send details jangol

Did you get to see my ad?

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Thundercliffe81 wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:16 pm

didsby wrote:struggling to send DMs not sure if just being a tool or something on my account as it's new... please send details jangol

Did you get to see my ad?

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Hi yes the car looks nice, just trying to gauge what's about and prices etc. Conscious of cost on yours but will get in touch for a chat over next week or 2, what part of the country are you in?

Main issue I have is just time to get round to look at cars, weekends are so busy!

didsby wrote:

Thundercliffe81 wrote: ↑

Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:16 pm

didsby wrote:struggling to send DMs not sure if just being a tool or something on my account as it's new... please send details jangol

Did you get to see my ad?

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Hi yes the car looks nice, just trying to gauge what's about and prices etc. Conscious of cost on yours but will get in touch for a chat over next week or 2, what part of the country are you in?

Main issue I have is just time to get round to look at cars, weekends are so busy!

I agree. It's a tough one. Ya have to travel for the right car. The right car is with it.

I'm West Yorkshire buddy. I'm open to reasonable offers as I'd like the car to go to a good home.

Just drop me a DM. Cheers, happy hunting.

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