Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
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
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
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Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
Hey up.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
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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Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
2015 65 plate Sepang Blue Limited Edition model. Under 19k miles. Derestricted. New front discs/pads and shocks. £40k ish.
Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
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
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
Macan GTS
Boxster S
Previously
Audi RS4 B8
Audi S4 B8
Audi S4 B6
Nissan GTR,
Lotus Elise 111R,
Caterham,
Golf GTi Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, VR6,
Various SAAB Turbos
Peugeot 205 GTi,
RS2000
Boxster S
Previously
Audi RS4 B8
Audi S4 B8
Audi S4 B6
Nissan GTR,
Lotus Elise 111R,
Caterham,
Golf GTi Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, VR6,
Various SAAB Turbos
Peugeot 205 GTi,
RS2000
Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
Oh and warranty costs increase at 60k miles and 80k miles. Not available over 100k miles
Macan GTS
Boxster S
Previously
Audi RS4 B8
Audi S4 B8
Audi S4 B6
Nissan GTR,
Lotus Elise 111R,
Caterham,
Golf GTi Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, VR6,
Various SAAB Turbos
Peugeot 205 GTi,
RS2000
Boxster S
Previously
Audi RS4 B8
Audi S4 B8
Audi S4 B6
Nissan GTR,
Lotus Elise 111R,
Caterham,
Golf GTi Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, VR6,
Various SAAB Turbos
Peugeot 205 GTi,
RS2000
Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
[/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.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
[/quote]
hi, looks lovely is there a link to your thread?
Possibly a little over budget however.
cheers
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.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
[/quote]
hi, looks lovely is there a link to your thread?
Possibly a little over budget however.
cheers
Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
have enquired out of I interest lol114uyc wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:32 pmCould be a typo https://usedcars.audi.co.uk/usedcar/aud ... ICE_SALE,U
Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
£10k too lowdidsby wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 8:11 pmhave enquired out of I interest lol114uyc wrote: ↑Mon Jul 01, 2019 5:32 pmCould be a typo https://usedcars.audi.co.uk/usedcar/aud ... ICE_SALE,U
Macan GTS
Boxster S
Previously
Audi RS4 B8
Audi S4 B8
Audi S4 B6
Nissan GTR,
Lotus Elise 111R,
Caterham,
Golf GTi Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, VR6,
Various SAAB Turbos
Peugeot 205 GTi,
RS2000
Boxster S
Previously
Audi RS4 B8
Audi S4 B8
Audi S4 B6
Nissan GTR,
Lotus Elise 111R,
Caterham,
Golf GTi Mk 1, Mk 2, Mk 3, Mk 4, VR6,
Various SAAB Turbos
Peugeot 205 GTi,
RS2000
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Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
Hey up.didsby wrote:
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.
Sent from my ONEPLUS A6013 using Tapatalk
[/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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Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
House project is causing me to think my B8 may have to go to a new home so I can fund the worksdidsby 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

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Did you get to see my ad?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
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Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
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?Thundercliffe81 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:16 pmDid you get to see my ad?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
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Main issue I have is just time to get round to look at cars, weekends are so busy!
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Re: Buying Advice / Any good ones around?
I agree. It's a tough one. Ya have to travel for the right car. The right car is with it.didsby wrote: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?Thundercliffe81 wrote: ↑Wed Jul 03, 2019 5:16 pmDid you get to see my ad?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
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Main issue I have is just time to get round to look at cars, weekends are so busy!
I'm West Yorkshire buddy.

Just drop me a DM. Cheers, happy hunting.
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