Looking at a car with 35k miles. Anything I need to know?

[DC7]

Evening chaps,

Whilst I've been looking at 2016 Performance models a 2014 one has come up in the right colour, a good decent spec and at a good price. It's a pre-facelift model obviously so aside from the older front lights I'm not sure what else changed.

The car has done 35,000 miles and has a full Audi service history.

At this mileage are there any specific things I should be looking at?

Any pointers would be greatly appreciated

[wrekka]

Main priority- Audi warranty for minimum of 12 months!

[Markp]

Get a f/l car if you can.

[DC7]

Main priority- Audi warranty for minimum of 12 months!

Yep, it's in the Audi network.

[DC7]

Get a f/l car if you can.

What's that mate?

[RS4LAD]

Get a f/l car if you can.

What's that mate?

Face Lift, the rear lights are also different on pre fl

[RS4LAD]

See this thread

viewtopic.php?f=76&t=119826

[DC7]

Just for info, the spec is:

21" x 9.5J 5-twin-spoke design black-gloss alloy wheels with 285/30 R21 tyres
Audi hands-free boot opening system with Advanced key
Audi Parking System Advanced with rear reversing camera
Dynamic package
Inlays, Piano-finish black
Mobile telephone preparation – High with Audi connect
Panoramic glass sunroof
Privacy glass
Rear side airbags
Sports exhaust
Garage door opener (Homelink)
Heated front and rear seats

[RS6chris!]

Get a PE

Not massive differences but prices are coming down.

[Surrey Sam]

PE wheels are also less prone to bending.

[Markp]

PE wheels are also less prone to bending.

Are you sure? See last page here - viewtopic.php?f=76&t=120812&start=75 - PE with 3 buckled wheels after just 9000 miles.
No reports of any 20s buckling (they are forged) - but 21s look meaner if that is important to you.

[Surrey Sam]

Any wheel can be bent, it just seems that the 21" twin spokes are more prone to it.

[Markp]

Any wheel can be bent, it just seems that the 21" twin spokes are more prone to it.

True. But three wheels in 9000 miles isn’t confidence inspiring - or very bad luck. Maybe 2 tonnes and 30 profile is just asking a lot of any cast 21 wheel, irrespective of design?

[MikeFish]

Any wheel can be bent, it just seems that the 21" twin spokes are more prone to it.

True. But three wheels in 9000 miles isn’t confidence inspiring - or very bad luck. Maybe 2 tonnes and 30 profile is just asking a lot of any cast 21 wheel, irrespective of design?

That's the only example I've heard of the PE wheels bending and that car had other problems too.