new S3 hunt initiated

[1973P911toS4]

dispite the name I have ditched the idea of an S4 (although not entirely) for an S3, sold the porker yesterday and now the desire to get into my new Audi is burning up . I promised myself I wouldn't rush into this but the burning sensation is just too much. Budget is strictly no more than £12k and the closer I can get to £10 the better. I know this means an early S3 with generaly high milage but then these cars can rack up the miles.
Questions
When and how much is the cam belt service? - also is this the biggest "service" expense there is on an S3?
anything typical of a high miler i need to know (turbo burn out?)
I have seen a couple for sale tuned by Kim Collins any down side to 270bph?
any comments or cars for sale in my budget would be welcome

[mfowler]

Hi mate,

Just bought one and was very well looked after by the company below. The guy you need to speak to is Alex and the last time I went to his lockup (Where the spares are kept) there were about 12 S3's, one of which I bought, it was like S3 Heaven!!! Details below if any use.

http://www.croftmotors.co.uk/sales.asp

Mark

[hamski]

Bought mine from Alex as well. Can't speak highly enough of their service

[BOWS3]

[quote="hamski"]Bought mine from Alex as well. Can


Hamski, haven't seen you on here for a while. I thought you bought your car from Michael in Salisbury. Last post I read from you I thought said you were banned. What did you give for yours, if you don't mind me asking ?

Chris.

[hamski]

It was Michael's car, but Croft were selling it. Was for sale on Autotrader privately earlier in the year I seem to remember. I ended up giving £20k for it. I am still banned 5 months and 9 days to go! But was thinking about selling only this morning. It's the sensible thing to do, but I fear big regret if I do.

[BOWS3]

@hamski, how much would you want for it ? PM me if you would rather.

Chris.