Hi all,
I’m in the market for an A3 currently as had to downsize due to being out of work (thanks Covid!)
I’m looking at a higher mileage car as my budget is around £5-6k. I’m aiming for an 8P3 where possible. Having owned an 8P2 and 8P3 S3 I know the cars quite well but never had higher milers.
I’m probs looking for the 2.0 tdi as I remember my tfsi was greedy with fuel at best in S-line or black Ed spec. Not too worried about 3 or 5 door. Has to be auto though as I love autos.
What common faults are there to look out for? I know on my old b7 A4 I had to do the infamous oil balance shafts. I believe the TFSI has these as well which can wear? Do the TDI’s have these? I understand the TDI went to common rail at some point which is more reliable, when did that cut over?
thanks in advance all
I’m in the market for an A3 currently as had to downsize due to being out of work (thanks Covid!)
I’m looking at a higher mileage car as my budget is around £5-6k. I’m aiming for an 8P3 where possible. Having owned an 8P2 and 8P3 S3 I know the cars quite well but never had higher milers.
I’m probs looking for the 2.0 tdi as I remember my tfsi was greedy with fuel at best in S-line or black Ed spec. Not too worried about 3 or 5 door. Has to be auto though as I love autos.
What common faults are there to look out for? I know on my old b7 A4 I had to do the infamous oil balance shafts. I believe the TFSI has these as well which can wear? Do the TDI’s have these? I understand the TDI went to common rail at some point which is more reliable, when did that cut over?
thanks in advance all