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Hi guys, I tried selling up a few months back, selling the A3 to my mum to buy an E36 M3.
long story short, it didn't work. THe E36 wasn't the car for me, and the audi didn't suit my mum either, so I've got it back.
Now, part of me still fancies a change, but I just do not know what the A3 is worth. It's had a LOT of money spent on it, but it's also reached what I would call StarShip mileage....
If you could read the spec through, and let me know what you reckon it's worth, honestly, I'd be very grateful.
Right, quick history:
I bought the car on 126k, full audi SH, it's since been serviced every 5k without fail.
gearbow blew up at 130k, replaced by audi with brand new one.
revo'd at 135k to 184bhp 236lbft. added milltek cat back and CAI
bored of that at 145k, ko3S went on, driven until 155k at under 3000rpm due to waiting for FMIC to arrive so I could get it mapped. in this time, I fitted the brakes/all suspension mods.
mapped stage 2 Custom code at 155k, turbo thrust bearings died, so had to drive like an old man for another 5k up to 160k
new 26k mile turbo fitted at 160k
car is awesome until now at 174k.
So, the spec:
Audi A3 1.8T sport, volcano pearlescent metallic.
Engine:
174k AGU 20v
ko3S silenced turbo from 04 ibiza cupra
greddy FMIC pipework with godspeed 600x150x76mm core
Siliconhoses.com couplers/reducers throughout
Forge silicon TIP
Forge silicon cold side DV relocation kit
Forge 007P DV, yellow spring
Denso IK22 cold plugs
Custom fitted oil catch tank.
Milltek ultra 2.5'' downpipe and 200cel sports cat
Milltek 2.5'' cat back system with custom subtle tail pipes
CAI removed in favour of custom highly smoothed airbox with cold air feed and green cotton filter
Custom code phase 2 mapping to 240bhp/295lbft
Chassis:
Weitec ultra GT lowered shocks, with weitec 50mm lowered springs, new top mounts and top mount bearings fitted.
Eibach 22/25mm ARB kit
312mm black diamond S3 discs, ferrodo ds2500 pads, calipers and carriers painted black.
rear brembo max discs, textar pads.
All new bushes throughout, including new wishbones, ball joints, CV joints, and boots on all.
Other:
It's running on MINT audi S4 8x18 reps, they are very high quality Itallian reps, with 5mm+ Eagle F1's rear, and bridgestone potenza's front on 4mm.
It's got facelift rear lights, and black angel eye front projetors, although I've not wired up the angel rings, as I dont like them.
inside it's standard black/red cloth, with a custom made pillar pod for the boost gauge, and a parrot CK3200 bluetooth car kit installed very neatly. It's got the standard concert head unit and 6cd changer and sub in the boot.
It's passed every MOT since I've had it with not even an advisory note, and generally been an AMAZING car.
I just feel that I fancy a change whilst I'm still young. before I have to grow up and buy a house!"
The car cost me £3500 to buy in June 2006, and has cost me around £4600 to get to this standard.
I dont want to start any arguements here, but it's WAY quicker than a standard S3, and will easily show up most remapped S3's as well. With all the suspension mods, it really is a treat to drive, and many people have been VERY shocked with how well it handles.
So guys, large spec and even larger mileage taken into consideration....
... what's it worth?
long story short, it didn't work. THe E36 wasn't the car for me, and the audi didn't suit my mum either, so I've got it back.
Now, part of me still fancies a change, but I just do not know what the A3 is worth. It's had a LOT of money spent on it, but it's also reached what I would call StarShip mileage....
If you could read the spec through, and let me know what you reckon it's worth, honestly, I'd be very grateful.
Right, quick history:
I bought the car on 126k, full audi SH, it's since been serviced every 5k without fail.
gearbow blew up at 130k, replaced by audi with brand new one.
revo'd at 135k to 184bhp 236lbft. added milltek cat back and CAI
bored of that at 145k, ko3S went on, driven until 155k at under 3000rpm due to waiting for FMIC to arrive so I could get it mapped. in this time, I fitted the brakes/all suspension mods.
mapped stage 2 Custom code at 155k, turbo thrust bearings died, so had to drive like an old man for another 5k up to 160k
new 26k mile turbo fitted at 160k
car is awesome until now at 174k.
So, the spec:
Audi A3 1.8T sport, volcano pearlescent metallic.
Engine:
174k AGU 20v
ko3S silenced turbo from 04 ibiza cupra
greddy FMIC pipework with godspeed 600x150x76mm core
Siliconhoses.com couplers/reducers throughout
Forge silicon TIP
Forge silicon cold side DV relocation kit
Forge 007P DV, yellow spring
Denso IK22 cold plugs
Custom fitted oil catch tank.
Milltek ultra 2.5'' downpipe and 200cel sports cat
Milltek 2.5'' cat back system with custom subtle tail pipes
CAI removed in favour of custom highly smoothed airbox with cold air feed and green cotton filter
Custom code phase 2 mapping to 240bhp/295lbft
Chassis:
Weitec ultra GT lowered shocks, with weitec 50mm lowered springs, new top mounts and top mount bearings fitted.
Eibach 22/25mm ARB kit
312mm black diamond S3 discs, ferrodo ds2500 pads, calipers and carriers painted black.
rear brembo max discs, textar pads.
All new bushes throughout, including new wishbones, ball joints, CV joints, and boots on all.
Other:
It's running on MINT audi S4 8x18 reps, they are very high quality Itallian reps, with 5mm+ Eagle F1's rear, and bridgestone potenza's front on 4mm.
It's got facelift rear lights, and black angel eye front projetors, although I've not wired up the angel rings, as I dont like them.
inside it's standard black/red cloth, with a custom made pillar pod for the boost gauge, and a parrot CK3200 bluetooth car kit installed very neatly. It's got the standard concert head unit and 6cd changer and sub in the boot.
It's passed every MOT since I've had it with not even an advisory note, and generally been an AMAZING car.
I just feel that I fancy a change whilst I'm still young. before I have to grow up and buy a house!"
The car cost me £3500 to buy in June 2006, and has cost me around £4600 to get to this standard.
I dont want to start any arguements here, but it's WAY quicker than a standard S3, and will easily show up most remapped S3's as well. With all the suspension mods, it really is a treat to drive, and many people have been VERY shocked with how well it handles.
So guys, large spec and even larger mileage taken into consideration....
... what's it worth?