I had a change of heart on a factory order 8Y owing to some recent family events, so I'm now looking to buy an 8V S3 in replacement for my current 1.4 TFSI. Handily, a March 2018 model has come up at a decent local BMW specialist. I've held the car with a deposit and arranged to view next week.
It's a Daytona Sportback S-Stronic with the Technology Pack inc. virtual dash, folding mirrors, hill-hold assist, rear camera, wireless phone charging and some natty 10-spoke polished alloys. Being a facelift means it also gets the LED lights and Audi Sound System that I wanted, too. So, it seems a decent spec and the understated colour akin to my old Golf R32 makes it likely to fit in with my needs - moreso than my old, very red, 8P S3. Mileage is 22k, it has Audi dealer history and recent Potenza tyres all round.
A couple of questions:
- From the MMI, I think it had an Inspection service around 6 months ago. The dealer is offering a fresh engine oil change, but do you agree I'd be better to bargain for a Haldex and brake fluid change instead (given it's exactly 3 years old) then get the oil done later? Maybe I should just chip a bit more off the price and get all these service items done myself at my local VAG indie or Audi?
- What do I need to know about the Tech pack? I can't see myself using many of the features or subscribing to online services to be honest, but I guess the Tech stuff would be an attraction to future buyers. Am I underrating the package or overlooking some amazing experience by not subscribing - and is there anything else I need to bear in mind?
- Other than the usual mechanical things, is there anything else S3-specific that I need to look out for when buying?
Thanks!
It's a Daytona Sportback S-Stronic with the Technology Pack inc. virtual dash, folding mirrors, hill-hold assist, rear camera, wireless phone charging and some natty 10-spoke polished alloys. Being a facelift means it also gets the LED lights and Audi Sound System that I wanted, too. So, it seems a decent spec and the understated colour akin to my old Golf R32 makes it likely to fit in with my needs - moreso than my old, very red, 8P S3. Mileage is 22k, it has Audi dealer history and recent Potenza tyres all round.
A couple of questions:
- From the MMI, I think it had an Inspection service around 6 months ago. The dealer is offering a fresh engine oil change, but do you agree I'd be better to bargain for a Haldex and brake fluid change instead (given it's exactly 3 years old) then get the oil done later? Maybe I should just chip a bit more off the price and get all these service items done myself at my local VAG indie or Audi?
- What do I need to know about the Tech pack? I can't see myself using many of the features or subscribing to online services to be honest, but I guess the Tech stuff would be an attraction to future buyers. Am I underrating the package or overlooking some amazing experience by not subscribing - and is there anything else I need to bear in mind?
- Other than the usual mechanical things, is there anything else S3-specific that I need to look out for when buying?
Thanks!
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