s3teesside Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 Just bought an s3 after 6 month of searching - just hope i've done the right thing The car is a 2000 W plate in silver with 26K and a fash with leather xenons and bose. The car is at a non franchised dealer and cost £14.6K after negotiation. I've spoke with the previous owner and he confirms milage history etc. The only thing is the car was German dealer supplied but the logbook does not list it as an import Have I made a balls by buying a german dealer supplied car rather than a uk one.The original owner says the car is full spec and it does appear it is all manuals are in english etc. Would appreciate some advice - I've paid a large deposit so can't turn back now Also do all 4 tyres have to be replaced at the same time and can i put cheaper tyres on rather than the P6000's Regards Anxious owner Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted February 25, 2004 Report Share Posted February 25, 2004 only thing that will show if its an import for you is the PDI stamp in the service book. Imports are fine. Im on my second. Even if it was UK a 2000 S3 would be out of its original warranty now anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopsta Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 Welcome S3 Boy... great choice of car The tyres need to be changed an axle at time if there is a bit of wear on them, ie you cant have a new and very worn on at the same time. You also need to keep them the same tread pattern on the axle too. Try the Tyre Finder in the menus at the top, we qualify for a 10% discount with Blackcircles . I've personally found that the Toyos T1-s's and Goodyear F1's to be pretty good all rounders. Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted February 26, 2004 Report Share Posted February 26, 2004 I thought the Haldex can cope with different wear rates, sizes etc? Obviously not advisable, but as Graham said, axel at a time should be fine. Just make sure that the car is UK spec e.g. Alarm/interior sensors, DIS, remote locking on key, full electric Recaro leather, or 1/2 alcantara (can get them with cloth over the channel), 4 airbags at least, etc etc. Sounds like a good deal anyway. Cheers Ben Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaiser Posted February 28, 2004 Report Share Posted February 28, 2004 I didn't know that my car was an import until a week after I bought it. It wasn't even a consideration for me when looking for my car. I was only looking at the condition of the car & to get the spec I wanted. I may have used the fact to barter the price down a little more, but I think I bought it for the minimum the guy would take for it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike Posted February 29, 2004 Report Share Posted February 29, 2004 Welcome S3_Boy, Don't skimp too much on tyres! A Goodyear F1 should only cost £110 ish inc. A P6000 £105. If you god down to a Khumo or the like and save £20 per corner is it really worth it?? I don't think so... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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