High mileage A3 sport diesel any probelm i should expect !!!!I

[eddibabi]

I am currently in the market for an A3 2.0 diesel sport im finding an awful lot of high mileage ones and im wondering if i go for one will I be expecting to fork out lots of money after purchasing thanks guys

[Clinterous]

The word is, the 1.9TDI engines have proven to be very strong over the long term, even with very high miles. The 2.0TDI engines are still unproven yet long term, and at this stage don't seem to be as reliable/strong.

Service/maintenance history ar every important, especially in relation to the correct oil grade being used.

[AwesomeSarah]

The word is, the 1.9TDI engines have proven to be very strong over the long term, even with very high miles. The 2.0TDI engines are still unproven yet long term, and at this stage don't seem to be as reliable/strong.

Service/maintenance history ar every important, especially in relation to the correct oil grade being used.
On my way in to work this morning , my little 100PD Fabia went on to 200,000k miles :D
Sarah

[NickPicks]

What do you mean by "High mileage"?

I know a lot of people consider this to mean over 100,000, but to an Audi A3, that's just about run in.

Have a look at the VWAF High mileage club for examples.

[eddibabi]

i was considering high mileage at about 100,000 but if you say thats about run in then i may have nothing to worry about :biglaugh:

[elvismiggell]

I have a 2.0 TDi Golf, which has just hit 77,000 miles and is running like a dream. I only do about 7000 miles a year, and am planning on getting another 3-5 years out of it before I even think about selling it, and then it would be what I would consider 'good' mileage.

[DGT]

at 100k...depends how its been driven, could need all new suspension arms/possibly shockers/drop links/clutch and flywheel...

even audis fall apart from time to time

[Eshrules]

at 100k...depends how its been driven, could need all new suspension arms/possibly shockers/drop links/clutch and flywheel...

even audis fall apart from time to time

oh please.

talk about scaremongering?

anything suspension related would be picked up on a test drive, especially shockers and drop links.

Clutch/flywheel the same, although dependent on the car, this is ~ an £800 job, so is worth factoring into the price of the car if a fault is detected.

100k on a diesel is nothing, absolutely nothing. There are cars changing hands with nearly 200k, in better condition than some of the cars I've had.

As long as there's a service history and no apparent running issues, mileage between 100/150k should not be an issue.

[DGT]

only speaking from experience mate, its not all about how reliable the engines are..its good to have a devils advocate i find

[Eshrules]

experience is fine, but you'd have to be a fool not to spot any knackered suspension components or a worn flywheel on an inspection. In fact, quite frankly, if you didn't notice it, you deserve to cop for it :p

[DGT]

As he didnt say he has any, im treating the guy as if he has no previous experience of buying an audi.

my points are fair, yes i would, and have noticed these things on a test drives before. including other problems like knackered MAFs and the countless other pitfalls to look out for when buying this and any 2nd hand car. Not everyone would know what a worn flywheel sounds like, it may not even show up on a test drive if it has just started to go, as with some suspension noises.


obviously we cant all be perfect, like you ;)

mmm..looking through some of your posts, you're probably the least moderate moderator ive ever come across..

[Eshrules]

As he didnt say he has any, im treating the guy as if he has no previous experience of buying an audi.

my points are fair, yes i would, and have noticed these things on a test drives before. including other problems like knackered MAFs and the countless other pitfalls to look out for when buying this and any 2nd hand car. Not everyone would know what a worn flywheel sounds like, it may not even show up on a test drive if it has just started to go, as with some suspension noises.


obviously we cant all be perfect, like you

mmm..looking through some of your posts, you're probably the least moderate moderator ive ever come across..



not sure if that was said in jest or not, but thanks mate - in regards to your edited comment, I'm a Manc, born and bred, don't take it personally, I just don't mince my words. That has nothing to do with me being a mod ;)

as for advice to the OP regards common faults to look for :

http://www.vwaudiforum.co.uk/forum/showpost.php?p=532507&postcount=7

the above applies to most cars, not just 100k milers.

my main point, in case it got lost above, is that mileage alone should not concern you, there are cars on the road with stella mileages that have been looked after better than their lower mileage counterparts. Component wear is not just mileage dependant.

[Clinterous]

experience is fine, but you'd have to be a fool not to spot any knackered suspension components or a worn flywheel on an inspection. In fact, quite frankly, if you didn't notice it, you deserve to cop for it :p

Not everyone is car savvy and I'm sure that subtle faults relating to any components are easily missed by the unsuspecting car purchaser, which may be glaringly obvious to someone with car mechanical experience.

When buying any second hand car you take your chances and there are no guarantees that any car will not breakdown within the first 1000 miles of ownership.

If you are looking at the models with the 2.0 TD engines, common faults with these relate to flywheel failure. My Sis has a 55 plate A4 which has done 95,000 miles and it's in the garage about every 6 months on average needing something replacing. Not wanting to be accused of 'scaremongering', it just seems that the newer models (2005 onwards) do not seem to have the same reliability as the previous generation. Ask forum member A8Tech about this....

[Sam]

my main point, in case it got lost above, is that mileage alone should not concern you, there are cars on the road with stella mileages that have been looked after better than their lower mileage counterparts. Component wear is not just mileage dependant.

The point being lost in all the willy waving is above (bold additions are my own)

1986 Jetta TD with >500k miles (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/08/23/vw-finds-highest-mileage-diesel-in-ohio/)

1989 Saab 900 with >1m miles (http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/06/saab-900-passes-one-million-mile-mark/)

1995 Dodge Ram with >1m miles (http://www.autoblog.com/2006/04/03/chrysler-ceo-calls-owner-of-million-mile-dodge-ram/)

1966 Volvo P1800 with >2.8m miles (http://www.autoblog.com/2007/10/26/man-with-2-6-million-mile-volvo-p1800-aims-for-3-million/)

and on and on and on.

Mileage means nothing if the car has been properly maintained.