Pie-eyedpiper
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My new acquisition, an 02 1.4tdi.
It's had quite an interesting back story. Bought new from Gilders Sheffield Audi by a family business in '02 it remained in their ownership until 2015. Milage is now 151429.
Whilst they owned it it had a new engine at 73638mls.
Turbo replacement at 105836.
A secondhand gearbox replacement at 123555.
And lots of other work done - 3 (?) wheels refurbished under warranty etc?
Is all this work usual or extraordinary?
I've been given loads of receipts by the previous owner. The biggest puzzle was a different number plate in many early invoices and MOTs. The chassis number matched in all, but the number plate was different. I rang the original owner and he confirmed it had been in a private plate.
Pheww, thought I'd bought a ringer.
The paintwork is in good condition, but I'm not overly keen if the blue seat interior, or the solid bench rear seat.
There are a few things that need addressing before too long. I'm going to fully service it, changing all filters. The front brakes discs a d pads aren't great. And it's coming up for its cambelt change soon. This was possibly the reason the previous owner sold it.
Gear engagement is also a bit notchy, and precious gear engagement is essential. I haven't been used to that with my '08 A4. Would an oil change make much difference, or is it likely to be something more serious?
I'm sure to have many more questions, but I have been busily searching through old threads too.
It's had quite an interesting back story. Bought new from Gilders Sheffield Audi by a family business in '02 it remained in their ownership until 2015. Milage is now 151429.
Whilst they owned it it had a new engine at 73638mls.
Turbo replacement at 105836.
A secondhand gearbox replacement at 123555.
And lots of other work done - 3 (?) wheels refurbished under warranty etc?
Is all this work usual or extraordinary?
I've been given loads of receipts by the previous owner. The biggest puzzle was a different number plate in many early invoices and MOTs. The chassis number matched in all, but the number plate was different. I rang the original owner and he confirmed it had been in a private plate.
Pheww, thought I'd bought a ringer.
The paintwork is in good condition, but I'm not overly keen if the blue seat interior, or the solid bench rear seat.
There are a few things that need addressing before too long. I'm going to fully service it, changing all filters. The front brakes discs a d pads aren't great. And it's coming up for its cambelt change soon. This was possibly the reason the previous owner sold it.
Gear engagement is also a bit notchy, and precious gear engagement is essential. I haven't been used to that with my '08 A4. Would an oil change make much difference, or is it likely to be something more serious?
I'm sure to have many more questions, but I have been busily searching through old threads too.
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