Graham88
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Registered: 16th Apr 07
Location: South East Kent Drives: E46 M3
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If you went on the internet you'd never buy an M3 either, nobody documents a good running car online. If it's had work done on the apparently 'dodgy' bits I say do it
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RS6
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Registered: 5th Nov 03
Location: with MJ
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they are cracking cars doesn't have to cost the earth to fix, however won't be cheap for everything
main woes are the gearbox, they need regular fluid changes, and if possible always scan the car for faults with vag-com first to see if its hiding any nasties
Im sold on them, picking up my new one tomorro just sold the merc, going back to another avant condition and previous history are very important in selecting a good example, one im buying has x2 previous forum owners from rs246.com huge folder of receipts and owned by careful enthusiast can't wait
[Edited on 11-09-2014 by RS6]
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taylorboosh
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Registered: 3rd Apr 07
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Pics?
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RS6
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Registered: 5th Nov 03
Location: with MJ
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its not been advertised so will sort pics once its home
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dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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quote: Originally posted by Chris x
Here's an actual breakdown of my costs in rough chronological order
Replacement CF Trim pieces - £70
Headunit/Aerial & fitting - £1400
Service/mapping - £2200
4 Tyres and Alignment - £420
Cambelt, Front brakes, fix bits bits found during service - £4000
Gearbox, EGR's etc - £5900
Aircon Recharge - £55
Alloys Refurb - £430
Not sure what sort of pennies you've splashed out on the X5 and Scooby in the past Brett but the above is pretty horrific
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Brett
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Registered: 16th Dec 02
Location: Manchester
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That's the thing that makes me consider one tbh. I've had cars that are renowned to be expensive cars to maintain and have escaped relatively unscathed so far
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dannymccann
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Registered: 9th Aug 06
Location: Doddington, Lincolnshire
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Think you are touching more wood than a pornstar with that statement right there
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