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Old 23rd January 2020, 02:37 AM
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Default Anybody near this car can view please Ipswitch Audi

its an A6 3.0 biturbo avant in beige 67 reg
i just want a quick look around and mainly the condition of Tyres Discs and Pads
if the tyres look original look for cracks in the tread etc
if the discs look original and worn with a lip
how thin the pads are if they can be seen
its done 28k miles
also stone chips etc please
you dont have to go into the Audi Dealership unless you want to(free coffee etc)
cheers

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classif...02001136091360
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Old 23rd January 2020, 10:16 AM
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But it’s not white!
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Old 23rd January 2020, 10:55 AM
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Default its getting WRAPPED

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Old 23rd January 2020, 11:29 AM
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Being at a dealership and so an approved vehicle, if it does have any of the items you have mentioned, shouldn't they sort them anyway?
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Old 23rd January 2020, 11:36 AM
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the stealers cannot be trusted..

the tyres are around 4.5mm and more worn in the centre so im thinking original tyres
and maybe original disc/pads
hence the inspection
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Old 23rd January 2020, 12:20 PM
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Being at a dealership and so an approved vehicle, if it does have any of the items you have mentioned, shouldn't they sort them anyway?
I concur with Roberto (and ITs experience with one of his Q7s) that just because it's at a main dealer does not guarantee anything without a Mk1 eyeball
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Old 23rd January 2020, 05:27 PM
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the stealers cannot be trusted..

the tyres are around 4.5mm and more worn in the centre so im thinking original tyres
and maybe original disc/pads
hence the inspection
Sadly, I concur....

In my experience, Main dealers will prepare a car to a certain standard, but won't go above and beyond. Its a reasonable standard, don't get me wrong, and for most average folks, it will be fine, but its a used car, so don't expect it not to need something in the next 12 months maintenance wise..... It aint new...

If you push really hard, you might get some discount, but last I heard a used car salesman at Audi has only £100 leeway to discount a car without manager approval. Yes. £100.

They also won't put a fresh MOT on it if its > 6 months I think, which wound me up no end, but they refused.

If its something tasty, they likely have a queue of people waiting.

If you want something good - go to the Audi.co.uk used car website. They only seem to go to autotrader when no-one showed pre-interest, and they've finally got it in, prepped it and got photos. You can secure it on the Audi website with a refundable deposit.

My current Q7 was a sad combination of a dealer that wasn't really that bothered, with a car that wasn't well designed, built on a Friday afternoon I think.

I've had it 12 months, and its spent at least 2 of those months at various Audi workshop visits. Its running good now, but I reckon its taken nearly 10K of work to get it there this year. In fact, its still outstanding a visit for a replacement towbar.....

Yes, All FOC under warranty, but a real pita.
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Old 24th January 2020, 09:30 AM
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Default reg, ET67 XDA

no services logged with Audi UK
wierd stupid online system

27,700 miles

ipswich audi done a multi point check but no mention of a service

jeeeez
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Old 24th January 2020, 11:05 AM
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no services logged with Audi UK
wierd stupid online system

27,700 miles

ipswich audi done a multi point check but no mention of a service

jeeeez
Interesting... I did think a Full Audi History was one of the pre reqs for them retailing a car......
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The First 20 Audis:

2001 D2 4.2 QS Silver, 1997 D2 S8 Silver, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2002 D2 S8 Dolphin Grey,
2003 C5 RS6 Blue, 1998 D2 S8 Black, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue, 2003 D3 4.2 Ming Blue,
2005 B7 S4 Blue, 2006 D3 3.0 Tdi Black, 1999 D2 4.2 Silver, 2003 D3 4.2 LPG Crystal Blue,
2000 D2 S8 Silver, 2007 3.0 Tdi Q7 Black, 2009 B8 S4 Black, 1998 D2 S8 Agate Grey,
2006 D3 4.2 Tdi Blue, 2006 D3 S8, 2007 Q7 3.0 Tdi, 2006 C6 S6,

The Second 20 Audis:

2011 A7 Sline, 2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2002 A2 1.4 Tdi Silver, 2006 A8 4.2 Tdi Blue,
2007 4.2 Tdi Q7, 2006 S4 Cab Silver, 2010 RS6 Saloon Black , 2007 TT Roadster,
2010 A8 D4 4.2 Silver, 2006 C6 A6 2.7 Tdi Quattro, 2000 D2 4.2 QS/S8 Ming Blue (again), 2008 Q7 4.2 Black,
2009 C6 RS6 Saloon Daytona Grey, 2001 Fully Loaded A2 Tdi, 2006 Avant S6 Black, 2007 VW Caravelle Exec Black (almost an Audi)
2009 TT Roadster Daytona, 2015 Q7 4.2 tdi lava grey, 2002 GmbH D2 demonstrator, 2006 D3 A8 LWB 4.2 Tdi Black

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2001 A2 1.4 Tdi Black, 2007 4.2 FSi Q7 ABT Blue, 2016 S5 Coupe Launch model, 2004 S4 B6 Cabriolet, 2016 Q7 Sline White, 2006 Q7 4.2 FSi Black, 2012 Q7 Sline+ 4.2Tdi White, 2008 Blue Audi S8

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Old 24th January 2020, 11:19 AM
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Yes i did Ian , its supposed to have had an indy 1st service and there checking for an invoice..
also its in the workshop now having a service to bring it back inline with audi approved..

i negotiated a 12 month warranty after the original 3 years runs out which has 9 month to go , then another 12 after that,
but now there back pedaling to 12 month only from purchase,

rediculous init
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