audi b3 coupe

[gpk_gti]

hey guys,

finally got in touch with the sellers brother.rego just finished 8th dec so I have to organise rego after I pick her up.dont think its wise to pay prior to picking it up as some sellers claim their car is immaculant ..dont they??



apparently rta now offer 3 or 6 month rego only online,so ive goto devise some sort of plan to pick her up,get it pink slipped then rego'd online.unless the car is sooooo good that I can get 12 months rego in confidence the car wont blow up on me !!!

he said that both seats dont flop forward and mentioned something about internal issues??? was vague when I asked him if that meant the GB bearing being noisy as that was the only mechanical issue mentioned on the listing.

anything else guys that I should look out for when I look/drive it????

[Jmac]

Hmm they were bad for diff bearings, see if it is noisy in every gear, not a bad box to work on mate. The seat issue will be broken cables for sure common as, not too hard to fit either. Im sure it will need wishbone bushes but that is a given anyway on them. Get the Cam belt and tensioner done too. Any dramas or questions on this beastie chime mate done MANY years on these
Cheers
JMac

[Golf Loon]

Technically you bought it off him on ebay and are now in a legally binding contract.

Still if it has lots of big probs he did not mention, I`d be haggling or walking.

At least you got it for cheep.

I still reckon you should get it transported, or rent a trailer and borrow a 4wd. Trying to do a pinkslip and rego in a day in a strange city and a strange car. good Luck.

[Mischa]

jeeze man you got that cheap... congrats on the purchase. looks strangely similar to the s2 sitting in my back yard

[gpk_gti]

you have a s2 sitting around mischa???

here is what he listed as being changed,
New tyres, new radiator, new battery, timing belt, new headlight, and most the other parts are in good condition, serviced reglarly

here is what he said had issues,
It's in pretty good condition apart from the following:

- scratch down the side, wearing gearbox bearings (ul still get 12months or more out of it), passenger seat does not go forward to allow passengers in the back, drivers side elctric window doesnt work

loon,do you know what window regulator corresponds with this car? u got one maybe???

so far he told me both seats dont work.if there is more than that and it is something serious,then stuff paying 1800 or maybe even taking it.he said driving back to syd will not be a problem.
I have a sneaky way of bringing it back as long as the car is relatively in a sound state.

will keep u guys informed.

[DubSteve]

Re if you want go and hire a trailer from UHAUL at the Mobil in Bexley for less than $100 thats what I did for the mk1 when I brought it back from the gong, was easy and no fuss!

[evorobin]

Hundred I paid $50 for a car trailer for 24hrs

[DubSteve]

Hundred I paid $50 for a car trailer for 24hrs

I did borrow one for 2 days though

[Golf Loon]

Adelaide is cheaper than Sydders Robin, most trailer places are $70 for 4 hours.

Go the sneaky way I reckon George.

[Jmac]

Hey George the bearing im sure will be the diff, and the seat almost certain will be broken cables , not a bad thing to fix
Good luck with it
Jmac

[gpk_gti]

wish me luck guys,going to pick her up with adrian.....

ill post up shots later this arvo!

[gpk_gti]

PHEW!! what a day! BIG THANKS to DUB20V adrian for being my buying a car pick up BUDDY today in the heat!
finally made it back to sydney with the new baby!... car is better than we expected.gear box whine is not that bad,even at 110+ on the freeway.it sounds like a bearing whining more than anything.
the drivers side window works but is straining itself and needs a hand to go up that extra 3cm.
interior is not bad,needs a good clean,same for the body work.
car has that typical 5cyl sound...it will liven up once I chuck a free flowing exhaust on and a cai as robin recommended.
anyone know how to turn on the spot lights? I flicked all the switches and couldnt get them on,maybe they were disconnected when it went through import compliance??
is the b3 the same wheels specs as most audi's? 5x112??
is that the old style tape holders in the central rest? cant open them....


here are some shot...

[Jmac]

Note the injector cooler!!!! Yeah mate they are the old tape holders and i see there is a tape stuck in one. Wheels are 4 stud mate. Keep me in mind if you are going to change the wheels
Check the Timing belt history. Its a pita to do and do a water pump when you are in there. The belt is tensioned by the water pump and you always knacker the seal when adjusting the belt.
Great to see someone on here with one of these , brings back lots of apprenticship memories. Had a ball with these and when the Rs2 came WELL YEHA!!!!!!!!!!!!! Mate even the S2 was tops
Jmac

[gpk_gti]

hahha,,thanks alot JMAC!!! ill look for the timing belt history ,maybe even get my mate H to fiddle with it while he is doing the GB bearing...

4x 100??? WTF?? ill look at the spare later...

got any ideas about the spot lights?? how to turn them on??

[Mischa]

could be something obscure like 108????