Too good to be true?

samwhunt · Post by **samwhunt** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:22 pm

Hi all

I'm looking for the following:
- 2013-15 plate
- Either 18i or 20i (it would be remapped anyway)
- Blue or Orange
- M-Sport
- Heated Seats
- Budget: £10-14k

I've found a few over the last month or so but they've quickly been snapped up. Finding this one, it ticks most of the boxes however it's been up for a while and reduced by £100 a few times - https://www.autotrader.co.uk/classified ... 6068716170

Unfortunately it's based in Glasgow and I live in Kent. I don't mind flying up there but before any commitments are made, I was wondering for the price is it too good to be true? Am I missing something? Reviews of the dealer vary (I believe it's a car supermarket).

Would anyone recommend hiring a pre-purchase inspection mechanic to take a look first?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated

(Admins - please move this if necessary)

road warrior · Post by **road warrior** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:35 pm

you could ask if any members are close and willing to take a look for you ..

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:35 pm

Hi, the only item this misses out on compared to the 20i is the dual zone climate controls-apart from that it’s the same car

Rob

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:40 pm

Its not far from Glasgow airport, its got heated seats, PDC

Broads · Post by **Broads** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:28 pm

Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:35 pm Hi, the only item this misses out on compared to the 20i is the dual zone climate controls-apart from that it’s the same car

Give or take a remap..

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:30 pm

No cruise control, no iDrive, manual all knocks the price down...if you are not bothered about those bits, re-chip and it will be a stonker..

Smartbear · Post by **Smartbear** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:49 pm

Broads wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 2:28 pm
Smartbear wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:35 pm Hi, the only item this misses out on compared to the 20i is the dual zone climate controls-apart from that it’s the same car
Give or take a remap..

I’m just talking mechanically

Rob

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:57 pm

And no folding mirrors so no external operation of folding roof...but it does have a wind deflector

mr wilks · Post by **mr wilks** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:21 pm

Pbondar wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:30 pm No cruise control, no iDrive, manual all knocks the price down...if you are not bothered about those bits, re-chip and it will be a stonker..

How does manual box on a 18i 20i 28i knock the price down

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 5:24 pm

Pbondar wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:30 pm No cruise control, no iDrive, manual all knocks the price down...if you are not bothered about those bits, re-chip and it will be a stonker..

Unless it's a Porsche GT something, in which case it puts it up.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 7:10 pm

Welcome to the forum anyway OP!

And good luck finding the right one.

Zed Baron · Post by **Zed Baron** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 8:03 pm

Zed Baron wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 1:40 pm Its not far from Glasgow airport, its got heated seats, PDC

I might be in Glasgow over the weekend (I live just outside) if I get time I'll pop in and have a look?

samwhunt · Post by **samwhunt** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:42 pm

Pbondar wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:30 pm No cruise control, no iDrive, manual all knocks the price down...if you are not bothered about those bits, re-chip and it will be a stonker..

Doing only 4000 miles a year and I'm not bothered by the iDrive to be honest. I'm coming from a DSG auto Audi TT so looking to go back to a manual.

Thanks for the advice and the warm welcome to the forum!

Pbondar · Post by **Pbondar** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:46 pm

samwhunt wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:42 pm
Pbondar wrote: ↑Thu Jun 20, 2019 4:30 pm No cruise control, no iDrive, manual all knocks the price down...if you are not bothered about those bits, re-chip and it will be a stonker..
Doing only 4000 miles a year and I'm not bothered by the iDrive to be honest. I'm coming from a DSG auto Audi TT so looking to go back to a manual.

Thanks for the advice and the warm welcome to the forum!

AND NO SAT NAV...

samwhunt · Post by **samwhunt** » Thu Jun 20, 2019 9:49 pm

Wouldn't use anything other than Google Maps to be honest!

Do they not all have the folding roof from the key?

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