2015 a3 automatic jap import

[lorena]

Hi,

I am looking at 2015 Jap import.

I have read so much on net about probs with this year of car regarding automatic gearbox. Is there a high possibility of something going wrong . It has 88000km on click.

Thanks.

[Magnet]

Welcome Shane and thanks for joining. 
Bear in mind that bad news travels fast. Much faster than good news. 
Oil change services with auto boxes is now a must. 
For consideration:- someone thought it economically viable to import this 9 year old car; have been told but not confirmed - parts of Japan can suffer from high rainfall, so always check for underbody corrosion; increased insurance premiums? Price should obviously be lower than U.K. equivalent. 
Perhaps you could let us know what you think. 
Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[lorena]

The inside of the car was like new.

No marks or scuffs on any of the plastics inside. Had a small look underneath at the back end and looked fairly clean. Very smooth when taking off easy. When looking for extra acceleration it would drop a gear or so and nearly put you back in seat and speed up. I was a fun test drive. Looking 15000 for car.

[Magnet]

Thanks Shane,

Not sure of ROI prices, but c£12,800 for a 9  year old Japanese import A3 would seem a little bit heavy on the pencil to me. 
Kind regards,

Gareth.