Have I overpaid for an Audi A4 Cabriolet?

[jimnix]

I've just put a deposit down for an '06 Audi A4 Cabriolet 2.0 TFSI. It has 68k miles and has full main dealer service history (I've gone through the motor checks and all was clear and infact has only failed one MOT for dodgy windscreen wiper). I ended up paying £3600 for it but I really can't tell if I made a good or bad decision. I'm feeling some serious buyers remorse.

Does anyone have any guidance? I'm fine to be told I made the wrong decision haha. Also, is there anything I should look out for on the Audi A4?

[spartacus 68]

I think you need to stop thinking about it so much. If you bought from an independent garage rather than privately, there’s a good chance it would have cost about a grand less, but that’s life.

Quick check on Autotrader reveals these cars are still pretty scarce. It’s low mileage, hopefully in a colour and specification you like, and you’ve got the summer ahead of you.

If it’s an auto box get it serviced. Usually every 40k miles. Similarly oil and filter changes ever 8-10k miles.

Audi do suffer from corrosion on subframes. To be honest, early cars we’re better built. Take the wheels off and treat the suspension and subframe to a thorough snow foam, and jet wash, and once dry spray Lanoguard or similar on exposed metalwork.

Paintwork too, any chips touch up.

On the roof, it’s possible to treat it, if it’s not looking it’s best. Replacement roofs are expensive, so consider additional waterproofing from GTechniq.

Check the cabin filter. These rarely get changed regularly. Mann filter including charcoal filters will be exactly the same as genuine OE.

 

[jimnix]

13 minutes ago, spartacus 68 said:

I think you need to stop thinking about it so much. If you bought from an independent garage rather than privately, there’s a good chance it would have cost about a grand less, but that’s life.

Quick check on Autotrader reveals these cars are still pretty scarce. It’s low mileage, hopefully in a colour and specification you like, and you’ve got the summer ahead of you.

If it’s an auto box get it serviced. Usually every 40k miles. Similarly oil and filter changes ever 8-10k miles.

Audi do suffer from corrosion on subframes. To be honest, early cars we’re better built. Take the wheels off and treat the suspension and subframe to a thorough snow foam, and jet wash, and once dry spray Lanoguard or similar on exposed metalwork.

Paintwork too, any chips touch up.

On the roof, it’s possible to treat it, if it’s not looking it’s best. Replacement roofs are expensive, so consider additional waterproofing from GTechniq.

Check the cabin filter. These rarely get changed regularly. Mann filter including charcoal filters will be exactly the same as genuine OE.

 

I really thank you for this comment. Been so back and forth on it all day.

[Steve Q]

Che j buyers guides on YouTube. But key things when was cambelt and water pump last changed? 

If an auto when was the gearbox oil last changed. 

Make sure all electrical items work as parts such as air con compressors can be expensive. 

Make sure heating is consistent from all vents as inconsistent temperature or power could be a blocked heater matrix. 

Make sure the roof works! And more importantly that's no leaks or water ingress/wet carpets etc.