7 hours ago, Bap33 said:

The well known water pump issue is not about leaks. Sorry, I forgot to explain...

VAG engineers designed a pump which is off when the engine starts cold. When its hot enough, the water pump runs as expected. The problem is that this pump tends to "stick" and remains off when the engine is hot enough, which leads to engine overheating...

I agree on the diesel or small petrol engines.. Incidentally if you turn the heater to full hot and keep revs below 1500 they dont overheat when stuck so you can get it to a workshop.

I was looking at a EA 888 Gen3 B, The pump is on the gearbox side and run from a rubber belt. The plastic housings crack (bit like something they were smoking when it was designed) causing minor leaks initially, then easily spotted pink crystal formation from the Evo coolant. You need a flexible inspection camera to see them without stripping parts off in the early stages. Look at BAZ Merideths YouTube channel where he did a pump on an L&K in the last year or so, shows the housing cracking up close.

Found it, scroll to 4 mins 50 ish

So the low mileage one 25K is 1K GBP more, built within a few months of each other Doesnt have DSG paddles, road sign recognition camera, drivers seat massage and has 19 inch rims rather than 18s. Massive difference in price and I have a trade account with a massive tyre wholesaler.

The higher mile one has the above options 1K less but digging into its history, it had a cracked sump and lost oil to point red pressure light was noted but immediately turned off. Sump was replaced at a dealer and no issue reported since. Has the much cheaper tyres better colour but note on last mot for front lower arm bushes rear worn but not displaced or causing excessive movement.

Im going to buy one or the other this weekend unless something else comes up.

Edited Thursday at 19:501 day by 3T51704x4
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Personally I’d go with higher mileage for the options.

Perhaps see if you can negotiate them fixing the advisories if you pay asking price. Make sure you show us some pics if you do buy one!

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610167041901?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

This is the low mileage one.

Anyone on here recognise it? A proper history background would be nice.

But then it doesn’t have the other options, the paint needs a pro mop quoted starting from £700 depending on scratch depths and damage. Looks good in the photo, but up close so disappointing. And it’s a bit too bling, I’m more for an understated paint job.

Electric blue, I thought it was Cobalt blue. Think Audi called this Nogaro blue on the RS4 B5 I had a midnight blue S4 as even then the nogaro was too bling.

4 minutes ago, 3T51704x4 said:

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202610167041901?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios-app

This is the low mileage one.

Anyone on here recognise it? A proper history background would be nice.

But then it doesn’t have the other options, the paint needs a pro mop quoted starting from £700 depending on scratch depths and damage. Looks good in the photo, but up close so disappointing. And it’s a bit too bling, I’m more for an understated paint job.

Electric blue, I thought it was Cobalt blue. Think Audi called this Nogaro blue on the RS4 B5 I had a midnight blue S4 as even then the nogaro was too bling.

Not keen on that colour personally and I don’t like the look of the facelift model as much. MIB3 as well which can be quite buggy

Agreed, I do like the full LED lights, I can also update it as and when releases are available if needed with my diag unit. I get your point though.

Few minor events logged but more importantly, the ecu logged mileage matches the dash mileage

MIB3 is fine on the later firmwares which can be sorted on here.

Colour is bright, and possibly not metallic either. Slightly too dark for Nogaro I think but close.

Could always consider a wrap instead of paint correction? Go for a colour you like and will solve all problems.

By the looks of the power that’s a DNUA engine - EA888.3 with the GPF so a 272 rather than 280.

Looks clean on the inside and the mileage is very low. I wouldn’t write it off completely.

Have a link to the higher mileage one?

Its a private sale, not on autotrader

Ah yes you did say that. How did the sump crack?!

Owner hit something in the road, lost the contents which is always a worry for lasting damage in later life.

I found dongles on Kufatec for travel assist and the other option (can't remember) the blue car is missing, so it can only be coding as they both have the lane and blind spot assist, the same adaptive cruise to stop then start off and the same multifunction camera on the screen.

And for the massage drivers seat option, I looked up the ecu and they both have the same part number so must be a perameterisation setting or coding. The switch differs just in the symbol wavey lines rather than a 3, but the seat lumbar support unit is 100 GBP more so may be more robust motors fitted, the mechanism physically looks the same.

I have also spotted three nice additions the dealer clearly isn’t aware of too. Will let you know if I get it.

Someone from Leicester interested in it too with a Px. Gave the dealer a final cash offer, instant transfer no Px, not really bothered if they don;t accept it as the colour is brighter than I thought it was. I thought it was cobalt blue not energy blue so we will see tomorrow if they accept. Calling me back.

Edited 1 hour ago1 hr by 3T51704x4
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What can be coded for the assistance camera depends on part number as there are two types. But in general if it has a camera you can then code all that that camera is capable of quite easily. This can be done using carscanner app significantly cheaper than the kufatec dongles - £8 for lifetime pro access. And £36 this dongle for connection. https://amzn.eu/d/08jFFKAT

https://www.carscanner.info/coding-mqb/

I have the factory ODIS with SFD1 and 2 online access account and VCDS full hex net with SFD1, so shouldnt be too much of an issue. I also have Andromeda Resarch Labs EEPROM automotive kit if I need to flash the eeprom to get it to work. Should be covered.