Does this sound right

[masontonylee]

Seller says timimg belt has been done he sent me a video of engine a5 cab 2.0 tdsi sline  running could anyone kindly point me in the right direction please watch video and  please help 

[masontonylee]

Any info on sound of the car ?

[masontonylee]

Does this engine sound right  ?any replys would be so greatfull thinking of buying her but not a  mechanic very little knowledge 

[Anton8]

Hi Tony. Sounds OK to me. But I am no mechanic either. The other thing is, how many miles and how much.

Tony

 

[cliffcoggin]

Never mind what the seller told you, can he provide written evidence of the car's service history? If he can not, walk away from the deal unless you fancy some expensive repair bills.

Relying on a video and the vendor's patter to inform a purchase decision is something you will regret for ever. Go see the car, drive it, and examine the paperwork. If you don't feel confident enough in your own judgement take a knowledgeable friend or get the car independently examined. I believe the RAC or AA can provide that service.

Above all don't rush into a decision. If you miss out on this one there will always be another.

[cliffcoggin]

Masontonylee.

I have merged your identical topics because duplicate topics lead to confusion and dilution of effort. Please do not create duplicates. It won't get you any extra attention.

[masontonylee]

14 minutes ago, cliffcoggin said:

Never mind what the seller told you, can he provide written evidence of the car's service history? If he can not, walk away from the deal unless you fancy some expensive repair bills.

Relying on a video and the vendor's patter to inform a purchase decision is something you will regret for ever. Go see the car, drive it, and examine the paperwork. If you don't feel confident enough in your own judgement take a knowledgeable friend or get the car independently examined. I believe the RAC or AA can provide that service.

Above all don't rush into a decision. If you miss out on this one there will always be another.

 

[masontonylee]

47 minutes ago, Anton8 said:

Hi Tony. Sounds OK to me. But I am no mechanic either. The other thing is, how many miles and how much.

Tony

 

97k full history service it's just 3 hours away from .is it worth the travel .3750 that's about the price 

[masontonylee]

Lots of history 

[masontonylee]

[Steve Q]

If the deal seems too good to be true it probably is. The 2.0 tfsi is notorious for oil consumption and eating piston rings. The only cure is an engine rebuild. 

[masontonylee]

This engine is the 2.0tdi the tfsi is petrol i think 

[cliffcoggin]

What! The video clearly shows it to be a diesel. It has TDI on the boot lid.

[masontonylee]

I told him it was a tdi lol 

[cliffcoggin]

To be honest Tony, I misread it as you suggesting TFSI not Steve. Apologies to you both. It's time I closed the computer and opened the wine.

[Steve Q]

Sorry my bad it's what I interpreted from your original post. Apologies 

[masontonylee]

Do you think it sounds good nothing screaming out at you as I dint know much about cars 

[Magnet]

Hello Tony,

Further to the PM you sent me. Your video doesn’t work  on my system. 
If all the entries in the service book are supported by invoices rather than card payment receipts then I would be less suspicious of lack of a business stamp for each of the service book entries.

You tell me - in effect- you aren’t experienced enough to form a decision yourself. 
If I was in your position I wouldn’t entertain proceeding with any deal without having an independent examination of the car.

Regards,

Gareth.