New owner embarking on refurb project

[Goldie]

Evening all, finally taken the plunge an purchased a 1.4 petrol sport in black. Only 66k and proven history so a good base car. Is the second car to Vovlo S80 so opportunity to tweak and improve. Have the ebony black pearl and matrix light beige which is a slightly odd combination but looking to change to leather soon anyhow. Really pleased having driven over 300 miles now since purchase and all appears to be well. Will no doubt be looking for advise on trim repairs over the coming weeks but starting with a valet and basic repaint over some slightly scuffed bumpers and finding/fixing some rattles in the cabin - amazingly few for a 10 year old car. Anything mechanically i should immediately check/replace?
James

 

[A2Steve]

Welcome to the club James. You may find it slightly quiet today as lots of members are heading to AITP.

A 1.4 petrol with 66k sounds like a very good base point to start from.

Steve

 

[Birchall]

Evening all, finally taken the plunge an purchased a 1.4 petrol sport in black. Only 66k and proven history so a good base car. Is the second car to Vovlo S80 so opportunity to tweak and improve. Have the ebony black pearl and matrix light beige which is a slightly odd combination but looking to change to leather soon anyhow. Really pleased having driven over 300 miles now since purchase and all appears to be well. Will no doubt be looking for advise on trim repairs over the coming weeks but starting with a valet and basic repaint over some slightly scuffed bumpers and finding/fixing some rattles in the cabin - amazingly few for a 10 year old car. Anything mechanically i should immediately check/replace?
James

Hi James,

Welcome to a very friendly club and to a great little car, prepare to be hooked on it!

Nothing particular, but it is well worth having a decent service and a check over, just to make sure that everything is ok (even though it almost certainly will be).

Please don't hesitate to ask for help and advice as and when you need it.

As Steve has said, the majority of the active members will be at the Audis in the park show at Billing, Northampton.

Cheers
Steve B