PPI on a used B8.5 S5

[reed]

Hello All,

Looking at purchasing a used 2013 Audi S5 in a different state via private party. Even though the vehicle still has 6 months / 15,000 miles remaining on the original manufacturer warranty, would you still recommend getting a prepaid inspection done? Carfax is clean and well maintained. Thoughts?

[osugsxr]

Never hurts for an inspection pending where you go and how they inspect it. It seems to be very clean and I wouldn't hesitate to purchase it.

[b6onboost]

Get the VIN...call an Audi dealer and ask them to look it up to check its service history, find out if its had a lot of warranty issues, and if it's TD1 or has any voided warranty due to modification.

If that checks out, the only thing a PPI is going to tell you is the condition of wear items like brakes, tires, etc. You can always ask the seller for pictures or inspect these on your own if checking it out in-person.

[reed]

Thanks for the quick responses. What is a TD1? Also, The seller and I have agreed to go 50/50 on the inspection. Wondering if this is necessary.

[Canadianwraith]

Get the VIN...call an Audi dealer and ask them to look it up to check its service history, find out if its had a lot of warranty issues, and if it's TD1 or has any voided warranty due to modification.

If that checks out, the only thing a PPI is going to tell you is the condition of wear items like brakes, tires, etc. You can always ask the seller for pictures or inspect these on your own if checking it out in-person.

What he said.

[wangshuo1989]

Buying out of state from a private party is not easy. I suggest you check out VINs and asked a local mechanic to check out the car to see if the car was in an accident as well.

[reed]

Thanks. Sounds like I should plan on getting the PPI just to be sure. I tried calling the dealer with the most maintenance history according to the Carfax, but the SA said they couldn't give out that information. Hmm

[Sweep]

Thanks for the quick responses. What is a TD1? Also, The seller and I have agreed to go 50/50 on the inspection. Wondering if this is necessary.

TD1 means the car went in for service and they detected an ECU tune. They flag your car and will then try and deny warranty service due to having a tune.

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[reed]

Ok got it. I had a feeling it had to do with a tune. Appreciate it Ken.

[reed]

Another question. Do Audi dealerships normally offer pre-purchase inspections? My contact spoke with the same dealership that wouldn't help me with the VIN and they said they don't do them.

[Gonzoe11]

Try another Audi dealer. Preferably the one closest to you that you will use. My dealer is awesome. I sent numerous VIN #'s which he provided history for and a current carfax.

[Lawguy]

I suggest paying a bit more and getting an AutoCheck in addition to CarFax. Have seen several "clean" car faxes where an accident showed up on the autocheck report. Just saying.

[OrlandoSly]

Try another Audi dealer. Preferably the one closest to you that you will use. My dealer is awesome. I sent numerous VIN #'s which he provided history for and a current carfax.

+1 same here my audi dealership was always willing to go extra mile to check any VINs i had and had emailed me all records i was after :)

[reed]

I spoke with my local Audi, and they were only able to provide general information as it wasn't the original dealer who services the vehicle. Pretty much what I already knew.

I was able to pull an auto check as well. It came back clean. Is it normally not as detailed as carfax?