Audi S3 Rebuild: I SPENT $500 on a piece of PLASTIC?!?!

Audi S3 Rebuild: I SPENT $500 on a piece of PLASTIC?!?!

An update on the S3 rebuild project. Body panels are being removed, and I had to go parts shopping. Plus a cold start and some revs!

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28 thoughts on “Audi S3 Rebuild: I SPENT $500 on a piece of PLASTIC?!?!

  1. this part is expensive because: A. its a rare car – not many out there so not many parts in salvage yards. and B. because its a crap Audi Brand car. piece of junk. its a vw product.

  2. The reason you payd a exdosionet price is coz what we call a come and rip me off kinda face that's why it cost you 500 for a bit of moulded plastic

  3. you could buy it from the UK its quite cheaper, I have the S3 3 doors. you can buy it from them there is a group on facebook called Audi S3 owners °sth like that°! the parts are used ! cheaper

  4. Samrac I have a Audi S3 with satin silver mirror covers the drivers side got scratched in a car park. Asked Audi how much to replace the cover and I was quoted at £342. Cosmetic parts are a complete rip off and am now in the process of selling the vehicle as I really don't want to know the price of some of the other parts on it.

  5. I know this is an old video, but after buying an S4 recently, I came to realize that there are some decent quality Audi knock off grills, or even RS style main grills all over aliexpress for cheap. Bought They have a pair of the S3 fog grills like in this video for $60 right now with free shipping. (Search Audi S3 grill, and you'll find them). The quality on my S4 main grill was great for $200 shipped from China. Just something to think about if anybody else is doing an Audi S series. Thanks for the vids. The RS7 vids got me to sub.

  6. Hey man, great videos you got. I got a question for you. I'm thinking of buying a BMW from auction, it looks like a stupid hit in the front, only the left fender came off and the left front light; the bumper is hanging but still in decent condition , but the vehicle does not start and it's an insurance company selling it. You think i should pull the trigger for it? Of course not going to put a lot of money into bidding it since I have to think about the worst case scenario.
    Would like to hear your feedback,
    Thanks.

  7. Fascinating stuff! And good on you/respect. Have you tried ebay for
    Parts? For my s3 repair ( not salvage) it saved a fortune. Wings, liners, light, grill and loads more.
    Those $500
    Air grills are More expensive as they have air holes and an air guide in too unlike the blocked off s line ones. (If that is any consolation) 😉

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