Why USED Audi's Are So Cheap!

[@faugrad]

February 2021: “Why are used Audis so cheap? August 2021: “Why are used Audis so damn expensive?”

[@cmorri95]

Based on the market it's shit rn I left jeep for audi and the markups are highhhhhhhh

[@johnguzman8913]

I know, we bought ours Jan 2021 on a tight budget and feel very lucky.

[@jahaunsmith7628]

@@johnguzman8913 how much was it?

[@johnguzman8913]

@@jahaunsmith7628 $6750

[@jasonwhite8537]

'm so sorry but this man is not being 100percent honest. Plus don't listen to an American view on a European car and vice versa( even though American cars are SH!T)

[@chippo5118]

I agree with most points, I don’t agree with the point that they look dated quickly. I’d say that’s the same with most car manufacturers. However, Audi is one of the companies that this is least applicable really. Look over say the past three generations of their different lineups. Their basic design principles have stayed very much the same over the past 10 years.

[@manoman0]

Their design has deteriorated in the last few years. Too complex, too "zerklüftet", so to say. They age quickly unlike the classy styling up to the early to mid 2000's.

[@manoman0]

@Friendly Polar Bear 😂👉 youuu, youuuuuuu, youuuuuuuuuuuu!!!! 🤣

[@s7robe297]

Idk the b8 / 8.5 is super nice looking but still very dated. Dated doesn’t mean bad.

[@Jattmafia313]

True, the 2015 Audi A7 still looks like a brand new car!

[@s7robe297]

@@Jattmafia313 it really doesn’t. The interior is awesome though. I have a B8.5 S5, and while nice, the interior is definitely starting to show its age in terms of layout as general design language.

[@Matt-rk3de]

Rust is a huge problem. Wealthy people also tend to wear them hard during their leases, because they eventually get a new one. The suspensions on Audis are also pretty complex, and hitting potholes / road imperfections for years will lead to costly repairs. You absolutely cannot just go off of the mileage and exterior condition alone.

[@rahimi4762]

And they are meant to drive hard. German performance autobahn cars

[@richmondvand147]

This so much this and because they dont see a fun machine to drive and care for but a status symbol to be used and tossed - generally speaking of course

[@richmondvand147]

@@rahimi4762 driven hard yes, but unlike a lot of what those owners do - are not meant to be put away wet. Just in case you're not western or familiar with the term, its a saddle analogy. Riding hard (putting lots of wear on them) and putting them away wet (means with no care) ruins the saddle leather.

[@edwardpaulsgrove3336]

@@richmondvand147 That's a saying about horses, not saddles. You don't ride a horse hard & put it up wet. Anyway, I'm looking into getting a 2019 A5 convertible. I had a friend wgo had an Audi & we drove that thing all over the northwest, never an issue. Great car.

[@Koontzilla]

You can order your own parts and have VW repair to cut your maintenance costs. You'll save damn near 50%

[@montystevens1949]

...and invest in vcds and join a credible forum and repair them yourself. They ARE NOT difficult to work on. The problem is you have people who are coming from Toyota, Honda and even GM that are used to "cranking and going" not realizing that you've taken ownership of a premium vehicle. Premium means proper maintenance every time. This would include the use of premium fuel regardless of what the local mechanical engineer tells you. Last and most certainly not least, stay away from the KZbin repair guys. They are the absolute WORST! I've looked at hundreds of videos of these "AUDI" people doing repairs and my God what a joke. They literally take apart shit that needs not be touched and break things from not removing the parts that actually needed to be removed then have the nerves to call these vehicles money pits. That's where I agree with you on Toyota. Go back to them and NEVER come back, coming from someone who owns 6 of these vehicles and maintain/repair all of them myself.

[@Coleyouknow]

I own many Audis, I just really enjoy them. I have a few really high mileage ones and they still run phenomenally, a couple of 2010 A4s both tuned to stage 2 from IE both around 190k. No issues... I daily drive a SQ5 stage 2 dual pulley (has been since 2018) and it has 165k miles on it, again no issues. It's just about maintenance and doing it properly. Audi has top mounted oil filters and have since like 2007 which makes oil changes much easier. And before someone says that an oil change is super expensive. One Audi recommends it be done every 10k or so. I personally do them every 5k, but it's only $60 for my SQ5 and a bit cheaper for the a4s. You can't go wrong with an Audi if you're going german. Better interior than Mercedes and BMW, VW's are just cheap but thats on purpose. In all reality, Audis depreciate so much because people keep saying they're unreliable. And too expensive to fix, I own a used car dealership. And I specialize in Audis pretty damn near exclusively. No hate on the video, definitely just watch out on what you buy. But just because someone says it's not a good car to buy doesn't mean it is. Do your own research and find something that you'll know you'll enjoy. But if you do buy an Audi please don't drive it like a douchebag, it's an Audi not a bmw.

[@maureens4tH]

I’m looking into getting a 08 Audi A3 2.0T. 135k miles, 3 owners. It looks to be in good shape. Any thoughts or advice please!? All the bad reviews of reliability is really throwing me off from wanting to pursue it but I’m really interested just cautious.

[@Coleyouknow]

@Maureen’s4th I'd run a carfax to see if it has a good service history or if the seller has records of the service history. Those come with a DSG if it's auto, which can be a bit finicky, but if the transmission has been serviced on time, it should be okay. Also, I'd ask if it was ever tuned, not sure if they'd answer truthfully or not. Also, if it's awd, see if the haldex has been serviced recently (the rear differential). Other than thay if maintenance has been okay then I'm sure it's a good car, if seen those 2.0ts in the A3s go as high as 200k and they are still driving beautiful. Just go over it thoroughly, look at suspension and engine etc. If the seller has nothing to hide they should be able to answer any questions. Unless they truly don't know.

[@maureens4tH]

@@Coleyouknow Thank you for the advice and feedback, I really appreciate it. I’m going to take everything you mentioned and do my research before hand. Thanks again, bless!

[@Coleyouknow]

@@maureens4tH Of course! No problem, best of luck to you!

[@nickmorrison9092]

I’m looking at a 2013 a4 2.0 premium with 115k miles on it, no accidents, it’s been serviced routinely with the most severe one being a spark plug replacement. It’s listed at $10,500, do you think it’s a worthy buy? I love the look of Audis but I don’t want to blindside myself

[@luisrosales9349]

The best deals on used German luxury cars are the 2-3 year old lease cars with no miles.

[@Phil-G1075]

I got a 2016 A 6 One owner lease. 23,000 miles perfect exterior perfect interior 25K car is meant original list 62K I have no complaints beautiful car just have to do your homework before purchasing anything and you can find some steals never mind his video

[@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170]

@@Phil-G1075 you'll regret buying that car when this and that needs repair, oh its coming

[@alexnutcasio936]

And even better if they still have bumper to bumper warranty left. If you're looking for reliability , get a A toyota or Lexus.

[@sunshadow9704]

@@alexnutcasio936 Toyota is junk. All of them. Looks like old rusty buckets on the roads.

[@alexnutcasio936]

@@sunshadow9704 says only you. Audi is crap.

[@wanbee3635]

I bought 2015 manufactured used Audi A5 Sportback...almost 2 years owning, so far so good & it never has any breakdowns so far...as l bought, it came together with 1 year 3rd party warranty...warranty covers engine, transmission, ecu, ecm as well as braking system...handling really 👍...do servicing outside service centre is affordable...really love the car

[@user-xq2fz5tz9t]

It's 2021 now. So far so good?

[@wanbee3635]

@@user-xq2fz5tz9t yes...still ok...only last year l changed upper arm bushes 4 pcs (left & right)...

[@Wayn3z]

The A5 is really great I got mine in 2014 it’s now at 65k miles strong and never had an issue

[@jcass1970]

Always loved Audi. Had a chance to buy a 2015 A6 Prestige. Had the 3.0 and everything in it I could've wished for, and in unbelievable condition. Took the chance and bought it. So happy that I did - It will take a lot for me to buy any other brand...ever. I'm not even close to rich, and always worked on my own cars for typical maintenance, so I learn how to do those same things on the Audi. Believe it or not, in some cases like oil changes, it's easier than my Chevys ever were. I've got 110k miles now and (knock on wood) no problems at all. Told the wife that she's gonna have yo bury me in the damn thing. Only regret is that I should've bought a Sport. So now I'm gonna tune this one and start looking for a used Q5 or A7 for a daily.

[@old_dan]

Yep, if you get one with low miles and you do the maintenance yourself, you can end up with a fantastic car. I really want a used Audi RS7 but I'm going to wait since I just bought a house, lol

[@dpayne8611]

No problems at all with the 3.0? Damn youre lucky

[@jcass1970]

@@dpayne8611 Luckier than you know. Must've been not long after I posted that comment. I was coming home from work late one night, on the interstate thru New Orleans, and got in a head-on with a Tundra. I was cruising about 80, and met the guy at the top of an overpass. Dude was driving, the wrong way, in the fast lane, on I-10, and wasn't even drunk. Old dude, didn't even know where he was. Demolished the car, broke the axl clean off, you can imagine. It was 1am, I was standing in the middle of the interstate, looking at myself, to see where the bones were sticking out, looking back at what was left of the car, back at myself...all I had was a brush burn on my forearm. That's it! I hurt for a bit, but no major injuries - really none at all. That A6 had airbags around my feet. That Audi saved my life. Needless to say, she got replaced with 2015 A6 P+ S-Line. Same year, same car (basically). I'll never drive anything else.

[@asphere2875]

@@jcass1970 glad you’re okay!

[@Leo-qb8ml]

​@D Payne the 3.0 engine is a very reliable and solid engine

[@Jukkala]

I finally figured out that if you want to drive one of these cars, save up and pay cash for them. Instead of making a car payment, contribute to a maintenance/repair fund.

[@simoncquach]

As a Lexus owner I don't mind when people say my car is just a Toyota because we all know they make one of the most reliable cars out there. But if i owned a Porsche or Audi & people say it's a VW that's an insult.

[@rahimi4762]

Porsche is actually reliable. It's the most reliable out of all German makes

[@rahimi4762]

Porsche does it's own development and VAG borrows some

[@simoncquach]

According to CR Porsche's most reliable vehicle is the 911. That tells you all you need to know there.

[@simoncquach]

@@rahimi4762 maybe their sports cars. But they share platforms & parts with their SUVs with Audi/VW.

[@sicklymaad]

Its kinda crazy how no one Knows that VW owns Audi. No one does research anymore.

[@ryosaeba8718]

Love audis but just so much work and repairs into them that I prefer to lease them

[@jaynosowsky9708]

This guy hit the nail on the head!!!! Trust me I know...driving a 2008 audi tt.... its the never ending buy new parts for it car. Still love the car to death thow!!! Do all the work myself.

[@Ken-ru8et]

That’s the thing.. folks who buy used ones mostly buy to enjoy and do most themselves service wise. My RSQ3 is a great car and I also love it.. TT is a little low for me thou although I love the car too.. nice ride

[@schuylerambrose7720]

About 10 years ago, I had a first generation A6. A 1997 to be exact. I drove it for 3 years and over 100,000mi and the car was surprisingly reliable. Never had any mechanical or electrical issues. I used it as a delivery vehicle when I worked as a courier. I don't know how the later models are but the first generation A6 worked extremely well for me and it was relatively easy to service

[@The0Kuki]

this material is scam. I bought a used A6 that was manufactured in 1996. It had 343 000 km on the counter. When I sold it in 2020 it was reaching 700 000 km. I did replace the turbo, injcetors, fuel and water punmps, viscotic bearing of the fan, vacuum pump and a lot more, but basically the engine and the steel were fine and that car NEVER EVER malfanctioned in way that I was unable to drive. Some small issues, sure. It was was almost 25 years old.

[@schuylerambrose7720]

@@The0Kuki the only thing that I had to do to my 1997 Audi A6 was replace the heater core. Other than that, everything was solid. Then I spun out on some black ice and totalled it. That sucked!!

[@vw5056]

Nothing surprising. Audi were always great cars.

[@destroyerarmor2846]

Those were the 90s they made sound cars to last decades unlike the disposable vehicles we have to day

[@EpicCoolGuy21]

The modern 3.0t’s are extremely reliable as well. I picked up a 16 A6 V6 supercharged and hoon the snot out of it probably every other day. Regular maintenance keeps it running like day one with zero issues since I bought it a year ago. The problem is there are many other models that aren’t as reliable that bring the name down, but if you know what to look for as far as reliability, you’ll find it.

[@jeffreycutner1176]

The Four Rings on an Audi are to remind you of being punched in the head with a large service bill.

[@Samus5164]

Only if you're dumb enough to take it to a dealer and not an indie ;)

[@aidenm4109]

3:49 you LITERALLY described my exact situation when I was still looking for a car. 17 and looking at luxury cars w a lower budget bc I wanted to look cool and had my eyes on a $5k 2009 Audi A4 w 130k miles on it. Realized that even though I’d be the one paying for maintenance and stuff on it I didn’t rly wanna put too much money into it so I didn’t get one which makes me feel a lot better ab it tbh lol

[@johntechwriter]

You are one 17yo who is smarter than guys who are twice your age. Your generation entering adulthood is looking at big expenses coming up - education costs, finding a place to live - and probably not be making a big salary in your first decade at work. The last thing you need is a used German luxury car that can hit you out of the blue, like a headlight cluster costing thousands. Instead, save your bucks, get out from under student loans, and buy a starter home as soon as you can. Your home will go up in value but every dollar you sink into maintaining a used German luxury car is gone forever.

[@janedoe6071]

Omgoodness your parents I hope they tell you how thankful they are to have a son like you! You made the biggest best decision that even adults out here don’t make and I PROMISE YOU it’s the most ridiculous idea even tho it looks cool &ur young,it’s not fun when u can’t hangout with ur friends because you can’t afford to fix ur car because I’ve only seen these cars cost money money money! Invest your money for your future ull be so thankful! Sounds like your already headed in the right direction since you made such a good decision like this! Life goes by fast prepare for your future! Financially! Your parents did a good job raising u❤️❤️❤️

[@ishdemon_]

What did you end up buying ?

[@Mancavedweller1]

We saved our son from an Audi Quattro Q5. We all fell in love with it and it hurt my son badly to let it go, and hurt me quite a bit too LOL. Glad I did some research before signing on the dotted line, the parts prices are just a joke. He's feeling better now though as I show him more and more proof of why it was good not to buy an old Audi.

[@stevenedwards2162]

Audi tt will never kook dated, its a classic design .

[@Billy97ify]

They are generally difficult to work on making the repairs cost more. A lot of complex gizmo jammed in tight. There may be a lot of that going around on newer cars.

[@snoopy5736]

That is soo true.

[@aryub5851]

Would you please make video about CVT transmission and why the companies are still making vehicles with them especially after all these customer complaints. Thank you!

[@MrTresto]

For anyone non-enthusiast, a CVT is perfectly fine, if anything it's quite smooth, and is fuel efficient, and allows good responsiveness from a smaller / less powerful engine...

[@LilCyp]

If you're watching this from the UK or anywhere in Europe really,things are very different maintenance wise ; maybe due to parts availability being so good,parts price as well. Heard people saying they had to spend 2k on an all around brake discs and pads on an Audi A7. Here in the UK you can get that done with £500,all fitted. Not saying these reviews are not accurate,just different in different parts of the world.

[@Prodestroyer11]

[@lash9400]

Audis built using parts from other VAG products is an advantage in my eyes parts are readily available and can be some what cheaper if you don’t buy directly from Audi.

[@ECPP]

You are right and there are some parts even on my Lamborghini that use VW part numbers so there is money to be saved. With that said often these parts are still priced high which creates a larger margin for VAG and usually does not get handed to the consumer

[@brianbelmont4100]

This creates a greater potential for reliability as the more of these parts are used across different vehicles, Scale certainly assist in making something more reliable

[@Audikeeef]

Right share parts across the platform this more reliability vs bmw making scarce parts for every different model

[@kovalm3]

My favorite German brand is BMW. Although lately they disappoint me. Audi with all its problems is second favorite. I am talking about mainstream of course. I love Porsche, but it's on another level.

[@rahimi4762]

Porsche is the only reliable one

[@nastasedr]

Porache ahh is Audi therefore VW.

[@rickterrance4981]

BMW is excellent..

[@ProudQLD]

Remember you're not buying a part for a 10k car, you're buying parts for a 100k car.

[@ECPP]

True

[@blade643]

I paid for a 100k extended warranty. Covers all necessary repairs, including most labor hours. It’s a must buy when purchasing used. 2013 A4 here, needed repairs on front control arms, motor mount, coolant tank and a few others around 93K and 98k. That warranty saved me about 8k total.

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

So you got a 2013 a4 with 93k miles ?

[@ML-yn9yu]

What mileage did you buy the car.

[@davidn5334]

What company provide the extended warranty ???????

[@omarchaudhry7781]

@@davidn5334 I guess endurance

[@c30888]

I did as well. 06 A4 Cab w/cvt. The computer went goofy so it went to Audi. As I pulled up to the service dept a coolant fitting blew out. To access this they had to remove many parts, including several oil hoses, and once removed those hosed should be replaced. The warranty did not cover rubber parts. 1900.00 in oil and coolant hoses. They paid over 4000 on the 3900.00 warranty for the computer and over a thousand on the coolant fitting

[@hertzair1186]

I’m German-American (both parents from Germany), love German cars and engineering, but with the exception of Porsche, I would never buy an off-lease or used German car….the maintenance is difficult and expensive, I’ve heard that part of the reason is the German Green Government insists the plastic components are made of biodegradable plastics. I would do Porsche only because they have higher reliability and a Panamera is on my bucket list. I only buy premium Japanese cars about 3 years-old, e.g. Infiniti, Lexus, Mazda…the depreciation has leveled off and and the reliability is still high.

[@CPcheat]

Dad has a 2016 S4 with a stage 2 APR tune. 160k miles on it and it’s only just recently started to need some engine maintenance. Up until now absolutely nothing went wrong. Extremely reliable even with the tuned engine.

[@ECPP]

Very nice. That would be fun to drive

[@BialyOrzel777]

Manual or automatic?

[@downtownbillyandthenewjivefive]

I have the Stage 1 APR tune on my 2020 S4. I will be buried in this car. Also: 34 MPG with the tune.

[@stephenstephen8660]

And the ones who will complain that the cars are bad and cost a lot to maintain. If your bank account only permits you to buy a corolla, buy a corolla and be happy with it.

[@collierant]

I have a 2014 Audi A6 Prestige , 3.0 V6 , it has 95k miles now and I haven’t have any major problems just normal Maintance ever year , oils changes , break pads etc it’s a beautiful vehicle I’m thinking about upgrading to the 2019 body style it’s in the mid $30k now with avg miles

[@rahimi4762]

Lease a new one instead

[@DIORGUILTY]

definitely a good idea, or at least get the facelift 2016-2018 model for cheaper

[@Lunarstate]

nice ! what you think of a audi a4, 2012 with 90 000km on it ?? ( canada haha ) for 10 000$. is it worth buying ?

[@wavypeso]

I’ve owned 4 Audis a 2015, a 2016, a 2017 & a 2018 no major problems at all. I do always get the best warranty available tho and it’s saved me quite a good amount of money 💯

[@chrisk920]

So you've bought 4 cars in 4 years................I'd have the same luck with a mid 80's Jaguar...........

[@Chris-wp3ew]

Had a 2001 Audi TT... Great car... LOTS of issues over the 15 years I had it. Traded it in on a 2016 A5 Premium Plus... Love it.. Not ONE SINGLE problem except for a coolant run-on pump that was replaced under warranty. I plan to drive this one for at least 15 years too.

[@BoleDaPole]

You're comparing a sports model to a family sedan lol

[@Chris-wp3ew]

@@BoleDaPole I wasn't trying to compare the type of car... Only the problems that I encountered. The "family sedan" now also has an APR chip, downpipe, full dual exhaust/CF rear valance, front mount intercooler, CA Intake, aftermarket wheels and brakes.... Soooo it's not just a standard "Family Sedan" anymore. Is it a TT (that I also modded)? No.

[@HyperVegitoDBZ]

@@Chris-wp3ew 2001 build quality and 2016 quality is like a difference between heaven and earth. Not remotely ocmparable.

[@ThePCVortex]

Just bought a 2016 A3 with 33k miles, haven’t had any issues yet and just want to make this beauty last. Extremely relaxing and fun car to drive.

[@ECPP]

Great to hear!I

[@mbrown7093]

Also just call the most high ranked foreign racing shop in your state to get the best information on what’s most reliable for each brand. They’re usually more honest than dealerships and if its a common problem they’ve usually fixed it before. They usually know more about reliability than dealers since they’re actually tuning cars and pushing the limits of the engines.

[@ECPP]

I would agree with that

[@pondopondo1497]

I've been driving q3,q5 and q7 for the past 13 years. I'm probably lucky and somewhere outhere there's some poor sod who've had more problems with 1 audi than me with 3. But I've got to say my expirience is very good. Coming from Lexus/Toyota/Infinity family I did not see a big spike in costs or problems with reliability. And general user expirience is quite good. I like placement of buttons, size of mirrors and seats better. One thing I would not go past 5 years on a used one.

[@hanhle7316]

Are 2022 Audi Q3 reliable?

[@SomewhereInIndiana1816]

helpful, thanks! New Year 2023 I'm considering trading my 2011 rx350 for a '17 Q5 with 98K for $17K as a commuter vehicle.....

[@Necropheliac]

I bought a 7 year old Audi S3 back in April and let me tell you, buying used Audis can be dangerous. You should really try to know these cars. I’ve been playing around with Volkswagens for a while now so I was prepared for understanding the engineering of these cars. I was actually looking for an S4 or S5 but the problem was that all the ones I looked at and test drove were thrashed. I had to look at quite a few vehicles and they all had problems. Some obvious and some not so obvious. What it boiled down to for me is finding one that had been taken care of. It just so happened that I looked at an S3 and found exactly that. Even though it had a bit more miles than what I was looking for, it was in great shape compared to the vehicles I had already seen. In fact the s3 had 1 prior owner and it was a leasing company, which I thought was weird because it was a 7 year old car. But it was after all in great shape. There were some issues like it needed new pads and rotors, it needed the transmission and diffs serviced and it needed the upper radiator assembly replaced. To me these were superficial issues compared to things like a leaky valve cover gasket and funky transmission behaviors. That being said, the basic maintenance it needed was still expensive… because it’s an Audi ( as the Car Wizard would say ). It’s just the kind of car that you really have to understand and know what your getting into. Even if you’re an Audi expert, always get a pre purchase inspection from someone you trust. Even if you think you know everything, it’s good to get a second opinion. Understand that a lot of these Audis are thrashed because the previous owners did not understand or anticipate the cost of ownership and maintenance. These aren’t Toyotas, these girls are high maintenance. If you are alert and stay on top of it they’re great cars, but you can’t miss or ignore the little problems; because little problems turn into big problems 🔥 💴. You have to anticipate the cost and be okay with keeping them maintained.

[@yedukrishna2173]

I'm planning to buy a used Audi S3 (2015). Currently, I'm driving mk5 GTI. Some of my friends suggested buying CLA 45 AMG or cla 220. Everyone says that a used Audi gonna very expensive to maintain compared to Merc. At the present, I'm really confused. If you can give me some suggestions or advice that will be great.

[@Necropheliac]

@@yedukrishna2173 Depending on the amount of wear and milage, this vehicle is at an age that some of the parts are starting to wear out because they're made out of plastic. Most notably is the water pump, which mine needed replacing because it was leaky. Also, the upper radiator hose assembly was leaky. These are made out of plastic and the parts themselves aren't super expensive, but the labor to have the water pump replaced was a bit pricey. It was also apparent when I bought the vehicle that the transmission and diff had never been serviced. This isn't an expensive procedure but it's worth looking at the health of the transmission and rear differential in case those have issues. That was just another expense that I had to consider. When I bought the vehicle it was obvious that the rotors needed replacing and since we were replacing the rotors the brake pads should be replaced also. This is not usually very expensive on other vehicles, but since it's an Audi it will be a bit more pricey. If you can demand the seller replace those things to make the sale it's better, but just something to consider. Audi technicians get paid more than Volkswagen technicians. The cost for labor is a step up. It's not necessarily one big thing, but a lot of small things that can amount to big repair costs. Just need to be prepared for it. Overall it's a really good idea to have a qualified technician inspect the car, because there are other things that can go wrong with the cheap plastic parts and possibly the suspension bushings, PCV valve, etc... It would be very similar to a GTI in that respect. As these cars age, and get used, the weakest links are the cheap plastic parts, and the elements are unkind to these parts.

[@yedukrishna2173]

@@Necropheliac Thank you very much for your advice.

[@sugarnads]

You think a radiator replacement is less trouble than a cam cover gasket leak? Ones a likely blown headgasket and the other is..an oil leak thatll take about 10 minutes to fix... And sir You have a strange concept of something in really good conditi9n and well maintained. If it needs pads and rotors its not been well maintained. Its been flogged. If it has cooling system issues its been flogged. You KNOW its gonna blow the headgasket. I suspect youre sick of looking and are rationalising buying a heap of shit coz you just want it over and done with. Its an S. Its been flogged coz they couldnt afford the RS. Stop the cope mate. Buy a vw golf R. Save some money for repairs.

[@sugarnads]

​@@yedukrishna2173buy a mk7 vw golf R and save your money. Same damn car.

[@markdavis3306]

I have had a diesel rabbit, diesel dasher, 16v Scirocco, Audi 5000, Audi 200, and currently have a TDI Passat resting in my garage. Your post was truthful and brought back bitter/sweet memories which consisted of my kids witnessing their father yell and cry out when each of those VW products let me down. However, my love for the vehicle prevents me from abandoning my classic Passat in the garage. I drive my F-150 daily, but I miss the passion that comes from a VW/AUDI. Since my youngest daughter is about to graduate from high school, there may be a Q7 in my future? I

[@m.g.3842]

For the last 2 months, I've been car shopping, and it all came down to the 2022 Audi A5 vs the 2022 ES Lexus 350 F Sport. Even though, I prefer the physical appearance Audi, I'm going with the Lexus- I prefer longevity over anything. Thanks for such a great informative video!

[@emadnadi5206]

Good luck. Yes I agree that A5 looks more sleek , but you cannot beat the reliability of the Toyota quality.

[@kevinkok4099]

Bro I have a 2005 audi a4 with 400k on it and never went for repairs and u tryna tell me that a Lexus is better?

[@ultramarsfinest1536]

@@kevinkok4099 B7 A4 is a beast, nice! Take great care of that future classic.

[@moisesojeda1085]

@@kevinkok4099 Lexus > Audi

[@ArkadyRenko1]

@@kevinkok4099 B6 & B7 was a solid car. Sadly aftrer B8 the quality is going down.

[@mikojarvinen6273]

I can’t agree with all points but then again I’m european. Audi parts are VW parts and they’re very affordable. Here you can get them serviced everywhere. In Europe Audis don’t depreciate faster than any other brand. More generic brands like Hyundai may loose more value overtime. That’s why so many manufacturers struggle to compete with Germans in their segment. Even if their vehicles were cheaper they usually don’t hold their value nearly as well. There’s huge second hand market for German premium cars. That’s right premium not luxury, although they do have some luxury models. Your average A4 isn’t a luxury car. People would laugh if you were to say such thing.

[@BengalTiger47]

I bought a 2017 Q7 3.0T Premium Plus last year with 13k miles for $42k, nicely optioned. Just gotta find a good deal, even if you have to wait.

[@ClearThirty]

How’s it going? Just bought one for same price but 32k miles

[@BengalTiger47]

@@ClearThirty you bought a 2017 with 32k miles for $42k?

[@AuRowe]

@@BengalTiger47 Lets hope he meant 3.2k miles

[@johnpaulvan2910]

I have the same one. At 85000 the gas meter doesn't work and it started burning oil at 110,000 miles so I have to add 1/4 or 1/2 quart of oil every 3,000 but I change at 5000. And also changing the battery going bad at 125,000 miles. Just look out for those things. Still running strong at 127,000 now.

[@geosh10]

Audi Q7 owner here with the supercharged 3.0 V6. Zero issues at 34,500 miles, but you’re right. They drop value quickly, but so does a BMW.

[@DjNikGnashers]

34k is barely run in, if you have issues after such low mileage you bought a lemon. I took a BMW E91 to 144k and sold it 7 years ago, and the owner still has it.

[@elijahallen]

I have only owned Audi's over the past 20 years. Out of all the Audi's I have owned only two of them had issues and were quickly sold. If you pay attention there are some that have way more problems than others and if you stay away from those you get cars that are super reliable and fun to drive and hold up very well with miles. Every audi I have owned I drive well into the 150K+ mile range and some into the 300K range. My Q7 TDI has 203K miles on it now and we are about to take a 6K mile road trip in it and I'm not at all worried. We live in Michigan and these cars hold up way better than most for rust so not sure what this guy is talking about there either.

[@derekecenarro3423]

2014 Audi A5 bought with 50k Miles now have close to 100k, 0 issues. Oil change and new tires thing is a beast

[@danrook5757]

2010 A5 oil consumption issue, replaced engine, now she’s a beast . Love er

[@brianbelmont4100]

First of all the Volkswagen Jetta on the MQB platform which is the same as the Volkswagen golf Audi TT, and Audi A3 and Audi S3. The Audi A4 is on the MLB platform. I have a 2015 S3 and now it’s 70,000 miles and it’s been the most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned. A previous vehicles have been Japanese over the past 20 years so I certainly know a thing or two about reliability. Certainly they have been quality issues in their past but They have upped their game in this last generation of vehicles. They are not the Audi of 10 years ago.

[@brianbelmont4100]

Follow up - this week I traded my 2015 S3 with 70,000 / 5 1/2 years old and did end up with the equivalent of 40% residual. I was impressed but I will note that I am meticulous with maintaining my vehicles. This does prove that if you do that...you are able to get a good price when you move on to the next car. I bought a 2021 A5 Sportback in Turbo Blue and looks amazing / great performance for the price. 🚙

[@TheSunKing]

just bought a 2013 audi a6 as my first car, i love it and super grateful

[@luiscartagena497]

The 2.0T is trash though

[@jamepearson]

check back in with us in about a year and a half.

[@DowellPa]

Damn you guys really are a buzzkill. Congrats on your car man!

[@jon-erikhegstad7228]

The A4 Avant Quattro is one of the most under rated cars on the road.

[@tristenbrown4208]

I own a 2017 Audi A4. Excellent car. No problems with it so far and I’m almost at 50k miles The Quattro AWD was a lifesaver with the severe weather here in Texas recently.

[@kevinlefeuvre8502]

Same here! 36K miles on the B9 and not 1 issue aside from planned maintenance. I'm just not looking forward to the 40K trip to the dealer for that important maintenance tho...The book says there's quite a lot to be done. Do you remember how much $ you ended up paying at 40K miles by chance? I do nothing myself sadly. Ah yes, I added windshield washer fluid once. Boy was I proud of myself!

[@tristenbrown4208]

@@kevinlefeuvre8502 I still haven’t taken it in for the scheduled maintenance yet. Car is running fine. Don’t live near an Audi dealership for them to take a look at it. Might let them do it in a few months.

[@glasser2819]

@@tristenbrown4208 I have a Benz and can tell you the fancy German fluids are really short lived. Tranny and differential fluid service are 50kMi... else $$$$ at 75kMi! It's cheaper to keep up with timely maintenance than pay for repairs (transfer case, rusted-in caliper pistonsx etc...)

[@HISHAM931]

@@kevinlefeuvre8502 the Audi major maintenance which is done every two years, or every 20K miles, can range anywhere from $250-$400. Its around that ball park. That is essentially them going over the checklist. Now if they detect anything, that’s extra to repair.

[@kevinlefeuvre8502]

@@glasser2819 I share the opinion

[@Mariazellerbahn]

4:20 USA brands would always change the model every year, thereby making last years model date quicker. The years ran September to August though to minimise that, but that just gave year and a half models. At one time you could tell the year of a USA brand car by the date stamp on the tail lights.

[@AttheApex]

Agree, bought a S4 in 2019 (2014) for a great price. Loved the car, however the maintenance was ridiculous. The brakes need to be replaced as a whole unit, the battery requires a tech because of the electronics. You have to really be committed or else don’t do it. The DSG requires a flush (common) but at more regular intervals and depending on your level of comfort can be very expensive if dealer maintained.

[@eric3434]

Most people wouldn't take 7 year old cars to a dealership. Your gonna get raped on any car doing that.

[@gonzo810]

Mine is a 2015 A4 s line and changed the battery myself. Went to auto zone bought a battery with 250$ and replaced the old one. Didn't have to go to the dealership. They would've charged me 600$.

[@vw5056]

Yeah, high performance cars tend to be expensive. No shyte, Sherlock. Should have bought a Yaris or Lupo instead.

[@greenerick]

@@vw5056 more to life then wasting money 💰 on a Money 💰 pit car 🚗

[@vw5056]

@@greenerick Actually, spend on what makes you happy. Won't take a penny with you.

[@blueridgerennsport]

Wow, where to begin? First, VAG doesn't stand for "Vokswagen Audi Group". It stands for Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft, which means "stockholder owned corporation" in German. Second, the Audi A4 and the VW Jetta aren't the same or even similar. They don't even share the same VAG platform. The VW Passat used to share a platform with the Audi A6, but that was a few generations back. There's more, but it's late and I'm tired. Moral of the story? Just like ANY car, Audis need to be maintained and taken care of. I've seen innumerous BMWs, Mercedes, Lexus, you name the brand, that have the instrument cluster lit up with more warning lights than a Christmas tree and a laundry list of needs like gaskets, coolant flanges, vacuum hoses, suspension bushings, etc. It's all about how well a car is taken care of by it's previous owner(s).

[@jonathanpeterson1]

New Audi’ are for the posh, used Audi’s are for enthusiast. You’re also wrong about the platform A4/Jetta. They use different platforms because one is longitudinal and the other transverse. This goes for the A4’s to A8’s. They are similar, but there are important differences. The A4’s are actually flare at with the 1.8T/2.0T, except for the B8. That’s the one with oiling issues. Most of the issues are due to poor maintenance, though. Well maintained, just as good as anything else. Bought my 2005.5 for $3500, did the timing chain tensioner and timing service, 160k miles, runs like a top. I’m also modified as well. Keep in mind, no matter how good the car, everything ages. So stuff will break regardless on older cars.

[@bmunson4920]

He sounds like he knows something about cars, but he really blew that one. The A4 up are unique Audi platforms and you said it the drivetrains ae completely different.

[@ayoitsyayo]

I’ve always loved working on Audis, everyone hates them especially the older generation that don’t have a clue but I’ve worked with every gen and they are solid as long as you do a lot of preventative maintenance

[@sadikutim]

Rust on an Audi? Not to mention they are the best in the business when it comes to that. A lot of these "problems" like valve covers, O2 sensors etc are regular maintenance on any car. Seems like those become problems, because it's now an Audi. Nonsense

[@Audikeeef]

Never seen rust on any Audi 99-2002 yea maybe

[@LowLuvR117]

my lexus ES350 sensor start acting up 80ks in

[@EuroSpecJDM]

1999 Audi A6 at 215k miles. I love the car a lot. Did my own oil change and fluids and runs like a dream. All it needs is lots of love.

[@Reddylion]

When we buy these so called audi etc, buying a obd scanner is a must to check the car yourself. Me personally Hyundai sonata is good enough. if someone questions me I'll say even Elantra, Kia etc is good. Good video.

[@John-pg9bh]

Rust problems? VW and Audi Has the best undercoating and rust warranty. They do have its faults, there's no doubt about it but rust isn't one of them....

[@andysguitar6687]

Just bought a 2006 A4 that had a blown head gasket for $1500 and fixed it myself. Surprisingly, the whole gasket set with the seals what only $120. Now it runs just fine

[@davidn5334]

Where did you purchase the gasket set ?

[@markb3756]

Very nice! People like you are so fortunate to be able to work on your own cars. I have a VW and have found that the parts are pretty cheap for it too. It's the labor charge that will get ya, well me anyways beings I'm not really mechanically inclined. I can change my own oil and a few other small things, luckily I have found an independent European car repair shop who's labor charges are usually half of what the dealer charges.

[@biffbifford402]

Most of the time it’s not a prudent decision to buy an aging German car. Didn’t think this was a secret.

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@syncsummit]

This is interesting. As for me, I have a 2013 S5 coupe with 118k miles on it, and it works perfectly. It had one previous owner who maintained it well, and I am doing the same. Very few issues whatsoever with the car. I had to replace an air conditioning compressor, battery and gaskets, other than regular maintenance. My other car is a 2019 allroad with 23K miles currently, and it runs perfectly. The former is under an aftermarket warranty and the latter is under Audi's warranty, so other than maintenance there's not a lot to worry about. Both are reliable cars so long as you upkeep them properly.

[@adamproperdouble2094]

Are you having a laugh . 113000 miles was a run in miles for some legendary 1.9tdi audi engines. We as customers are to blame that we are still spending Big money on that crap cars they make these days. Its a rip off. Back in the days new shape was out every 7-10 years. Now with lease and robots making cars even paintwork is crap. There is No value. The truth is that you would get a taxi every time you drive and still have change.

[@syncsummit]

@@adamproperdouble2094 Definitely not having a laugh. What Audi are you driving and what's your current experience?

[@syncsummit]

@@adamproperdouble2094 Hell, I even had a 2003 Allroad - the car was a dog with a lot of issues, but at the same time it was fun as hell. I got 213,000 miles out of it somehow before trading it out, but I got my money's worth out of it. I definitely wouldn't advise anyone buying one unless they're an experienced mechanic.

[@adamproperdouble2094]

@@syncsummit I do have a BMW - same crap . All cars after 2016 are. Soon we will be replacing cars not parts. Parts availability is all other issue , aftermarket has No time to form since there is design changes every so often. My advice would be if you Happy hold on to whatever you have as long as you can cause new would most probably be worse. I will be haunting for W211 E class estate V8 m113 engine and planning on installing lpg - fuel in europe is not cheap and take care of the body . Atleast i will have fun sound if i got to live with problems.

[@vw5056]

@@adamproperdouble2094 don't install LPG. I have seen so many hack jobs and that system likes to give trouble.

[@teleguy5699]

I've owned many VW Audis. Maintain them and they are great. People buy them and then can't afford maintenance, and then your used vehicle is crap. Trust me, anybody buys my used vehicle will have a worry free vehicle. Aircraft mechanic for over 30 years here and preventative maintenance is key for highly engineered cars. Japanese everyday cars are built for easy maintenance, not to get the most performance out of them.

[@thomashelm6931]

I'm still laughing about the teenager rolling up to Mom and Dad saying "it was a good deal". 😜 As a parent, I'd, almost rather be informed about becoming a grandparent.

[@ECPP]

Lol, true, there are certainly bigger news items from the kids.

[@VanquishMediaDE]

If my son brought an Audi home I would banish him. No trust fund for you!

[@kevincarlson4562]

Which is more threatening,a used Audi or a grandchild?

[@Jazzmaster71]

New AUDIs are nice cars, but their depreciation is brutal.

[@ECPP]

Totally right on that

[@bbw8384]

I researched in Consumer Reports, my A4 2018 was the best rated and I love it so far, no problems yet.

[@ECPP]

Consumer reports? Lol. I do hope your car is good because many are not.

[@Phaminator525]

Keep trying to convince yourself buddy.

[@agentjrb]

As an owner of an S5 I can attest to the expensive repairs I had an electrical issue that was in the shop for over a week before they found out what it was. The final bill was thousands and an expensive part…

[@TheVranis]

What year S5? Im looking to buy b8.5 but now you got me concerned

[@sodgotjuicee113]

@@TheVranis same lol

[@agentjrb]

2012 it had less than 50K miles.

[@marmal320]

On what planet are used Audis cheap??

[@bobbybo1245]

Gotta pay to play...the end

[@trutrek913]

I knew too many people over the years with fairly new Audis that had too many major issues that convinced me to never buy an Audi. They are expensive to repair, $6,000 dollars to replace a timing chain is one example.

[@ECPP]

That is a painful repair for sure

[@elimerritt7582]

I got a 2012 A4 and it was dirt cheap, it has an oil leak and the turbo doesn’t do anything because it is toast

[@tudorcasian8136]

260.000 miles here....so im not sure what are you talking about.

[@elaironen8592]

My 2015 Audi A3 has been amazing I've daily driven it for years and it never gave me trouble, cheap to maintain as well you just have to treat it with care. My dad has spent more money on my brother's 2016 Camry at this point.

[@shwnc4842]

My 2015 A4 hasn’t had a single issue and I even tuned it. And all the maintenance I’ve done has been very affordable.

[@definitelygoated8798]

@@shwnc4842 bout to get one of those.. hope I can say the same thing one day

[@ljohnson9440]

Consider yourself lucky because this isn’t the norm. In terms of reliability anything Toyota vs German brands isn’t even a comparison.🤣

[@shwnc4842]

@@ljohnson9440 yeah that doesn’t matter to me. I don’t want a Toyota. Too slow, not fun to drive. I’d take my chances with an Audi or VW products any day. As long as you keep up with maintenance, you should be fine

[@ljohnson9440]

@@shwnc4842 Meh been there done that, you can polish a turd all you want,it's still a turd. Most VW mechanics have a Toyota or Honda as their daily for a reason.

[@muradsaleh5911]

I have an engineering degree and love working on my motorcycle and learned by watching YT. I wanna get something European sporty with a gated shifter. I’m thinking to get an R8, but 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@6thMessenger]

My 2016 A3 has been fantastic. (so far) Zero big maintenance issues.

[@Davesrecordtree]

I have A 98 a4 2.8 Quattro with 170,000 on it that I’ve had for 14 years this coming July 2023. The check engine light is on and I live in California so smog in December only 7 months away and she’s running a bit rough at idle I was thinking 02 sensors and some new plugs with new wires would make her brand new again! Sir u know your Audis am I on the right path! This car has been literally so freaking good to me that I don’t want any other car with the exception that it needs heater defroster help too but other than that it’s a real champ on the road! Thanks😂

[@e.g.aschim8843]

I would buy a cheap Audi because people I know drive Audis. Audi and Porsche have shared technology before and still do. Lesson if you don't know anything about Audis don't buy one. If you do and you have other enthusiasts that will take the time, absolutely do it. There is nothing like a four-wheel drive turbocharged V8 under your feet in snow.

[@robertficek7586]

That might not be entirely true, especially the OBD, Audi, VW, Lambo, Bentley are very close, share several parts, sensors even platforms and can be scanned with the same tool, Porsche is kind of its own entity and uses a completely different computer system and doesn't seem to share parts. Some good tech that trickled down from Prosche is the PDK but that also gets re named by Audi to S-tronic

[@ccharraf]

They still look good to me .

[@ECPP]

They are still a decent looking car

[@jwagner1993]

1st rule from a second hand German car guy: NEVER will be in the dealership.

[@BvDyck101]

The Audi A5 B8 is around 10years old and still stunning 😍 to look at.

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@ashvw]

You are definitely correct about every thing except one. The A4 is the same chassis as a Passat. The A3 is the same chassis, and a lot of the times the same engines and transmissions, as a Jetta.

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much

[@Someguy7488]

Yeah fam I got a 2014 Audi A6 best car I’ve ever owned any work I either did bc the maintenance schedule was due or I wanted to never broke on me. Picked it up with a 3.0T (supercharged) all work done at the dealership their prices are fair. I owned a BMW before this had way more issues. As you said some of them were great vehicles mine falls under that. Great service history. Also I make over 100k so yeah I can afford to fix it or buy new.

[@GeeBeeMike]

Audi A6 3.0 Tdi Quattro Le Mans here. Bought new by me in 2006. Best car I’ve ever had. Apart from regular service the only thing its ever needed apart from consumables like brakes and tyres, it needed a new drivers door lock mechanism. Not a spot of rust anywhere, still looks and drives like new. 17 years old and still going strong, still looks great, and is only half way through its life. I’ve owned and driven other Audis since the 1990’s and they’ve all been great cars. In summary, I’ve never seen so much crap being spouted as in this video.

[@ohcanadaeh]

All luxury brands are endless money pits. But for those who can afford it, it offers performance, comfort, state of the art technology and design, and let's not forget the prestigious badge that comes with the car. Therefore, folks that have money will spend what it requires to maintain their luxury vehicles. Unfortunately, most of the buyers don't have the money and ended up not properly taking care of their luxury cars. Many times I have been in friend's German luxury cars and found things broken and not fixed because it's too expensive.

[@ECPP]

That is totally true

[@rahimi4762]

Luxury brands that aren’t money pits: Acura, Bentley, Genesis, Lexus, Lincoln, Porsche , Rolls Royce,Volvo

[@rahimi4762]

Those that can be money pits: Audi, Alfa Romeo, BMW, Cadillac, Infiniti, Jaguar, Land Rover, Maserati, MB, Tesla. Brands I didn’t Include: Aston Martin, Bugatti, Fisker, Koellinger, Lamborghini, Lotus, McLaren and other numerous boutique brands

[@Phaminator525]

@@rahimi4762 Porsche and Rolls Royce are already money pits based on the price lmao. But I agree with Lexus and Acura. Although my mom has an Acura and it doesn't really feel too luxurious.

[@rahimi4762]

@@Phaminator525 neither will a compare car in price. I been in S class that weren’t too luxurious, yes the prestige and image is!!!

[@gibbyhart3203]

Now on my 3rd B5 I agree with everything said. They are reliable just gotta pony up for a few spendy parts that don't break that often.

[@edross2826]

Thank you for this video. I just got a 2021 brand new Audi Q7 today...

[@ECPP]

Enjoy they are certainly beautiful vehicle to drive

[@manoman0]

Good luck, surely a nice car but don't drive it for what it was designed for because it wasn't built for it.

[@edross2826]

I didn't purchase it. I leased it for 3 years.

[@creatineenjoyer7345]

@@edross2826 great choice. Wish you a good time with your car

[@edross2826]

@@creatineenjoyer7345 Enjoying it..Thanks

[@petewick8627]

2014 Audi Q5 TDI. This year it will hit 10 years old. 320,000 on it. That’s right. 320,000. No problems, runs flawlessly.

[@markb6482]

I definitely agree Audi is not built upon reliability, however, from my own experience, consumers are often part to blame. I DD an S4 and I do my own work. A Vag comm is essentially a must and will end up paying for itself many times over. The problem I always see is that people buy an Audi because they want a German luxury sedan, but expect the maintenance of a Honda Civic. If you buy a 60k car for 10k, the maintenance is still that of a 60k car. Parts are still going to be expensive and labor will still be intensive. Knowing that however, these cars are awesome if you know what you are getting into.

[@ECPP]

You are absolutely right. How has your cars’ reliability been?

[@markb6482]

@@ECPP honestly, great. The 3.0 with the supercharger is one of the best engines Audi has made from a reliability standpoint. Apart from standard maintenance, only a stuck thermostat and carbon cleaning have been more significant jobs.

[@antilogism]

Changing the DSG fluid cracks me up! Still easier than my Jeep's tranny service (TorqueFlite) but so very comical.

[@sodgotjuicee113]

If im lookimg to get a 2009 Audi s4 for 10k, how much would I be looking to pay for maintenance u think?

[@cteez9191]

What about a 100k Lexus?

[@markswishereatsstuff2500]

I had a Mercedes E320 wagon that started giving up the ghost. Switched to my current daily driver, a 2016 A7. German cars take a deep depreciation dive in the first 3 years. Got it for less than 50% brand new coming off a 3 year lease. Have not had any issues. Do my own easy oil changes, just had new brakes. No leaks, AC is polar in the summer.

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

The A4 is not the same thing as a Volkswagen Jetta 5:08 The Audi A4 has been built on the MLB platform since 2007, shared with the Audi A5, Audi A6, Audi Q5, Audi Q7, Audi Q8, Porsche Macan, Bentley Bentayga, Lamborghini Urus, Porsche Cayenne and several others Almost 3 decades ago (29 years), the 1994 Audi A4 was introduced and was built on The Volkswagen Group B platform that it shared with the Passat, not the Jetta The Jetta is built on the Volkswagen Group A platform shared with the Golf and A3 among several other entry level Volkswagens Just because you think something, doesn't make it true

[@leemedders4101]

Thank you for calling him out on that. It was so frustrating to hear him say a new MQB Jetta and a new MLB A4 we’re the same in any way let alone “basically the same car” ugh made me upset lol

[@michaelhart8257]

Great video. Very on-point. It makes me feel better about my car buying choices. In 2003 I bought a Honda Accord and it lasted me more than 14 years. When it got to expensive to repair, I bought a Honda Civic. German cars are money pits. Unless you are a multi-millionaire with money to burn and you are leasing them for 3 years cause you love them so much, German cars are an insane choice in an insane world.

[@austintomkewitz7206]

Hahahahahahahaha 04 brotha then I hit a deer so I got an 06 all within the same generation Honda for life revv up your VTEC brotha

[@andreassrensen282]

have you ever owned a german car?

[@firsttimegod802]

I've had nothing but great experiences with bmw 3 of them. Can't speak for the others

[@lylejenish23]

I have owned a couple used Audis and will likely buy a couple more in the future. A couple observations: with inflation, the two or three-year-old $100k Audis that used to go for 50%-55% off are now curb sided for about 35% off. The dealers are only discounting for about 20% for the same model and mileage vehicle with no real additional benefits. On a percentage basis, the savings are not what they used to be.

[@chrisk920]

I agree, but that holds true with ANY used car today. Want to give us news we don't already know?

[@glasser2819]

Marc don't change your recipe... your content, knowledge, honesty and humour have the perfect mix. By the time you've covered most of the makes you can branch into reviewing INDIVIDUAL MODELS by TRIM and YEARS instead of all the car models of one brand. That way you'll easily create more content and more traffic for yourself 🤗

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much for the support. That is really appreciated, have an awesome day.

[@1995RangeRover]

Currently own an '04 A8. 1st and only once Audi owner. I fixed a lot of deferred maintenance myself and a specialist. Selling to go back to a Lexus.

[@ECPP]

Probably a safer plan.

[@TheGersh18]

I’ve had several generations of the Audi A8 and generally buy them as CPOs, around 2 years old which avoids the initial depreciation. My current A8, a 2015 has had practically no issues and has 103k miles on it now. I’ve had it since 2017 and 35k miles. As long as you do all the preventive maintenance it will continue to be reliable. The problem is when people buy these second hand with higher mileage they stop doing that maintenance and then major problems happen.

[@area.man.]

Or they are driven like race cars which I see Audi drivers do more than anyone else. BMW is a somewhat distant 2nd.

[@TheGersh18]

@@area.man. I’d be more concerned about bad driving habits with S, RS, and smaller model cars. I figured anyone buying an A8 new wouldn’t abuse it too much.

[@area.man.]

@@TheGersh18 For sure, was not speaking about the A8 specifically. I see a lot of A4s and A3s being just driven into the ground by people thinking they need pole position on their 4 lane arterial road in the city. My cousin's son just got a used A4 and has already put so many add ons into it that the German has been completely engineered out of it.

[@Dramox.]

I'm thinking of buying a used Audi A4 sedan as my first car, since I adore the exterior looks of it. I'm 24 years old and just want it for a maximum of 4 years and drive approx. ≈80k km/≈50k miles on top of the current milage and then sell it again for a suv. I mostly drive short distances inside the city where are are a lot of bumps and would like to drive to different countries too, once a year. Would that be a good idea? Which model or year should I aim for? Is maintenance annoying and expensive on Audis too? Budget is 13k, keep in mind that prices on cars here in Denmark are 3x america/uk.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@memyself2458]

Is the same with my girlfriend ,expensive and you really have to take care of her :)

[@gentv9422]

I purchased my 2013 A6 2.0 in 2015 with approximately 40,000 miles. I have experienced high repairs such as motor mounts, wheel bearings and various engine leaks. I recommend finding a reliable, trust worthy independent repair shop, which is much cheaper than the stealership. I have roughly 155,000 miles and I have no regrets. Just like anything else, know what you are getting into before hand.

[@Audikeeef]

Bro i owned my 2010 Audi S5 V8 for 3 years straight never had a fucking light come on ever only had to replace tires breaks and my water pump ..... and nowadays a VW is nothing like an Audi whew your info on Audi is Outdated

[@sicklymaad]

Bruh. You do know VW owns Audi and uses similar parts right? 🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Audikeeef]

@@sicklymaad lol dude really of course I do but that doesn’t defeat what I said

[@living9377]

It’s a maintenance thing. If it’s been well maintained chances are they’ll last long

[@stevencoil9831]

How many miles you have on it Audi keef

[@Audikeeef]

@@stevencoil9831 170k miles

[@capn_shawn]

Everyone else: "Oooh, look at the flashy digital display!" Me: "Oh, look at the stupid digital display!" A digital touchscreen is the absolute cheapest, most infuriating way to control vehicle functions. I'll take a Porsche push-button all day long... as long as they keep making them.

[@ECPP]

Thanks, some of the best digital Displays are impressive. Analog gauges are indeed raw and classic in a good way

[@AndyofCT]

If you aren’t wrenching yourself, it makes no sense to buy an Audi with over 70k. If you are though, the Four Rings community is pretty solid. They’ll bust on your leaky oil burner...but then they’ll provide tips on keeping it going without the leaks the next 70k...

[@ECPP]

You are so right. Audi has a great community of enthusiasts which also add to the fun factor.

[@bradclifford295]

Man, I just love my q7 tdi. Had it 2 years and of course the $1200 tires and $2000 brake/rotor job along with the crazy expensive oil changes get old but man, I love driving this car. As a dad with kids I drove a mini van for years and am never going back. My kids are still young and I think Q7s are such a great dad car that is a good compromise between space and performance. Haven’t found another vehicle that provides that yet. I’m open for suggestions though.

[@andreassrensen282]

I think your best bet is to stick with the Q7 TDI, They are great and reliable cars and i have seen ones with 400.000 kilometers run perfectly

[@mikojarvinen6273]

Having owned a Q7 but in Europe I’m shocked by the prices. I paid 500€ for new winter tires. Break job is 300€. Oil changes I usually did with my father and the cost was about 70€. I think you can save in maintenance too. Not necessarily by doing them yourself but other routes. Great independent mechanic maybe?

[@ECPP]

Agreed the more DIY, the more money saved. Lots of cash on the table for grabs

[@jjcross3560]

I just Bought a 2007 Audi B7 A4 Runs great 👍

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@mbrown7093]

When buying luxury or sport vehicles just always go with the upper echelon engines and You’ll be straight. I’ve driven my A8L all over the country and use it to drive 80 miles to work 80 miles back every weekday. I’ve had minimal issues. The biggest failure point I’ve seen as a common problem would be the pcv. It’s a 2k-4k repair depending on where you go but they normally fail at 120,000 miles. But most cars have some problems around that mileage. Mine didn’t go out until 135k. The only other problem is the window shades failing after some years. Outside of those two problems everything is good.

[@ECPP]

That’s fair and a strong maintenance regime is critical to keep things running well.

[@gbkid55]

The points you made can be said about any car brand if you don’t take care of them lol. I’ve owned many Audis and never any problems with them. Of course older year models are going to have their problems lol its 2021, you’re showing 18 year old models 😂😂

[@tobimael]

so true, almost every other brand has the same issues..

[@miannishaw3757]

Are they expensive to maintain ?

[@carlitot5388]

💯💯🤣!

[@rustyfan89]

My last few vehicles were Audis and they are expensive to get repaired, my a4s engine blew at around 130,000 miles this was because I missed my 100,000 mile service which included the timing chain and that’s why the engine blew. I won’t miss that on my q3