Why Used Audi's Are Cheap (and Worth Every Dollar)

Why Used Audi's Are Cheap (and Worth Every Dollar)
I love a good Audi. They're truly fun cars to drive (and you know life is too short to drive boring cars), so why is it that they're cheap once they get to the used car market? For me, they're worth it even though there are some real reasons related to reliability and depreciation (and a few others).
Of course, as always join us on the channel by clicking below:
/ @ecpp
TWITTER - @Exoticcarplaypl
- / exoticcarplaypl
FACEBOOK -
- / supercars2000
INSTAGRAM - @Exoticcar_Playplace
- / exoticcar_playplace

[@user-th5cq5qb5j]

Fun fact, Sir: you never drove a German Audi, only the Mexican Audi (30% cheaper). The difference in quality and reliability is night and day. Source: lifetime quattro fan, 2004 EU S4, 2008 EU RS6, 2010 EU Q7 4.2 TDI. Upon moving to California in 2012, test drove and rented similar newer models, disappointment and shocked beyond belief. EU VW is the same price as Mexican Audi for the very same reason. Totally different driving experience and reliability. Take a plane to Germany and you will like my comment. Best! EDIT: still own my Q7 in EU, almost 700k km with no major repairs. Show me a Mexican Audi/VW that runs 500k miles. Low octane dirty US gas also a factor. Nobody fuels their Audi or premium car in EU with less then 99 or 100+ meanwhile US "premium" is 89-91, which is the cheapest gas available in EU (91, 95 and 99 or 100+ are the EU gas station options). I drive a new Branco after owing a Raptor, never fell for Mexican Audis, as I grew up driving the real thing and can't stomach imposture. I also owned (wife car) a Mexican C 63 AMG that lasted 130k miles until engine failure. Night and day. Viva Herr Mexico! Hope my post helps someone.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing. I pinned to the top. Cheers

[@rickym8515]

Hey brother just wanted to clarify some things for you- US uses a different octane rating than EU; that's why the numbers are so low. Also, the ONLY audi made in mexico is the 2016+ Q5. I think you're just pulling this stuff out of your butt lol

[@rickym8515]

@@ECPP He didn't share any true information lol

[@user-th5cq5qb5j]

@@rickym8515 you obviously never got out of your state, but for country, Mr. Ken. Europeans who own car dealerships in the family, don’t pull stuff “out of their butt” only Americans Kens on EBT do. Do you like how I matched your energy? I don’t. Go inform/educate yourself before you opinionate cluelessly. Isn’t this the American meaning of “pulling out of the but”?

[@krzysztof4068]

Agreed 👍.

[@josebaez7116]

I bought a used A6. New is $75k. Bought it for $18k. Runs and drives fantastic. Currently, I have 139k miles on it.

[@boogeymana6]

Same I got mine for 14k and currently at 120k

[@mjayqueezy4225]

Good 👍🏾

[@mjayqueezy4225]

@@boogeymana6 yeah I got an 2013 Audi a6 and I daily drive it no problem

[@boogeymana6]

@@mjayqueezy4225 only problem I've had was the crankpulley going out but that's 100% fixable if you know how to turn a wrench kinda of an pain in the but due to not having a lot of working room but 100% doable for the average person with basic mechanical knowledge

[@mjayqueezy4225]

@@boogeymana6 the only problem I'm having with mine is motor mounts and thermostat failure

[@magellanmax]

I love Audis. I had an A4 1.8T that went 467K miles without a single engine rebuild but I had the transmission rebuilt twice! Trick was, I never skipped a single scheduled maintenance service up to 280K miles. You could say I earned every dollar I spent on that car.

[@mr.gratitude7594]

That's the trick there, treat your car the way you treat yourself, that is if you treat yourself well lol, and it will last a long time...

[@mjayqueezy4225]

Damn that's good

[@stevenbell7208]

Wow… how much did you pay for the transmission

[@cgunter9241]

This mans a audi dealer for sure 🤣 had me lookin at prices quick af

[@shanetyler9391]

I have a 2000 Camry and 195K later never had that happen why? Reliable Toyota Quality Control!

[@mrxx6975]

I’ve had a Audi A4 Quattro AWD for about 9 years & never had any major issues. Just needed to replace tires, oil change , brake pads.

[@DLoc-tu2yq]

I bought an 08 for less than 5k last year. With 180k miles and all the regular services. Keep or sell

[@atdheameti9998]

@@DLoc-tu2yq what engine?

[@rickyanthony]

Lucky

[@johnwhite2663]

I had an a4 b5 that lasted 20 years. That made me an Audi lifer.

[@iam_myster_e]

@@johnwhite2663i love my Audi and hope it lasts me this long, against popular belief

[@grantbradley5084]

I’ve purchased a 2014 TTS in 2017 for 36k. The car had 18k miles on it when purchased. The TTS now has 33k miles it. This car, unlike my 2012 A4, has been rock solid, no issues. I was offered 28k on a trade for a 2022 TTS. This used TTS will retail for 35k now. Go figure.

[@hummerlanding7295]

1500 miles a year? lol not very helpful

[@brainards11]

I own an Audi A5 Sportback and it's been the best car I've ever owned. High tech...great gas mileage and super sporty. I couldn't ask for anything more.

[@brianbelmont4100]

Me too...love mine

[@websterfungirai2099]

get rid of it before it starts falling apart

[@marcowhite5541]

I love mine to got new turbo just gotta do vavle cover next.

[@THEREINVENTION_]

@@websterfungirai2099 what car would you recommend

[@websterfungirai2099]

@@THEREINVENTION_ get yourself a Lexus

[@GreenChilliD]

Safer to buy from a dealership and buy the powertrain warranty. For a used car like these is a must. It saved me on an engine rebuild on my Challenger.

[@HISHAM931]

Agreed. I paid slightly higher for my used Audi from a dealership, rather than getting it from a private seller or a shady used car lot. As a result the car sold to me has lower mileage, and the service records were in check. Plus the warranty option like you mentioned.

[@anonnon2278]

This is a video about german cars.

[@WalterssLaw]

Dodge 😂😂😂😮

[@8941065]

Dude dodge is messed up everyone knows

[@54bobbybrat]

I've wanted an Audi most of my life but could never afford one. I finally bought one, a 2007 A4 2.0T, I got it at a salvage yard for 26 hundred buck with 184,543 miles and I'm so impressed with it, don't know how I went without one so long. I love it, the turbo is great.

[@fbgduval]

I bought a 2020 Q5 last month with 50k miles on it. I traded my 2016 Honda Accord for it and I'm absolutely loving it so far. I look forward to tuning it and making many memories with it.

[@GPD_FX]

I’m actually going to check out a Q5 today, 2016 with 80k miles. But if I can get around the same monthly payments for the 2021 Q5 with 50k miles I’ll grab that one instead.

[@MyStuffReview]

I own a 2006 A3 with the 3.2 VR6... in Canada we never got the R32 from the factory so finding one of these and owning it has been amazing. Even with high mileage it drives amazing.

[@tylerdurden9161]

My brother had a petrol Audi A3 1.6 built in 2000. He bought it used in 2011. with 90 000km drove it for 10 years. Before he sold it on the dashboard was 230 000 km. Never had a problem with the engine or anything else expensive. Just once a year regular oil and filter change, one timing belt replacement and o2 sensor. He bought a second Audi A3 built in 2013.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@thomashelm6931]

Gotta admit that the RS3 looks hot! But previous ownership and experience, tells me another high dollar nightmare in the future.

[@TheTallMan50]

Was thinking the same thing. Maintenance bills are just as bad as BMW and MB.

[@markcarr1149]

Yup

[@MrOdee69]

It’s 275 an hour at Audi

[@TheTallMan50]

@@MrOdee69 Is that dollars or euros?

[@MrOdee69]

@@TheTallMan50 dollars

[@S5King7]

Always appreciate your coverage of Audi! I will say the values seem to be getting better. I bought 2 2018 Audis around 1 year ago and they appear to be worth slightly more than I paid a year ago.

[@dimanatti]

thats because of the car shortage,

[@FIVESTARMAN93]

It’s that build back better man. My 21k kia is now 35k

[@Assimilator702]

@@FIVESTARMAN93Don’t believe that BS for one second! It’s all political double talk to win votes. In the end we ALL get screwed!

[@catalinconstantinsocea4207]

@@FIVESTARMAN93brah…that’s stinger money.Either you bought it from ur pops for near to nothing or ur goin str8 cap

[@Prinz210]

Audi makes great vehicles. My 2017 A4 was one of my favorite vehicles I have ever owned. Traded it a month ago, kept up with maintenance and never had an issue with it.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing and Audi has made some improvements on their 2.0 litre engines. Still pricey and risky as they get some miles.

[@doughbroNZ]

that's still only 4 years of ownership and you did the right thing. though im sure it would've done well overall, not enough time has passed to REALLY be able to state that

[@angy97]

@@doughbroNZ :Audi is good in first 4-5 years while still under warranty, smart to trade in for new one

[@src9691]

​@@doughbroNZ150,000 trouble free miles on my A4. At 150K miles, is on factory suspension and brakes, and has much better stability, NVH, and general tightness in steering than any brand new Asian vehicle. And that's all with an ECU at-home tune that puts down 0-60 under 4.5 seconds and still returns over 35mpg cruising at 65mph. I can't see myself going back to Asian or American cars soon.

[@iam_myster_e]

@@doughbroNZthey’re not as bad as you think😊

[@ze_german2921]

I purchased my first used Audi in 2016, a 14’ A6 2.0t Quattro with 53k miles Lease turn in for $22k, it now has 175k miles. Only repairs are Valve Cover gasket, two Motor Mounts, 1 break job, just replaced water pump at 175 k miles. It was worth every penny. Now I purchased a 22’ q5 with 15k miles for $40k. Original msrp $56k but still has 2.5y warranty

[@ECPP]

Sounds like it certainly exceeded your expectations so I always say go with what you know. Q5 is a beautiful vehicle and a friend of mine runs an SQ5 and it’s wonderful

[@Caesarsboots]

You're doing a great job. It's good to hear about cars that are almost sacred in some European countries. I started watching you to improve my English, but now I watch you every day for pleasure. Greetings from Europe

[@jonathanpeterson1]

Used Audi’s are for enthusiast. We know how to work on them, how to keep them reliable and how to modify them to make them more fun.

[@tylerdurden9161]

That's maybe true in America but in Europe Audis are everywhere. It's a very popular car brand in my country. Tourists drive them in large numbers too. So it's very popular across Europe. The parts are cheaper and because of large numbers of Audis every mechanic know how to repair them. My brother drives A3 and he buys parts for VW, Seat, Škoda. And saves money like that. Usually Audi parts are more expensive then other cars from VW concern.

[@teedot1186]

I agree. I'm never impressed by Audi owners with new cars. I own a 04 Allroad with the 2.7 BiTurbo. 😅

[@Samuel1-88]

@@TaraofAllTradesstill not running 😂

[@mackdolo230]

Used Audis are for people who don’t wanna pay a unnecessary price for a new car

[@user-dy7um8kq2m]

Used Audis (or BMW or Mercedes) are for cheap people who want to impress their neighbours without having to pay full price! Pathetic.

[@brigettemccoy]

I bought a used 2018 SQ5 racer stiched seats, BandO speakers etc, in July with 27k miles. I didn't realize there was a "shortage" when I decided to get one before my birthday. It took 3 months to get it and had to have it shipped from TX. Price was a cool 42k. I enjoy the Atlanta commute now.

[@crazyman8472]

“Worth every dollar”…if they don’t need thousands in repairs. 🤑

[@kialllampart-cl1li]

Your production level is on another level very entertaining!! For one man with a camera you did your thing

[@dpvbischoff]

Premium car buyers typically won’t settle for a second-hand vehicle, and the buyers who shop the second hand market are typically looking for an inexpensive economical vehicle. That leaves great premium car bargains for guys like me. My F-Type R, purchased at 3 years old with only 15000km and not a mark on it inside or out, for half what it cost new. Audi TTRS, bought 3 years old, like brand new and less mileage than the average car gets in one year - 40% less than new. 7 year old Mercedes SL63 AMG, under 10000km and not even any water spots on the undercarriage (never driven in rain) for a remarkable 1/3 of its original cost. And an 8 year old SL500 bought for a staggering twelve cents on the dollar of its original MRSP. That car is now 21 years old and still in impeccable, like new condition, inside and out, and everything works as it should.

[@swaggydesh4997]

What’s your thoughts on a used 640i 2014-2016?

[@prabeeshsidhu]

The 4.0t puts out a lot of power but can have some issues. My go to engine is the 3.0t supercharged v6. It came in many models but best with the zf 8 speed transmission. The Audi A6 C7 with the supercharged v6 and 8 speed is arguably one of the best used German vehicles to buy in. A lot of performance , looks , luxury and reliability for a used German vehicle. Picked up a fully loaded before the pandemic for 16k with 65 k miles. I got a great deal but I’d still recommend this car for other buyers even though the price has gone up.

[@chrisbishop8400]

Looking at B8.5 S5s right now. It's a great, realitively reliable powertrain in a 2+2 coupe layout with AWD, all for 25-30K USD

[@CJ-iz4rz]

I have a superchared audi a6 quattro and loving it more and more everyday

[@prabeeshsidhu]

@@CJ-iz4rz always happy to hear others enjoying the supercharged v6, hope it brings you lots of joy !

[@TheLatinGQ]

I couldn't agree more! I have a C7 A6 with a Stage 1 and Stage 2 update from APR. No other mods aside from tinted windows so people think it's stock but it's a beast off the line and is the perfect daily driver. One of my all time favorites for sure!

[@prabeeshsidhu]

@@TheLatinGQ it’s a keeper for sure. I actually purchased it for my sister. She wanted an Audi A4 as that’s all she knows about the brand but I was against the 2.0T at all costs. I’m a Mercedes’ fan but I did my research into Audi as she was adamant and after researching the capabilities I was impressed. Now I’m obsessed with her A6 C7 which was loaded with the prestige package, acc, etc. While she still doesn’t understand the gem she has ahaha. It’s a very underrated platform the A6 C7 as people tend to just choose the S4 instead but I think the 8 speed makes it a better choice than the 7 speed. As you said though keeping the look stock gives it the subtle look that makes it an amazing sleeper sedan off the line. People never know what hits them. Hope you continue to enjoy the car!

[@jeremyocampo1529]

In June of 2023 I bought an 2010 Audi S4, freshly rebuilt motor in 2022, great conditions outside and inside. And it has the 6sp Manual. First month of ownership my starter, and alternator failed at the same time. I'm glad I can do DIY works on my car but it was still $1,000 on OEM parts and some other tools I needed to buy to do the job.

[@boomboxbreezy]

I was looking for a small/midsize suv under 10k that I could buy outright. I went to test drive another vehicle and I saw the dealer had a 2011 Q5 for $8,900. I drove it and was blown away. Audi wasn't even on my radar. Made a deal and drove it off the lot. Probably one of the cleanest used vehicles I've ever seen. It's the 2.0t and I'm averaging about 28 mpg's, which is exactly what I was looking for. I had to fix a few little things and buy new tires but I'm super happy with it.

[@AM-yg9sh]

Repairs and maintenance on that car? They are cheap because repair costs to get it to safety is a bitch to handle.

[@psiturbo]

At 2:12 he mentions the 2.0l engine, your Q5 has the same engine. At around 110k it will require timing chain/tensioner maintenance. You should watch Naptowntuner, or Euro trash I think is the other guy. The 2010-2014, Audi had to extend the warranty and for a while there was a window to go back to the dealer and get the replacement timing components replaced for free. Those were the years with extensive revisions, pistons, rings, balance shafts, intake manifolds, injectors, cam bridge, etc. At least have the timing chain checked and they can tell you how much it has stretched.

[@ajwhite765]

Found a used 2015 a3 2.0t quattro in the rarest color(red shiraz metallic) for 15k at 68k miles in perfect condition. Love it to death and since its on the MQB platform like the golf and jetta that means maintenance and expenses are low. Best of both worlds. Mine is lowered and is basically an awd mk7 gti for the same money

[@Xilent1]

Came across this video researching A4. I work from home and buying a used one in cash. Just gotta find one with the least issues. About to buy an OBD2 Scanner as well as German based toolset 🛠

[@jeffreyspiker]

Great video. What dealer did you film this video?

[@dpap]

Great review! What do you think of the 2021 Audi Q8s? Are they reliable?

[@Shadobanned4life]

When Audi cannot keep their brand-new power-window motors working for more than 2-3 years,it makes me nervous about the more-important parts of the car. Looks aren't everything,it's what's inside that counts ! Thanks for another great video,Sir! 🌞

[@MJsteelo]

Good advice! It’s the same concept with people too, haha.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@MJsteelo Spot on. I recommend staying single and happy but that is another topic.

[@cheezybread7783]

German Engineering 😂 jk they used to make them good if u go back in time. Just get an Acura ILX or TLX

[@vig37]

@@cheezybread7783 Acura???Lmao Acura is transmission, suspension and electronics nightmares. Better off with Audi. Even BMW.🤣🤣😂😂😂🤣😆

[@cheezybread7783]

@@vig37 nah id rather buy an acura cuz i get parts from the auto shop or online over german car that cost a lot and can't be fixed by myself.

[@martytdd1606]

I bought a B7 A4 S Line 18 months ago for £3000 UK pounds, not sure what that translates to in Canadian currency but I def got a lot of car for the money. It's the 3.2 V6 quattro, looks and drives great, only 71,000 miles on it now, 68,000 when I got it. Been doing suptile mods to it, tidying up the bodywork. Brilliant sounding engine, and still a lively car even by today's standards.

[@jcchanmml]

Ooo

[@michaelmyers8931]

Glad to find you I thought I was the only Audi Howdy lover on KZbin I recently bought a an S5 coupe three months I’ve spent $2000 but the car is immaculate so much fun so agile pleasure of owning an Audi can be expensive the performance of the S5 is exactly what I was looking for but it’s a great car

[@comaca]

I just picked up a 2018 A4 allroad Teknik with 35,000km and CPO until October 2024 or 120,000km. Great deal, nice tech and what a great ride!

[@loudounlife5580]

Great content, well explained.

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much

[@octavianbarbu7733]

Got a 2015 1.8T used 3.5 years ago with 86,000 KMs on it. I've had zero issues with it, but have only driven it about 30,000 KMs in the last 3.5 years. I love it--very smooth and reliable. People buy these cars, thrash them around like they're race car drivers, and then complain when they break down. If you treat them properly, they'll last a life time.

[@nav3486]

Very informative, any thoughts on the TTS?

[@eat_a_dick_trudeau]

I had a used audi once. I bought it after reading glowing reviews and watching videos like this. I had the car for 36 months. It ran for 180 days. The rest of the time it was in shops all over the 905 and 416. $15000 in repairs in one year, before I threw in the towel and stored it, non-running, until I managed to sell it. Garbage cars.

[@Enforcer_WJDE]

Colleague got a used S3 S-Line despite me warning him about old money pits. Problems immediately started and he had to sell it with a huge loss.

[@eat_a_dick_trudeau]

@@prabeeshsidhu s5 v8.

[@27BILLY99]

what year was it?

[@johnblaze6269]

What year? My 2015 Q5 has 120k and never broken down once, just the fuel pump. I drive tf out of it. My buddy has a s3 with 200k miles on it too

[@nica711]

Haha!! Also from Toronto, same experience bro. Audis are certified pieces of shit. Same with Bmw and mercedes. Money pits, me and my friends all learned this lesson at the same time. For them it was an e63 and a bmw m6. All of them in the junkyard because of major repairs needed outside warranty. 😂

[@chazb3224]

Yea I had a 2008 2.0T A4, the oil was just disappearing in thin air. I was so irritated but I did stay in the family and upgraded to a 2012 Q5 3.2, no way I was getting back in to a 2.0 engine. She has been Great! I love her, she still rocking and rolling almost to 130K miles. Keeping up the maintenance on these cars is key.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing

[@spetsru2906]

Love audi. Drove an 08 A4 100k miles with minimal need for shops. 15 a6 3.0t 70k so far, APR tuned, no issues so far.

[@devonmontgomery6095]

makes me feel better, I just bought an 09 A4 with 83k miles on it

[@spetsru2906]

​@@devonmontgomery6095 Replace the most commonly broken items with the revised versions, before you have issues and it won't be a problem down the road.

[@devonmontgomery6095]

@@spetsru2906 making sure there’s no oil leaks and changing all the tubes in there, getting it worked on now

[@spetsru2906]

@@devonmontgomery6095 take your high pressure fuel pump off and take a look at the little cam follower or cam tappit as some call it. If it has any sign of wear of the Teflon coating then you need to get that intake camshaft replaced because the metal lobe is too hard for the tap it. Otherwise. Eventually, your high pressure fuel pump will fail as the spring will go right into the cam. Take a look at your water pump. Get a set of coil packs if you haven't already. Oil leak for me was the valve gaskets. There's also a coolant leak that happens often from the rear coolant sensor on the back left of the engine. Can't see it but you can reach behind there and you can feel it. Super pain to get a replaced. It's plastic sitting right above the catalytic converter basically gets crispy after a few years. When you change your oil, make sure you remove the hoses for your inner coolers and let the oil drain out of there. It is common. You can replace your turbo. But unless you get a super fancy turbo I had the same problem, got a new OEM turbo, issue come back and it never really caused any issues to driveability anyways. Also, I ran the forge diverter valve spacer for the blow off sound for about 5 years. Never had any issues.

[@spetsru2906]

@@devonmontgomery6095 I see you have a 2009 so you may not suffer from as many of the issues. But I would look at the bulletins for that year and see if any of the more common issues were still present

[@mxcster]

I should say, this is the best analytical video about VAG roadmap I ever seen on youtube. I explained almost everything. Getting a 5 YO Audi Q7 next year.

[@briandaly501]

Just bought used Q5 Prem Plus 2021 41k miles bumper to bumper warranty 2yrs. & another 50 miles. Love it so far my first won’t be last

[@JeffWhiteMedia]

Great post, thank you!

[@EDKsurly]

I had an S4 and absolutely loved it. But things started breaking and it got expensive. I'm switching to something more reliable.

[@ECPP]

Thanks for sharing.

[@EDKsurly]

@@ECPP good video, you hit the nail on the head.

[@Jackdman25]

What model year was It?

[@peterhan4207]

Because people have been calling Audi models overpriced VWs, VW are now offering really cheaply made VW models here in North America to justify Andi's premium prices. The VW models that are only offered in North America but not in Europe have lower quality materials with obvious cost cutting.

[@xvsj5833]

Excellent Content and Review 🇨🇦

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much. Thanks again for stopping by, that’s greatly appreciated.

[@fairbridgejacobs5668]

Great advice. Thank you. We appreciate it

[@ECPP]

Thank you for watching and supporting the channel

[@nitrodad15]

My supercharged s4 brings me joy every time I find a twisty turny mountain road. Brings me tickets on open highway.

[@ECPP]

Haha.

[@prabeeshsidhu]

One of the best Audi engines of all time!

[@stefanpratt2218]

I have an s3 and it has been absolutely amazing in my opinion only maintenance cost weren’t that high I didn’t have any problems for almost the 70k miles and 4 years I had it for gas was good as well very fun to drive and traded it in for a new S5 sport back and it was still worth 28k usd I got it at 40k

[@albert15986]

So you got 28k in trade in?

[@angy97]

70k mileage is when things start crapping out, timing chain tensioner and carbon build up, smart to trade in for a new one.

[@oocloudoo1549]

My 2016 Audi s3 2.0tfsi that had 67k on the clock when purchased now has 80k in the time span the car has gone full stage 3 and is a big turbo build now. In that time frame, all I’ve had to replace was a coolant hose, and spark plugs. Car runs great. Everything else was normal maintenance. This is extremely expensive though. Basically you have to be able to afford the routine bills which are high. Your paying basically for the upkeep of the car. It’s built for more than just reliability. It’s overall drive quality. You get better so you pay more.

[@JingShenKuoshu]

Can you do something on the Karma Revero? What do you think of this?

[@DulcetNuance]

Imo, The best way to buy used cars is to buy them at the bottom of their depreciation cycle. Cars drop in value from new VERY quickly and are usually at the bottom in 10 to 15 years. You might be taking a risk buying an older car but as long as you look it over thoroughly you should be fine. As a general rule, cars are terrible investments and endless money pits unless they become collectable. I'd personally look for relatively low milage cars in the 10 to 20 year old range because even a car that is 5 years old will be depreciating rapidly and is a bad investment. If the car ends up being good you can either drive it into the ground or you might even be able to sell it for more than what you bought it for in a few years, since with age also comes rarity and sometimes desirability.

[@maxsmith4400]

Beautiful looking vehicles and the fit and finish of more recent models has come a very long way.Unfortunately though,you would have to be on huge wages just to afford the upkeep on them.

[@TPa48]

Not really. There are a few models that do take a lot, like the v8 in the b7s, but cars like the s4 with the supercharged v6 it only takes oil changes, dsg services, and the normal maintenance (tires brakes etc) and it will run forever. Like 500 bucks a year for a great luxury sports sedan.

[@adrianan3616]

How about the 2018-2022 Audi A5 cabriolet?

[@en_noah4615]

Buying a Q7 3.0 supercharged for myself soon! I’m able to get a 2016 one for under 30K with less then 100K miles. And I know from some of my friends cars that these powertrain are in killable! I once saw a tuned S4 with 568K miles!

[@BrandonP43]

I have a 2012 A4 Quattro. My local Luxury Car Shop gave me a loaner car. 3 weeks and 2700 dollars later I have a brand new (upgraded) throttle body and engine fully sealed and some other basic maintenance done and no car payment for a couple months. I’m very glad I put the money in its very worth it. These cars will be classics in 10-15 years if you take car of them.

[@ECPP]

That definitely has a worth to it for sure.

[@daviddenley3512]

I must confess to have never ever owned an Audi! There ok but they just never never connected with my brain. The nearest I go to getting one was when I was trying to decide with the go for between the Q5 or the A4 Estate and I spent that long thinking about it I ended up getting a BMW 320 Coupe instead 🤔

[@valkgh]

I own a Audi a4 from 2007 2.0 TDI it's currently has 300K on it and it still runs like a charm I've had it for about 4 years now I have no problems with the key to that was regular maintenance

[@ECPP]

Nice car

[@valkgh]

@@ECPP I got that car for 3k Euros no rust nothing it looked like it was from the factory

[@ThePCVortex]

Just bought a 1.8T premium Audi A3 with 33k miles, awesome video for knowledge of the brand

[@ECPP]

Glad it helped!

[@markgrotto7852]

I have the new 2021 Hyundai Santa Fe Calligraphy and it’s sporty, luxurious and loaded with tech. I can’t figure out how Audis are better except looks after driving them before buying my Santa Fe

[@sunilayya8948]

I too absolutely love the styling of the S5 , much more than its german rivals. It's beautifully proportioned and handsome, yet i would rather settle for a much more reliable yet less exciting lexus.

[@Sheya404]

Me too!!!!! 🙏😃

[@andoniades]

I'm leaning towards the S5...in the green color Audi offers.

[@bullzeye1423]

yes. Right now, the S5 is my favorite car, not sure of its reliability or quirks

[@eat_a_dick_trudeau]

@@bullzeye1423 I had an s5 for 36 months. It ran for 180 days. $15000 in repairs in one year. It never did run again. It ended up towed to a storage unit, where it sat until I could sell it at a horrendous loss. Gorgeous car. Monumental pile of crap. Poor quality materials. Impossible to work on unless you buy their tools. Dealerships and euro car "specialists" are crooks and hacks who will bend you over. Unless you have a tow truck fetish, stay away from these cars.

[@sunilayya8948]

@@eat_a_dick_trudeausadly I suspected as much. No denying its beauty though.

[@derekbk9093]

final VAG straw for me was the side mirror literally falling off from my jetta. how can they not design a car with a mirror staying on? $400 to fix, ridiculous.

[@ECPP]

True

[@vladnike7]

Hi, Thoughts on the 2019 Audi A6 3.0T? Will good maintenance, will it last 150,000 miles? (Without major failure / repairs) Thanks!!!

[@sajibdas2203]

yeah I bought 2020 A6 sedan full option for 45k. Car is super comfortable and doesn’t fail to give business class impression

[@ricklp1861]

I wonder how much the 3rd party warranty is on these cars? Like car shield etc....would be a great topic to talk about

[@Republic1ders]

I have extended continental warranty on my 2017 Audi S3. Reliability has been good so far 57k Miles

[@ricklp1861]

@@Republic1ders is it expensive?

[@cj5376]

My Rs3 brand new was 3.5k for 100k/7yrs

[@garykarczewski6678]

I bought a used 2018 A5 Coupe with the 2.0L with 7500 miles. Best car I ever purchased. Service has been reasonable at my local Audi Dealership so far. I have one more year on the warranty. I will get an Audi Extended Warranty when it expires in September. Get a Oil Catch Can to prevent carbon build up on the valve guides. I do oil changes every 7500 miles not the recommended 10000. So far so good.

[@user-qq5rn8dw1n]

I own A4 2003. Still looks and runs like new. Love it❤

[@ECPP]

Very nice indeed

[@jimdelong987]

Bought my wife used 2015 Audi Q3. After 1 year we LOVE this car!!

[@ECPP]

Nice. Great to hear. Fun to drive too

[@peterwood3108]

Japanese for me, after my well cared for Audi 80 coupe broke down. Toyota all day for me even after 20 years next month.

[@matthewsmith1547]

Lexus?

[@GodisGood941]

I want a 2023 civic type r but it costs almost 60k :( gonna have to keep working hard ig lol

[@gsprings43]

People out here buying these cars used making 13 dollars a hour or less,,,,mistake,,,,mistake,,,,mistake

[@moeanthony9308]

Good info Mark.. Thanks

[@ECPP]

Thanks a lot

[@jrex3575]

I own a Silver c7 A7 034 STG 2 and a Black 2001 A4 1.8 quattro manual. A4 has almost 250k miles and burns almost a quart of oil every 5k miles! not bad for a 1.8.. A4 just runs n runs. and is my daily driver. Timely n proper maintenance is key! I drive over 20k miles annualy...It has STG 1 APR ECU, Bilstein pss9 coilovers, 034 rear sway bar, 18" Oz Ultralegerra wheels. No creaks or rattles. Built solid. I enjoy scooting around with it more than my A7!

[@WolfsburgSlim]

I wouldn't necessarily call Audi's cheap, I would say you get the most bang for your buck with them. Audi TT's for instance hold their value extremely well.

[@noktanold]

I thought the title was ironic, clearly it wasn't. I've had VAG-products before. Never again.

[@ivanvarykino8202]

totally with you! Last a6 purchase was mechanically totalled by 45k. Nearly same with gtivr6. Pure garbage. Nothing but toyota and lexus since and "oh what a feeling" if i recall the old, old toyota slogan!

[@hughgreentree]

My 1999 V6 Audi A4 2.8 Ltr with a manual transmission and sports package was a dream to drive. I would still own it if I had not left the country for 3 years. The friend I sold it to refused to sell it back. I had a great mechanic too.

[@bryant_a2]

Hi I was wondering what Audi should u invest in? For a first time buyer ?

[@KowboyUSA]

All the plastic mechanical parts on newer vehicles that are already overly complex mechanically is practically a guarantee multiple failures as the miles/kilometers and/or years add up. My hard-run, no frills, well built '83 F-250 is nearing 400,000 miles and '94 D21 approaching 127,000 on the odometer; both got there with only minor repairs. Not looking forward to "upgrading" to newer rigs.

[@andoniades]

It's tough buying into something that you can hardly work on. It's like you need a PhD in computer science to figure these new cars out.

[@benkerry601]

Yeah. Older things are more robust in many present cases.

[@TheTallMan50]

Planned obsolescence.

[@davion4855]

Nobody asked you boomer

[@headbangeralkoholic]

@@davion4855 im a boomer and only boomers in europa drive audi/bmw becaus we have money :D ford is for kids

[@timothyfogarty9007]

Pre-owned RS3’s are still a little too high. S4’s though less powerful are bringing it closer to where I’m comfortable. Maybe another year and hopefully things will have calmed down it’ll look more desirable

[@ECPP]

Hopefully prices settle soon

[@HISHAM931]

RS3’s were always overpriced. The car legit looks like an A3 with the RS symbol planted on it.

[@chris2Agearreviews]

Now i see why carmax has a "abundance" of audis for the low.... especially the A4 and A5 variants.....Great video

[@ECPP]

Thank you very much

[@vyoufinder]

My first car was an Audi Fox. I haven't owned an Audi since, but I'm about to buy one of these. Looks like they've updated things a bit.

[@vyoufinder]

Actually, I won't buy one of these. Timing belt change requiring removal of the entire engine and trans is the dealbreaker.

[@victordladla1047]

I'm driving an Audi A4 and it's been great so far

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@osho741]

people saying audis are bascially more epensive vw and have mostly shared platforms are wrong. The only audis that are shared platforms with bw are the s3 and the q8 ( which is shred by lamborgini and not vw. The a4-a7 all have transmissions and all wheel drive systems that are not found on vw. The tfi and the tfsi are also not the same engines. they may share some parts from the parts bins like stalks for the turn signals, etc but thats about it.

[@DM-gu9ik]

Thank you. People give me crap about not just buying a VW

[@CodeNameV]

Had a test drive in the 2022 S5 a week ago. What a car....!

[@eddiericks6554]

I have a 2008 audi tt and I have put a lot of money into it because I keep it like new and no other car drives like this with the overall drivability and I am not going to sell it lol 😂. Bought it with 61000 miles now 123000 miles and still going strong 💪

[@__charles__]

In 2019 I bought a used certified 2016 Audi Q5 2.0T Premium Plus trim with 29K miles on it for $26K USD. Prior to this, I only drove Japanese cars/SUVs (Honda, Nissan/Infinity, Subaru). Knock on wood, but now ending 2021 with almost 60k miles on it, I never had any problems. Everyone I knew said I was stupid to buy it, but fact is I was tired of driving "boring" cars and really find Audi's are the most beautiful in design. What really sold me is when the dealer said it needs service every 10K miles or once a year. I get the Audi Care package for $899 USD which covers two service intervals so approx $450 USD every 10K miles for basic service. With my other cars, I would take them in every 3K miles for $100-300 per service trip. So, for basic service I am paying about $100 or so extra per year. SO WORTH IT! The key with these cars is to be patient and find a good deal and buy directly from the Audi dealer and make sure it is certified. Audi certified is basically 1 year unlimited mileage bumper to bumper. I figured, if something happens really bad within a year as many of friends predicted, the SUV would still have value and I would flip it. As of now, just the basic yearly (10K) service intervals have been done. I know I will need brakes soon and that will be $500-800 USD. I am hoping this SUV keeps me well until the used car market stabilizes and prices drop. Would love to "upgrade" to an Audi SQ5 or keep in the family with a Porsche Macan S for my next purchase.

[@THEREINVENTION_]

What would be your thoughts on a audi A7 2017

[@__charles__]

@@THEREINVENTION_ since a 2017 it may not have a certified warranty if at an audi dealership so make sure it was dealer serviced with all records available and only buy at an audi dealership. also, make sure miles are low, like no more than 30k. that's what i would do. just my opinion.

[@djgyucheol]

Hey would you buy 2018 Q5 with 140000km (around 90k miles). I'm thinking to buy it but I'm worried at the same time. It's a great car but I don't know how reliable it is. I'm also driving honda now but I don't wanna buy honda again.

[@__charles__]

@@djgyucheol I would not. To much miles.

[@djcountryblack6878]

Bought a 13 A6 3.0t with 60k miles put 70k more miles on it and sold it for what I owe on it. Only problem I had is the sunroof got stuck once and the hockey puck bushings split. Other than that it ran like a dream and was waaaaay faster than my Lexus gs350. Oh yeah the multimedia would hard reset periodically.

[@prabeeshsidhu]

Wow nice! Sounds like you got good use out of it! Did you sell it during the hot market that’s currently going on?

[@djcountryblack6878]

@@prabeeshsidhu absolutely. I took it to Carmax and got a quote then took it across the street they gave me 500 more. Was sad to see it go I had good times in that car. Will be buying another the Lexus I bought is a little boring

[@mikewhitney5104]

I had a 2016 A7 that just turned over 60k miles. My front driver’s side turn signal light went intermittent on me. Dealer said it would cost $5,000.00 to replace it. I considered that an insult and sold it a week later and bought a new Lexus. Good driver’s car.

[@ECPP]

Nice

[@NotShowingOff]

Revenue and sales volume is a huge factor in the size of a car company because of all the service needed.

[@kaveric_7614]

"aside from buying a lexus, any german vehicle..." except lexus is made by toyota, which is japanese, and they cost a 1/4 to maintain and last about 4 times as long

[@vw5056]

And they also rust out 4x faster.

[@kaveric_7614]

@@vw5056 Lexus? If you live in the rust belt and don’t wash it maybe

[@tallroc]

My rs3 is probably pretty reliable considering I think I have launched it at least every week and daily hit the limiter. After two years broke the transfer case which is a revised part anyway.

[@ECPP]

They are a blast for sure

[@willmart2476]

I have a question and correct me if I’m wrong, does the depreciation match the depreciation value that they use for leases ? Bc based on those figures I would think the car would hit the 50% mark after 3 and maybe 4 yrs but not 5. Although this might have changed with the pandemic and supply and demand …I was thinking the cars get to the halfway value mark quicker than 5 yrs

[@BocaAtractivo82]

OMG! You are based in Edmonton AB aren't you?! Reason I ask is because when you zoomed into the decal Jim Pattison. Your behind the service lot of the Audi Edmonton North where I acquired my Q7 4M (a used one from under 60K kms and now climbing past 90Kkms). Amazing sales (great discount during pandemic times two years ago!) and service experience best so far - I DIY'd the 90k KMS service and by doing so, saved me over $2K - trick to owning one past warranty is DIY. You should do a review on mine ;)

[@ECPP]

Hi, you bet I am from E town. Great to hear from another neighbor. Great to hear your experiences have been great and there are some amazing vehicles from the brand for sure.

[@pulie2330]

We in Europe....have NO PROBLEMS with Audi... I dont know how that is... That in North America have so much problems... Dont you maintaine them enough or bcs they are built in Mexico 🤦‍♂️😀😀

[@jonathanpeterson1]

Maintenance is almost certainly the number one issue. And yes, some factories QA is gonna be worse than others as well.

[@ameliebellefille4616]

I’m from France and I live in the USA now. I can tell you, most of Americans don’t even lift the hood of their car. They don’t even do proper maintenance. They don’t even know how to check the basics. 🤦🏼‍♀️ it’s very rare to find a car that has been through proper maintenance. I’m about to buy a 2012 with a bunch of miles on it. Still pretty fresh. Just a bunch of regular maintenance to do (chocks, check chain,..). No big deal. It went through one owner till 120k miles with all Audi services. I test drove it yesterday. Once it will be fixed for the random used parts, it will last another rounds of thousands of miles. I drive an old 06 Mini Cooper manual. I loooooove my Europeans cars :) I bought a Ford once here. Never again. A piece of shit imo. Cheaply made. Heavy as hell. Gas mileage is horrible )it’s like here they don’t car care cause gas is cheaper than in Europe) but let’s be honest, environment is not even one of their concern. Ford is just a bunch a metal junk imo. Never again. Even just driving the USA made cars they feel like a bunch of plastic not thought through. Although the old diesel were pretty sturdy (recently drove a 96 f350 and really loved is aside of the gas mileage).

[@vw5056]

@@ameliebellefille4616 yes indeed. Ford makes excellent trucks but cars usually not except for Mustang.

[@ima8533]

@@ameliebellefille4616 that’s women

[@moforel]

You’re so right about that. People don’t maintain their cars here in North America. If you take care of your Audi, it’ll last forever. I’ve driven nothing but Audis all my life. I will never drive 50 miles past my service due interval. Never had a single issue for the past 20 years of driving Audis.

[@bghoody5665]

I'm curious if there's an aftermarket parts manufacturer for these cars who makes sturdier, more robust parts than the over engineered but built in obsolescence OEM parts, which will add more reliability to the car itself? And if not, why not? I remember watching a car resto show where a certain mechanic had re-engineered parts for a specific car that were a vast improvement (in terms of function and reliability) to OEM parts. He didn't make his living off those parts alone but he was the go to guy for people restoring that model car.

[@derekbk9093]

def wasnt for german cars like audi or bmw lol

[@jamesmedina2062]

of course. But the best thing is to get good eyes to look over the car often and do inexpensive repairs. Pistons can be improved on for oil control. You can build the block up and update parts in the head too. ECT Tuning sells all kinds of VAG parts. The most important thing is to like the car and the seats. If its less economical, at least love the car.

[@pmscalisi]

@@derekbk9093 you have NO idea. 💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵💵

[@pmscalisi]

There’s no such thing as an “inexpensive “ Audi repair.

[@bghoody5665]

@@derekbk9093 I'm not 100% sure but I'm fairly certain it was for a British car - probably an old British Leyland vehicle.

[@oyatero2]

I bought a 2018 A4 Avant in 2021 around 62k miles (1 previous owner on lease). It's been great since; now around 92k miles.

[@ECPP]

good stuff

[@lauretiu]

i owned a 2012 a6 that had 90k when i bought it for 14k in 2017. went trough water with it(half door high flash flood) hydrolocked the engine so it was toast. got it from the insurance for 2.5k as a project, replaced myself the engine in the garage over 5 nights at a price of 2800$ for 3.0t engine. i'm 60k miles later(150k on car body) and besides the usual brake rotos, pads, tires, oil, wheel bearings(once) and small things here and there. i would never change this car! all of that was probably around 4 5k over the past 7y. but i guess the q7 2019 with 100k for 19k got me today and finally decided i need good amount of trunk space. never ever will i buy an american car and trust me i worked for honda Toyota and dodge dealerships for over a decade and tested literally any car in the parking lot. i have lane asist and adaptive cruise control on a 2012 audi car something that Toyota or Honda only introduced standard in 2017-18. idk man and the awd on audi is unbeatable by any other car that i have tested up north of usa

[@shaneankrom784]

Most of the audi's he mentioned still sound expensive to me 😂.My personal rule of thumb with used German cars is to make sure the service records have been kept up and also it has to be 100% percent made in germany, any of these cars with parts made or assembled anywhere else I wouldn't touch with a ten foot pole.

[@doughbroNZ]

is the VIN check still a reliable way to verify where its been made you reckon?

[@shaneankrom784]

@@doughbroNZ I'd say that it's 50/50, a vin look up can tell you alot but at the same time there's a lot that never gets registered between auctions , dealers and non dealership mechanics.

[@Emmanuel-ne3oi]

B9 A4 super reliable

[@chrisgarges604]

Love your videos. Question. I have a 16 GTI Autobahn with 66k miles. I need to replace the thermostadt housing like everyone does. Would it be wise to trade in on a 16 A3 with 62k miles instead if I can purchase a warranty?

[@ECPP]

Thanks

[@petergonzsanz]

The Audi A4 uses the MLB EVO platform, wich is a longitudinal mounted engine , all wheel drive rear bias paltform (also the A5, A6, A7, A8, Q5, Q7, Q8 and e-tron SUV), a platform that has nothing to do with Volkswagen's transversal mounted engine, front whell drive platform, the MQB. Th only models that Audi sells using the MQB platfom are the A1, A3, Q2 and Q3, period.

[@fadmap9676]

Used RS3s are more than they were new lmao, "cheap" is an understatement here.

[@ECPP]

Cheers

[@beaches2mountains230]

Loved Audis until I owned one..luckily it burnt to the ground and I got insurance pay out for it..guess the same had electrical issues lol

[@blasphemicwhale]

It’s more like 10 years for 50%. Here in Canada 5 year old S3’s are still 40k