I want to buy a used audi a4 4cy car . Is this a good idea?

Answer 1

That depends on the year. A 2006 and newer maybe good for another year or two before any major problems start to occur, according to the consumer affairs complaint website. On the average, owners report serious problems relating to turbo failure at 70-80k miles and require complete rebuilds which are very costly. Some owners have reported complete engine failure with the 1.8 and 2.0 litre 4 cylinder turbo models; again problems mostly stemming from the turbos and the high-pressure fuel injection system. Thus, the poor reliability equates to poor resale value.

If you were a friend of mine, I would highly recommend avoiding a used Audi for several reasons- they are expensive to maintain, have poor reliability records, poor depreciation (ave 3 year book value less than 1/2 of value) and there are many better values on the market. For example, a Subaru Legacy will out run the A4 1.8 and 2.0 and offers very similar driving dynamics, all wheel drive and better reliability and fuel mileage.

Answer 2

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I worked at an Audi dealership earlier this year and can offer this advice: great driving car, don't buy unless there are some maintenance records or you can talk to the dealer where it was serviced. Most expensive car on the planet is an older German car without proper maintenance. They will last a long time but only if cared for. I have seen several with over 200k. Pricing seems fair if everything works and their are not yellow lights on the dash. If your buying from a dealer, buy the extended warranty as long as it is from a reputable company. Hope this helps.

Answer 3

Actually, the high depreciation makes used Audis pretty good buys if you plan to keep one for a long time. The caveat is that they are pretty pricey to maintain and fix, and that comes with the territory of being a upscale German performance car.

Most if not all of the 4 cylinder models are turbos - and they are really vulnerable to abuse and neglect. Regular oil changes are a must!

If you really want a used one, make sure you find o e which has a service record and have it checked out by an independent mechanic.

Good luck.

Answer 4

Yes, Yes, Yes. What year and model???? If it has a turbo, don't worry about it. There is a German product called "Oil Sludge Remover" made by Lubro-Moly. Find some and follow the directions. This will remove any sludge or tar around the bearings and seals of the turbo (as well as all other engine parts) Drive it easily for 2 days, and drain the oil,.Refill with Mobil One or Pentosin synthetic. Chances are that the engine was weaned on inferior oil used at most dealerships to save money. This will make the engine internally "like New'. Keep the engine bay showroom clean by shampooing and read your owner's manual!!!! Make sure that the brake fluid has been changed (every two years like the manual says) I believe that there is an extended warranty available for all Audi turbo's, but you must provide documentation that you have used only oils that Audi recommends in a refined list (available at the dealerships) The automatic transmission on Euro-cars are virtually bullet-proof and usually require no servicing for the life of the car, but follow your owner's manual. Clean = Longevity.ENJOY, ENJOY, ENJOY!!!

Answer 5

It depends i would say absolutely if your looking for high build quality and good driving dynamics and they are more important than being cheap to own. if you are looking for build quality and driving dynamics you are pretty much looking at German cars and Audi really is one of the cheaper to own (especially used) and more reliable German luxuries. But if you are looking for an appliance that is super reliable and super cheap to maintain you need to look a Japanese cars (Toyota, Honda). I don't like Japanese cars for myself but that is exactly what i would recommend to my mother or sister. its all in what you are looking to get from the car. If the fact that the interior will be worn and the car will be rusted when its seven years old and you can deal with the poor driving dynamics than Toyota's and Honda's are fine, but if you want a car that is going to look good for 15 years and that you will still enjoy driving when its 15 years old then definitly get the Audi.

Answer 6

If you could afford the maintenance costs which don't come often, go for it. but if it has over 90,000 miles don't buy it. make sure the year of the car is no more than 6 years old.
make sure it comes with Quattro AWD or forget about it