'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)
Make it a rule: Whenever you buy a BMW, Audi or a Benz , buy a full warranty with it. a 2k-3.5K warranty will save the day . All what he said apply to all Luxury German cars.
That’s actually what I did on a 2020 q3 the engine replace alone is 10,000 transmission is 6-7 thousand and then it got 20 computers in it and the warranty 2900 ya a dummy if ya don’t get it with German cars 💯
You could take everything he said, change it from Audi to BMW and it would apply. Be smart about any purchase. Do your due diligence before you buy. there are good Audi's and BMW's out there.
...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 RUclips 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.
I purchased a 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet last year with 89000 miles. Asking price 8000 offered 7000. PPI done showed motor mounts and oil leak. Paid 6750 and repairs. One year later my wife and I are enjoying one of the finest examples of these beautiful cars with no car payment. So when I pay 150 for oil change or 650 for new front rotors and brakes it doesn’t hurt so bad at all. We love our Audi.
Exactly . AUDI are a good car company. Just some Americans dont understand them so slag them off. They are popular not expensive and sell well in the UK .
@@ronrichardson3103 To me, in the U.S., it's like working on an alien spacecraft but once you get used it, and tool-up (VCDS mainly), basic maintenance is easy. Oil changes are crazy easy on our A4 with the retro 1940's filter setup. Air filter is like most other cars since the 1980's. Spark plugs are easier than on a 2000 Jeep with a coil-pack. Haldex is simple enough---easier than many diffs. DSG fluid/filter change is weird as heck, with $90 of oil/filter/crush-washer and need of the VCDS to monitor temperature, but not quite as bad as the same work on a Grand Cherokee or F250---no bands to adjust, no gaskets to scrape while laying on by back. Pads, rotors and calipers are easy, although the rear needs the VCDS to set them up and some bolts are one-time use. Minimal rust after 6 years in Vermont. I have yet to do a serious repair on it after 76,000 miles.
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.
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.
@@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.
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.
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
@@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.
@@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.
I own a 2001 Audi A6 4.2 that I purchased over 3 years ago now, I bought it with 190k on it. It's at 215k right now and it runs like brand new. I purchased it from an older guy who took very good care of it and it shows. I replaced the timing belt out of choice, but that's the only thing I've had done to it besides regular maintenance.
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
If u take care of whatever vehicle it will last u for a long time I love my Audi s8 especially when my little girls wave bye bye to whatever muscle car starts reavving next to me
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.
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.
@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.
@@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!
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 $10,500, do you think it’s a worthy buy? I love the look of Audis but I don’t want to blindside myself
I bought a 2018 used Audi A3 in Jan of 2021 with 19,000 miles i now have 27k on it and loving it. The car also has clean car facts and it’s well maintained 👍🏽.
@@davidm4099 I bought 2013 A4 Allroad in 2018, with 15000 miles on it, for 25000$. 6 years passed, having 86000 miles, i had no issues, just changing oil changing 150$, and changed breaks once 600$, i replaced Xeon front lights myself ($60). And now my mechanic suggested me to buy suspensions set for 700$, and bring to him( 1000$ labor) , it will last another 30000 miles. So i enjoy it, driving super quite nice interior for 25000$. I had not as good experience as a first car, but still bearable: I bought 2009 A6, in 2016 for 11000$ with 80000miles :). That one has nice clean interior, great look. The downside was 3 times a year oil change(150$x3). Still don’t regret having it for 11000$ + 2000$ in oil, it ran better then any new 30000$ car .
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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❤️❤️❤️
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
Yes if you spend half a million dollars on maintenance over 30 years they will run 30 years but not forever. Otherwise they are complete junk. Over 30 years you would need at least 10 engines, 10 transmissions, over a 100 struts and shocks, replacement of thousands other parts over and over again. Replacing hundreds of computers, modules and other electronics over and over again. Only people with low IQ buy these cars
@@GaryWillman Haha 😁🤝 German luxury cars, or any german car manufacturer has been incredibly unreliable the last 10 years. German reliability is a myth. Their problems don't stop at little things, they also got big powertrain issues, engine issues, transmissions. Don't get yourself one if you just want to drive with no stress. What they sell their cars with: nice interiors and good handling. That's it.
@@justjustjoo I am not putting BMW in the same bracket as Audi, Merc, Porsche etc. I am aware that they have had many electrical problems during the last decade but to generalize that all German cars had those faults is a mistake. You won't find better than German quality (from experience)
@@GaryWillman Me neither. I would put BMW below those in reliability. BMW impresses with cabin materials and handling. Reliability has never been bmw's (or any german make's) thing. If you want reliability, drive toyotas and hondas. Trust me, bmw's are VERY expensive to repair, and need repairs often.
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!
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...
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
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.
@@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!!
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.
Wait since we are being honest, just recently the radiator fan went out and is cause the car to overeat but it fluctuates from Normal to kinda high getting it changed this week but other than that. 112k miles and still riding smooth
Just found out that the radiator fan is working properly but the car still fluctuates coolant temp so it might be a thermostat issue not sure car isn’t showing any check engine light but that’s my guess the thermostat but if is easy fix
Can not agree. Drove a A6 3.0l diesel build 2012 for 320.000 km ( 200.000 miles) , no problems at all, not any electronic problem. After 10 yrs. and 320.000km it looked like brandnew. And It saved my life in an severe accident. At this moment Audi A6 till build 2018 is superior in Quality to BMW and MB and probably better than any US Car.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
I bought a 2017 Audi Q7 Prestige with all options for the wife about 8 months ago. Original MSRP was $77k. I paid $40k at 26k miles and it even had factory warranty still in effect. The damn thing still had the new car smell, it's crazy how clean it was. Right now I'm at 33k miles and I'm sure that I won't have any issues for the next 3-4 yrs since it so low miles and such good conditions. Great cars, just try to get the lowest miles Audi you can afford.
@@riquediz Me and the wife are loving the Q7. No issues so far, but I'm sure little things will show up here and there. That's how it is with newer cars and all their sensors and electronics. Even my 2018 Stinger, that I bought new, had some sensor issue about 4-5 months ago. Honestly, a 2019 A4 with 40k miles is nothing. I would pull the trigger. I know I would. Just make sure you stay up with maintenance and you should be fine.
I have 2017 Q7 with towing package, at 85000 miles my gas meter doesn't work and at 110,000 miles it starts burning oil. And the battery had to change at 125,000. Right now it is at 127,000 with a cracked windshield but does check the oil every 3,000 miles for burning oil, if needed about 1/2 a quart of the oil added in.
@@johnpaulvan2910 For such miles you actually have very simple issues. Most brand of cars would have the same issues you have at those miles. The fuel gauge is not a normal thing that goes bad, so I don't know what to tell you. A battery that lasted you 125k miles is a damn miracle, so you shouldn't complain. Cracked windshield? How is that Audi's fault? That can, and do happens to almost everyone. The oil? Well, Audi's do burn oil so I'm not surprised, but you have to make sure you use the correct oil on this vehicles. If you go and put any oil you find you'll more than likely to run into issues.
40 thousand dollars for a 5+ year old car is still a lot of money. You only purchased it because it was an Audi and you wanted some level of clout. I would of went brand new with a Telluride or something for that money.
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
So starting from 2016, my wife bought a used 13 bettle 2.5 and it was great for 2 yrs. She traded it in for a new 2018 Tiguan. I bought a used 14 A5 2.0 and it’s great. It’s very easy to work on them. I got an A5 that was already worked on (water pump, brakes, trans flush, breaks and ECU valve. It runs excellent.
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.
There were multiple Audis in my family between me, my brother and my father and none of them new. We had 2001 A4 (still with my father), 2003 A4, 2006 A6 (mine, still have it), 2016 Q5 (my brothers), 2018 A6 (my fathers) and now I'm waiting for delivery of 2018 Q7. None of them caused any issues, nothing broke down, we only did maintenance and we had them for years. No rust, no breakages.
@@AMEX4Life based on my experience it's been only pouring gasoline in and driving for all of us in my family, so yes, definetly. I just got my Q7 with only 20k miles on it. Looks and runs like new, I'll be keeping that one for a while.
Thank you for this. You do the research and hear all the good stuff then this guy says all the negatives, so thank you for this confirmation on the cars. I've just paid a deposit of a 2016 A4 Sports B9 with only 41k km's on the clock, it was too good to pass up, especially as I always have wanted an Audi. This guy made me a little nervous, but your family's history has restored my faith in my decision. Thank you
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.
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
The first couple of items apply to all car makes, the last few are just wrong. Audi's design language changes MUCH less than most other car makers. The B8 chassis came out 12 years ago and A/S4s today only look like marginal derivatives of it today. You're showing 15+ year old designs as "old." No kidding, because they are. Further, the designs are really NOT the same as VW vehicles. From the chassis architecture (almost all of the VWs use the transverse engine MQB platform that is NOT used on the majority of Audis) to the suspensions to the drive trains, there are a lot of differences. This is a video you would expect from a person that knows a little bit about cars, but very little specifically about the actual topic being discussed.
Agreed, he is very wrong. A Jetta has nothing to do with A4. Maybe looks wise from a non car person, at a glance. But mechincial systems, though shared (engine wise) the Audi's have a full quattro drivetrain where the Jetta is a FWD econobox (unless GLI trim). This is garbage information. But also the video didn't touch on the electrical issues and many other well known Audi problems like the 2.7TT. Unsubscribed. @ECP: focus on the content and less on all the sounds and fancy transitions. content over presentation.
I owned a 1998 A4 2.8 Quattro and own a 2016 S5 3.0 Supercharged which I bought new. With A4 you have to do preventative maintenance and the main one is to replace the water pump earlier than recommended and the radiator too. The radiator wasn't an expensive fix, but if it bursts and leaks you could have significant engine damage. I had the block replaced for $3500 at 175,000 miles and drove another 100,000. I had the A4 for 25 years and it looked great because I upgraded the headlamps to Euro ones and put on a fibreglass RS-4 bodykit. It has the S-Line S4 sport leather interior with walnut trim. It was always garage kept and never saw snow. The interior still smelled new of leather when I sold it. I had to because it would cost $1,500 to ship it across the US and I already had to ship the S5. The A4 was my everyday workhorse car and the S5 was the occasional pleasure car.
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
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.
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.
Audi's in the UK hold there value very well. I've had lots of Audi cars over the years and have an S4 now... I find the build quality top notch 👌 there refined and if you get an S or an RS They are very fast... No complaints from me 👍🏼
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 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.
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.
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....
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.
Good video! 2017 A4 has chain, which replaces the timing belt. have had every issue with early A4, 2008 model even transmission dropped out before 80K miles
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.
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
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
First time watching this guys video. Getting the feeling he doesn't know what he's talking about. He sounds like a young Scottie Kilmer. Wouldn't be surprised if he started his videos with "Rev up your engines!!!" If anyone has driven a Jetta and the same year A4, they would immediately notice they are very different cars.
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…
Happy I bought a 2017 A4 - my local dealership is great too, best service manager I’ve ever met. Im a mechanic myself, but don’t have the time too work on my own car. I get wholesaled parts, and discounted labour. In turn I help out with the work they don’t have time for.
The price is overinflated for prestige esp for the illusion of the lease deal. The Germans keep customers by spending money on nice show rooms, interiors, performance and image but not reliability anymore. Want to know why? If I can keep u coming in for a new car all I care about is gloss and image, yes the company will lose money on the lease but pick it up on the back end in car repair. That’s why costs are high and reliability is last now. If u keep tech coming and it’s half baked, u can make money on the backend and keep leasing customers coming. They used to have morals and integrity however tech was slower and there were no leases and ppl bought
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.
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
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.
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.
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
I have a 2009 audi a4 2.0t 185k instantly got tranny insert, cat gutted, all new coil packs and spark plugs. 19" rs4 wheels. Needs a tune because of the cat gut an engine light any suggestions on what to should get?? This car does remind me of my 2013 jetta tdi.
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.
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!
@@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.
@@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...)
@@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.
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.
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.
@@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.
@@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.
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.
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.
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.
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$.
The claim of style changing fast is crap. While Audi is technologically advanced their design changes favor evolution over revolution. Comparing A4 to Jetta is incredibly uneducated. A4 has a completely different platform and characteristics. VW is also considered a bit of a premium brand in Europe. Our VW are far nicer than in the US and price difference to Audi isn’t huge. Still the cars are very different. Both brands have nearly identical maintenance cost in Europe.
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.
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.
As you are right about some reasons for used Audis being cheap, you are also very wrong about many things you mentioned. For example rust problems. That was the problem back in 70s to early 80s. From 83 it was greatly improved, first half galvanized the fully galvanized, then aluminium.. And also many other issues you mentioned was very wrong.
Taking ANY car to the Authorized Dealer is going to be expensive. Find an Authorized Garage or Specialized Garage for foreign cars. They are more reasonable, due to several factors pertaining to overheads. No flashy glass and marble lounge areas, lower rents/bought outright, no staff in suits. We bought a 2007 A4 2T with 80K miles, for $8K, in 2018, needed new tyres. Not "pre-owned", but a USED car. It's a great car, no real issues yet (knock on wood). It is now at 98,900 miles (service overdue). I was really pleased to find a FANTASTIC garage in our town that specializes in German cars (there are a few) especially Audi (many of them here). We had to take the car in to the Audi Dealership a few hours drive away, to take care of the airbag recall. WOW!! What an amazing showroom/ service facility. As our airbag was being replaced, we were given the NEW 2020 A4 to drive around. DAY-YUMM! I let my wife drive it. Brownie points matter. 😏 Anyway, my point being that I found a local garage, been treated very well, a friendly bunch (small staff) of KNOWLEDGEABLE people who will give you other options and provides professional service. The other Audi/VW/MB owners (and Volvo owners) seem to be happy too. But if it's a lemon, you've been suckered. As for the rust issue, BEWARE of cars coming from the EAST coast, as they salt the roads during winter months.
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 💯
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
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.
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!
Don't show photos of late model Audi's. They aren't cheap. They are much better on reliability and resale $. I sold my 2018 last year for a lot of money
@@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 he’s right owned my Audi for 5 years no expense sparred and was a money pit never Again For me they live on reputation alone now from glory days and paying media companies large amounts of money to promote them.
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).
100 percent accurate. In main land China, where Audi 's selling number accounts for most of its global selling, an used Audi, whether SUVs or sedans, with 3 years, 50K kilometer's usage can depreciate half of its price when brand new.
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
February 2021: “Why are used Audis so cheap?
August 2021: “Why are used Audis so damn expensive?”
Based on the market it's shit rn I left jeep for audi and the markups are highhhhhhhh
I know, we bought ours Jan 2021 on a tight budget and feel very lucky.
@@johnguzman8913 how much was it?
@@jahaunsmith7628 $6750
'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)
Make it a rule: Whenever you buy a BMW, Audi or a Benz , buy a full warranty with it. a 2k-3.5K warranty will save the day . All what he said apply to all Luxury German cars.
Good info… hopefully those warranties will cover and not exclude.
But where do you buy a full warranty on an Audi that is old enough to be out of warranty? My point exactly!
Even for a new car?
That’s actually what I did on a 2020 q3 the engine replace alone is 10,000 transmission is 6-7 thousand and then it got 20 computers in it and the warranty 2900 ya a dummy if ya don’t get it with German cars 💯
@@edvirgiliom New cars come with warranty anyways. That's why people sell their German cars when the warranty is about to expire.
You could take everything he said, change it from Audi to BMW and it would apply. Be smart about any purchase. Do your due diligence before you buy. there are good Audi's and BMW's out there.
Yes but for the VAG Jetta part (No.4?)
This is true for literally any german car. This video is a waste of time
You can say that to Mercedes. Porsche and Lexus is different.
If you find a well maintained 1 owner adult owned bmw or audi all original at a good price with lower miles. That’s the one to buy.
What should I be looking for when I'm browsing websites and dealerships? How do I make sure I am getting a good one and not a dud?
You can order your own parts and have VW repair to cut your maintenance costs. You'll save damn near 50%
...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 RUclips 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.
VW cost like BMW on repairs!
I purchased a 2008 Audi A4 Cabriolet last year with 89000 miles. Asking price 8000 offered 7000. PPI done showed motor mounts and oil leak. Paid 6750 and repairs. One year later my wife and I are enjoying one of the finest examples of these beautiful cars with no car payment. So when I pay 150 for oil change or 650 for new front rotors and brakes it doesn’t hurt so bad at all. We love our Audi.
Absolutely a great way to go and sounds like a good buy,
That’s the goal right here ^^^
@Wertox Wer No plans to ever use as a trade in, so?
Exactly . AUDI are a good car company. Just some Americans dont understand them so slag them off. They are popular not expensive and sell well in the UK .
@@ronrichardson3103 To me, in the U.S., it's like working on an alien spacecraft but once you get used it, and tool-up (VCDS mainly), basic maintenance is easy. Oil changes are crazy easy on our A4 with the retro 1940's filter setup. Air filter is like most other cars since the 1980's. Spark plugs are easier than on a 2000 Jeep with a coil-pack. Haldex is simple enough---easier than many diffs. DSG fluid/filter change is weird as heck, with $90 of oil/filter/crush-washer and need of the VCDS to monitor temperature, but not quite as bad as the same work on a Grand Cherokee or F250---no bands to adjust, no gaskets to scrape while laying on by back. Pads, rotors and calipers are easy, although the rear needs the VCDS to set them up and some bolts are one-time use. Minimal rust after 6 years in Vermont. I have yet to do a serious repair on it after 76,000 miles.
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.
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.
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Idk the b8 / 8.5 is super nice looking but still very dated. Dated doesn’t mean bad.
True, the 2015 Audi A7 still looks like a brand new car!
@@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.
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.
And they are meant to drive hard. German performance autobahn cars
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
@@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.
@@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.
I own a 2001 Audi A6 4.2 that I purchased over 3 years ago now, I bought it with 190k on it. It's at 215k right now and it runs like brand new. I purchased it from an older guy who took very good care of it and it shows. I replaced the timing belt out of choice, but that's the only thing I've had done to it besides regular maintenance.
The best deals on used German luxury cars are the 2-3 year old lease cars with no miles.
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
@@Phil-G1075 you'll regret buying that car when this and that needs repair, oh its coming
And even better if they still have bumper to bumper warranty left. If you're looking for reliability , get a A toyota or Lexus.
@@alexnutcasio936 Toyota is junk. All of them. Looks like old rusty buckets on the roads.
@@sunshadow9704 says only you. Audi is crap.
They’re money pits and the owners want to get rid of them ASAP. There
Nice
Thank you Scotty.
How many old Audis, ten years or more, do you see on the road ?
If u take care of whatever vehicle it will last u for a long time I love my Audi s8 especially when my little girls wave bye bye to whatever muscle car starts reavving next to me
Rev up your engines!!
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.
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.
@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.
@@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!
@@maureens4tH Of course! No problem, best of luck to you!
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
I bought a 2018 used Audi A3 in Jan of 2021 with 19,000 miles i now have 27k on it and loving it. The car also has clean car facts and it’s well maintained 👍🏽.
Well, it’s new!! Drive it 50-80k more miles and get back:)
@@davidm4099I have a 2019 a4 with 89k on it. It’s fine learn to take care of ur car dummy
@@davidm4099
I bought 2013 A4 Allroad in 2018, with 15000 miles on it, for 25000$.
6 years passed, having 86000 miles, i had no issues, just changing oil changing 150$, and changed breaks once 600$, i replaced Xeon front lights myself ($60). And now my mechanic suggested me to buy suspensions set for 700$, and bring to him( 1000$ labor) , it will last another 30000 miles. So i enjoy it, driving super quite nice interior for 25000$.
I had not as good experience as a first car, but still bearable:
I bought 2009 A6, in 2016 for 11000$ with 80000miles :).
That one has nice clean interior, great look. The downside was 3 times a year oil change(150$x3).
Still don’t regret having it for 11000$ + 2000$ in oil, it ran better then any new 30000$ car .
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
It's 2021 now. So far so good?
@@user-xq2fz5tz9t yes...still ok...only last year l changed upper arm bushes 4 pcs (left & right)...
The A5 is really great I got mine in 2014 it’s now at 65k miles strong and never had an issue
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
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
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.
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.
The Four Rings on an Audi are to remind you of being punched in the head with a large service bill.
Only if you're dumb enough to take it to a dealer and not an indie ;)
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
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.
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❤️❤️❤️
What did you end up buying ?
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.
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.
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
No problems at all with the 3.0? Damn youre lucky
@@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.
@@jcass1970 glad you’re okay!
@D Payne the 3.0 engine is a very reliable and solid engine
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.
I've been an Audi fan for most of my life. Currently daily a Q5 and a RS4 B7 for weekends. If you stay on top of maintenance they run forever.
Yes if you spend half a million dollars on maintenance over 30 years they will run 30 years but not forever. Otherwise they are complete junk. Over 30 years you would need at least 10 engines, 10 transmissions, over a 100 struts and shocks, replacement of thousands other parts over and over again. Replacing hundreds of computers, modules and other electronics over and over again.
Only people with low IQ buy these cars
@@m.b5777 I am assuming you've never owned a quality German vehicle before..
@@GaryWillman Haha 😁🤝 German luxury cars, or any german car manufacturer has been incredibly unreliable the last 10 years. German reliability is a myth. Their problems don't stop at little things, they also got big powertrain issues, engine issues, transmissions. Don't get yourself one if you just want to drive with no stress.
What they sell their cars with: nice interiors and good handling. That's it.
@@justjustjoo I am not putting BMW in the same bracket as Audi, Merc, Porsche etc. I am aware that they have had many electrical problems during the last decade but to generalize that all German cars had those faults is a mistake. You won't find better than German quality (from experience)
@@GaryWillman Me neither. I would put BMW below those in reliability. BMW impresses with cabin materials and handling. Reliability has never been bmw's (or any german make's) thing. If you want reliability, drive toyotas and hondas. Trust me, bmw's are VERY expensive to repair, and need repairs often.
people run them hot esp. the A6 which causes micro cracks in the header. then oil leaks from the top when it is running and the cracks expand.
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!
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...
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
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.
@@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!!
Nothing surprising. Audi were always great cars.
Those were the 90s they made sound cars to last decades unlike the disposable vehicles we have to day
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.
I have a 2013 Audi A6 and no problems, leaks or anything I paid 15k for it in 2019 so I got a great deal in retrospect mileage now 108k
Wait since we are being honest, just recently the radiator fan went out and is cause the car to overeat but it fluctuates from
Normal to kinda high getting it changed this week but other than that. 112k miles and still riding smooth
Just found out that the radiator fan is working properly but the car still fluctuates coolant temp so it might be a thermostat issue not sure car isn’t showing any check engine light but that’s my guess the thermostat but if is easy fix
@@byronnash45 did you ever find out what was causing your Audi to overheat?
Can not agree. Drove a A6 3.0l diesel build 2012 for 320.000 km ( 200.000 miles) , no problems at all, not any electronic problem. After 10 yrs. and 320.000km it looked like brandnew. And It saved my life in an severe accident.
At this moment Audi A6 till build 2018 is superior in Quality to BMW and MB and probably better than any US Car.
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.
That is soo true.
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.
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.
So you got a 2013 a4 with 93k miles ?
What mileage did you buy the car.
What company provide the extended warranty ???????
@@davidn5334 I guess endurance
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
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.
I bought a 2017 Audi Q7 Prestige with all options for the wife about 8 months ago. Original MSRP was $77k. I paid $40k at 26k miles and it even had factory warranty still in effect. The damn thing still had the new car smell, it's crazy how clean it was. Right now I'm at 33k miles and I'm sure that I won't have any issues for the next 3-4 yrs since it so low miles and such good conditions. Great cars, just try to get the lowest miles Audi you can afford.
How are you liking it? I’m thinking of getting a 2019 A4 with 40k miles and 15 months of CPO. Not sure if I should pull the trigger
@@riquediz Me and the wife are loving the Q7. No issues so far, but I'm sure little things will show up here and there. That's how it is with newer cars and all their sensors and electronics. Even my 2018 Stinger, that I bought new, had some sensor issue about 4-5 months ago. Honestly, a 2019 A4 with 40k miles is nothing. I would pull the trigger. I know I would. Just make sure you stay up with maintenance and you should be fine.
I have 2017 Q7 with towing package, at 85000 miles my gas meter doesn't work and at 110,000 miles it starts burning oil. And the battery had to change at 125,000. Right now it is at 127,000 with a cracked windshield but does check the oil every 3,000 miles for burning oil, if needed about 1/2 a quart of the oil added in.
@@johnpaulvan2910 For such miles you actually have very simple issues. Most brand of cars would have the same issues you have at those miles. The fuel gauge is not a normal thing that goes bad, so I don't know what to tell you. A battery that lasted you 125k miles is a damn miracle, so you shouldn't complain. Cracked windshield? How is that Audi's fault? That can, and do happens to almost everyone. The oil? Well, Audi's do burn oil so I'm not surprised, but you have to make sure you use the correct oil on this vehicles. If you go and put any oil you find you'll more than likely to run into issues.
40 thousand dollars for a 5+ year old car is still a lot of money. You only purchased it because it was an Audi and you wanted some level of clout. I would of went brand new with a Telluride or something for that money.
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
So starting from 2016, my wife bought a used 13 bettle 2.5 and it was great for 2 yrs. She traded it in for a new 2018 Tiguan. I bought a used 14 A5 2.0 and it’s great. It’s very easy to work on them. I got an A5 that was already worked on (water pump, brakes, trans flush, breaks and ECU valve. It runs excellent.
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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.
Very nice. That would be fun to drive
Manual or automatic?
I have the Stage 1 APR tune on my 2020 S4. I will be buried in this car. Also: 34 MPG with the tune.
There were multiple Audis in my family between me, my brother and my father and none of them new. We had 2001 A4 (still with my father), 2003 A4, 2006 A6 (mine, still have it), 2016 Q5 (my brothers), 2018 A6 (my fathers) and now I'm waiting for delivery of 2018 Q7. None of them caused any issues, nothing broke down, we only did maintenance and we had them for years. No rust, no breakages.
So you highly recommend Audi
@@AMEX4Life based on my experience it's been only pouring gasoline in and driving for all of us in my family, so yes, definetly. I just got my Q7 with only 20k miles on it. Looks and runs like new, I'll be keeping that one for a while.
@@replicant8532 congratulations on the new ride. I’m still deciding if I should pull the trigger on the Q8…
Thank you for this. You do the research and hear all the good stuff then this guy says all the negatives, so thank you for this confirmation on the cars. I've just paid a deposit of a 2016 A4 Sports B9 with only 41k km's on the clock, it was too good to pass up, especially as I always have wanted an Audi. This guy made me a little nervous, but your family's history has restored my faith in my decision. Thank you
Audi tt will never kook dated, its a classic design .
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.
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
As an owner of two Audis, I can verify all 5 reasons. If you like Audis, make sure you can realistically afford them. I couldn't until recently.
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The first couple of items apply to all car makes, the last few are just wrong. Audi's design language changes MUCH less than most other car makers. The B8 chassis came out 12 years ago and A/S4s today only look like marginal derivatives of it today. You're showing 15+ year old designs as "old." No kidding, because they are. Further, the designs are really NOT the same as VW vehicles. From the chassis architecture (almost all of the VWs use the transverse engine MQB platform that is NOT used on the majority of Audis) to the suspensions to the drive trains, there are a lot of differences.
This is a video you would expect from a person that knows a little bit about cars, but very little specifically about the actual topic being discussed.
Agreed, he is very wrong. A Jetta has nothing to do with A4. Maybe looks wise from a non car person, at a glance. But mechincial systems, though shared (engine wise) the Audi's have a full quattro drivetrain where the Jetta is a FWD econobox (unless GLI trim).
This is garbage information. But also the video didn't touch on the electrical issues and many other well known Audi problems like the 2.7TT.
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@ECP: focus on the content and less on all the sounds and fancy transitions. content over presentation.
I owned a 1998 A4 2.8 Quattro and own a 2016 S5 3.0 Supercharged which I bought new. With A4 you have to do preventative maintenance and the main one is to replace the water pump earlier than recommended and the radiator too. The radiator wasn't an expensive fix, but if it bursts and leaks you could have significant engine damage. I had the block replaced for $3500 at 175,000 miles and drove another 100,000. I had the A4 for 25 years and it looked great because I upgraded the headlamps to Euro ones and put on a fibreglass RS-4 bodykit. It has the S-Line S4 sport leather interior with walnut trim. It was always garage kept and never saw snow. The interior still smelled new of leather when I sold it. I had to because it would cost $1,500 to ship it across the US and I already had to ship the S5. The A4 was my everyday workhorse car and the S5 was the occasional pleasure car.
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
Never seen rust on any Audi 99-2002 yea maybe
my lexus ES350 sensor start acting up 80ks in
Hello, I have Audi A4 1.8T year 2000. The full engine and trasmission have been done the overhauling after 15 years, and today it's good as new car.
Cheers
Love audis but just so much work and repairs into them that I prefer to lease them
Short and right to the point, good video thanks.
Thank you very much
Thank you for this video. I just got a 2021 brand new Audi Q7 today...
Enjoy they are certainly beautiful vehicle to drive
Good luck, surely a nice car but don't drive it for what it was designed for because it wasn't built for it.
I didn't purchase it. I leased it for 3 years.
@@edross2826 great choice. Wish you a good time with your car
@@creatineenjoyer7345 Enjoying it..Thanks
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.
Porsche is actually reliable. It's the most reliable out of all German makes
Porsche does it's own development and VAG borrows some
According to CR Porsche's most reliable vehicle is the 911. That tells you all you need to know there.
@@rahimi4762 maybe their sports cars. But they share platforms & parts with their SUVs with Audi/VW.
Its kinda crazy how no one Knows that VW owns Audi. No one does research anymore.
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.
Audi's in the UK hold there value very well. I've had lots of Audi cars over the years and have an S4 now... I find the build quality top notch 👌 there refined and if you get an S or an RS They are very fast... No complaints from me 👍🏼
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.
You're comparing a sports model to a family sedan lol
@@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.
@@Chris-wp3ew 2001 build quality and 2016 quality is like a difference between heaven and earth. Not remotely ocmparable.
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.
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....
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.
I would agree with that
Good video! 2017 A4 has chain, which replaces the timing belt. have had every issue with early A4, 2008 model even transmission dropped out before 80K miles
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.
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
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
Right share parts across the platform this more reliability vs bmw making scarce parts for every different model
First time watching this guys video. Getting the feeling he doesn't know what he's talking about. He sounds like a young Scottie Kilmer. Wouldn't be surprised if he started his videos with "Rev up your engines!!!" If anyone has driven a Jetta and the same year A4, they would immediately notice they are very different cars.
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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…
What year S5? Im looking to buy b8.5 but now you got me concerned
@@TheVranis same lol
2012 it had less than 50K miles.
Happy I bought a 2017 A4 - my local dealership is great too, best service manager I’ve ever met.
Im a mechanic myself, but don’t have the time too work on my own car. I get wholesaled parts, and discounted labour.
In turn I help out with the work they don’t have time for.
Congrats on 100k
Thank you very much. It feels great, a huge milestone
The price is overinflated for prestige esp for the illusion of the lease deal. The Germans keep customers by spending money on nice show rooms, interiors, performance and image but not reliability anymore. Want to know why? If I can keep u coming in for a new car all I care about is gloss and image, yes the company will lose money on the lease but pick it up on the back end in car repair. That’s why costs are high and reliability is last now. If u keep tech coming and it’s half baked, u can make money on the backend and keep leasing customers coming. They used to have morals and integrity however tech was slower and there were no leases and ppl bought
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.
How’s it going? Just bought one for same price but 32k miles
@@ClearThirty you bought a 2017 with 32k miles for $42k?
@@BengalTiger47 Lets hope he meant 3.2k miles
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.
All I need to know about Audi’s is that Mecum Financial excludes Audi’s from purchase at the Mecum Auctions.
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
Lease a new one instead
definitely a good idea, or at least get the facelift 2016-2018 model for cheaper
nice ! what you think of a audi a4, 2012 with 90 000km on it ?? ( canada haha ) for 10 000$. is it worth buying ?
The A4 Avant Quattro is one of the most under rated cars on the road.
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.
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.
Great video mate thanks
I bought a New 2001 TT..I kept it until the warranty expired..It WAS in the shop regularly!
At how many miles did it start having issue?
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Oh sorry I missed this! Thank you so much!
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.
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
I have a 2009 audi a4 2.0t 185k instantly got tranny insert, cat gutted, all new coil packs and spark plugs. 19" rs4 wheels. Needs a tune because of the cat gut an engine light any suggestions on what to should get?? This car does remind me of my 2013 jetta tdi.
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.
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!
@@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.
@@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...)
@@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.
@@glasser2819 I share the opinion
Freaking Awesome video bro 👍👍 shed a strong light on all the hocus pocus of Audi.
Thanks for watching
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.
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.
@@adamproperdouble2094 Definitely not having a laugh. What Audi are you driving and what's your current experience?
@@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.
@@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.
@@adamproperdouble2094 don't install LPG. I have seen so many hack jobs and that system likes to give trouble.
Remember you're not buying a part for a 10k car, you're buying parts for a 100k car.
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You should have way more viewers Love the channel
Thank you very much. That’s appreciated.
Audi designs don't change that often. And the current Jetta doesn't look anywhere near the current A4. Everything you say is kind of ridiculous.
just bought a 2013 audi a6 as my first car, i love it and super grateful
The 2.0T is trash though
check back in with us in about a year and a half.
Damn you guys really are a buzzkill. Congrats on your car man!
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 $3500, did the timing chain tensioner and timing service, 160k miles, runs like a top. I’m also modified as well.
Keep in mind, no matter how good the car, everything ages. So stuff will break regardless on older cars.
He sounds like he knows something about cars, but he really blew that one. The A4 up are unique Audi platforms and you said it the drivetrains ae completely different.
Agree, bought a S4 in 2019 (2014) for a great price. Loved the car, however the maintenance was ridiculous. The brakes need to be replaced as a whole unit, the battery requires a tech because of the electronics. You have to really be committed or else don’t do it. The DSG requires a flush (common) but at more regular intervals and depending on your level of comfort can be very expensive if dealer maintained.
Most people wouldn't take 7 year old cars to a dealership. Your gonna get raped on any car doing that.
Mine is a 2015 A4 s line and changed the battery myself. Went to auto zone bought a battery with 250$ and replaced the old one. Didn't have to go to the dealership. They would've charged me 600$.
Yeah, high performance cars tend to be expensive. No shyte, Sherlock. Should have bought a Yaris or Lupo instead.
@@vw5056 more to life then wasting money 💰 on a Money 💰 pit car 🚗
@@greenerick Actually, spend on what makes you happy. Won't take a penny with you.
The claim of style changing fast is crap. While Audi is technologically advanced their design changes favor evolution over revolution. Comparing A4 to Jetta is incredibly uneducated. A4 has a completely different platform and characteristics. VW is also considered a bit of a premium brand in Europe. Our VW are far nicer than in the US and price difference to Audi isn’t huge. Still the cars are very different. Both brands have nearly identical maintenance cost in Europe.
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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.
Porsche is the only reliable one
Porache ahh is Audi therefore VW.
BMW is excellent..
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.
Are 2022 Audi Q3 reliable?
helpful, thanks! New Year 2023 I'm considering trading my 2011 rx350 for a '17 Q5 with 98K for $17K as a commuter vehicle.....
I researched in Consumer Reports, my A4 2018 was the best rated and I love it so far, no problems yet.
Consumer reports? Lol. I do hope your car is good because many are not.
Keep trying to convince yourself buddy.
thats a great explanation for whoever is looking to get a used one
Thank you
As you are right about some reasons for used Audis being cheap, you are also very wrong about many things you mentioned.
For example rust problems. That was the problem back in 70s to early 80s. From 83 it was greatly improved, first half galvanized the fully galvanized, then aluminium..
And also many other issues you mentioned was very wrong.
Taking ANY car to the Authorized Dealer is going to be expensive.
Find an Authorized Garage or Specialized Garage for foreign cars. They are more reasonable, due to several factors pertaining to overheads. No flashy glass and marble lounge areas, lower rents/bought outright, no staff in suits.
We bought a 2007 A4 2T with 80K miles, for $8K, in 2018, needed new tyres. Not "pre-owned", but a USED car. It's a great car, no real issues yet (knock on wood). It is now at 98,900 miles (service overdue).
I was really pleased to find a FANTASTIC garage in our town that specializes in German cars (there are a few) especially Audi (many of them here).
We had to take the car in to the Audi Dealership a few hours drive away, to take care of the airbag recall. WOW!! What an amazing showroom/ service facility. As our airbag was being replaced, we were given the NEW 2020 A4 to drive around.
DAY-YUMM!
I let my wife drive it. Brownie points matter. 😏
Anyway, my point being that I found a local garage, been treated very well, a friendly bunch (small staff) of KNOWLEDGEABLE people who will give you other options and provides professional service. The other Audi/VW/MB owners (and Volvo owners) seem to be happy too.
But if it's a lemon, you've been suckered. As for the rust issue, BEWARE of cars coming from the EAST coast, as they salt the roads during winter months.
No doubt my favorite channel. Always thorough and passionate!
Wow, thank you! I really do appreciate the support. have an awesome day.
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 💯
So you've bought 4 cars in 4 years................I'd have the same luck with a mid 80's Jaguar...........
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
Where did you purchase the gasket set ?
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.
You do a great service to the car community.
Thank you
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!
Good luck. Yes I agree that A5 looks more sleek , but you cannot beat the reliability of the Toyota quality.
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?
@@kevinkok4099 B7 A4 is a beast, nice! Take great care of that future classic.
@@kevinkok4099 Lexus > Audi
@@kevinkok4099 B6 & B7 was a solid car. Sadly aftrer B8 the quality is going down.
Don't show photos of late model Audi's. They aren't cheap. They are much better on reliability and resale $. I sold my 2018 last year for a lot of money
Audis are money pits never again lost 20k in repairs engines, rust etc I’ve bought a Lexus now.
That's what Scotty Kilmer says all the time
@@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 he’s right owned my Audi for 5 years no expense sparred and was a money pit never Again For me they live on reputation alone now from glory days and paying media companies large amounts of money to promote them.
A very wise choice, Lexus has never seemed to have failed in reliability.
@@enriquesegura6844 I now have just bought a gs 450h f sport v6 😊
@@repentandfollowjesuschrist6170 yet he bought a VW. Go figure 👍👍
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).
Audi is the same Volkswagen??? Are you kidding, my God, take minimum one drive with a Audi - this is another uneverse of comfort and stability
Yes
100 percent accurate. In main land China, where Audi 's selling number accounts for most of its global selling, an used Audi, whether SUVs or sedans, with 3 years, 50K kilometer's usage can depreciate half of its price when brand new.
Does the audi 2010 tfsi 1.8 experience oil problems?
Well…..
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.
came across an Audi q5 Technik 2017 for like 34k canadian with like 60k km wonder if it would be worth getting
Cheers
@@ECPP is that a yes or a no lol
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
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