Why USED Audi's Are So Cheap!
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- Опубликовано: 4 июн 2024
- Why USED Audi's Are So Cheap!
Are Audi's cheap? Well, the question you need to answer is if Audi is worth it. We'll talk about Audi reliability, cost of ownership and maintenance, the new technology in Audi luxury cars, and of course in the end, Audi depreciation.
It's all about whether or not #Audi is worth it. #Depreciation and #reliability are both factors, and I'd like to explain why both are reasons that used Audi's are so cheap.
There's a little bit in today's video about the link between Audi and Volkswagen. We'll also explore a little how BMW and Audi reliability is fairly similar.
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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.
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.
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 👍🏼
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
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.
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.
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
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:)
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
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.
Great video...keep um coming!
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 ;)
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.
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.
Thanks
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
What do you think of the a3 turbo dsg do they have maintance issues as I was thinking of purchasing one it is old 2010
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.
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 ?
Great video mate thanks
Excellent video, thank you for being real!
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.
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!!
great info. thank you
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
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...
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?
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.
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.
Thanks
Remember you're not buying a part for a 10k car, you're buying parts for a 100k car.
True
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
Short and right to the point, good video thanks.
Thank you very much
I'm looking to get a used suv what do suggest would you you recommend bmw X1 2010 good looking car? Thanks your videos are fantastic
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.
Hi Mark love your informative vids! Need your opinion on something. I'm switching from an F10 M5 to a 2018 M550xi with 40k km on it, very clean car inside out and fully optioned out. I've done my research but in your opinion how reliable are those G30 M550? Thanks!
Overall an amazing car to drive and I would probably buy one because they are amazing cars, BUT, reliability is not their game. The n63 engine in those cars have a bit of a reputation for oil consumption, timing chains, and battery drain just to list a few. Either way, just depends what sort of a risk tolerance you have, mine is high, hey I bought a Jag, lol.
@@ECPP those issues still prevalent in the N63TU2 in the 2018 M550? Why can’t BMW fix these issues with all the updates to the N/S63 engines!
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.
Excellent review friend. Does that also go for 2019 Q8 S-Line..
Cheers
Love audis but just so much work and repairs into them that I prefer to lease them
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
Would love your feedback. I’m strongly considering a 2019 Q8 with the adaptive air suspension plus luxury package with around 36,000 miles. Clean car fax. 5 yr warranty of up to 125k miles all in for around 50k. Any concerns in buying it?
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
@@KrolKaz 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.
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
@@LoneWolfe863 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…
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.
great info, Howz Audi S5 2018 and above in reliability and for how much i can buy one in Canada.
I'm here because I'm looking for an allroad. Already own a VW TDI wagon but I really want the Quattro awd for the snow ❄️ 2014s w/100k for about 15k. Good deal or a setup for failure adventure?
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.
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.
Great video. I would like a 2017 TDI someday for AWD diesel with relatively large tow capacity
Good choice!
Thanks for your information. It's like comparing acura and honda it's a design difference. But prices are so expensive to buy and repair. Now days you don't see people driving new acura.
You should have way more viewers Love the channel
Thank you very much. That’s appreciated.
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.
Would a 2018 A3 premium for a about 28k still be an ok purchase? Or would you still not recommend it? Also with 13k miles
Best way I look at it is, if you can't afford to fix a catastrophic failure don't buy the vehicle.
I am looking to purchase an audi as my first car. What are some things I should look for and some red flags i need to notice when looking at used audis. I need any type of advice in general lol even if its basic or beginner. Subbed!
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
Did you say 'bidets in the bathroom???" Hmmmm, Audi, here I come.
Lol
What do u think about the 2018 Audi S5 coupe ? Or bmw 440xi 2018. Which one would U recommend and why ?
Just buy a Lexus
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
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.
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.
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.
Freaking Awesome video bro 👍👍 shed a strong light on all the hocus pocus of Audi.
Thanks for watching
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 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
Hi I really like the Audi A7 , any advice on a used one like 80k miles?
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.
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
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
Congrats on the 100k subz
Thank you very much
earned a sub.+like thank you!
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.
This guy sounds like he's more high maintenance than the damn car. Audi is a great brand.
Thanks
Some Audis are great cars, mine certainly has not been. My 2012 A4 that I purchased new has been a money pit.
For sure.
Audi certainly had issues in their older cars. No mistaking that. The brand after 2015/2016 has significantly improved. Like any car you have to keep up with regular maintenance and take care of it. I've observed that the majority of people complaining about Audi are referring to older models or they clearly aren't taking care of the vehicle.
Been looking @ the TT 2012-14. I'm retired, $ 'solvent-tight budget(ed).' This vid applies. Thanks!!!
I’ve an RSQ3 and I suggest you check FB posts on the TT,, folk’s love em and there is plenty of help on line about any issues..
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.
Congrats on 100k
Thank you very much. It feels great, a huge milestone
I'm still laughing about the teenager rolling up to Mom and Dad saying "it was a good deal". 😜 As a parent, I'd, almost rather be informed about becoming a grandparent.
Lol, true, there are certainly bigger news items from the kids.
If my son brought an Audi home I would banish him. No trust fund for you!
Which is more threatening,a used Audi or a grandchild?
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
I own a b6 1.8t a4 Avant from 2003 and 5 months ago, my timing belt broke, causing very expensive repairs, due to expensive parts, I have just recently been able to drive it again. water pumps do fail pretty often in these cars too. However, I still love this car and still have people think it's a newer car because of its clean, modern-looking interior.
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?
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
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...........
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.
Gotta pay to play...the end
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!
Excellent report about the Audis, which are pure marketing behind them.
1999 Audi A6 at 215k miles. I love the car a lot. Did my own oil change and fluids and runs like a dream. All it needs is lots of love.
Morning Mark I've been considering the " TT"
Good morning Scott. I personally live the TTRS and that is a great driving car in any format.
I bought a 7 year old Audi S3 back in April and let me tell you, buying used Audis can be dangerous. You should really try to know these cars. I’ve been playing around with Volkswagens for a while now so I was prepared for understanding the engineering of these cars. I was actually looking for an S4 or S5 but the problem was that all the ones I looked at and test drove were thrashed. I had to look at quite a few vehicles and they all had problems. Some obvious and some not so obvious. What it boiled down to for me is finding one that had been taken care of. It just so happened that I looked at an S3 and found exactly that. Even though it had a bit more miles than what I was looking for, it was in great shape compared to the vehicles I had already seen. In fact the s3 had 1 prior owner and it was a leasing company, which I thought was weird because it was a 7 year old car. But it was after all in great shape. There were some issues like it needed new pads and rotors, it needed the transmission and diffs serviced and it needed the upper radiator assembly replaced. To me these were superficial issues compared to things like a leaky valve cover gasket and funky transmission behaviors. That being said, the basic maintenance it needed was still expensive… because it’s an Audi ( as the Car Wizard would say ). It’s just the kind of car that you really have to understand and know what your getting into. Even if you’re an Audi expert, always get a pre purchase inspection from someone you trust. Even if you think you know everything, it’s good to get a second opinion. Understand that a lot of these Audis are thrashed because the previous owners did not understand or anticipate the cost of ownership and maintenance. These aren’t Toyotas, these girls are high maintenance. If you are alert and stay on top of it they’re great cars, but you can’t miss or ignore the little problems; because little problems turn into big problems 🔥 💴. You have to anticipate the cost and be okay with keeping them maintained.
I'm planning to buy a used Audi S3 (2015). Currently, I'm driving mk5 GTI. Some of my friends suggested buying CLA 45 AMG or cla 220. Everyone says that a used Audi gonna very expensive to maintain compared to Merc. At the present, I'm really confused. If you can give me some suggestions or advice that will be great.
@@yedukrishna2173 Depending on the amount of wear and milage, this vehicle is at an age that some of the parts are starting to wear out because they're made out of plastic. Most notably is the water pump, which mine needed replacing because it was leaky. Also, the upper radiator hose assembly was leaky. These are made out of plastic and the parts themselves aren't super expensive, but the labor to have the water pump replaced was a bit pricey.
It was also apparent when I bought the vehicle that the transmission and diff had never been serviced. This isn't an expensive procedure but it's worth looking at the health of the transmission and rear differential in case those have issues. That was just another expense that I had to consider.
When I bought the vehicle it was obvious that the rotors needed replacing and since we were replacing the rotors the brake pads should be replaced also. This is not usually very expensive on other vehicles, but since it's an Audi it will be a bit more pricey. If you can demand the seller replace those things to make the sale it's better, but just something to consider.
Audi technicians get paid more than Volkswagen technicians. The cost for labor is a step up. It's not necessarily one big thing, but a lot of small things that can amount to big repair costs. Just need to be prepared for it.
Overall it's a really good idea to have a qualified technician inspect the car, because there are other things that can go wrong with the cheap plastic parts and possibly the suspension bushings, PCV valve, etc... It would be very similar to a GTI in that respect. As these cars age, and get used, the weakest links are the cheap plastic parts, and the elements are unkind to these parts.
@@Necropheliac Thank you very much for your advice.
You think a radiator replacement is less trouble than a cam cover gasket leak?
Ones a likely blown headgasket and the other is..an oil leak thatll take about 10 minutes to fix...
And sir
You have a strange concept of something in really good conditi9n and well maintained.
If it needs pads and rotors its not been well maintained. Its been flogged.
If it has cooling system issues its been flogged. You KNOW its gonna blow the headgasket.
I suspect youre sick of looking and are rationalising buying a heap of shit coz you just want it over and done with.
Its an S. Its been flogged coz they couldnt afford the RS.
Stop the cope mate.
Buy a vw golf R.
Save some money for repairs.
@@yedukrishna2173buy a mk7 vw golf R and save your money.
Same damn car.
I have an engineering degree and love working on my motorcycle and learned by watching YT. I wanna get something European sporty with a gated shifter. I’m thinking to get an R8, but 🤷🏻♂️
Great video
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.
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’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.
When my 99 528i was going to be more money than I wanted to spend. I sold it to a dealer and bought a Infiniti G37S. One of the cars I thought about getting was a E90 330i. One of my pet peeves was how two generations before it was easier to work on. One of the problems my E46 had was a cracked plastic valve cover, granted this was at 220k miles. One thing I wish I had known about the E90 330i that it actually had a magnesium valve cover. All cars have been getting full of plastic parts.
I remember my 1991 Suzuki Swift GT. That $8,000 car had a anodized aluminum valve cover. Now you have to buy something like a Lamborghini, or Ferrari to get the same. I almost think that a company could make good money selling aluminum or magnesium valve covers. On GTI's they use plastic oil pans. On the E90 they were using plastic transmission pans, that you would replace when you do a transmission fluid change.
BMW used cheaper rubber for the vamos. All these cars are designed to make it past the warranty.
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.....
OH! That 100k though!! Congratulations, well deserved!
Thanks a lot Thomas and much appreciated hearing from you again
focused honnesty is really appreciated once you've seen the used car sharks with a smile
😁
How about the larger Audi SUV/crossovers such as the Q7? Do those tend to be more reliable than the sedans?
What about the 2015 and up A3’s with the 1.8 or 2.0 turbos engines? I see many with 30-50k miles