dridua

I have a 2006 A4 2.0t Quattro with a little over 99,000 miles on it and in good condition (body, paint, interior). "Routine" maintenance" (oil, filter,etc.) has always been done on a required (scheduled) or as needed basis. (The latter category includes the recent replacement of the timing belt, front exhaust pipe (flex section)/sleeve, and upper crank case valve/hoses.) "Repairs" include the replacement of the forward right & left upper control arms @ 94,500 mi., and the intake camshaft/fuel pump tappet/ high pressure mechanical fuel pump (yeah, that factory-induced problem) and the turbo boost control valve @ 88,500 mi. My question is…recognizing that maintenance costs are inherently high for this car, and that there will obviously be numerous things requiring attention in the future (meaning mucho additional $ spent), what, in your opinion, are the costs/benefits for keeping the car vs selling it at this stage? I've been told that 200,000 plus miles is not an unreasonable expectation for this model, assuming conscientious, routine maintenance & repairs, but at what cost? Bottom line, based on your experiences, would this be a good time to sell it (given what's been done up to this point and what may be in store), or not? Thanks!

A4Audi4Fun

Not including wear and tear things like tires & brakes, budget $2000-3000 per year for future failed or big maintenance items. You know exactly what has already been replaced and what needs to happen next.

Next question - what newer car could you buy for that same $2000-3000 per year and will it be/feel better than your current Audi, and be guaranteed not to need repairs?. Remember you might not need repairs in a given year, but will have to make car payments.

For myself, I plan on maintaining/repairing and keeping my A4 Avant until it "dies". Reasons -

• mine was the last year they bought 6 speed manual transmission A4 Avants into North America.
• I have every option except Navigation, the exterior/interior is pristine and I am currently at 97,000 km and everything drives great.
• it's a rare vehicle - Audi told me 13 with my spec were sold in Canada during the 2008 model year
• it provides all the space I need for my summer and winter activities
• I could not replace my Avant with anything better for the cost of say 3 or 4 years worth of repairs.
• my Avant won't depreciate in value now as quickly something newer
• even if I did decide to sell 3-4 years from now, I would still likely get $6000 for it (Canadian market here)

dridua

Thanks, A4Audi4Fun. i made the decision to keep it. (Wanna trade, by the way? ;-)