Worth it to buy this A4?
02-25-2015, 01:39 AM
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Worth it to buy this A4?
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So I am finally getting my first car ever at the age of 19 and I have my heart set on an A4. I found this 2009 A4 2.0 Premium Plus for $13,000. Looking at the CarFax and it looks good. The car has never had anything wrong with it. At all. There's one thing that is keeping me from buying it though.. It has 91,700 miles on it. May I please get your opinions A4 owners?
So I am finally getting my first car ever at the age of 19 and I have my heart set on an A4. I found this 2009 A4 2.0 Premium Plus for $13,000. Looking at the CarFax and it looks good. The car has never had anything wrong with it. At all. There's one thing that is keeping me from buying it though.. It has 91,700 miles on it. May I please get your opinions A4 owners?
02-25-2015, 02:11 AM
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Here's the link to the actual car..
http://mobile.dealercarsearch.com/VehicleDetail.aspx?InventoryId=5007084&Guid=148e67 e1-c93a-41ea-9f5e-66d6a92c57b6
What am I in for if I do purchase the car? Thanks a bunch in advance you guys!
http://mobile.dealercarsearch.com/VehicleDetail.aspx?InventoryId=5007084&Guid=148e67 e1-c93a-41ea-9f5e-66d6a92c57b6
What am I in for if I do purchase the car? Thanks a bunch in advance you guys!
02-25-2015, 05:05 AM
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Here's the link to the actual car..
http://mobile.dealercarsearch.com/Ve...e-66d6a92c57b6
What am I in for if I do purchase the car? Thanks a bunch in advance you guys!
http://mobile.dealercarsearch.com/Ve...e-66d6a92c57b6
What am I in for if I do purchase the car? Thanks a bunch in advance you guys!
The seller has taken care to detail the car - however, the driver's seat appears to be very worn.
02-25-2015, 08:20 AM
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I helped my son get a 2013 Honda Civic Si with Nav which puts it fully loaded. MSRP was 24+ if 2015, it has 8k miles on it. He has 2 years left on warranty and the CPO gives him another 24 months!
Its 6mt and all in all very looks brand new.
My Point? No, its not an Audi A4 and we had discussed premium german cars as well but he really did not want any part of the cost of to maintain it. Stuff breaks on older cars and on the premium teutonic goodness it does as well.
We paid $18,200 for this car. Its silver and he'll keep it stock. he got the All season tires as well I think they 18's. Its a fun car to drive. We discussed to not buy a car on Technical specs but actually go and drive them. Also consideration into long term ownership and running costs. Modding is fun but expensive.
IN the end I was happy with his choice. He is 23 just out of college starting his own business. Coming from his 12 year old Outback he had since he turned 16 (2.5 4cyl, awd and 5spd manual) he is very satisfied. Great MPG, sun roof, decent stereo, and sunroof! The faux carbon dash is ok and boy racer Vtec lights are funny as hell.
Solid black interior with Silver paint. No graphics or glow LEDs. He might debadge the Si. Low key.
As one who has both an audi and a BMW I love these cars but deal with the running costs in my own way. Since Id on't know you or your funding I would always suggest you not marry yourself to a car. Educate,Travel, enjoy your youth and don't encase yourself with material commitments! And stay out of Debt as much as you can!!!!!! Life gets harder and how your start your economic life matters. Sorry to be a buzz kill on the car.
CVT front wheel driver is not all that much fun. Fund somthing with lower miles in that price range.
Its 6mt and all in all very looks brand new.
My Point? No, its not an Audi A4 and we had discussed premium german cars as well but he really did not want any part of the cost of to maintain it. Stuff breaks on older cars and on the premium teutonic goodness it does as well.
We paid $18,200 for this car. Its silver and he'll keep it stock. he got the All season tires as well I think they 18's. Its a fun car to drive. We discussed to not buy a car on Technical specs but actually go and drive them. Also consideration into long term ownership and running costs. Modding is fun but expensive.
IN the end I was happy with his choice. He is 23 just out of college starting his own business. Coming from his 12 year old Outback he had since he turned 16 (2.5 4cyl, awd and 5spd manual) he is very satisfied. Great MPG, sun roof, decent stereo, and sunroof! The faux carbon dash is ok and boy racer Vtec lights are funny as hell.
Solid black interior with Silver paint. No graphics or glow LEDs. He might debadge the Si. Low key.
As one who has both an audi and a BMW I love these cars but deal with the running costs in my own way. Since Id on't know you or your funding I would always suggest you not marry yourself to a car. Educate,Travel, enjoy your youth and don't encase yourself with material commitments! And stay out of Debt as much as you can!!!!!! Life gets harder and how your start your economic life matters. Sorry to be a buzz kill on the car.
CVT front wheel driver is not all that much fun. Fund somthing with lower miles in that price range.
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02-25-2015, 08:25 AM
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I helped my son get a 2013 Honda Civic Si with Nav which puts it fully loaded. MSRP was 24+ if 2015, it has 8k miles on it. He has 2 years left on warranty and the CPO gives him another 24 months!
Its 6mt and all in all very looks brand new.
My Point? No, its not an Audi A4 and we had discussed premium german cars as well but he really did not want any part of the cost of to maintain it. Stuff breaks on older cars and on the premium teutonic goodness it does as well.
We paid $18,200 for this car. Its silver and he'll keep it stock. he got the All season tires as well I think they 18's. Its a fun car to drive. We discussed to not buy a car on Technical specs but actually go and drive them. Also consideration into long term ownership and running costs. Modding is fun but expensive.
IN the end I was happy with his choice. He is 23 just out of college starting his own business. Coming from his 12 year old Outback he had since he turned 16 (2.5 4cyl, awd and 5spd manual) he is very satisfied. Great MPG, sun roof, decent stereo, and sunroof! The faux carbon dash is ok and boy racer Vtec lights are funny as hell.
Solid black interior with Silver paint. No graphics or glow LEDs. He might debadge the Si. Low key.
As one who has both an audi and a BMW I love these cars but deal with the running costs in my own way. Since Id on't know you or your funding I would always suggest you not marry yourself to a car. Educate,Travel, enjoy your youth and don't encase yourself with material commitments! And stay out of Debt as much as you can!!!!!! Life gets harder and how your start your economic life matters. Sorry to be a buzz kill on the car.
CVT front wheel driver is not all that much fun. Fund somthing with lower miles in that price range.
Its 6mt and all in all very looks brand new.
My Point? No, its not an Audi A4 and we had discussed premium german cars as well but he really did not want any part of the cost of to maintain it. Stuff breaks on older cars and on the premium teutonic goodness it does as well.
We paid $18,200 for this car. Its silver and he'll keep it stock. he got the All season tires as well I think they 18's. Its a fun car to drive. We discussed to not buy a car on Technical specs but actually go and drive them. Also consideration into long term ownership and running costs. Modding is fun but expensive.
IN the end I was happy with his choice. He is 23 just out of college starting his own business. Coming from his 12 year old Outback he had since he turned 16 (2.5 4cyl, awd and 5spd manual) he is very satisfied. Great MPG, sun roof, decent stereo, and sunroof! The faux carbon dash is ok and boy racer Vtec lights are funny as hell.
Solid black interior with Silver paint. No graphics or glow LEDs. He might debadge the Si. Low key.
As one who has both an audi and a BMW I love these cars but deal with the running costs in my own way. Since Id on't know you or your funding I would always suggest you not marry yourself to a car. Educate,Travel, enjoy your youth and don't encase yourself with material commitments! And stay out of Debt as much as you can!!!!!! Life gets harder and how your start your economic life matters. Sorry to be a buzz kill on the car.
CVT front wheel driver is not all that much fun. Fund somthing with lower miles in that price range.
02-25-2015, 09:39 AM
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UGH - that steering wheel is 50% glossed and 50% peeling. Makes my skin crawl to think of having to touch that. Also looks like they Armor-Alled the living daylights out of that poor car.... looks super greasy on all the plastics.
02-25-2015, 12:02 PM
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I would stay away. I own a 2010 PP 90K miles. In last 2 years I have spent about $3K. First was steering hose $750, then catalytic converter (this one is covered under federal warranty), turbo failure $1500 and recent bad wheel bearings $750.
I bought at 60K miles and thought maybe I will be lucky...well nuff said.
Stay away kid...get a Civic or something.
I bought at 60K miles and thought maybe I will be lucky...well nuff said.
Stay away kid...get a Civic or something.
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02-25-2015, 11:21 PM
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Thank you for the wisdom!
I helped my son get a 2013 Honda Civic Si with Nav which puts it fully loaded. MSRP was 24+ if 2015, it has 8k miles on it. He has 2 years left on warranty and the CPO gives him another 24 months!
Its 6mt and all in all very looks brand new.
My Point? No, its not an Audi A4 and we had discussed premium german cars as well but he really did not want any part of the cost of to maintain it. Stuff breaks on older cars and on the premium teutonic goodness it does as well.
We paid $18,200 for this car. Its silver and he'll keep it stock. he got the All season tires as well I think they 18's. Its a fun car to drive. We discussed to not buy a car on Technical specs but actually go and drive them. Also consideration into long term ownership and running costs. Modding is fun but expensive.
IN the end I was happy with his choice. He is 23 just out of college starting his own business. Coming from his 12 year old Outback he had since he turned 16 (2.5 4cyl, awd and 5spd manual) he is very satisfied. Great MPG, sun roof, decent stereo, and sunroof! The faux carbon dash is ok and boy racer Vtec lights are funny as hell.
Solid black interior with Silver paint. No graphics or glow LEDs. He might debadge the Si. Low key.
As one who has both an audi and a BMW I love these cars but deal with the running costs in my own way. Since Id on't know you or your funding I would always suggest you not marry yourself to a car. Educate,Travel, enjoy your youth and don't encase yourself with material commitments! And stay out of Debt as much as you can!!!!!! Life gets harder and how your start your economic life matters. Sorry to be a buzz kill on the car.
CVT front wheel driver is not all that much fun. Fund somthing with lower miles in that price range.
Its 6mt and all in all very looks brand new.
My Point? No, its not an Audi A4 and we had discussed premium german cars as well but he really did not want any part of the cost of to maintain it. Stuff breaks on older cars and on the premium teutonic goodness it does as well.
We paid $18,200 for this car. Its silver and he'll keep it stock. he got the All season tires as well I think they 18's. Its a fun car to drive. We discussed to not buy a car on Technical specs but actually go and drive them. Also consideration into long term ownership and running costs. Modding is fun but expensive.
IN the end I was happy with his choice. He is 23 just out of college starting his own business. Coming from his 12 year old Outback he had since he turned 16 (2.5 4cyl, awd and 5spd manual) he is very satisfied. Great MPG, sun roof, decent stereo, and sunroof! The faux carbon dash is ok and boy racer Vtec lights are funny as hell.
Solid black interior with Silver paint. No graphics or glow LEDs. He might debadge the Si. Low key.
As one who has both an audi and a BMW I love these cars but deal with the running costs in my own way. Since Id on't know you or your funding I would always suggest you not marry yourself to a car. Educate,Travel, enjoy your youth and don't encase yourself with material commitments! And stay out of Debt as much as you can!!!!!! Life gets harder and how your start your economic life matters. Sorry to be a buzz kill on the car.
CVT front wheel driver is not all that much fun. Fund somthing with lower miles in that price range.
I'm gonna post a new thread of cars that I have found, I would appreciate your help. If I don't find an Audi then that's fine with me. What is meant to be will be. Once again, thank you! Cheers!
02-25-2015, 11:24 PM
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That's good advice. Unless the OP has bags of money to spend on potential repairs, the purchase of a 6 year old Audi with 100k on it could really sour him on the brand. Better that he waits until he can truly afford it. He's young -there's plenty of time. In the meantime, a car such as you suggest would serve him well.
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I would stay away. I own a 2010 PP 90K miles. In last 2 years I have spent about $3K. First was steering hose $750, then catalytic converter (this one is covered under federal warranty), turbo failure $1500 and recent bad wheel bearings $750.
I bought at 60K miles and thought maybe I will be lucky...well nuff said.
Stay away kid...get a Civic or something.
I bought at 60K miles and thought maybe I will be lucky...well nuff said.
Stay away kid...get a Civic or something.
