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Old 06-08-2015, 04:30 PM
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Been researching and searching for a used A7 for a few months now and have a couple narrowed down.

1) 2012 White with black interior premium plus with 35,000 miles.
2) 2012 Gray Metallic with nougat interior premium plus with 21,000 miles

Equipment is identical in the two, but the Gray one is $4,500 more.

Currently I drive about 13-15K/year.

Looking for some input on whether or not the mileage difference is worth the extra cost.

Thoughts?

Thank you.
Old 06-08-2015, 05:16 PM
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If you plan on keeping the car for 4-5 years @ 15K miles per year that mileage difference is immaterial. I'd be more focused on viewing the maintenance records for the cars to make sure they have been properly maintained. Also check tire wear to see if they need replacing.

Take both for a long drive with windows up and radio off and listen for any issues.

If everything checks out and the colors don't matter then save yourself $4,500
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I would consider a prestige model as well...
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Originally Posted by chicagoA6
If you plan on keeping the car for 4-5 years @ 15K miles per year that mileage difference is immaterial. I'd be more focused on viewing the maintenance records for the cars to make sure they have been properly maintained. Also check tire wear to see if they need replacing.

Take both for a long drive with windows up and radio off and listen for any issues.

If everything checks out and the colors don't matter then save yourself $4,500
Good point. Checked both out really good.
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Originally Posted by slickrick68
I would consider a prestige model as well...
In the time I have been looking for an A7 I have not come across the prestige model, but it was my first choice.
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If condition is the same go for the cheaper one. That millage is negligible.
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I agree with the other posters, not too different in the miles, however you're gonna hit the manf. warranty faster with the 35k car. If you're purchasing a warranty it won't matter then, you can save the $4500, get the white one and buy the warranty or like slickrick68 said, keep an eye out for a prestige...it's like a unicorn with the B&O and tech package, but they're out there.
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See if you can negotiate an Audi CPO deal. It will extend the warranty to 100,000 miles.
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Thanks for the input. I bought the higher mileage white one. Love it!

Look forward to being a part of this forum.
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