Couple questions before buying B7 Audi A4
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Couple questions before buying B7 Audi A4
Hey guys! I'm in the market for a new car and I was looking at the B7 A4 between 2006 and 2008(newer if I can find a good deal). Since I'm still a college students and my funds are pretty much limited I'm looking at Audi's under $18k. I'm looking to keep my following car for about 4 to 5 years.
So here are my questions...
1) What mileage is too much? I'm probably going to put around 80k miles on it during the time I have it. For my price range I see a lot of 50-70k mile cars
2) What do you guys pay on average for a service? I hear it's pretty expensive for Audi's. And what other costs are there?
3) Is getting a Quattro version worth it? I can see how it's handy in the winter with snow but front wheel drive is already pretty good.
4)Last but not least... If I get an Audi I'm probably going to tune it via APR. What performance increase did you guys see with 0-60 pulls and so on. Does the Quattro feel less power since it's putting out to all wheels and how does it affect fuel economy?
Sorry I know that's a lot of questions, but I feel someone else in the future would ask the same things... So I'll ask it first
Thanks
Louie
So here are my questions...
1) What mileage is too much? I'm probably going to put around 80k miles on it during the time I have it. For my price range I see a lot of 50-70k mile cars
2) What do you guys pay on average for a service? I hear it's pretty expensive for Audi's. And what other costs are there?
3) Is getting a Quattro version worth it? I can see how it's handy in the winter with snow but front wheel drive is already pretty good.
4)Last but not least... If I get an Audi I'm probably going to tune it via APR. What performance increase did you guys see with 0-60 pulls and so on. Does the Quattro feel less power since it's putting out to all wheels and how does it affect fuel economy?
Sorry I know that's a lot of questions, but I feel someone else in the future would ask the same things... So I'll ask it first
Thanks
Louie
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Dont get it unless you have warranty on it. save you a lot of headache and money if it comes with it.
Hey guys! I'm in the market for a new car and I was looking at the B7 A4 between 2006 and 2008(newer if I can find a good deal). Since I'm still a college students and my funds are pretty much limited I'm looking at Audi's under $18k. I'm looking to keep my following car for about 4 to 5 years.
So here are my questions...
1) What mileage is too much? I'm probably going to put around 80k miles on it during the time I have it. For my price range I see a lot of 50-70k mile cars
2) What do you guys pay on average for a service? I hear it's pretty expensive for Audi's. And what other costs are there?
3) Is getting a Quattro version worth it? I can see how it's handy in the winter with snow but front wheel drive is already pretty good.
4)Last but not least... If I get an Audi I'm probably going to tune it via APR. What performance increase did you guys see with 0-60 pulls and so on. Does the Quattro feel less power since it's putting out to all wheels and how does it affect fuel economy?
Sorry I know that's a lot of questions, but I feel someone else in the future would ask the same things... So I'll ask it first
Thanks
Louie
So here are my questions...
1) What mileage is too much? I'm probably going to put around 80k miles on it during the time I have it. For my price range I see a lot of 50-70k mile cars
2) What do you guys pay on average for a service? I hear it's pretty expensive for Audi's. And what other costs are there?
3) Is getting a Quattro version worth it? I can see how it's handy in the winter with snow but front wheel drive is already pretty good.
4)Last but not least... If I get an Audi I'm probably going to tune it via APR. What performance increase did you guys see with 0-60 pulls and so on. Does the Quattro feel less power since it's putting out to all wheels and how does it affect fuel economy?
Sorry I know that's a lot of questions, but I feel someone else in the future would ask the same things... So I'll ask it first
Thanks
Louie
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1) For $18 the 50-70k mileage range is appropriate. My GF bought one with 40k and CPO for about 24k. Unfortunately if you can't spend more, I don't think you'll find a car with lower mileage.
2) Service at the dealer is about $120/hour now. Just and oil change is around $150 (synthetic only). This car is great if you keep up on the scheduled maintenance. If you are not good about that kind of thing, then I would skip it as the repair costs can just completely skyrocket. I'd recommend a local Audi/VW shop or DIY since most regular maintenance items are easy (especially since there are a lot of online parts dealers). Of note, the timing belt service is due at 75k, which will set you back about $1500 at the dealer, or about $300 for a DIY.
3) Quattro will be a huge difference from a FWD car. However, from what I've read and seen Quattro is not the best AWD system. The Subaru and Honda/Acura systems are supposed to be superior. With that, I've never been stuck with my Quattro and I like all the other aspects of the Audi.
4) Not sure what the gains are from APR, you can probably find that on their website. When I chipped my 1.8T A4 it was a really great upgrade for the cost. I don't have any times or HP numbers to quote, but I plan on doing it again to my 2.0T, no question about that.
Good luck on your decision.
2) Service at the dealer is about $120/hour now. Just and oil change is around $150 (synthetic only). This car is great if you keep up on the scheduled maintenance. If you are not good about that kind of thing, then I would skip it as the repair costs can just completely skyrocket. I'd recommend a local Audi/VW shop or DIY since most regular maintenance items are easy (especially since there are a lot of online parts dealers). Of note, the timing belt service is due at 75k, which will set you back about $1500 at the dealer, or about $300 for a DIY.
3) Quattro will be a huge difference from a FWD car. However, from what I've read and seen Quattro is not the best AWD system. The Subaru and Honda/Acura systems are supposed to be superior. With that, I've never been stuck with my Quattro and I like all the other aspects of the Audi.
4) Not sure what the gains are from APR, you can probably find that on their website. When I chipped my 1.8T A4 it was a really great upgrade for the cost. I don't have any times or HP numbers to quote, but I plan on doing it again to my 2.0T, no question about that.
Good luck on your decision.
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