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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 11:26 AM
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I've got a 2012 A7 with 77K on it. Other than water pump replacement, been pretty good. I maintain car well, however, I'm concerned with what could go wrong if I were to keep it for a few more years. in the past three years my average miles driven has dropped to about 5-6K. so I believe it's worth keeping but am trying to see what it might cost me in repairs and what types of things I can expect to go wrong. Any and all insights appreciated. Thanks everyone!
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 06:24 PM
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I've got a 2012 A7 with 77K on it. Other than water pump replacement, been pretty good. I maintain car well, however, I'm concerned with what could go wrong if I were to keep it for a few more years. in the past three years my average miles driven has dropped to about 5-6K. so I believe it's worth keeping but am trying to see what it might cost me in repairs and what types of things I can expect to go wrong. Any and all insights appreciated. Thanks everyone!
With that low mileage and minimal upcoming use I would sure hang onto it! These cars are rather reliable and can easily get to 200k without any major issue. Routine replacement items like brakes, tires, wiper blades, filters etc. will be needed. The only item I can think of that may come up for replacement are the motor mounts, as the rubber ages.
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Old Jun 3, 2020 | 08:34 PM
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You might consider a trans fluid change soon. Coolant is 8 years old and changing that soon would be another good idea. Battery might be due to go bad soon as well.

Otherwise just normal maintenance items. I am relatively trouble free at 202,000 miles so far. There is another guy on here at 345k or more by now. The Audi 3.0 is a solid motor
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