Why Used Audi's Are Cheap (and Worth Every Dollar)

Why Used Audi's Are Cheap (and Worth Every Dollar)

I love a good Audi. They're truly fun cars to drive (and you know life is too short to drive boring cars), so why is it that they're cheap once they get to the used car market? For me, they're worth it even though there are some real reasons related to reliability and depreciation (and a few others).

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[thcqqbj]

Fun fact, Sir: you never drove a German Audi, only the Mexican Audi (30% cheaper). The difference in quality and reliability is night and day. Source: lifetime quattro fan, 2004 EU S4, 2008 EU RS6, 2010 EU Q7 4.2 TDI. Upon moving to California in 2012, test drove and rented similar newer models, disappointment and shocked beyond belief. EU VW is the same price as Mexican Audi for the very same reason. Totally different driving experience and reliability. Take a plane to Germany and you will like my comment. Best! EDIT: still own my Q7 in EU, almost 700k km with no major repairs. Show me a Mexican Audi/VW that runs 500k miles. Low octane dirty US gas also a factor. Nobody fuels their Audi or premium car in EU with less then 99 or 100+ meanwhile US "premium" is 89-91, which is the cheapest gas available in EU (91, 95 and 99 or 100+ are the EU gas station options). I drive a new Branco after owing a Raptor, never fell for Mexican Audis, as I grew up driving the real thing and can't stomach imposture. I also owned (wife car) a Mexican C 63 AMG that lasted 130k miles until engine failure. Night and day. Viva Herr Mexico! Hope my post helps someone.

[josebaez]

I bought a used A6. New is $75k. Bought it for $18k. Runs and drives fantastic. Currently, I have 139k miles on it.

[magellanmax]

I love Audis. I had an A4 1.8T that went 467K miles without a single engine rebuild but I had the transmission rebuilt twice! Trick was, I never skipped a single scheduled maintenance service up to 280K miles. You could say I earned every dollar I spent on that car.

[bobbybrat]

I've wanted an Audi most of my life but could never afford one. I finally bought one, a 2007 A4 2.0T, I got it at a salvage yard for 26 hundred buck with 184, 543 miles and I'm so impressed with it, don't know how I went without one so long. I love it, the turbo is great.

[brainards]

I own an Audi A5 Sportback and it's been the best car I've ever owned. High tech...great gas mileage and super sporty. I couldn't ask for anything more.

[GreenChilliD]

Safer to buy from a dealership and buy the powertrain warranty. For a used car like these is a must. It saved me on an engine rebuild on my Challenger.

[grantbradley]

I’ve purchased a 2014 TTS in 2017 for 36k. The car had 18k miles on it when purchased. The TTS now has 33k miles it. This car, unlike my 2012 A4, has been rock solid, no issues. I was offered 28k on a trade for a 2022 TTS. This used TTS will retail for 35k now. Go figure.

[mrxx]

I’ve had a Audi A4 Quattro AWD for about 9 years & never had any major issues. Just needed to replace tires, oil change, brake pads.

[fbgduval]

I bought a 2020 Q5 last month with 50k miles on it. I traded my 2016 Honda Accord for it and I'm absolutely loving it so far. I look forward to tuning it and making many memories with it.

[tylerdurden]

My brother had a petrol Audi A3 1.6 built in 2000. He bought it used in 2011. with 90 000km drove it for 10 years. Before he sold it on the dashboard was 230 000 km. Never had a problem with the engine or anything else expensive. Just once a year regular oil and filter change, one timing belt replacement and o2 sensor. He bought a second Audi A3 built in 2013.

[thomashelm]

Gotta admit that the RS3 looks hot! But previous ownership and experience, tells me another high dollar nightmare in the future.

[Prinz]

Audi makes great vehicles. My 2017 A4 was one of my favorite vehicles I have ever owned. Traded it a month ago, kept up with maintenance and never had an issue with it.

[jonathanpeterson]

Used Audi’s are for enthusiast. We know how to work on them, how to keep them reliable and how to modify them to make them more fun.

[Mitch-mz]

I own a 2006 A3 with the 3.2 VR6... in Canada we never got the R32 from the factory so finding one of these and owning it has been amazing. Even with high mileage it drives amazing.

[crazyman]

“Worth every dollar”…if they don’t need thousands in repairs. 🤑

[prabeeshsidhu]

The 4.0t puts out a lot of power but can have some issues. My go to engine is the 3.0t supercharged v6. It came in many models but best with the zf 8 speed transmission. The Audi A6 C7 with the supercharged v6 and 8 speed is arguably one of the best used German vehicles to buy in. A lot of performance, looks, luxury and reliability for a used German vehicle. Picked up a fully loaded before the pandemic for 16k with 65 k miles. I got a great deal but I’d still recommend this car for other buyers even though the price has gone up.

[dpvbischoff]

Premium car buyers typically won’t settle for a second-hand vehicle, and the buyers who shop the second hand market are typically looking for an inexpensive economical vehicle. That leaves great premium car bargains for guys like me. My F-Type R, purchased at 3 years old with only 15000km and not a mark on it inside or out, for half what it cost new. Audi TTRS, bought 3 years old, like brand new and less mileage than the average car gets in one year - 40% less than new. 7 year old Mercedes SL63 AMG, under 10000km and not even any water spots on the undercarriage (never driven in rain) for a remarkable 1/3 of its original cost. And an 8 year old SL500 bought for a staggering twelve cents on the dollar of its original MRSP. That car is now 21 years old and still in impeccable, like new condition, inside and out, and everything works as it should.

[SKing]

Always appreciate your coverage of Audi! I will say the values seem to be getting better. I bought 2 2018 Audis around 1 year ago and they appear to be worth slightly more than I paid a year ago.

[ze_german]

I purchased my first used Audi in 2016, a 14’ A6 2.0t Quattro with 53k miles Lease turn in for $22k, it now has 175k miles. Only repairs are Valve Cover gasket, two Motor Mounts, 1 break job, just replaced water pump at 175 k miles. It was worth every penny. Now I purchased a 22’ q5 with 15k miles for $40k. Original msrp $56k but still has 2.5y warranty

[fidelmercado]

We bought a 2017 Q7 Quattro for $17, 000. We love it.