I'm considering buying a used A5 coupe from 2012 or 2013 and I know next to nothing about car buying, but I'm slowly gathering information. I really love the design of the Audi and it's the car I really want to buy, but I want to make sure I have all the facts before I purchase one. Can anyone share experiences or advice with purchasing a used A5 and possible issues I might run into (oil usage, common repairs, cost of repairs...etc)? This will be an everyday car I take to work (roughly 40 mile drive to and from) as well as for weekend use. This will also be my first car (recently graduated and got a full time job).

Thanks

 

While Audis are great cars, they are expensive to buy and potentially maintain (after the warranty is over). With this being your first job (and car) are you sure you want to leverage yourself with this responsibility?

Yes, I am an older guy, but the logic remains - what if the job is not what you expect?

In any event, my gut is that with an Audi, Certified Pre Owned is the way to go.

 

Thanks for the reply. I've talked to many different people about the subject and have decided that it's not the best choice for me at the moment. I will eventually get one though once I am more rooted in my profession and my finances. Thanks again.