Thinking of buying a used A4...how many miles are too many?

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Aug 6, 2013 | 09:51 PM

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Cosmos5574

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Originally Posted by LisaJ

It will be my everyday get around car and I don't drive every day. To give you an idea of how little I drive, I have a 2002 Honda Civic, purchased in "04 with 351 miles at the time, and it now has a little over 36K miles on it. So I am just looking for a nice looking car, a bit of an upgrade from my 2 door Civic, one that is reliable and a decent price without a ton of miles. I have no idea when all the big maintenance tickets kick in for Audis so I thought someone could give me an idea about mileage on a used audi. Everyone knows Hondas and Toyotas can go for 200,000 miles. I don't know that about audis.

Audi more then 1000k miles haha ok front suspension cost 1500 to 2500 timing belt kit with watter pump $ 800 to 1500 cam shaft seals or oil leak on valve covers or timing tensioner 1000 that is a regular service plus beaks oil change syntetic but is a god car

Aug 9, 2013 | 10:08 AM

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Huskerbob

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From: Concord, NC

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Originally Posted by LisaJ

Not helpful.

Does anyone have a serious answer? Just looking for opinions from people who own this car. Thanks.

I have a tad over 163,000 on mine and it's still clicking right along. Regular maintenance is key but there's no reason not to expect over 200,000 easily.

I bought it with about 150,000 on it and the previous A6 I bought with just over 100,000 so I'm not shy of high mileage.

I read an article a few days ago that talked about 200,000 miles being the new 100,000 miles. So by that logic I'm 32 years old.

Aug 9, 2013 | 10:16 AM

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Huskerbob

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Maybe go with a Honda??

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Originally Posted by LisaJ

I have been looking around everywhere at A4s and am wondering what do you think is the max number of miles the car should have? I don't want to buy a car just to turn around and have to put a bunch of money into the repairs.

LisaJ, I just noticed your handle. Read jseklund's replies carefully. You will have maintenance items regardless of the mileage so you need to be prepared for them.

If you can spin your own wrenches it's cheaper but still not like owning a Honda. I am making an assumption here that you do not so you will be at the mercy of the shop. Unless you know or can find a good, honest indy shop I'd steer clear of any Audi. They are very nice rides but sort of on the finicky end of the scale. Good luck regardless of what you choose.

Last edited by Huskerbob; Aug 9, 2013 at 10:23 AM.

Aug 19, 2013 | 11:05 PM

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mikehinnenkamp

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B5 a4

I have a 98 B5 A4 2.8 that just rolled over to 260k; bought it with 120k. Nothing out of the ordinary really other than just having to have the starter and alternator rebuilt. Timing belt was done and water pump. I guess a tensioner did break, but just the pad. I replaced that myself.

If you can do the labor yourself it is a lot cheaper. Haven't found anything i couldn't do myself yet.

Mar 23, 2014 | 12:00 PM

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benvana4

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'98 Audi A4

Hi. In reply to your post... I have a 1998 A4 quattro with 209k. It runs beautifully. I bought it with a little over 200k for $3200. The previous 1 owner had all service records over the 15 years and he put a lot of money into it, so I was hoping to just maintain it with oil changes every 3k synthetic high mileage, and I'm keeping my fingers crossed to get over 300k with this car. It runs great up the mountain roads: I live in Denver and take it to Vail a lot and Blackhawk/Idaho Springs. Buy an Audi - and buy your own parts when it has an issue and you will be pleased!

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