Looking at a second A4
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Looking at a second A4
Hey Everyone, I am looking for some advice and I was hoping you call could help.
I need to get another A4. I only buy used cars, since I do not like paying the premium for new ones.
I currently have a 2005 A4 Avant 3.0 quattro, black on black. I love it, and now I need a second car. I have found a couple on autotrader that are close to me, but I am not totally sure what to watch out for.
Here are the 2 cars I am currently looking at.
2004 A4 Avamt 3.0
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
And here is some of the carfax info
Ignition Coils replaced twice? Is that a bad sign?
And the price seems a bit high, no? I am always wary of places selling a "Certified" Audi, but they are not and Audi Dealership.
The other option is this 2004 A4 3.0
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
And here are some of it's carfax details:
Yes it has more miles than the other one, but the report details the work done, and the recalls that were performed. Since there were a few on this model.
I am interested in hearing opinions. Thank you so much for your time.
I need to get another A4. I only buy used cars, since I do not like paying the premium for new ones.
I currently have a 2005 A4 Avant 3.0 quattro, black on black. I love it, and now I need a second car. I have found a couple on autotrader that are close to me, but I am not totally sure what to watch out for.
Here are the 2 cars I am currently looking at.
2004 A4 Avamt 3.0
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
And here is some of the carfax info
Code:
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments: 07/15/2004 9 Biener Nissan Audi Inc. Great Neck, NY 516-829-2834 www.biener.com Oil and filter changed chassis lubricated Pre-delivery inspection completed Washed/detailed Safety inspection performed 08/14/2004 11 Dealer Inventory New York Vehicle sold 08/14/2004 New York Motor Vehicle Dept. Floral Park, NY Registration issued or renewed First owner reported Registered as personal vehicle Passed safety inspection 12/30/2004 4,801 Inspection Co. New York Vehicle inspected Anti-theft device present at the time of inspection 04/28/2005 Biener Nissan Audi Inc. Great Neck, NY 516-829-2834 www.biener.com Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed 10/07/2005 11,208 New York Inspection Station Emissions inspection performed Passed safety inspection View what was inspected 05/02/2006 Biener Nissan Audi Inc. Great Neck, NY 516-829-2834 www.biener.com Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed 07/26/2006 New York Motor Vehicle Dept. Floral Park, NY Registration issued or renewed Registered as personal vehicle Passed safety inspection 10/30/2006 19,329 New York Inspection Station Passed safety inspection Passed emissions inspection View what was inspected 03/23/2007 Biener Nissan Audi Inc. Great Neck, NY 516-829-2834 www.biener.com Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Brake fluid flushed/changed Front wiper blades/refills replaced 10/29/2007 25,222 New York Inspection Station Passed safety inspection Passed emissions inspection View what was inspected 05/07/2008 Biener Nissan Audi Inc. Great Neck, NY 516-829-2834 www.biener.com Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Rear brake pads replaced Ignition coil(s) replaced Pre-delivery inspection completed Fuel filter replaced 07/01/2008 New York Motor Vehicle Dept. Floral Park, NY Registration issued or renewed Registered as personal vehicle Passed safety inspection 10/29/2008 33,634 New York Inspection Station Passed safety inspection Passed emissions inspection View what was inspected 10/30/2008 33,649 Biener Nissan Audi Inc. Great Neck, NY 516-829-2834 www.biener.com Ignition coil(s) replaced 06/30/2009 33,650 Biener Nissan Audi Inc. Great Neck, NY 516-829-2834 www.biener.com
And the price seems a bit high, no? I am always wary of places selling a "Certified" Audi, but they are not and Audi Dealership.
The other option is this 2004 A4 3.0
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...e&rdpage=thumb
And here are some of it's carfax details:
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Not Reported NICB Vehicle manufactured and shipped to original dealer 02/26/2004 100 New Jersey Motor Vehicle Dept. Libertyville, IL Title #HH20040570173 Title issued or updated First owner reported Registered as lease vehicle CARFAX Xpert Don't be confused by the two locations in this record. The title was held in Libertyville, Illinois but the car was registered to be driven in New Jersey. 04/29/2004 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Radio installed 07/29/2004 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Front seat back replaced 11/18/2004 10,500 Pennsylvania Motor Vehicle Dept. Philadelphia, PA Title issued or updated Registered as lease vehicle Owner purchased from leasing company 01/31/2005 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Wiper arm replaced Front wiper blades/refills replaced 03/14/2005 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed 08/03/2005 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Headlights adjusted 10/03/2005 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Tail light assembly replaced Headlight assembly replaced 11/21/2005 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Steering/suspension checked Alignment checked Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Two wheel alignment performed Four wheel alignment performed 11/30/2006 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Brake fluid flushed/changed Tail light assembly replaced Rear brake pads replaced Anti-theft/keyless remote reprogrammed Brake light bulb replaced Front wiper blades/refills replaced 12/19/2007 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Manufacturer's recommended maintenance performed Coolant temperature sensor replaced Front window motor replaced Door trim panel adjusted Rear brake pads replaced Front wiper blades/refills replaced Front brake pads replaced 05/05/2008 Cherry Hill Imports Cherry Hill, NJ 856-665-5370 www.audicherryhill.com ww.audicherryhill.c om Vehicle serviced 01/26/2009 48,508 Auto Auction Sold at auction in Eastern Region Listed as a fleet vehicle CARFAX Xpert Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year. 02/01/2009 Online Listing Vehicle offered for sale
I am interested in hearing opinions. Thank you so much for your time.
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You already own an Audi, so you know what you're up against. Both cars seem to be well maintained and repairs are reasonable. If I were you, I'd go check them out and go over them with a fine tooth comb. You know where to find all the buttons and accessories, just make sure everything works and they drive well. I personally would avoid a NYC/NJ car at all costs, but them I'm prejudiced against roads and drivers down there. Strangely enough, I'll be visiting Cherry Hill in August with my A6.
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I can understand the NY/NJ thing, although both of these cars do not look as if they have been in the city all that much, and they are both at least 25 miles outside of the city. I got lucky with the one I have in that it was a miami car. But then again, it has it's one possible issues, sand, and sea air etc.
Seems like you can never win.
Just wondering about the two sets of failed ignition coils and things like that. Also should I be more concerend that one Carfax details all the repairs and recalls performed, and the other does not. So I am not sure if the recalls were addressed.
How would any of you interpret that data?
Thanks for the help!
Seems like you can never win.
Just wondering about the two sets of failed ignition coils and things like that. Also should I be more concerend that one Carfax details all the repairs and recalls performed, and the other does not. So I am not sure if the recalls were addressed.
How would any of you interpret that data?
Thanks for the help!
