- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I don't recall the exact number, but I compared it to my '09 Jetta and the A4 was an '06.... and it was about 40-50% more to insure an OLDER Audi! That's a huge increase for an older, comparable car.
VW TDI Buy-back... not sure what to get now?
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I don't recall the exact number, but I compared it to my '09 Jetta and the A4 was an '06.... and it was about 40-50% more to insure an OLDER Audi! That's a huge increase for an older, comparable car.
Tonkaman
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Jordan
I learned long ago to let my insurance premium dictate what I drive. It's truly amazing how much just a change of year can make on your payment.
When I was shopping for sport bikes, the different models had premiums ranging between $100- $2,000 a month!
When I was shopping for sport bikes, the different models had premiums ranging between $100- $2,000 a month!
Tonkaman
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Jordan
I've had an A4 and an S4 and both haunted me with electrical gremlins. I love the cars but they are way expensive once off the warranty period.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Yep, and I am a TDI driver so you know I'm watching my pennies!
Good to know, I've been reading similar feedback and I know you mentioned that earlier as well. I'll pass on the Audi...
Cascadia
Undecided
- Location
- Orem, Utah
You always have bad luck though. I've had 3 a4's, s4, tt, Touareg, q5 and I haven't had an issue yet. But I do sell any car I own before 100k. Maybe that's why.
Tonkaman
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Jordan
I totally agree I'm a magnet for gremlins. In this case though it has more to do with crowding the 100k Mike threshold.
I will certainly own more Audis but they will be new or at least still in warranty
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
I got my final offer from VW for the buyback... it was $1k more than expected! I have to fill out some paperwork, get it notarized and then wait for the local dealership to setup a time to return the car. Within 2 days I should have a direct deposit paying for my TDI.
Still not sure what to get in place of the Jetta.... Another Jetta seems so.... boring.
Still not sure what to get in place of the Jetta....
Another Jetta seems so.... boring.
Tonkaman
Well-Known Member
- Location
- West Jordan
Oh man that's awesome!
Thursty
Well-Known Member
- Location
- Green River
Nice!
jeepin4x4james
WAAAAA
- Location
- Bluffdale, UT
Keep it diesel and go with a BMW 335d [emoji3]
- Location
- Smithfield Utah
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
It helps with finding a newer/better replacement, that's for sure!
Oh man, I forgot about those!!! :greg: I had to look, last time I considered them they weren't in my price range... I just found one a few hrs from me that looks great and is $12k! I could swing that!!
427 Ft/lbs from a bi-turbo diesel and 36 MPG on the highway? Hell yeah! And apparently with a few tweaks you can get 380 HP & 600 ft/lbs!! :freak:
- http://blog.modbargains.com/4-best-power-mods-for-bmw-335d-e90-m57/Best suggestion I've heard so far
I agree!!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
OK, I'm in love.... aftermarket exhaust...
[video=youtube;ctSYwtD09vg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctSYwtD09vg[/video]
[video=youtube;ctSYwtD09vg]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctSYwtD09vg[/video]
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Hmmm..... downside to the BWM diesel.... they have a carbon buildup issue and it needs to be addressed every 50k miles. Cost is usually around $1500-2000 each time IF you have someone that is capable of doing the work.
http://www.langracing.com/walnut-bl...4-n55-m57-engines-335i-135i-335d-x5-35d-535i/
http://www.langracing.com/walnut-bl...4-n55-m57-engines-335i-135i-335d-x5-35d-535i/
- Location
- Smithfield Utah
Hmmm..... downside to the BWM diesel.... they have a carbon buildup issue and it needs to be addressed every 50k miles. Cost is usually around $1500-2000 each time IF you have someone that is capable of doing the work.
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That exhaust note alone would make it worth it...
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Easy for you to say, since you wouldn't be paying for the carbon cleanout every 50k miles!
But yea, that exhaust note & the turbo's sound is incredible... I dig it!The one I found (that I can afford) may be pending sale today... we'll see.
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
So this whole time I've considered the idea of buying an older car, something I'll like, that is cheap but nice. I found a '02 Audi A4 Quattro (AWD) with a 1.8T and a manual trans for $3.2k. It seems like the current owners have taken good care of the car, it has high miles (160k) but recently had an upgraded clutch put in.
I'm thinking that if the car is nice in person, I may buy it and pocket the remaining $8k... I can try out the older, high-mile Audi for awhile and if i decide I don't like it I can unload it and buy a newer car. I could also use the left over cash to get a side business going if the A4 works for me.
I'm thinking that if the car is nice in person, I may buy it and pocket the remaining $8k...
I can try out the older, high-mile Audi for awhile and if i decide I don't like it I can unload it and buy a newer car. I could also use the left over cash to get a side business going if the A4 works for me.
- Location
- Never Far From Nowhere
So this whole time I've considered the idea of buying an older car, something I'll like, that is cheap but nice. I found a '02 Audi A4 Quattro (AWD) with a 1.8T and a manual trans for $3.2k. It seems like the current owners have taken good care of the car, it has high miles (160k) but recently had an upgraded clutch put in.
I'm thinking that if the car is nice in person, I may buy it and pocket the remaining $8k...
Keep that $8k in an account for the Audi. High milage VAG products like to take you for every nickel and dime they can!
- Location
- Grand Junction, CO
Keep that $8k in an account for the Audi. High milage VAG products like to take you for every nickel and dime they can!
I don't think they're that bad.... but we'll see. If it's a money pit, then someone else can play with it.
sawtooth4x4
Totally Awesome
- Location
- Land of East Laytonshire
Make sure to triple check the steering. Especially the rack and pinion that it's not leaking. Check the control arms as well. All very expensive and time consuming to change.
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