Audi A4. £154/mth

[Ares]

Friend has just popped round. Usually drives his DB7 V12 or his wife's XC90....but today he was in a 67-plate A4 1.4 150 Sport, just leased as an everyday hack.

6 mths upfront and £154/mth, including VAT for 10,000 miles per year on a 2yr deal, including servicing.

With no tyres/brakes needed in that time, and insurance costing him less than £200 fully comp, that has to be a fixed-cost motoring win in anyone's eyes? 2 years motoring in a brand new A4 for less than £5,000?

[dannyDC2]

They do a 1.4 litre A4 now?

[Ares]

dannyDC2 said:

They do a 1.4 litre A4 now?

Yes but same power as the old 1.8 (or may be 2.0?) dunno. I said the same thing, but it's still 150bhp, petrol, and he's averaged 48mpg in his 6 weeks & 1,000 miles.

[Fattyfat]

Local dealer advertising 245BHP Skoda VRS for 2 years, £1499 upfront and £199 per month on 8K PA. Thought that looked reasonable enough and tempted to go for a test drive

[Butter Face]

Ares said:

dannyDC2 said:

They do a 1.4 litre A4 now?

Yes but same power as the old 1.8 (or may be 2.0?) dunno. I said the same thing, but it's still 150bhp, petrol, and he's averaged 48mpg in his 6 weeks & 1,000 miles.

It’s a good engine and that is a great monthly deal. I assume it’s plus VAT at that price?

[Joeguard1990]

Doesn't surprise me to be honest. It's the most bog standard, plain looking Audi you can get.

You could probably get a bog standard golf for similar/cheaper.

[dannyDC2]

Ares said:

dannyDC2 said:

They do a 1.4 litre A4 now?

Yes but same power as the old 1.8 (or may be 2.0?) dunno. I said the same thing, but it's still 150bhp, petrol, and he's averaged 48mpg in his 6 weeks & 1,000 miles.

Can't argue with that... I wonder how long they will last though.

[Truckosaurus]

dannyDC2 said:

Can't argue with that... I wonder how long they will last though.

Indeed. Although in this case, as long as it lasts at least 2yrs and 1 week then the OP's mate doesn't really care.

[Sa Calobra]

That's a storming deal

[culpz]

Great deals can be had, there's no denying that. Mine, for example, was 3+23, £208 pm with a £624 initial payment, 8k miles pa, non-maintained. It's a personal lease and that's all including VAT.

However, no amount of money can make up for it's boring character and dull drive. Admittedly, it is completely the wrong car for me, though. So, to be honest, it's probably more of my fault than the car's

I'm sure the car will suit many out, that are after a premium saloon with a small petrol engine. They are a steal for the money. I just honestly can't wait to hand mine back, early next year.

[Butter Face]

dannyDC2 said:

Ares said:

dannyDC2 said:

They do a 1.4 litre A4 now?

Yes but same power as the old 1.8 (or may be 2.0?) dunno. I said the same thing, but it's still 150bhp, petrol, and he's averaged 48mpg in his 6 weeks & 1,000 miles.

Can't argue with that... I wonder how long they will last though.

It’s just a slight power increase from the previous generations 140bhp I think.

No more/less reliable than anything else VW make. Not as bad as the old TFSI twincharged unit for sure!

[Ares]

Butter Face said:

Ares said:

dannyDC2 said:

They do a 1.4 litre A4 now?

Yes but same power as the old 1.8 (or may be 2.0?) dunno. I said the same thing, but it's still 150bhp, petrol, and he's averaged 48mpg in his 6 weeks & 1,000 miles.

It’s a good engine and that is a great monthly deal. I assume it’s plus VAT at that price?

No, including VAT. Personal plan.

[Ares]

Truckosaurus said:

dannyDC2 said:

Can't argue with that... I wonder how long they will last though.

Indeed. Although in this case, as long as it lasts at least 2yrs and 1 week then the OP's mate doesn't really care.

In fact, leased and under full warranty, it doesn't matter - not his concern in any regard, and leasing company would provide replacement car if its off the road.

[Dog Star]

I think it's awful that these kind of deals are available. People will get these cars who can't afford them because all they are looking at is £x a month. They would be far better getting a 2003 V12 Mercedes for £3000.


Am I doing this right?

[Ares]

Dog Star said:

I think it's awful that these kind of deals are available. People will get these cars who can't afford them because all they are looking at is £x a month. They would be far better getting a 2003 V12 Mercedes for £3000.


Am I doing this right?

[NK85]

My A4 Avant was 3+23 at £188 a month, 8K per annum non maintained. (inc VAT)

It's a cracking deal, coming to an end in April 2018 though...

Boring, but has been very useful as just finished a large renovation project, and it was used essentially as a van for 6 months! Easily transported 3m drain pipes and a range of other items!

[s m]

Dog Star said:

I think it's awful that these kind of deals are available. People will get these cars who can't afford them because all they are looking at is £x a month. They would be far better getting a 2003 V12 Mercedes for £3000.


Am I doing this right?

Why are Audis so popular???

You can get a smaller Kia for less...

[nickfrog]

Ares said:

Dog Star said:

I think it's awful that these kind of deals are available. People will get these cars who can't afford them because all they are looking at is £x a month. They would be far better getting a 2003 V12 Mercedes for £3000.


Am I doing this right?

indeed.

[TwistingMyMelon]

Cracking A-B machine for the price, cant go wrong,id be tempted with one if it had 6 seats/

Without all the S Line tat and stupid stickers Audis are pretty unassuming no nonsense cars

Yep its boring, but sometimes you just dont care and have other priorities in life.

[Sa Calobra]

If it was a hatch or estate I'd be looking further into this.