80k miles on a 2018 Audi
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Hi, I'm based over in Ireland and looking at an Audi A4 2018 (first half of 2018) which was brought over from the UK. It has had 1 previous owner. The car is immaculate inside and outside. Not a scratch or scuff to be seen. Looks really well kept.
It has full service history, with an Audi garage. The price isnt bad, I was previously looking at 2017 models, this one is a bit more expensive but is the best condition one I've seen. The others had the odd scratch, worn seats, scratched consoles etc.
The only thing holding me back is the 80,000 miles on the clock. I plan on keeping the car for at least 4 or 5 years, if not til its done. I won't be doing huge mileage. The 2017 cars I was looking at were around the same mileage which I thought was ok due to its age. But this car being a year older is making me doubt it.
Any advice?
It has full service history, with an Audi garage. The price isnt bad, I was previously looking at 2017 models, this one is a bit more expensive but is the best condition one I've seen. The others had the odd scratch, worn seats, scratched consoles etc.
The only thing holding me back is the 80,000 miles on the clock. I plan on keeping the car for at least 4 or 5 years, if not til its done. I won't be doing huge mileage. The 2017 cars I was looking at were around the same mileage which I thought was ok due to its age. But this car being a year older is making me doubt it.
Any advice?
That wouldn’t put me off in the slightest. I bought a 2016 Audi A3 in June with 76,000 on the clock & it has been fine. I replaced all 4 tyres as they were odd brands, other than that it has been fine.
Which engine/gearbox is it? Did you check on the trip computer when the next service is due?
Which engine/gearbox is it? Did you check on the trip computer when the next service is due?
Look at the MOT history which is available to anybody who has the reg number and look for clues as to how those miles were added.
Also the number of former keepers comes into it.
I do not subscribe to the view that the lower mileage car is always the better one. However, cars and car parts are engineered to last a predetermined number of miles and years so buying a higher mileage car, even if well maintained and cared for, does have negative consequences too.
Also the number of former keepers comes into it.
I do not subscribe to the view that the lower mileage car is always the better one. However, cars and car parts are engineered to last a predetermined number of miles and years so buying a higher mileage car, even if well maintained and cared for, does have negative consequences too.
Buy on condition and service history- it sounds good! It's due it's first MOT this year, so as above, check the MOT history for any warning signs.
I had a car years ago that I put 30k miles/year on. All easy motorway miles and parked in the corner of the car park at work. It was immaculate with not dings and minimal interior wear, but was very high mileage when I sold it. I'd buy something like that in a heartbeat. It didn't develop a singal issue.
I had a car years ago that I put 30k miles/year on. All easy motorway miles and parked in the corner of the car park at work. It was immaculate with not dings and minimal interior wear, but was very high mileage when I sold it. I'd buy something like that in a heartbeat. It didn't develop a singal issue.
HustleRussell said:
Look at the MOT history which is available to anybody who has the reg number and look for clues as to how those miles were added.
Also the number of former keepers comes into it.
I do not subscribe to the view that the lower mileage car is always the better one. However, cars and car parts are engineered to last a predetermined number of miles and years so buying a higher mileage car, even if well maintained and cared for, does have negative consequences too.
If its early 2018 then its only had one MOT which would have been early 2021 so I am not sure that is goin to tell you much.Also the number of former keepers comes into it.
I do not subscribe to the view that the lower mileage car is always the better one. However, cars and car parts are engineered to last a predetermined number of miles and years so buying a higher mileage car, even if well maintained and cared for, does have negative consequences too.
Service history would be more helpful as at 80k miles its likely to have been done based on mileage than duration.
At 80k miles with CBS you would expect to see at least 4 services done no?
Have you test driven it? I ask because I recalled this comment about the 'Ultra' spec Audi from the 'most boring car you have driven' thread:
Flibble said:
A6 tdi "ultra" I had as a courtesy car is probably the worst. The ultra seems to be a codeword for a broken map that delivers fractionally better mpg on the test in return for having vastly reduced acceleration.
Owdee said:
HustleRussell said:
Have you test driven it? I ask because I recalled this comment about the 'Ultra' spec Audi from the 'most boring car you have driven' thread:
Yeah test drove. Seemed fine. Acceleration wasn't amazing or anything but didn't notice too much of an issue.HustleRussell said:
Have you test driven it? I ask because I recalled this comment about the 'Ultra' spec Audi from the 'most boring car you have driven' thread:
“Ultra” is the Audi equivalent of VW Bluemotion, Skoda Greenline or Seat EcomotiveFlibble said:
A6 tdi "ultra" I had as a courtesy car is probably the worst. The ultra seems to be a codeword for a broken map that delivers fractionally better mpg on the test in return for having vastly reduced acceleration.
georgeyboy12345 said:
Owdee said:
2l Diesel (Ultra)
They have a belt and the interval is 130,000 miles. No time limit on them. £650+ to change at a dealers, about £400 at a specialist. Sheepshanks said:
georgeyboy12345 said:
Owdee said:
2l Diesel (Ultra)
They have a belt and the interval is 130,000 miles. No time limit on them. £650+ to change at a dealers, about £400 at a specialist. I for one won't be changing the belt until it's due, i.e. 130,000 miles. There are no records of my make & model car having suffered a timing belt failure, but there are a few of them having problems after having a new one fitted by a garage that didn't know what they were doing.
Worst case scenarios and it fails, I'll just have to bite the bullet & get the engine rebuilt.
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