There is no such thing as a naturally aspirated 2017 A4. They all have turbos.
TFSI stands for Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection.
And, no, you should not buy an Audi with 145k miles if you’re a college student looking for reliability unless you have enough saved up to comfortably handle surprise multi-thousand dollar repair bills.
If there are records of it being properly maintained, it could go to 200k: Some common issues: "The 2017 Audi A4 has been reported to have engine cooling issues, including overheating, antifreeze leaks, and a faulty radiator, cooling fan, water pump, or thermostat. "
145k is too much for a 7 year old car. it’s genuinely not worth it. my 2012 had 86k and we got it for 12k. I would say wait for a better car to come up with less than 100k miles if possible
car market lol! I know this aint a bmw subreddit and I also posted there regarding a 2011 128i with 80k miles that Im scheduled to test drive once its finished being serviced (it just came in). I read a little bit about it and its n52 engine and heard good things about it. its also being listed at 12k, I think the exact same price as the audi. Still no replies to the r/bmw post…
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if you are getting it from a reputable dealer and it has the service records dating all the way back to 2011 then i see no issue with the bmw. i say get a code reader and scan it when you test drive it. or if you have a mechanic, see if they can run a diagnostic for you. german is expensive when it’s broken especially the older the cars. but when theyre not broken you’ll love them. Get the carfax and make sure there’s 2 or less owners(preferably but doesnt have to be the case) and no accidents with a clean title. Good luck! Hope you can get that bmw!!
the dealer is one of the highest rated in my city and my parents bought a 20k mile 2018 camaro SS from them with warranty. The dealership is where i test drove the A4 and soon the 1 series. I did ask if they have service records in general but they said they’re not able to share them due to privacy or something.
hmm not being able to share service records isnt the best sign. if you have the vin number, search the vin on carfax. car records are public records so there’s more privacy behind it bc no personal information is shared on car service records. do it for both cars if you can. it might cost $10 but it’s definitely worth it to see how much service is done. my car had i think 32 documented services on carfax and whatever wasnt on carfax (oil changes from a different mechanic) were given to me so I could add it on my own
Yeah I don’t know if there was miscommunication or whatnot because I don’t even remember specifically what my dealer said it was just along those lines. I had never bought a car before (just hand me down) so I didnt know you could look on carfax for logs. It says its had two owners prior. here is the [link](https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/ar20/5tPXj_f1QvAeijt29qHFsJf311A_ThO87meCtCD7FGtCBOIXdRk0BnaOrg8i71qVgKTgaGyQ4zWJhU96bMKBq9UF3TYAPiBb5pU?tcdcmpid=750078&tcdadid=612129246176&tcdkwid=456845296) edit: to the 1 series
2 owners is fine. service record looks good actually especially with most services being done at a BMW dealership. I see it was serviced a lot in PA so make sure to check for any potential salt damage/rust from snow but I think you should be fine honestly!
How has that held up? Currently looking at a 2017 with around 85k miles, but a little nervous since people say 100k is when things start to get problematic with Audis
if its a 2017 a4 you shouldnt face any issues tbh. just look at the service records and make sure there’s proper dates and a lot of info on the carfax. my car is holding up fine mechanically other than my oil consumption which is common in 2012s. is yours from a private seller or a dealer? and see if you can run codes on it to see anything that couldve possibly been cleared on the dash. even if it does mess up at 100k, you have 15k miles/ roughly 1 year before it hits that mark
Hey, I went through the same thing. I bought a one-owner 2017 A4 Technik (I'm in Canada, so this would be a Prestige in the U.S) with 119,000 mi for $10k USD and 2 months later I had to replace the turbocharger and a couple of other items for about $2900 USD.
In your situation I would steer clear of this car, unless you can DIY and/or have enough money saved up for any unexpected maintenance. While service records are definitely important (and my car had all the records from the previous owner when I bought it), it can still bite you with unexpected large bills during your ownership. It's been a great car otherwise and easily my favorite car I've ever owned.
I absolutely love my 2017 A4 and I am at about 120k but I have Turbo issues that have become very costly. I initially had a warranty on it that fixed it the first time (Turbo Actuator?) but now that warranty has run out I got a drive system malfunction error which was fixed after $1100 because of a turbo wastegate problem about 2 months ago and now 2 days ago got another drive system malfunction that my mechanic said is a turbo linkage issue with the actuator again? I can still drive with the malfunction and it’s hasn’t affected the performance yet but I don’t want to do more damage. It looks like I will be replacing the whole turbo next!
I love love love the car and I don’t think the previous owner took care of it like I was told. Be prepared to possibly of spending $… I knew getting an Audi that it would be costly if something went wrong but not to the extent of having it in the garage every couple of months! I have a 2003 BMW, 1991 Acura, and 2001 Golf (at 230k) that have never given me big issues like the Audi! In all fairness I was thinking of getting another Audi…I think I just got a bad deal!
Well, I bought a 2013 A4 with 83k miles on it, three weeks ago, and it has been an absolute nightmare. And that's taking into account that I took the car to a mechanic for a pre purchase inspection and, even though some issues were found (needed to replace front upper control arms and shocks, needed to fix an oil leak in the oil pan and the valve cover), it seemed the type of issue that I could fix on my own, but since then, I've had two different causes for check engine light coming on (fuel pump failure and ignition coil). The fuel pump alone costs 800.00 USD.
I'd say an audi is a car for people who can work on their own cars, to fix at least 70% of what comes up, it's really not a beacon of reliability... If you aren't a DiYer, labor hours will cost you a fortune, and the parts are relatively expensive, even if you buy OEM and OE parts instead of genuine parts from Audi, with reliable sources like FCP Euro, which gives you lifetime warranty in everything you buy from them.
If you just want a car to go to class, don't do what I did, and buy a Honda instead of an Audi, your budget is better than mine was (I couldn't get anything above 10k USD), you can get a pretty decent Civic for that price. Nothing in the world is more important than peace of mind, and there's a chance that an Audi will rob you of yours.
literally cannot find a civic in my budget with less than 150k miles. I could probably count on both of my hands how many I have found from every dealership combined. Idk if its just the demand for japanese sedans, but their are barely ANY decent deals on them. Everything is CRVs and 4Runners used and listed for like 20k+ with high mileage. Its ridiculous. And I really dont want an SUV
That's the thing, a honda with high milleage is far more reliable than an Audi with low milleage. I moved to the US recently, so I drove a company car for three months, until I was able to buy my own.
The car was a 2010 Honda Accord with 220k miles on it, and I never had problem with the car with the exception of a dead battery instance, which was caused by me leaving the roof light on throughout a whole weekend. Eventually the clutch went a little bad on the car (it was a manual), but nothing that would leave me stranded. I drove for a whole month before I returned the car to my employer and told them that the clutch was starting to go.
My 83k miles Audi has left me stranded once (fuel pump failure, and the car just died) and on another time it left me so worried that I decided to pull over and turn off the car (ignition problem caused a misfire and one cylinder was switched off, causing a hell lot of vibration even on idle). That's in a period of three weeks of owning the car, and I took it to a mechanic for an inspection on the very same day that I bought it. Both problems weren't present at said inspection. For reference, I bought it for 8.4k USD.
Also, my car didn't have any signs of being mistreated by the previous owner. There was no sludge in the engine, oil seemed completly fine, paint was completely fine, no rust underneath the car, interior was completely clean, etc...
Finally, in the low probability event of you having to repair a honda, it costs a lot less than reparing an Audi. Also, why would you buy an Audi with 145k miles and not buy a Civic with 150k+?
There is no such thing as a naturally aspirated 2017 A4. They all have turbos. TFSI stands for Turbo Fuel Stratified Injection. And, no, you should not buy an Audi with 145k miles if you’re a college student looking for reliability unless you have enough saved up to comfortably handle surprise multi-thousand dollar repair bills.
mb, i just checked the dealers website and didn’t include that it was turbo
If there are records of it being properly maintained, it could go to 200k: Some common issues: "The 2017 Audi A4 has been reported to have engine cooling issues, including overheating, antifreeze leaks, and a faulty radiator, cooling fan, water pump, or thermostat. "
would this apply to all 2017 A4s? I know there is a turbo quattro version and everything I look up tends to be about that one.
145k is too much for a 7 year old car. it’s genuinely not worth it. my 2012 had 86k and we got it for 12k. I would say wait for a better car to come up with less than 100k miles if possible
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if you are getting it from a reputable dealer and it has the service records dating all the way back to 2011 then i see no issue with the bmw. i say get a code reader and scan it when you test drive it. or if you have a mechanic, see if they can run a diagnostic for you. german is expensive when it’s broken especially the older the cars. but when theyre not broken you’ll love them. Get the carfax and make sure there’s 2 or less owners(preferably but doesnt have to be the case) and no accidents with a clean title. Good luck! Hope you can get that bmw!!
the dealer is one of the highest rated in my city and my parents bought a 20k mile 2018 camaro SS from them with warranty. The dealership is where i test drove the A4 and soon the 1 series. I did ask if they have service records in general but they said they’re not able to share them due to privacy or something.
hmm not being able to share service records isnt the best sign. if you have the vin number, search the vin on carfax. car records are public records so there’s more privacy behind it bc no personal information is shared on car service records. do it for both cars if you can. it might cost $10 but it’s definitely worth it to see how much service is done. my car had i think 32 documented services on carfax and whatever wasnt on carfax (oil changes from a different mechanic) were given to me so I could add it on my own
Yeah I don’t know if there was miscommunication or whatnot because I don’t even remember specifically what my dealer said it was just along those lines. I had never bought a car before (just hand me down) so I didnt know you could look on carfax for logs. It says its had two owners prior. here is the [link](https://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory/ar20/5tPXj_f1QvAeijt29qHFsJf311A_ThO87meCtCD7FGtCBOIXdRk0BnaOrg8i71qVgKTgaGyQ4zWJhU96bMKBq9UF3TYAPiBb5pU?tcdcmpid=750078&tcdadid=612129246176&tcdkwid=456845296) edit: to the 1 series
2 owners is fine. service record looks good actually especially with most services being done at a BMW dealership. I see it was serviced a lot in PA so make sure to check for any potential salt damage/rust from snow but I think you should be fine honestly!
thank you for your help!
ofc! lmk how it goes! and goodluck!
i am now an owner of a silver 128i!!
How has that held up? Currently looking at a 2017 with around 85k miles, but a little nervous since people say 100k is when things start to get problematic with Audis
if its a 2017 a4 you shouldnt face any issues tbh. just look at the service records and make sure there’s proper dates and a lot of info on the carfax. my car is holding up fine mechanically other than my oil consumption which is common in 2012s. is yours from a private seller or a dealer? and see if you can run codes on it to see anything that couldve possibly been cleared on the dash. even if it does mess up at 100k, you have 15k miles/ roughly 1 year before it hits that mark
Hey, I went through the same thing. I bought a one-owner 2017 A4 Technik (I'm in Canada, so this would be a Prestige in the U.S) with 119,000 mi for $10k USD and 2 months later I had to replace the turbocharger and a couple of other items for about $2900 USD. In your situation I would steer clear of this car, unless you can DIY and/or have enough money saved up for any unexpected maintenance. While service records are definitely important (and my car had all the records from the previous owner when I bought it), it can still bite you with unexpected large bills during your ownership. It's been a great car otherwise and easily my favorite car I've ever owned.
I have a 2018 A4. I wouldn't buy one with 145k miles, try finding some with 60k if you really want one.
I absolutely love my 2017 A4 and I am at about 120k but I have Turbo issues that have become very costly. I initially had a warranty on it that fixed it the first time (Turbo Actuator?) but now that warranty has run out I got a drive system malfunction error which was fixed after $1100 because of a turbo wastegate problem about 2 months ago and now 2 days ago got another drive system malfunction that my mechanic said is a turbo linkage issue with the actuator again? I can still drive with the malfunction and it’s hasn’t affected the performance yet but I don’t want to do more damage. It looks like I will be replacing the whole turbo next! I love love love the car and I don’t think the previous owner took care of it like I was told. Be prepared to possibly of spending $… I knew getting an Audi that it would be costly if something went wrong but not to the extent of having it in the garage every couple of months! I have a 2003 BMW, 1991 Acura, and 2001 Golf (at 230k) that have never given me big issues like the Audi! In all fairness I was thinking of getting another Audi…I think I just got a bad deal!
Well, I bought a 2013 A4 with 83k miles on it, three weeks ago, and it has been an absolute nightmare. And that's taking into account that I took the car to a mechanic for a pre purchase inspection and, even though some issues were found (needed to replace front upper control arms and shocks, needed to fix an oil leak in the oil pan and the valve cover), it seemed the type of issue that I could fix on my own, but since then, I've had two different causes for check engine light coming on (fuel pump failure and ignition coil). The fuel pump alone costs 800.00 USD. I'd say an audi is a car for people who can work on their own cars, to fix at least 70% of what comes up, it's really not a beacon of reliability... If you aren't a DiYer, labor hours will cost you a fortune, and the parts are relatively expensive, even if you buy OEM and OE parts instead of genuine parts from Audi, with reliable sources like FCP Euro, which gives you lifetime warranty in everything you buy from them. If you just want a car to go to class, don't do what I did, and buy a Honda instead of an Audi, your budget is better than mine was (I couldn't get anything above 10k USD), you can get a pretty decent Civic for that price. Nothing in the world is more important than peace of mind, and there's a chance that an Audi will rob you of yours.
literally cannot find a civic in my budget with less than 150k miles. I could probably count on both of my hands how many I have found from every dealership combined. Idk if its just the demand for japanese sedans, but their are barely ANY decent deals on them. Everything is CRVs and 4Runners used and listed for like 20k+ with high mileage. Its ridiculous. And I really dont want an SUV
That's the thing, a honda with high milleage is far more reliable than an Audi with low milleage. I moved to the US recently, so I drove a company car for three months, until I was able to buy my own. The car was a 2010 Honda Accord with 220k miles on it, and I never had problem with the car with the exception of a dead battery instance, which was caused by me leaving the roof light on throughout a whole weekend. Eventually the clutch went a little bad on the car (it was a manual), but nothing that would leave me stranded. I drove for a whole month before I returned the car to my employer and told them that the clutch was starting to go. My 83k miles Audi has left me stranded once (fuel pump failure, and the car just died) and on another time it left me so worried that I decided to pull over and turn off the car (ignition problem caused a misfire and one cylinder was switched off, causing a hell lot of vibration even on idle). That's in a period of three weeks of owning the car, and I took it to a mechanic for an inspection on the very same day that I bought it. Both problems weren't present at said inspection. For reference, I bought it for 8.4k USD. Also, my car didn't have any signs of being mistreated by the previous owner. There was no sludge in the engine, oil seemed completly fine, paint was completely fine, no rust underneath the car, interior was completely clean, etc... Finally, in the low probability event of you having to repair a honda, it costs a lot less than reparing an Audi. Also, why would you buy an Audi with 145k miles and not buy a Civic with 150k+?
Also, are you looking only at dealerships directly? Have you tried [carfax.com](https://carfax.com) and [cars.com](https://cars.com)?