Advice on buying a used Q5

[Hunt007]

So I'm looking at purchasing a 2010 Q5 with around 77,000kms (~48,000miles) in Canada. I have done some research on the vehicle and it seems the largest problem is the carbon build-up in the 3.2L engine. Audi has extended the warranty for this issue at least, but I'm still a little unsure. The price is going to be around $33k + taxes. It may seem high, but prices are higher in Canada. I can pretty much get a new non-luxury brand suv (toyota, subaru, mazda, etc) for this price.

The used car dealership has provided an in-house inspection, but I'll take that with a grain of salt. It does have a clean accident history as well. I was planning on taking it to a Audi dealership and having them perform an inspection, do you think this is a good idea? Dealership is Glenmore Audi in Calgary if anyone is wondering.

I'm looking for advice on anything specific I should be looking for when buying a Q5. My previous vehicles are a 2008 Toyota Rav4 and a 2011 Subaru Forester. Both of these have run absolutely perfect, never had any issues.

I also am open to suggestions on other vehicles, or if buying a used Audi at this mileage may not be a smart purchase.

Any tips or advice is greatly appreciated.

[spijun]

My opinion is that a lot of money for a car of four years and 48,000 miles, especially for the old 3.2 engine and six-speed transmission

[Hunt007]

I certainly agree that it is quite a bit of money for a used vehicle, but that is pretty much the going rate for a used Q5 in Canada. New ones in stock locally range from $53k to 65k. I need something in stock as I'm moving back to Calgary after being away for over a year, so I don't have a vehicle.

I will admit, I am a little on the fence about spending so much on a used vehicle. About $35k would get a new Subaru Forester, but that doesn't really excite me like an Audi does.

[q5kris]

Just do it! Have it checked out by Audi. I got my CPO 2010 Q5 3.2 PP with 35k miles for just under $30k. I've had no regrets with my purchase.

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