2009 Audi A4 Avant vs 2012 Audi A4 Avant

[Atstevenha]

I'm in a bind between these two right now. I know the Inline 4 are very reliable so mileage isn't a big deal to me.

The only problem is would you guys go with a 2009 or 2011. Both are Premium plus

2009 only difference I see is the base wheels and 6 speed auto http://www.internationalmotor.com/we...Texas/1803631/

2011 have upgraded factory wheels, lower mileage, rebuilt title and 8 speed auto http://realmotorsllc.com/2011-Audi-A...3/Details.aspx

Any advice is great, thank you so much.

[Nightkiller6]

Read this. The info is useful.
http://www.audizine.com/forum/showth...uestion-Thread

[Atstevenha]

Thanks a lot, honestly I can afford the 25k price tag on a legit A4 Avant prestige but I'm honestly using this as my toy Colorado, roadtrip, camping, fishing car.

BTW thanks for the link, that helped a bunch on where im targeting my next Avant. Calling dealerships now.

[Chanman94]

In this case I would go for the 2009. Rebuilt title on the 2011 would make me run for the hills

Oh and the 2011 has navi and sport package, where as 2009 looks like it's pretty base

[Atstevenha]

For sure Chanman after I check the vin on the 2009 and make sure both stages are clear. lol if not I think the 2011 might just be a better run. It was only hit on both doors, if it was frame damage it would say?

[Atstevenha]

Only damages.

[Chanman94]

There's likely frame damage if they decided to have the car totalled. Highly unlikely they wrote it off if only the doors were damaged. Also consider the 2009 May have oil consumption issues, so make sure that's taken care of

[Atstevenha]

Thanks guys, I also found a 2013 allroad. Seems to be a little weird that its the only one nationwide for sale. http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=133035562

[Atstevenha]

I went ahead and picked up the 2009, I called the dealership and they did what they call a part 1 and part 2. I'm guessing those were the stages, she did say its oil consumption services. However the pistons were not replaced. Am I good to drive this for another 100k? =)

[Project Quattro]

Thanks guys, I also found a 2013 allroad. Seems to be a little weird that its the only one nationwide for sale. http://www.cargurus.com/Cars/invento...ting=133035562

I would also stay WAY away from the salvage title.

There are probably thousands of Allroads for sale... With a $25k budget you should be able to get a decent Allroad.

If location isn't a big deal for you, the Avants below are awesome.

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...16994692&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...19332442&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...17871244&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...15527234&Log=0

And here are some Allroads:

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...15036020&Log=0

http://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-s...15036020&Log=0

For my money I'd buy the first Avant... those trim packages (S-line, nav) make it very desirable and they look amazing in white. If you'd prefer an Allroad, I'd get the first one I listed because it has the Sport Package and nav.

[bluetori]

I went ahead and picked up the 2009, I called the dealership and they did what they call a part 1 and part 2. I'm guessing those were the stages, she did say its oil consumption services. However the pistons were not replaced. Am I good to drive this for another 100k? =)

There lying stage 2 Is new rings and post one minimum sometimes it even goes for a new long block. I would get the 09 though