Options/Opinions on this S4

[A5MD]

I found this on Cars.com...https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...0303/overview/


I wish it was CPO but it is what it is. My questions are:

Is there a VIN decoder to show what options are with this vehicle? I hate talking to dealers. Pretty sure they would have no clue since it's not an Audi dealership.

If I buy, can I bring it to the dealership to buy an extended warranty or for them to CPO. If so, how much would it cost?

If I don't get the extended warranty, what issues may come up soon? Carfax shows thermostat replaced and front brakes done recently.

Thanks

[NPuter]

Looks like there's a window sticker on it - I'd just ask them to send you a picture of it.

[LINDW4LL]

Can see just from looking at it:

MMI
B&O
Carbon Atlas
Sport Diff
Advanced Key
19" Peelers

[14S4GWM]

You can call AoA and give them the vin and check on pretty much everything. They can email you the window sticker too.

[Evan2]

You can call AoA and give them the vin and check on pretty much everything. They can email you the window sticker too.

This!

Just live chat and within 15 mins you have the org window sticker.

[13jfp]

Without some sort of warranty i wouldnt do it. Unless you have a fund set aside for a mjor repair. Not worth taking the chance. That car isnt worth a dime over $22,000.

[NPuter]

Not that I'm aware of, but it looks very well optioned.

MMI
B&O
Carbon Atlas
Sport Diff
Advanced Key

Yep think that's the list.
ADS control panel means it has sports diff, but not full ADS because that's only an option on prestige.
It has the 19" wheel option as well.

[plat]

I found this on Cars.com...https://www.cars.com/vehicledetail/d...0303/overview/

I wish it was CPO but it is what it is. My questions are:

Is there a VIN decoder to show what options are with this vehicle? I hate talking to dealers. Pretty sure they would have no clue since it's not an Audi dealership.

The VIN number won't tell you anything much about the build configuration of this S4. If possible, have the used car dealer send you a photo of the build sticker which is found in the spare tire well in the trunk. Or, in the first page of the warranty booklet. The latter is easy if they (used car dealer) have it. Once you have the build sticker, decode the VAG build codes using this VAG decoder or other VAG decoders online.

If I buy, can I bring it to the dealership to buy an extended warranty or for them to CPO. If so, how much would it cost?

Before you buy the S4, ask your Audi dealer if they will CPO this particular S4. They will most likely ask for its VIN#. They might want to give it a thorough inspection before they will say yes or no.

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If I don't get the extended warranty, what issues may come up soon? Carfax shows thermostat replaced and front brakes done recently.

Thanks

If you want to find out more about this car's service history, take the VIN# to an Audi dealer and find out if it has gone through the regular service work and any other repair/maintenance work. I believe, if memory serves me right, it should have had its first S-Tronic/DSG Tranny Oil Change back at around 40,000 miles. If not, this is a major expense that you should keep in mind. Knowing its service hisotry will help you plan what other service work will be required if you decide to acquire it.

Otherwise, I cannot think of any known nagging issues with the 3.0L supercharged V6 TFSI engine and S-Tronic Tranny. As long as the former owner drive it well (i.e., not abused) and performed the scheduled maintenance work, it should be good. But, CPO or its eligibility of getting CPO'd is still a desirable buying factor.

For your reference, here's a link to the 2012 Audi A4/S4 brochure.

[Vanimal]

Just curious why so many people say "not worth" over 50k? Is this because of the DSG gamble? Because other than that these cars are pretty rock solid from research on here even near 100k miles. But I could see the DSG being a high cost gamble.

I have a 2010 S5 with the 4.2 with 79k and cars been ROCK solid. But the B8 S5 is equipped with the 6 speed triptronic compared to the DSG. Way less to fix if needed & I assume more reliable? I've driven the DSG and while it's better than the 6speed triptronic on my S5, it's no slouch. Shifts fast enough for me as a DD, I shift with the paddles 80% of the time, the fiancé drives it in D lol.

After many are recommending, I don't think I'd chance a off warranty S4 with the possibility of the DSG issue. Spending 5-6k more may be worth grabbing a CPO still under warranty. I stopped myself trading my 2010 S5 for a one owner 2012 Prestige for $28,000 with 40k miles. The DSG issue may bother me instead of enjoying the car as I should lol.


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[A5MD]

Thank you guys for all the advice. It was serviced locally so I will call them and see what services have been done. Most I was possibly going to offer is 25k. If they refuse, no big deal. I'm not in need of a car at this moment. Just have an itch to buy something for myself eventually

[Vanimal]

There's a SWEET Red 2013 CPO for $34,500 near me I was eying up. Don't see red often. It's kinda loud color wise for a 4 door. But it's surely nice.

Drool.....
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/19625031


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[Senseless]

$28,000 isn't bad. I wonder why they didn't price it as $27,999, unless that's part of their "no price games" pledge.

[A5MD]

There's a SWEET Red 2013 CPO for $34,500 near me I was eying up. Don't see red often. It's kinda loud color wise for a 4 door. But it's surely nice.

Drool.....
http://atcm.co/S2PVDP/19625031


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DOes look nice, however I'm more into the volcano red better.

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$28,000 isn't bad. I wonder why they didn't price it as $27,999, unless that's part of their "no price games" pledge.

Yeah no clue. I'll have to look into it more at some point this week.

[A5MD]

Well just an update. I decided to call and ask some questions and apparently the car is sold. So my search continues...