Question: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
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2023 Audi S5 Sportback — anyone else: Fun daily that still works for one-car ownership
I want something I enjoy on back roads but still need to commute, carry luggage and survive bad weather. Trying to avoid buying a car that only makes sense on…
2023 Audi S5 — cPO badge versus independent PPI
The dealer says the car passed the manufacturer CPO inspection and suggests an outside inspection is unnecessary. I like the warranty but still want an indepen…
2019 Audi S4 — two-post lift in a residential garage
Ceiling height looks workable, but I am more worried about slab thickness, concrete strength, anchor layout and garage-door tracks. What measurements should be…
2024 Audi Q5 — costs that mattered more than fuel economy
This started as a small annoyance and I finally decided to track it down. 2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 30,500 miles. After owning the car for a while, tire…
2019 Audi S4 — seller will not allow a pre-purchase inspection
Car looks clean and the price is fair, but seller says they do not have time for a PPI because other buyers are interested. Would you treat that as an automati…
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus — 50k-mile ownership check-in
Crossed 50k miles, so I figured I'd post what has actually broken, what maintenance cost, tire life, fuel economy, annoying quirks and whether I'd buy the same…
2017 Audi Q7 — cheap project has enough margin to fix and resell?
2017 Audi Q7 3.0T, about 118,500 miles. I found a running car with cosmetic damage and deferred maintenance at a low price. Before treating it as a flip, how d…
2021 Audi A6 — seller asks for a deposit before showing the car
Private seller says several people are interested and asks for an electronic deposit to hold the car before I can see it. The listing is not obviously fake, bu…
2019 Audi S4 — footwell gets wet only after heavy rain
The car stays dry in normal rain but after a long storm one front footwell gets damp. Door seal looks okay. What drain/seam tests would you do before tearing t…
Need advice: Used truck versus new compact pickup
Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switc…
2019 Audi S4 — open carrier or enclosed for a normal enthusiast car?
2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 133,000 miles. The car is valuable to me but not exotic. Enclosed transport costs noticeably more. When is the extra protectio…
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus — a/C is cold while driving, warm at stoplights
2024 Audi Q5 Premium Plus, about 37,000 miles. A/C gets properly cold on the highway but becomes noticeably warmer at long lights. It cools down again almost i…
2016 Audi A4 — two nearly identical cars are priced $4k apart
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 133,500 miles. Same year, trim and similar mileage, but two listings are thousands apart. One is CPO and one is not. How would you…
Question: Runs hotter sitting in traffic than moving
2020 Audi Q7 55 TFSI, about 22,000 miles. Coolant temp climbs while idling with the A/C on, then drops back down once I'm moving. Coolant is full and I don't s…
CleanMechanicishCommunity StarterMay 23, 20262020 Audi Q7 55 TFSIDenver / Front Range1 reply0 helpful
Need advice: New pads squeal more than the old ones
I replaced pads and rotors and now the brakes squeal at low speed even though stopping performance is good. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. Is some noise…
GarageCollector62Community StarterMay 21, 20262020 Audi Q7 55 TFSIDenver / Front Range15 replies0 helpful
2016 Audi A4 — what changed after 100k miles?
The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems started nee…
2016 Audi A4 — ceramic coating is glossy but paint still got light swirls
2016 Audi A4 Premium, about 78,500 miles. The coating beads well, but I still accumulated light marring. I assume wash/dry technique is the real issue. Which c…
2021 Audi A6 — buzzing noise only at one engine RPM — anyone dealt with this recently?
2021 Audi A6 Prestige, about 78,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good meth…
2019 Audi S4 — temperature climbs in traffic but drops once moving
2019 Audi S4 Premium Plus, about 70,000 miles. Coolant temperature rises while sitting with the A/C on, then drops once the car is moving. Coolant level looks…