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Audi A5 from the UK

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  • #2
    Kashmeer
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    First off, if I was buying any of them I would take the electric blue one. Newer, less mileage. I know it is more expensive but I am sure extra grand won't burn a hole in your pocket. Also, smaller wheels so more comfort if you're driving long distance. Note that the car is slightly under the manufacturer's warranty so it might hint that all is well and the car is well serviced.

    You'd want to check what tyres they have - brand- and wearwise as the price for them, especially R20s would be exuberant (talking good rubber like Bridgestone or Michelin, and so on)

    Secondly, the first one you put up is not that much cheaper than the other black one. I think the price might be lower because it was a company car, but that doesn't necessarily mean it was abused - I'd say it did most of its miles on the motorway. It has 6k miles extra compared to the other one. Because the spec is so high, I would be careful, however, as if the car was driven the wrong way, the dual mass flywheel might be a little done - and that costs a good grand to fix. I think they typically go around 150k kms, but keeping her in high gear would kill the DMF.

    Lastly, the other black... She's very good looking, not sure what size wheels are as they mention 20" but at an extra cost?! Even at that they look big, so lack of comfort and costs to repair the suspension in the long run. She costs relatively a lot for her age, but I would say she's a good car, mechanically-wise.

    Overall, if that was me, I would be going for the blue one anyway (although I dislike blue cars!) or I would try them out in person - no way you could buy a car not driving it :)
    Pay special attention to how they start - there should be no prolonged cranking or sluggish start - that could suggest clogged DPF, relating to short distance runs (no no for diesels, of course) or poor diesel quality - the wear and tear could be enhanced in those and equals further maintenance costs....


    Best of luck :)

    PS.
    Here's a cheaper alternative... Maybe you don't like the colour or the lack of S-styling...
    http://www.usedcarsni.com/2012-Audi-A5-2-0-TDI-SE-Technik-2dr-w-Xenon-headlights-174364571
    20k more miles, but might be motorway miles which is no harm at all!!


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