Should I buy 10 year old Audi/bmw for 2k?

the deftone

Hi guys, I only have 2k to spend but there are some nice looking Audi A4s and BMW 3 series going for that price. They seem to have good milage for their age and seem to have been looked after.

Are these cars reliable?

Would love a car like this but would it end up being expensive to maintain?

Should I consider something else?

Thanks for any info guys

boombang

You might want to give details of petrol diesel preference, what size engine you're thinking of, do you want manual or automatic, what's your driving need etc.

the deftone

boombang wrote: »

You might want to give details of petrol diesel preference, what size engine you're thinking of, do you want manual or automatic, what's your driving need etc.

Would go for a petrol as I dont really do too many miles.

Would like to keep engine under 2 litre for insurance and tax.

No real preference between auto or manual.

colm_mcm

A €2k 2009 A4 will be a shed. You won’t get a good 2009 Ford Fiesta for €2k

the deftone

colm_mcm wrote: »

A €2k 2009 A4 will be a shed. You won’t get a good 2009 Ford Fiesta for €2k

Yeah your right, I should of said 07/08.

bazz26

BMW 2.0 diesels of that vintage have a reputation for timing chain failure which potentially could cost around 60% of your budget to replace. I'd be looking at a B7 A4 with the 1.9 TDI engine. It's an old school diesel engine and more robust than the more powerful 2.0 TDi and BMW diesel engines. With only a budget of 2k you will be looking at one with fairly hefty mileage but if it has a good service history it would be the safer bet. Stay clear of molested RS4 clones modified nearly beyond recognition that populate the likes of donedeal.

pearcider

Short answer, no they’re not reliable at that age and they are expensive to maintain too.

mankteln

What about 08 S40 1.8 petrol? What's the verdict on those? Currently driving a 05 A4 to give perspective lol ðŸ˜

SEPT 23 1989

another 2k for repairs if you are lucky

Stallingrad

You'll be happy twice, the day you buy, and the day you sell.

Belfast

mankteln wrote: »

What about 08 S40 1.8 petrol? What's the verdict on those? Currently driving a 05 A4 to give perspective lol ðŸ˜

Volvo S40 Common Problems and Solutions
https://www.breakeryard.com/car-parts/volvo/s40/common-problems

screamer

No... you’re buying someone else’s problems

Philb76

Is there such a thing as a 2009 2 grand Audi a4

I think the 2k thing is important.

How much money do you have lying around? Is 2k a massive budget decision that'll leave you broke? Or a few 'throwaway' euro that you don't mind throwing at a random car for the laugh and see how long it lasts?

You could well get years and years of hassle-free driving out of any 2k car. If you're just spending 2k for the lolzeroonies then just buy anything you like the look of. If it's a big decision financially, then maybe it might make more sense to look at a less 'premium' brand where you might get a better taken care of car for a good price, where repairs and parts, etc. won't cost the earth.

colm_mcm

Philb76 wrote: »

Is there such a thing as a 2009 2 grand Audi a4

Yes. Written off.

Belfast

2007 Audi A4 1.6 102 BHP LTD Edit NCT 12/19
€1,950

https://www.carsireland.ie/detail.php?ad_id=2368172&r=s.php%3Fm%5B%5D%3D7%26o%5B%5D%3D43%26d%3D1000%26e%3D2000%26f%3D1%26t%3D1%26yx%3D2011%26g%3D0

Look out for

• Find out when the last time the ignition coils were checked


Not too many around for the price you are willing to pay.

User1998

From my past experience.. I’ve owned an 04 1.6 petrol A3, and an 06 1.9 tdi Passat, essentially an Audi A4.. Both had over 100k miles and the only trouble I had on the Passat was the electric handbreak, which you won’t need to worry about on an A4. It was a solid engine.. But the A3 1.6 petrol needed a full engine rebuild and lots more. Spent over €1k trying to fix it and eventually traded it in.. Stick with a 1.9 tdi with a decent service history and you ‘should’ have trouble free motoring..

mankteln

What about petrol Passat's/Jettas of this vintage?