Can someone think of a compelling reason I shouldn't buy this Audi A7?

"71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors" (adamprotter)
03/01/2018 at 15:40 • Filed to: None

I’m currently driving a 2016 WRX STi and my commute has increased such that in driving like 400 miles a week. My STi was lovely in the mountains of CA but now it’s just a pain in my butt on CT highways. Carmax is willing to give me $27,500 for the Subi and I think the Audi is going to be a much better every day commuter car. This one is loaded with all the features at $33k, and a 1000 100,000 mile warranty with a $300 deductible is only another 4k.

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DISCUSSION (40)

LJ909 > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:48

DO IT. Seriously. I cant give you a reason not to get it.

themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:49

1000 mile? Or 100,000 mile?

CB > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:50

Hopefully that’s a typo on the warranty length...

Give it a test drive first and see how it goes?

Klaus Schmoll > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:50

1000 mile warranty for 4k?????

OpposResidentLexusGuy - USE20, XF20, XU30 and Press Cars > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:54

You can probably get another 3-4k out of your Subie but the A7 is not a bad choice. You’re almost in ISF territory though...

sm70- why not Duesenberg? > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:56

Do it. It’s a perfect blend of comfy, practical, and fun for a DD.

Textured Soy Protein > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:56

Ok fine, I guess I’ll be the grownup here.

You could get a lot more for your STI selling it on your own.

Whether you do that or still do Carmax, if you’re going to be doing that much mileage, I’d get something where you’re less likely to be murdered on depreciation, and runs on regular fuel.

haveacarortwoorthree2 > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:59

Sell Subi on your own — should go quick, but put a deadline of a week on it. In ad, point out that you have significant offer from Carmax to help keep out the lowballers (lol, you’ll never be able to do that). Slow play Carmax for that week so they don’t sell the Audi. And figure out what the warranty really is because something does not compute. Good luck and have fun!

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:59

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71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > themanwithsauce - has as many vehicles as job titles
03/01/2018 at 15:59

100,000

BrianGriffin thinks “reliable” is just a state of mind > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 15:59

I mean, it’s a nice car but...

1) that value for the WRX is a little low, cause CarMax

2) that price for the A7 is a little high, see above

3) gas mileage is similar. Yeah, the A7 will be more comfy, but not with it to me for the $10k effective difference (when you factor taxes, warranty, etc)

4) don’t forget about serious German depreciation, especially at 400 miles a week

5) Just...why the A7?

It I was in the same situation (and I am, sorta) I wouldn’t be looking at mid-high performance five year old German saloons.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > CB
03/01/2018 at 16:02

I test drove it and it was like a dream. Not quite as much power as the Subi but Holy cow was it comfy, and it didn’t feel like my back would hurt after a day of driving.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:10

Your STi is a unique color. It should go for a lot more than what CarMax offered you. I wouldn’t want that to be CarMax’s payday and not yours.

I have the WRX and its back breaking enough, I can’t imagine how rough the STi is especially with that long of a commute, so I empathize with your situation. But dat blue doe...vs brown Audi.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:10

Because S6 ?

Kinja'd!!!

Poor_Sh > Textured Soy Protein
03/01/2018 at 16:12

But, he could see if trade in + tax break private sale.

For Sweden > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:13

Yes, if you can buy an A8

bob and john > Textured Soy Protein
03/01/2018 at 16:14

also, the majority of the depreciation has happened already.

MontegoMan562 is a Capri RS Owner > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:18

If you get the 100,000 mile warranty it’s a solid move. I’d personally pick something known for reliability if I was going to be driving that many miles a week, because even with the warranty you’re going to potentially be stuck with a dead car. It might not cost you much to fix - but it will keep you from driving your 400 miles that week.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:19

because for a grand more you could get this

https://www.carmax.com/car/14880181

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
03/01/2018 at 16:20

haha not an S6 but i recomended this one

https://www.carmax.com/car/14880181

PartyPooper2012 > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:27

A7? Why not A8? Why not S8?

There. I just gave you two reasons. None of them say you shouldn’t get this AAAAAND Those tho...

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
03/01/2018 at 16:31

I thought about S5, but figured since an A7 was posted, we might be looking for mid-size sedans. I would go for that S5 for sure, love that color.

DipodomysDeserti > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:32

Unless your back is pretty wrecked, I wouldn’t trade in a STI on an Audi. With the mileage you’re driving that Audi is going to be in the shop a lot and worth a quarter of what you’re Subie would be in a year. Also, CarMax gives crap value for trades and is generally more expensive. Subies are easy to sell. I’d just sell it private party and look for a CPO Audi.

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz)
03/01/2018 at 16:38

yeah that blue is amazing. is that the kind of blue you were looking for for your SQ5?

Textured Soy Protein > bob and john
03/01/2018 at 16:40

Well, I get wanting something nice and comfy and relatively new. Anything like that is going to depreciate off a cliff driving 400 miles a week. But something like an Audi is going to fall off the cliff even faster.

bob and john > Textured Soy Protein
03/01/2018 at 16:41

unless he get like a VW diesel if he can still find one.

Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:42

I’d rather have something a bit smaller; I’m think 4 series gran coupe.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 16:46

The only reason not to by an A7 is you can’t afford it. As Faris Bueller would say “if you have the means I highly suggest picking one up”?

ZHP Sparky, the 5th > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 17:02

CarMax seems to have you in a position where you’re thinking you’ll get a car that works much better for your needs – and a very nice one at that – for not much more than they’ll give for your car. But that is ignoring the future. The STi is one of the slowest depreciating vehicles out there. An Audi is pretty much the opposite. Given high miles they’ll both depreciate more than usual, but the Audi at a much higher rate. So while you’re “only” paying $10k or so more today to trade up, over time you’re taking on much more expense.

I was in a similar position when I traded in my S2000 outright with no cash exchange for a Legacy GT…it felt like the right grown up decision for me at the time. But I’ve beat myself up for it ever since, and you might too. The novelty of the A7 will wear out, it will be just another car to you soon enough, and an expensive one to maintain/take depreciation on. Understood if you need to sell the STi, but do it private party and consider something else as your DD if you’re going to see that many miles. If you’re open to having 2 cars you can probably get something else more fun to play around with for ~$10-15k and put the rest towards a used Avalon or something like that.

Galileo Humpkins (aka MC Clap Yo Handz) > Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero
03/01/2018 at 17:38

Pretty much. It may have changed a bit over the years, I think now it has more of a metallic effect, but yeah.

Textured Soy Protein > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 17:46

To my earlier point, at 400 miles a week, regardless of mpg, premium fuel is going to be a killer. Depreciation will be killer no matter what but at least get something that runs on regular.

If you want a comfy cruiser and don’t care about fwd, something like a Hyundai Azera or Kia Cadenza would be a solid option. They’re both comfy, quiet, generally great places to spend a long amount of windshield time in, have decent power, and run on regular. Same deal on a V6 Accord, but this will start out higher up its depreciation curve and then fall off a cliff with your mileage.

If you want awd, the 2015-up Genesis sedan has awd available, or maybe go a little MURRICA with a Charger or 300. The Cadillac ATS, Buick Regal, Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ all come in 2.0T AWD versions that run on regular. The 2017-up Fusion has a 2.7T V6 option and the MKZ has a 3.0T V6 but you’ll take a mileage hit with these.

If you want a non-huge, non-slow crossover, the Hyundai Santa Fe 2.0T Ultimate is pretty nice. I had a base model Santa Fe as a rental and thought it was an awesome cruiser car.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Textured Soy Protein
03/01/2018 at 17:56

I respect and appreciate those points, but from my point of view, the MPG of the Audi is better than my Subi and better than the Stinger GT I was looking at, so it feels like a win honestly. Thanks for the reccomendations

Textured Soy Protein > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 18:15

Sure, the A7 is better mileage than the STI. Here’s some mileage numbers for you, for point of reference.

Kinja'd!!!

400 miles a week is a hair over 20k miles so let’s just use that for a nice round number.

I don’t know where in CT you are but I looked up gas prices in Hartford and today the best credit card price is $2.69 for regular or $3.15 for premium.

For 20k miles you’d use 689 gallons in the A7, 714 in the Cadenza, or 606 in the Accord.

Which means that on a yearly basis you’d spend $2170 to fuel the A7, $1920 for the Cadenza, or $1630 for the Accord. That’s $540/year more to fuel the A7 vs. the Accord and the Accord V6 still ain’t slow.

You also have to figure that with the type of mileage you’re doing, ongoing maintenance and insurance costs are also going to be a lot higher on an Audi than a Kia or Honda.

If you can afford the A7 then great, but I dunno, 20k miles a year is a shit ton of miles.

Saracen > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 18:46

How many miles are on the A7? What year is it?

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/01/2018 at 19:10

You should totally do this. I love the A7.

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > Saracen
03/01/2018 at 19:27

2013 with 51k

average user > Textured Soy Protein
03/01/2018 at 21:44

If you want to go the RWD route, I would check for a decent Lexus GS. I love Audi, I have one as I like to talk about it here because Oppo, but if you are driving that many miles a Lexus would be a bit more reliable.

pip bip - choose Corrour > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/02/2018 at 07:31

easy, it an Audi.

run away, far away!

71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors > pip bip - choose Corrour
03/03/2018 at 14:17

Even with a nice warranty?

pip bip - choose Corrour > 71MGBGT Likes Subarus of Unusual Colors
03/03/2018 at 17:27

I will never ever buy a vw group product

They’re poorly engineered