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Audi/Volvo long term dependability vs. Toyota/Nissan
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:34 pm
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:34 pm
Are they comparable? I'm passively shopping used cars. Is there an appreciable difference in dependability between the two groups as they reach the 100K mile mark? Not model specific at all, just in general. Use would be low mileage work car. Less than 5000 miles per year use.
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Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:35 pm to High C
LNCHBOX should be here shortly to deep throat Toyota's exhaust pipe.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:41 pm to High C
Toyota for the lower maintenance costs alone.
ETA: I wouldn't put Nissan in the same class as Toyota.
ETA: I wouldn't put Nissan in the same class as Toyota.
This post was edited on 10/19/17 at 6:43 pm
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:42 pm to High C
It is somewhat difficult to do non-model specific projections but just statistically CR rates all the major manufacturers and out of the 27:
Toyota #2
Audi #4
Nissan #11
Volvo #23
The other positive for Toyota and Nissan is parts tend to be dirt cheap and your local indy mechanic will likely have a lot more experience with them than Audi and Volvo.
IN the end, you really have to be model/year specific to get a solid feel for the issue.
Toyota #2
Audi #4
Nissan #11
Volvo #23
The other positive for Toyota and Nissan is parts tend to be dirt cheap and your local indy mechanic will likely have a lot more experience with them than Audi and Volvo.
IN the end, you really have to be model/year specific to get a solid feel for the issue.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:42 pm to High C
I truly believe there is not a better value than a Toyota. Longevity and dependability.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:43 pm to High C
Its tough to beat honda and toyota
But on my 4th Audi, no issues with any of them though i traded all in after 4 years because a car older than 4 years is gross
But on my 4th Audi, no issues with any of them though i traded all in after 4 years because a car older than 4 years is gross
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:50 pm to High C
Take it for what it's worth...
....getting the car inspected, at local garage, I over hear a convo between shop owner and another customer....
shop owner says..." I would die and go to hell before I owned an Audi, out of warranty costs will give you stomach ulcers. They always break. "
....getting the car inspected, at local garage, I over hear a convo between shop owner and another customer....
shop owner says..." I would die and go to hell before I owned an Audi, out of warranty costs will give you stomach ulcers. They always break. "
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:52 pm to High C
If you really want dependability you're still going to have to do your extensive homework on common problems, what early warning signs there are, and do preventative maintenance. If a problem arises, troubleshoot it (can use an engine tuner to read diagnostic codes if there are any, AllDataDiy for guides and diagrams, YouTube, and various forums to help). Purchase all the parts online, and you won't pay any more for an Audi part than a Ford part usually. If not, check eBay. Then fix it.
Point being: it doesn't matter, it's a machine and you take care of it AND have some luck and you're set. You take care of it and have no luck and aren't handy - you're paying a shite ton when it goes south no matter what it is.
Point being: it doesn't matter, it's a machine and you take care of it AND have some luck and you're set. You take care of it and have no luck and aren't handy - you're paying a shite ton when it goes south no matter what it is.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:53 pm to High C
Toyota/Honda is where it's at for dependability, and resale value.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:57 pm to OchoDedos
quote:
They always break.
Sounds like a reputable source.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 6:59 pm to Cosmo
Gonna take a look at Audi 5 sport back.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:12 pm to Stevo
Currently have an S5 sportback
Fun ride
Fun ride
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:14 pm to High C
Get a Porsche if you want luxury and reliability
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:17 pm to High C
I had very good luck with VW (low end audi). Friends immediately regretted purchasing a Volvo and had a cousin with the same experience years back, so I stayed away when we bough the most recent SUV even though we liked the XC90.
Only car that ranks higher than Toyota is Lexus and that's probably something they paid the rankers to do so that it was worth paying more for a Lexus. Parents had a lot of Nissan cars/SUVs. cars ran fine, but it was a mixed bag for interior quality. some lasted, some went to shite over time.
Only car that ranks higher than Toyota is Lexus and that's probably something they paid the rankers to do so that it was worth paying more for a Lexus. Parents had a lot of Nissan cars/SUVs. cars ran fine, but it was a mixed bag for interior quality. some lasted, some went to shite over time.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:22 pm to Cosmo
Year? Where did you buy?
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:23 pm to High C
I've had no major problems with my Audi's over the last 12 years. The first one I had for 9 years before trading it in for a newer model, then traded that one in when I upgraded.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:25 pm to RummelTiger
To be clear, I'm looking at something already at or near 100k miles.
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:28 pm to High C
quote:
To be clear, I'm looking at something already at or near 100k miles.
Oh, well...
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:31 pm to Stevo
2018
Posted on 10/19/17 at 7:32 pm to High C
Audi S line. One major thing to consider is replacing the timing belt if you're going to keep it long term.
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