gilesy

I have just started looking into A4 quattro's and test drove a very nice 2007 2.0T model with s-line package. I loved the car but it was a little high on the mileage (almost 90,000 kms) considering its age. I was wondering:
i) whether I should be concerned about the high mileage given that the car would be CPO;
ii) whether there were any well known reliability concerns with this vintage model; and
iii) whether the CPO is worth the additional cost of buying through a dealership.

I apologize in advance if this has been asked 1000 times in different posts, but after 20 minutes of searching I didn't find anything that answered the questions above on the 2007 model. I would appreciate any feedback that current owners or recent resale buyers have.

Thanks.

Step

i) whether I should be concerned about the high mileage given that the car would be CPO;

90k isn't that bad at all, especially since it's CPO. For a 2007, I'd be betting that it's mostly highway miles.

ii) whether there were any well known reliability concerns with this vintage model

Just make the sure the timing belt has been replaced.

iii) whether the CPO is worth the additional cost of buying through a dealership.

Your new car warranty is over, but only a dealership can provide you with the peace of mind that a CPO warranty can give you (ie. proper maintenance records that it's been serviced at an Audi dealership).

Hope that helps a bit.

vliou

That's quite early for a timing belt to be replaced....

The 07/08 model was the most reliable statistically before the 09's came out - check out the TSB's...

gilesy

Thanks. what are the TSB's?

vliou

Technical Service Bulletins - you can find them

Audi A4/S4 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 (including 2009 Cabriolet models only) Repair Manual on DVD-ROM - Bentley Publishers - Repair Manuals and Automotive Books