What do you think I should do? Audi a4 vs. Scion xb. (long)
#1
What do you think I should do? Audi a4 vs. Scion xb. (long)
Well I'm at a bit of a crossroads and I could go either way. A little backround about me first. I just graduated from school, got myself a "real job", and am looking to move out soon and buy a house. Now, I drive a 2002 audi a4. Totally paid off, but the problem is, its going to be out of warranty at 50k, in about 2k miles or so. I don't really think I want to keep the car out of warranty since repairs will be ridiculously expensive, not to mention, so will maintenance (60k maintenance has be quoted as costing me $2k for instance). Paying for these things shouldn't be a problem, but of course, this will make my saving for a nice house downpayment that much harder. I was thinking about selling my car, and picking up a new scion xb because I could get one for cheap, still have a nice difference of a couple thousand after selling my a4, reliable, cheap on maintenance, and a lot better/cheaper with gas (i'm paying about $50 everytime I fill up with premium).
So what would you do? Am I crazy to want to go down to a slower car, with no creature comforts like leather, heated seats, xenon headlights, etc...?? Should I go for it? I really dig the xb and I think it would make a great commuter car for going back and forth to work...but I don't know..I really can't decide.
thanks guys.
So what would you do? Am I crazy to want to go down to a slower car, with no creature comforts like leather, heated seats, xenon headlights, etc...?? Should I go for it? I really dig the xb and I think it would make a great commuter car for going back and forth to work...but I don't know..I really can't decide.
thanks guys.
#4
Originally Posted by CatalepsicFox
I would stay with the A4 until something goes majorly wrong with the A4. Have you thought about the tC? or wait for the new Scion release of their new car hopefully by Nov.
#8
Originally Posted by Wyatt Herb
There has got to be a way to buy an extended warranty for your Audi. It might cost a couple k's but well worth it. Or trade it in for another certified used Audi that has a longer warranty.
#13
Keep the A4 & shop the timing belt/water pump job. You'll find a much better price anywhere other than the dealer.
You shouldn't feel like you have to get it done at the dealer once your warranty is up...and there are plenty of garages/mechanics who know what they're doing, just like there are plenty of dealer mechanics who don't.
You shouldn't feel like you have to get it done at the dealer once your warranty is up...and there are plenty of garages/mechanics who know what they're doing, just like there are plenty of dealer mechanics who don't.
#15
I say sell the Audi and get the box. It's almost out of warranty which means it's time for things to start breaking. You should still get a pretty good chunk of change for the A4. Depending on what you sell it for you my not even have a payment on the xb. If you're truely looking into buying a house this would probably be the best thing for you to do.
1) you'll probably be saving $100+ on gas every month
2) the insurance might be cheaper
3)the xB has more room
4)it has a warranty
5) It built by Toyota and it'll last forever.
1) you'll probably be saving $100+ on gas every month
2) the insurance might be cheaper
3)the xB has more room
4)it has a warranty
5) It built by Toyota and it'll last forever.
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#18
Originally Posted by josh@trdsparks
I say sell the Audi and get the box. It's almost out of warranty which means it's time for things to start breaking. You should still get a pretty good chunk of change for the A4. Depending on what you sell it for you my not even have a payment on the xb. If you're truely looking into buying a house this would probably be the best thing for you to do.
1) you'll probably be saving $100+ on gas every month
2) the insurance might be cheaper
3)the xB has more room
4)it has a warranty
5) It built by Toyota and it'll last forever.
1) you'll probably be saving $100+ on gas every month
2) the insurance might be cheaper
3)the xB has more room
4)it has a warranty
5) It built by Toyota and it'll last forever.
2 -- insurance is a big deal. i was able to upgrade the coverage on the xb, as opposed to only liability on my old car, and still stay at about $60/mo. the folks at geico tell me its much better than liability as i now have a new house to worry about and cant afford to lose a whole lot if i crash my box. of course it could just be the geico guys trying to squeeze me for a few more cents..
3 -- cargo space is nice. it would come in real handy for moving and quite a bit of the hauling as you set up your new house.
#20
Ok, here's my two cents:
Trade in the A4. I've known plenty of people who have an A4 and wish they wouldn't have gotten it. Audi's don't have the resale value like a Toyota would, so you may not get as much for it, but the box is cheap to begin with.
You'll get much better gas mileage, the back seat is twice as big, and most likely your insurance would be cheaper.
And really, the box doesn't seem that cheap on the inside, so you probably won't miss the Audi that much.
Good luck!
Trade in the A4. I've known plenty of people who have an A4 and wish they wouldn't have gotten it. Audi's don't have the resale value like a Toyota would, so you may not get as much for it, but the box is cheap to begin with.
You'll get much better gas mileage, the back seat is twice as big, and most likely your insurance would be cheaper.
And really, the box doesn't seem that cheap on the inside, so you probably won't miss the Audi that much.
Good luck!