If you’re in the market for a new vehicle to glamour your garage, you may not have to head down to the new car lot to find what you’re looking for. If you’re willing to trust the Audi name, buying a new car may actually mean buying a second hand vehicle. Audi has a reputation for making fantastic vehicles that usually always manage to outlive their warranties by tens of thousands of miles or tens of years. The key to buying the right used Audi for you is to know what to look for in the car. When buying a convertible Audi, things are a little different. Let’s take a look at a checklist of sorts that you can follow when buying a used Audi Convertible.
1.Mileage: The first thing to look for in any used car is the mileage. The car agencies all reckon that most people drive an average of 12,000 miles per year. That means that if you find an Audi convertible that’s dated 2004, you’ll want to make sure it has less than 72,000 miles on it (Assuming when you read this, it’s still 2010). However, this is a very rough estimate for the type of mileage you’re looking for. If the car is coming from a harsh climate, like New York City, where winters are brutally cold and summers are brutally hot, the extra wear and tear on the vehicle will count a lot more than if the car was driven in say, Florida. Using anywhere from 8-10,000 miles as a guide is probably a better guesstimate on the quality of the vehicle based on its age.
2.CarFax: If you go into a car dealership and find a used car you like, it’s imperative that you ask for a CarFax report. Any dealerships that refuse to give you a report for the used Audi you’re trying to buy are trying to hide something. Most dealerships will agree to hand things over to you so that you can investigate what all has happened to the car in its history.
3.Convertible Condition: Because you’re looking at buying an Audi convertible, chances are it comes with some type of perishable retractable top. Sometimes you’ll be lucky enough to find a car that has a pristine convertible top, and as a side effect, low mileage. But if you’re like most, you’ll probably run into a car that has seen some wear and tear. Look for any visible tears or faded spots on the soft top covers of your potential Audi convertible. If you find anything that looks questionable, it’s probably a good idea to continue shopping around. Hard tops, the other option for convertibles, should be inspected to see if they expand and contract without any jerks or faults in the motor. Chances are things will be fine, but if you find anything that’s out of the ordinary, a convertible top motor can cost thousands to fix should you let it go unchecked.
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