2009 Audi A4 Review- Should You Buy One?
ฝัง
- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 1 ต.ค. 2020
- A quick overview of a used 2009 Audi A4 ,2.0T Quattro and how it's holding up after 100k miles. I highlight notable features as well as issues to look out for when buying one of these vehicles.
- ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
2010 Audi A4 owned since new and now is at 255k miles. Warranty repairs = $13k and out of warranty repairs about 3k however thats because I do the work myself... do not get this car as your first car especially if you can't work on them. Just because you can buy one of these for 7k doesn't mean you should...
To elaborate here is my cars history.
25k miles did the whole usual works. APR stage 2, test pipe, H&R coilovers, exhaust, pulley, wheels, RS Grille and Fogs, etc. Around 35k miles I was consuming 1 qrt of oil every 400 miles. Motor rebuilt under warranty. Then turbo at 42k miles under warranty. Lastly one injector replaced under warranty. Now were out of warranty and I find out that the timing chain tensioner is a bomb waiting to go off. So spent 1300 on timing chain kit and did motor mounts as well. (This was more preventative maintenance) this was done at 90ish K miles. Then turbo screwed up again at 115k miles so spent the weekend swapping it out. Probably saved 3k in labor for those three items doing it myself. From 115k to 255k miles have been nothing but fluid swaps, oil changes at 30 dollars each (how awesome) and spark plugs every 25k miles. I have newer Audis being a Q5 and RS3 however I keep on coming back to the B8 A4 because its ageless and perfect for any driving 👍 Again, don't buy a car just because it looks cool and can brag to your friends... when stuff breaks on this car it usually is around $500 to $4,000 to repair. My B8 A4 is probably worth 1000 bucks lol once it blows up I am going to get an ebay 2016 motor and swap it in even though it makes no sense to however like I said I keep on driving this car more than my others. This car was designed ahead of its time! Ok ill stop rambling!
Oh, forgot rear main seal replaced around 130k miles. One more popped in my head. Intake manifold around when I had to replace my turbo a 2nd time. If you want this car spend the extra and get a 2015. It will cost more however has the majority of revised parts on it that youll have to replace anyways on a 2009-2013. If you dont want to take my advice and get a 2009 to 2013 make sure to at least review carfax and make sure it got new pistons and rings, intake manifold, timing chain tensioner, turbo and injectors.
Thanks for the elaboration. I'm about to pick a 2009 Avant tomorrow for 7k. The engine has been rebuilt because of that oil consumption issue. Think I'm good to go? 160k miles and I work on all my cars, no stranger to working on VW/Audi.
@@NateSpring yeah, your OK. Just make sure it has a new or replace the timing chain tensioner if it wasnt ever replaced.
@@NateSpring how did your purchase go? Everything good so far?
I’m about to get a 2018 but I miss the way these older Audi’s look! I had a 2005 A6 C6 with the 3.2 v6 before, got so many girls in it loved the whip!
I was going to buy one of these but after doing a little research I found that the 2008 to 2012 2.0 t had problems with burning excessive oil so much so that Audi was replacing the motors in them. The main problem was caused by the piston rings and they would have excessive oil blowback the cost to get this repaired was usually around $6,000. If you're going to buy one make sure that it is had the warranty work done.
There are quite a few problems with this car, I have an 09 A4 as well. Make sure to do your research and know what problems to look for if you want to purchase. Stock PCV, timing chain tensioner, diverter valve, camshaft bracket and rear main seal are some extremely common problems you will face. It's a badass looking car though
Not to insult the maker of this video at all, I just wanted to share my experiences. Timing tensioner failure can cause catastrophic engine failure, and turn a pretty car into a pretty pile of scrap metal.
Thank you! My mom’s mechanic has one and is fixing it up and it might be my first car 🙏🏻
Most importantly oil consumption... make sure you rear carfax and be sure that was repaired. Also expect IHI turbo to go out before 75k miles.
Hey, Does the 09 A4 have Bluetooth ?
The car look so good and the inside is so quiet. hope it serves you well and not the other way around. good luck.
This is going to be my 2nd car, after test driving one i fell in love with it. It looks great aswell
after 2 years how has it been handling up for ya? i’m trying to buy one this exact year and i want to know how it handles on the long run!
How has the car held up after two years?
Gonna get one on Friday thanks for the tips
Thanks for watching!
How is it
So do u like it
i personally own a 2011 a4 b8 and i love it, but its defenitly a bit pricey to keep up with. Had mine serviced @audi dealerships up until i bought it with 99k miles. After a few weeks ended up needing some regular maintence after reaching 100k miles. luckly had pistons and rings recalled. Put in about $4k since coping for $6750. did timing chain and tensioners due to being very notorious for ruining the engine when timing jumps, also after audi lost that settlement. Definitley a fun and beautful car to own but gotta put some money into it to keep it going good
Perfect video for me, I’m thinking of getting this as my first car. Nervous I will crash it though
There's plenty of electronic aids and the Quattro system will provide plenty of traction. Hard to crash these
Crash under 80 and you’ll be fine.
I’ve crashed my old A6 I got in high school too fun experience repair it though!
@@EJR20 reasonable 😂😂😂😂
Did you end up getting it? I'm also considering a 2009 Audi A4 as my first car, but I've been seeing a ton of mixed reviews about quality, maintenance, etc.
Thank you for this! really good video :)
Thanks for watching!
I’m daughter wants to buy this one but 2010 we are doing our research thanks for this video
Awesome thanks for watching!
Don't do it
Sold my s line 09 this Yr. Nothing but problems from replacing brake caliper as seized , rear door not opening and rust issues underneath. Spent a lot of ££ on sensors as well.
Also make shure that the timing belt is replaced at 110,000 miles, if you dont prepare for a expensive repair
im a ASE certified mechanic and the more i watch this video the more i realize that this guy making the video does not know anything about a vehicle an just threw a video together of why he likes this car. lmao ps i own one these they are good car but watch a video of somebody that's know what they are talking about.
Yes, these videos are just for fun and my personal opinion on these cars!
why shit on him, though. Get a life, man
Can you please link a video or a few about the car? I was thinking of getting one, and want to know all about it in detail
@@masongarber8761 this car doesn’t even have a belt it’s a chain
B8 A4 is very nostalgic car for me
Awesome vid. I'm looking at a 2009 A4 3.2 Quottro S-line. It's got the suede steering wheel and seats. Is the one I'm looking at the top trim?
In 2013 I bought a 2011 manual 2.0 TDI with 8000km. I always did maintenance as prescribed from audi.
I never had a Single Problem. Nothing. 2019 I had to repair the V-Belt. Next repair was December 2021 -> new brakes, wheel bearing and the fan of the air conditioning. So for all these years I had to put in 2000€ in this car. Now with 190.000km I‘m satisfied.
Maybe I just had luck but I think people should know that all cars need maintenance. Most people dont do It because they dont want to pay 500€ every 20.000-30.000km when the car doesnt have any problems. I wouldnt buy a car from a guy that dont have proof of maintenance. But at the end of the day If you buy an Audi for 5000-8000€ you should know that its not a new car and that maybe the seller didnt repair sh!t and didnt do maintenance.
I’ve seen one for 9grand with 30 service records 3 owners and it has pretty good maintenance a few things replaced and reg serviced still iffy tho also has 71k miles
Great video
Starter fail. 100k ...2k to fix at stealership. Engine mount 110k 580$ rear main seal- 97k 2k$ pcv easy diy couple hundred. Easy diy car for little things but when the main components break better have some money saved up or say goodbye
All that shits easy to do yourself bruh
I have exactly the same model. 2010. But no quattro( no need to),
Its a awesome car
How much is the maintenance?
I have a hard time understanding why a car of such great style and it’s so well built and has such a pretty and just luxurious look to it, is sold for 8-9k or less used
Good video bro good points
Just bought a Auldi a4 tdi best car I’ve ever bought so nice
How come you haven’t been able to fix the sun roof? Is it unfixable?
Hopefully by now you fixed the sunroof problem, if not, it will be the sunroof knob/controller that needs to be replaced.
Hey very interested in buying one how has the car been for you ???
I bought one 4 months ago for 7k, 160k miles with a fresh engine rebuild and new turbo and tbh its great and i never thought i would buy a sedan but i went to look at a new mustang and it caught my eye 🤷♂️
The interior quality is on point, enjoy!
have you needed to constantly repair it
@@heytaiden the only real issue i have is the belt tensioner started to go once i hit 210k but the car is so easy to work on honestly it wasnt that bad
@@robertmatecka345 do u do the repairs yourself or do you take it in
@@heytaiden i do my own most of it can be done with a torque screw driver
Don’t but a pre 2013 2.0t and it really helps to know how to work on the cars yourself. My 2015 Q5 has 119k the only issue this car gave me was a bad fuel pump, would have cost 600-1000 to fix but I’m lucky I have a Audi/vw tech as a neighbor and I got it fixed for 40$ labor
Yeah 1
2013 is the best
Yeah, fuel pumps are simple on these cars. Honestly, everything is pretty easy to fix in the platform from brakes to engine work 👍🏼
Audis and Volkswagens are great to drive, and the E888 engine has been well known for 15 years now. PCV valve and water pump will fail, electronics will get very shoddy, and random oil leaks will happen. Labor is easy on these engines. Ppl abuse these cars and truly cannot afford the maintenance and Long term care, but if well taken care of, it’s a beautiful car
It’s been a little while now, have you encountered any of the common issues with this car?
Could you tell me what’s the most common problem the brakes on a 2009 Audi
my 08 a4 2.0 has 0 oil leaks! i heard the 09 and 10's had more oil leak problems
I have the same car 2.0 tdi great car!
I have one and I haven’t had a single problem for years
Did you buy it used
@@pilot4910 yeah, but I bought it from an Audi mechanic so mine is in better shape than most
Brought a 2008 audi 2.0t quattro for 100$
What is the size of the wheels? 18 or 19? They look great on this car.
100k miles for 5 grand. looks like good condition. got me pondering
Would you recommend an A4 B8 over the A4 B7?
Without a doubt
Are these going to have over 1200$ in repairs per year? I don’t want to spend too much on repairing things. Thanks for the vid.
Yes I would definitely set aside that much worst case you don’t use it. Make sure to try and do the repairs yourself too
True 😅
These 2009+ B8 Gen A4's reek of luxury, technology and sophistication almost to a technological magic 🎩 sense ✨ at night... Lolz. Forreal.
“Aside form the engine”, the car is solid LOL! The car IS 40% engine!
176k miles at 6,000. I’m loving the car but idk if I should buy. If it’s in good condition what’s worst possible repairs
That's a lot of miles for a German car
What about 156k for 5200 2009 a4 2.0 T Sedan quattro Tiptronic
How come ive seen other 2009 a4 quattro without the control center, nor the start button, whats the specific name of your model?
The Prestige Trim from 2009 gives you the center console
This video is very helpful thank you
Thanks for watching!
I am looking at options to buy my first car but I don’t know a lot about cars how can I learn about cars and what I need to look at because I want to eventually be fixing up my own cars and stuff
TH-cam videos is your best bet
I found one for 6.3k and 130k miles. Its the premium quattro version not plus. Is it worth it? Lets just say if it was well maintained but has problems like that of an oil leak like he said in the video is it worth it?
im looking into a 2009 one for 4.5k. Did u end up getting the car?
Bought one for $2100 All White at a Police auction
w/ 81k miles. Just need to change spark plugs.
I never thought I would look at an Audi what do you think about $7,900.85,000 MI same car is that a deal is that good
Does it have an auc cable for music?.... Or Bluetooth
Idk about base but audi has at least a full navigation display and infotainment as an option on the a4 that looks better than even some cars today.
Does it give many issues or problems?
It's a great car but there is an issue with the sunroof not functioning as well as an oil leak
this is good but short video, you should drive it too.
I really dig it 🥵
its a beauty
🔝Amazing Car🔝 Audia4🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Yes I love it
I'm thinking about buying one with 60 thousand miles for 8 thousand is that a good deal
Are you kidding me? That’s an amazing deal
Great cars once the factory rings, and pistons have been replaced.
100% of these cars or only if oil burn is excessive? That's a huge job pulling the engine.
Don't forget about the water pump recall. Or the turbo wastegate problem. Lemon?
did oil leak trigger the engine light on?
No it did not
Yoo got this same car for my 15 birthday 😎
15th birthday you lucky
Cheers! Don’t crash it
Yea I like the wheels but I’m tryna get some new once later on
Btw this is my new account 😂
@@miguelh9102 does your whip got an aux
@@joaquincalleja836 no don’t think so
Man's really said the gasket is easy 😂😂😂😂 took me nearly 3 days to replace one
Haha easier than BMW
I know. That is a full day of work for a good mechanic.
How many miles is good to buy as a first car… I’m looking at one for 6k but 130k miles
I got mine for $3700 98k miles
I want this as my first car, I’m between a 2012 one and a 2013, the 2013 is the beginning of the B8.5 generation and some people told me has a lot of problem fixed, I don’t know also it has the 8 speed auto which is way better than the 6 speed auto that the 2010 and below models use
2013 is good TFSI but older versions consume oil a lot. 2009 TDI is great thought regarding mpg and reliability.
Look at 2014+ or set aside 6k to make proper repairs on a B8 gen.
why does your speedometer display look different from all the other 2009 audi a4s i see? they all have red displays.
It's the prestige edition so if got the update that was later pushed to other A4s in following years
Should I get me a 2.0TQuattro or the 1.8 model I have an option, and yes I don’t live in snowy area help plz it’s an 09
I prefer the 2.0T Quattro
Nice until you see the repair bill
i think bme started the led lights
TFSI in not a good engine unless it was reconstructed.
Yooooo that’s my carrrr
😁 thanks for watching!
How is it now?
It’s a good car until it isn’t. I dented my subframe and got it replaced and it just doesn’t feel the same anymore. The steering wheel isn’t straight no matter what mechanics do to it, it wobbles at high speeds, and the transmission is starting to go out at 135,000 miles.
nothing lat forever. not even us
Found the s-line model of this for 6600 euros,manual transmission.Really interested in buying,what do you think?
good deal. I’m paying 7800 cad for an auto with 150,000 kms
@@wumbo112_ how is it going on?
Is there a difference between the car in 2008 and 2009
Yes quite a few upgrades
2008 is older body style and 2009 is next generation more modern look
I own a 2011 a4. The car looks awesome but boy does it brake. I have it for 4 months and i have to put close to 4k on repairs. I would not recommend anyone owning a used older German car if you dont have money to spend on car repairs.
Really 2009?
I’m gonna buy it from the dealership I contacted if they contact me back.
Excellent car
Top 😎😎😎👌
Does this car have Bluetooth for music?
Has Bluetooth capability but I bought an adaptor so I could stream my music wirelessly from my phone. Otherwise you have to use the cable in the glovebox and attach your phone to it.
How much does it cost to fix an oil leak
About $500-$800 at an independent shop
do it urself it’s cheaper trust
Topher how?
@@oofme6873 you don’t pay for the labor and fix the problem yourself
Topher I meant how to fix an oil leak 😂 I think I would mess up the car so I would just pay someone to fix it
In 2009 audi a4 I can’t find bluetooth option anyone know how to pair mobile ?
It don’t got one
Can any mechanic fix it. Looks like a bottomless money pit
just got mine what gas should i use it’s a 3.2 same year
I would sell it immediately. Unless you can afford thousands in repair. As an owner I would recommend spending your hard earned money on something more reliable.
@@mattepoage7270 shut up
Don’t listen to him, my brother has the same car and you should put premium in it
@@steven5509 thanks
@@steven5509 lol Steven. What an intelligent response.
I found this but in all white $12k/ 60k miles
sweet!
This or Lexus is250?
Lexus is250 for resale and reliability
Audi😎
250
oil leak not common i have one at 140k no leaks and this car would look better in S line
Are you an owner of one of these? I am looking at buying a 2009 3.2L V6 A4 quattro for 5k, it has 132,000 miles. I'm a college student and would like it to last me at least 5 years relatively problem-free. How is the reliability? I can deal with issues like the sunroof or other electronics. However, I probably can't afford any major mechanical issues. From my research, it seems that the one I have mentioned is the most reliable variant of the car, being that it has the tiptronic as opposed to the other trans in the 2.0T. I would love for a response because I want a fun but still reliable car to get me through college and I still have many questions. My current car is a 2006 Saab 9-3 aero. Thank you.
@@owenjahn i live in uk and we don't have 3.2 v6 in A4 b8 so can't help you there m8
First car soon 133k miles 😬
Hell yeah man good throwback with your pfp! Drake was going off
@@NMEofdaST8 yo I might buy one of these they worth it?
@@boulmal the car yeah for sure I had a 2005 A6 C6 black as my first car it’s pulls girls so easy love that car
@@boulmal just be careful with the maintenance and don’t drive it to hard unless you need to
@@NMEofdaST8 Imma use it as a everyday car and facts as a chick magnet lmao
Bs i have a 2008 a4 2.0 front wheel drive and it is my beat car
Get in a Camry and just go lol even Toyota , Hondas especially hitting 100k miles will have problems for that exact reason ppl just get in and go and Maintenance is last in there mind I had a 2004 Toyota gifted to me with 100k miles by a family friend old guy maintenances it well had all the car fax and at 120k mils lil shit here and there would break off in interior and had a notorious oil leak even after getting it fixed 😂😂 with any car it’s how it was taken care of from bmw to a fucking Prius or Honda 😂
I have one with peeler wheels. It looks soo sweet but it’s the worst car ever. Oil leaks lead to so many other problems. And the transmissions are trash as well. Do not buy it’s a money pit I can’t wait to sell mine.
1:05 Doesn’t know nothing about those cars then 🤦♂️
not very good cars a lots of problem had one
All depends how they're maintained
I own one.. the answer is no. Don't get one.
It really is good value for the money though💯
@@MasryMotors only because they are devalued because of all the known problems. Lol I didn't have any problems changing my own turbo. So they are easy to work on.
I should be certified making 300k A! yr working for CEO of Audi after owning one for ten + years..... I because (miss spell w/ intention) an expert at This PoS G-Game . Still Can't complaint. I ____ her more than my ex's 😅
3 minutes to it sound like junk!
😂😂😂 this generation is great quality, and the previous ones are trash??? You have absolutely no idea what you are talking about, kid! This 2.0tfsi until the facelift is terrible, the dual clutch gearbox also. The earlier models are 10 times more reliable!
Get Lexus instead
Unreliable cars. Don't put too much money into it.
don't buy that Audi there piles of junk.
German cars are crap quality