Audi A7....100k Miles Later
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- A 2014 Audi A7 review but with 100k miles. I have always wanted to see what an Audi would be like with 100,000 miles. This 2014 Audi A7 is a unique luxury car with some surprising benefits that you typically don't get with other full size luxury sedans. We will take a look at those obvious advantages as well as talk about how well this 2014 Audi A7 has held up with nearly 100k miles. I have driven BMWs and Mercedes Benzes with over 100k miles so it will be nice to compare it to this Audi A7 with 100k miles. Oh, and I drove a Hyundai Genesis with 100k miles as well.
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I have a 2012 A7 Prestige. Bought it with 70k miles 3 years ago and I'm sitting right around 130k miles right now. Only a few "major" issues aside from regular service (brakes, fluids, filters, tires, etc)
-Failed thermostat (common issue) done by previous owner but around $500
-Broken coil spring $800 for both sides
-Failed engine mount $250 with DIY maintenance
-Failed alarm horn $300 with used parts and DIY maintenance (Would have been $800 from Audi)
-Failed right "Adaptive frontlight system" (Cornering light) replacement ballast + DIY maintenance $350
-Failed trunk lid motor $250 with used parts and DIY maintenance (Would have been $2k from Audi 😨)
-A few minor interior pieces $100ish
-That's it!!
Something to keep in mind - my car has the same 20inch wheels featured in this video. Beautiful, but there are few options for tires. 4 good ones will run you about $1000-$1500.
All and all this car has been absolutely incredible to own and has been my absolute favorite cars stylistically. The reliability has been pleasantly surprising, very cheap to own for a luxury German car especially if you can do your own simple maintenance. If you're considering purchasing one of these vehicles, go for it.
Thank you very much you shared such valuable information and I know the audience will appreciate it. You have a stunning car and I agree the A7 is a joy to drive
@@MeynMotorGroup Thanks! Great review, love the idea of following up with high mileage cars to see how they hold up. Liked & Subscribed 😁
Really appreciate the support my friend!
That’s what I’m saying these cars are reliable you just gotta know how to take care of them
Thank you for your info Lizard . I want to buy an A7 2013, 30k miles. and is very useful eperiences from real users.
The rear slope and the tailights are the best angles of this car imho
I agree! Usually in thumbnails I like to put the front quarter of the car, but for this car that rear is the highlight. Thanks again for stopping by Michael
I agree. On the other hand the front is kind of meh.
I can see that I think as whole these newer Audi’s are handsome but that rear end is almost revolutionary haha
Exhaust Sports Auto The redesigned A7 with the unibrow tail lights just doesn’t give that same look anymore, sadly
Haha unibrow 😂 that seems to be the new trend now for cars to make one huge single taillight I don’t mind it I think it’s sleek but this older design will have a special place in my heart because it was the first Audi I fell in love with. But again looks are always subjective
So sad Audi ruined this car with the next gen styling. This A7 here is one of the most gorgeous cars ever made. Still want one as my daily
This thing with a warranty is such an amazing daily driver. Very capable with that AWD. Thanks again for watching
@@MeynMotorGroup fully agree. Just gorgeous as well.
Absolutely!
@@MeynMotorGroup how do yourself about the new A7s styling? Maybe I'm too critical but really didn't like the direction they took.
So I replied on another comment about this but I do like it it’s clean but this was my favorite because this was Audi’s first design that made me love new Audi styling. I actually hates the way Audi’s looked until this car came out. This design you can buy used and you don’t look embarrassing pulling up, it’s such a beautiful design still appreciated today. The new A7 has that one stripe of Led in the back which seems to be the new trend. I think it’s clean but what I’m wary about is the lack of feel and digitized nature of newer luxury cars. I don’t think it will carry the same dynamic this car does
I like theses high mileage reviews. Keep em up
@TheLifeOfD&K this so true
High mileage would be 3 to 400k miles, but not 100k.
The A7, since introduced has always been one of those cars that just screams the driver has made it in life. The Lexus LS and Jaguar XJ also.
Yea haha it’s got a great presence when it rolls up thanks again!
I recently purchased one and it's crazy how differently you feel as a person driving one.
I've never let my car define me as I still have my beater but people look and treat you differently stepping out of one as well. Its crazy
@@EVRDYRNGD
I might have to live vicariously through you now. 😂
Don’t forget the big boy 750li
@@acecouncil1449 the A8 puts that to shame
I just picked up a 2014 A7 with 39,000 miles on it. Fully loaded, absolutely beautiful. Thanks for the great video that helped me on my purchase!
How much did it cost! Looking at one for myself as well
@@basitkazi67 I got an amazing deal. Mine was about $83,000 new; I got mine for $27,500. Clean title, every option except the "innovation package" (radar guided cruise control, lane departure warning ect) but I really wouldn't want that anyway. Wouldn't spec that if I was buying the car new.
Tbh, I don't see any listed that are comparable for less than $30,000, so I would say that's a good benchmark. Under that is a great buy.
I'm having the supercharger and pulley belt upgraded, cold air intake replaced and an ECU upgrade at the Audi dealership and then I'll be up to about 425 BHP 😍
Nice, you got a really good deal! I’m looking at a 2015 for the same price with 55k mileage. I think I’m sold✅
@@EP-nk5wm make sure at that price it's had the 55k maintenance done. Will save you 3k 👍
How is your car holding up?
I think this and the BMW 6 series are two of the best designs up to this date.
Yea I love the 6 series really beautiful design. How do you feel about the new 8 series?
Exhaust Sports Auto 6 still looks better. It’s not overly aggressive, sleek and elegant.
I agree with that I also like the 6 a bit more just a perfect design. 8 is ok not bad I guess
Great video. Thank you! Very accurately described. I am the grateful owner of a 2016 Audi A7 Prestige and I love it. 74K miles. It's been pretty good but I've had a bad oil separator, bad caliper, and several little things like gas door latch failing, drink cup holder spring broken, change box door broken, LEDs out in the upper rear brake light, step plate, sill plate light stopped working, and a couple other things that were another $800. It's worth it. I love the car every time I drive it and it still looks like new. It's so fun to watch other cars disappear in the rear view mirror so quickly when you put the pedal down and the Quattro system gets down to business. No wheel hop in this beauty. Best part is, I paid $35K for it 4 months before the warranty expired and for what I've had to pay for repairs and maintenance, I couldn't do much better. They wanted $6500 for a 4 year warranty. I haven't spent half of that in 4 years. If you think about buying a car off warranty, just be prepared if there are problems because it can be very expensive and parts are not easy to get. Be ready to rent a car unless your dealer has a nice service department. Oh, speaking of service department, my local dealer is regularly scheduled out for 30 days or worse. Finding a good local shop is imperative.
even a 2012-2014 model of this A7 i'd be fooled to think it was a 2020 model... just so fresh looking
People ask me all the time is my A7 a 2020 they can't believe it's a 2012
@@chrisbell25 I get the same comments about my 2012
There's one of these for 15k about 4miles away from me. This video was everything I needed to pull the trigger. Thank you.
15k during these times is highly sketchy...definitely take a certified mechanic and get maintenance records
Good review on an aging Audi. I have 191K on my A6-Q that I bought new in 2007 which replaced my '98 A6 with 170K. It still drives great, very solid road feel particularly on the highway. Engine and trans are in fine shape, just passed annual emissions inspection. The electricals, body hardware and interior have held up surprisingly well. Just prepare for never-ending oil gasket leak problems, which began at 75K, and expensive front-end suspension jobs. Can an Audi get to 200K? Yes, but it'll cost ya.
Hey thanks so much my friend for stopping by. I appreciate you sharing your ownership experiences. Yea these cars are solid but the parts can be a fortune. Really enjoy driving these cars tho. Thanks again for watching!
While it is no A7, I have a 2012 A6 Prestige with the same options and wow is it an amazing car. I got it with 70,000 miles and it now has 96,000. One small issue with the gas cap locking mechanism that cost $200... but other than that this thing has been crazy reliable. If anyone is looking for one of these I highly recommend them!
Your gas cap locks? It doesn't on my 2014 a7 but I have broken two tethers on my cap somehow
My 2014 is having that issue it stopped popping open.
Always rocked with the A7, reminds me of a slightly smaller Porsche Panamera
Yes it is similar to the Panamera! Both beautiful cars thanks again for stopping by my friend
Facts but an more affordable one
My 2012 a7 has 142k....still smooth, I keep her high maintenance up with a friend mechanic who doesn't price gouge...but just paid 500.00 for a second key at Audi..
What are some common problems you would say? After how many miles should one change the engine and trans oil?
Bought mine at 90k miles had it 3 years and got 177k only engine mount I had to fix and one problem that cost me 2300 but super reliable and fast, smooth, and high quality I drive it daily and drive far out of town often
Which year? That sounds amazing
Absolutely love the Audi A7, what a beauty. Just wanted to say you are awesome man. This is my favorite car channel, and I love the fact that you review older cars that people like me want to buy lol. Thanks for doing you!🙏
Hey thanks so much for stopping by, I love the A7 as well! Really changed my outlook on Audi when it came out.
I’m really humbled by your kind words thanks so much. Yea I really try to cover a broad range of cars and it’s always great to see how some of these vehicles have aged with time.
Again thanks for your support take care!
Thanks this was a great review. I’m considering buying one at 91k miles and now I’m excited to go see it
Just be sure to get a pro rated bumper to bumper warranty my friend
These cars are meant to be driven a lot in a short period of time. That's how they do it in Europe. There are 2-3 year old luxury cars with 250.000 KM everywhere around here. Age is their enemy, but they can take the mileage.
Exactly
They should have kept this style hands down ✋🏾 and just put the new interior in it the 19+ interior with backlighting is a dream 😍
That A7 is just gorgeous
I have to agree with that haha excellent looking car thanks so much for watching
Came out as a 2012 model. I bot it brand new as 2012 model. Still have it and it still rocks
Did you encounter any problem with it ?
How Miles you got and any issues?
How many miles do you have now and have you had to pay for anything to get fixed during your journey?
1000% agree
This is my dream car since it came out in 2010, especially S-line models with that extra sporty look, but it was always out of my budget. Now after few years they seem to be affordable for me and Im really concerned I will own one at some point of my life, hopefully in the nearest future. Was waiting for such a review, this made me even more convinced I want it :)
Haha yea Daniel I was much the same really love this thing when it came out and still do. You will def have one, but get a warranty if you get one used haha. Thank you again for watching my friend
It came out in 2012
I’m getting mines this year. You should get yours also.
@@Jay-vf8vc
I just bought my 2012 A7 Prestige today.
Just when you get ready, start watching car sale sites. That Once in a Year bargain will pop up.
I have a 2013 Audi A6 3.0T. It has 139,300 miles. So far its holding up.
Nice that is great to hear very beautiful car 👍
I’d love one
What has broken? Any common issues?
Roveir Datu I got a video on my channel about my a7 problems
Thank you for the info. I'm looking into buying one
The Audis of 2010-2017 were absolutely winning
That V6 straight up sounds better than many modern turbo V8s
You come with that machine to any valet parking and you will get serious personalized service... Despite that thing probably costs as much as a new Honda Civic
Jeez what a dream car. There was a reason why Cristiano Ronaldo owned one.
It’s a gorgeous ride for sure and a very capable one. Thanks again for watching!
Thanks bro, i love my 2014 A7. It’s an understated big practical car. Beautiful industrial design and the 3L TDI goes well, surprisingly fuel efficient too..
my buddy had a 2014 A6. 60k miles suspension gone..oil leaks from main seal and ball joints shot. A7 looks amazing but its a huge gamble..alot can go wrong because so much went into building it
Yea my friend I understand. We all have a passion for beautiful cars like this but you must have a warranty if you are to purchase a car like this used
I own a 2014 a6 3.0 as well. 66k miles. No issues yet. I love it. Actually, I just passed it on to my youngest. I'm 👁 balling an a8.
I have the same A7 2014 TDI version. Still love it. Just test drove a Lexus RX 350h but the handling in this is so much better! Trying to decide to keep it or not. They do not give much as a trade in. Very few left of these. Gives 34 to 40 MPG. No major issues at 117K miles.
I have a 2012 A7 with 95k miles and its like brand new! Looks, drives and feels brand new. Quality is mostly in how things are taken care of. Simple you take care of it and it will last. Love this review. I LOVE my A7 and so do the ladies! I painted the calipers, tinted the windows, added door logo lights that rock! I love the swept lines and tapered back. Not a lot of head room in the back though!
Hows the maintenance been for you so far? Im considering buying one thats why in asking
@@FloppySlushSlap It uses a quart of expensive oil about every 2500 miles. Its getting pricey putting 93 octane in every time but is well worth it. The users manual says its normal to consume oil like it does and I just kept a couple quartz of full synthetic 5W 20 in the back seat. I love this car. Other than that its a jot to drive and now at 108,600 ish miles it is still like new.
@@JasonSmith734 Good to hear..thinking of getting a 2015 here in Ireland. But they all have well over 100k miles on the clock. So slight worry about potential maintenance, etc.
Given that 2012 was the first model year here in the States, not many German cars can say they've held up this well(COUGHS IN BMW MISERY!😂)
Thanks for the review.. I have an Audi A7 S-Line 2013 3.0 TDI here in Sweden with a 130,000 km now. I think it's a stylish, reliable car that you can use everyday and then when you park it you can't wait until the next day to drive it again!! 🤩😂
But I think (and as its known here in Europe) the competitor of this car is the CLS and the BMW 6-Series, not the 440i.
Hey I appreciate you stopping by my friend nice it is an awesome ride glad it is holding up for you. Yes I am aware of that I should have specified in this video or made a note but I meant cars with a hatchback CLS and 6 series don’t have hatches I thought people would know what I meant but guess not. Yes this competes with CLS and 6 I am aware
Hi Dea,
Glad i found your comment regarding with your Audi A7, i was hoping if i could reach out to you in private so i could ask and maybe discuss more about this Audi Series as i my self am interested in purchasing one of these models myself.
How is it running? I want to buy a used A7 2015 but in Ireland they all have 170,000-200,000km. Worried about the potential costs.
@@killerblue1
It's a great, beautiful and reliable car, but try to avoid the first generation (2014 and less). There are catastrophic malfunctions in the gearbox for the first generation, but most of the car problems have been solved in facelift models (2015+).
Regarding to the car and its maintenance, you must take in consider that the spare parts and service costs are really expensive, and the insurance is also very expensive (here in Sweden about $170 a month), but in general the car is reliable if you drive sedately.
I advise you to search for a car that has a service history with a low number of previous owners. In Sweden, from the registration plate number we can get all the information about the car and even the number of its previous owners, their names, ages, addresses, duration of ownership, the result of the periodic inspection, and what price it was sold at, etc. I hope you have the same thing in Ireland! 🤔
@@europaq21
Sorry, I didn't notice your comment before!
Ahead of its time!.... Still looks a modern day car!
So I own a 2012 sline in UK. I bought it on 42k miles and now its around 145k
No major problems at all - always serviced at audi. Just regular maintenance like brake pad, oil change break discs etc.
only a few small issues apart from regular maintenance:
Fuel lid opener switch changed
Headlights washer pipe replaced
Engine coolant changed
Brilliant car and still drives amazing
When you were waiting at the light (4:30) that’s where I saw my first Audi R8 back in 2008-it was all black. I was in about the same spot. Shows how much of an impression that car left on me haha
Oh wow yea that is crazy. 08 was the first year too for that car so it def must have been a spaceship back in the day. Crazy it’s been 12 years since that cars inception and it still looks so good. Thanks again Parker for stopping by, love hearing from viewers close by. On a side note...I hate the way people drive here
Exhaust Sports Auto you’re welcome, bud! It sure was. I was 14 at the time. Figured someone in Preston owned it. Traffic has been bad, but I moved to Charlotte now. Grew up in Holly Springs, but lived in Cary for a short time. Although I drove around Cary all the time haha.
Yea someone in Preston probably did have it haha. And yea I went to UNC Charlotte for 2 years, lots of opportunities there for great jobs. NC is almost becoming the new NY with all these people moving down here lol. Best of luck my friend
Exhaust Sports Auto that’s true! Small world isn’t it? I graduated from UNCC. Growing up we called Cary (Concentration Area for Relocating Yankees) haha.
@@panthers865 Oh yea very small lol but it always makes my day when people close by come across these vids. And yes that was the acronym I was looking for lol
My grandma stil has her A7 it’s a Quattro prestige 2012 it’s a really good car with a beautiful design
This is the most beautiful version. The newer models are just a step back, although the interior of the newest models is obviously better.
Nice to see a fellow 919 on the tube. Good stuff!
Hey how are you sir! Great to see fellow 919ers in the comments as well 😂 thank you very much for stopping by my friend!
Probably goes to NC state.
@@kriscamp608 *graduated from NC State
I currently own an ‘14 A6 Prestige which I purchased preowned at 54,000 miles and have had zero issues, I change the oil and even have an APR Stage 1 software and it responds extremely well. Have a few more “make sense” mods and holding on to this beauty 😎
I own a 2014 a6 3.0 as well. 66k miles. No issues yet. I love it. Actually, I just passed it on to my youngest. I'm 👁 balling an a8.
@@robertrangel09 That’s Awesome 😎
Agreed. Audi cars have a unique driving profile. Great review. Gorgeous vehicle
Exactly it's really how you take good care of them and they're definitely good for speed they were built for the Autobahn
Change the plugs, the pulley and stage 2 the engine plus a TCU tune. The car will be wonderful all over again.
I have one and I am at a 100k..what is a tcu tune? And a stage 2?
And the pulley lol
Engine Control Unit = ECU
Transmission Control Unit = TCU
Using APR as an example
Stage 1 is software upgrade only with the most bang for the buck. Power is up higher in the rev range with a higher redline.
Stage 2 single pulley is changing the pulley on the snout of the supercharger. Pulls even stronger near redline.
Stage 2 Dual pulley changes the supercharger pulley and the engine pulley that drives it. More power down low. Slams you back in the seat like a big block. Doesn’t wind out quite as high as the earlier stages, but it’s hitting so hard throughout the range, who cares
Stage 2+ is Stage 2 dual pulley with a larger throttle body, different intake pipe and a slightly different software.
All of the above wants to shift at 7200 rpm. The factory TCU wants to shift at 6250 RPM. If you don’t reprogram the TCU, I would still do the other modifications because the difference over stock is huge.
I like how the screen hides away into the dashboard like that.
Yea I wish that was a thing that would have caught on but manufacturers don’t want to spend the money to motorize the screen 😂
collectivelight My '06 G35 does that too, not as sleek tho😔
I have a 2014 A6 prestige . Recently got into an accident and unfortunately the repairs may be too much so I’m considering a 2012 a7 prestige , it’s so clean
Bro got my like and follow in less than 45 seconds with that 94 miles but I rounded it up. Your a pimp
😅
This is my dream car I pray I get it soon
Want to buy mine
If a vehicle can't go 100k miles without a bunch of mechanical problems it's not worth buying.
Tafari Boozer In this day and age, just about all cars are gonna have some type of trouble before it reaches 100k on the odometer. Even Honda and Toyota.
@@JA-ni7ok Yes you are right, like tires, oil changes and filters replace and Etc, but if you are in need of anything major like a transmission or a radiator, something major in the engine if you have been doing rountine maintenance, you're vehicle is not even at 100k miles it's not worth keeping. The Majority of Toyota or Honda's are boring to some people but people buy them for the main reason is reliability. Other vehicles can be reliable as well like Lexus, Kia and Hyundai, they are on the same level is Toyota or Honda. Lexus is Toyota, Acura, Nissan, Infiniti's. But anything German like Bmw or Mercedes be extremely careful which one you buy. Maintenance at the dealership can lead some one into bankruptcy out of warranty. Range Rover don't even think about if you value you're bank account.
@@MrT-nh6di I had to screenshot this comment. Such good gems dropped. I've always been a Accord girl but called myself stepping it up to a Mercedes C class. And man this thing is scary the price of these things once warranty goes out. Thinking about getting a Lexus or go back to a Accord even if I don't like the interior. They work great.
Appreciate your reviews…you do an excellent job my friend…no unnecessary fluff…thanks 👍🏾 !
Thank you my friend!
man You are me In reviewing cars its just with my help and your Vivid cool outlook on life I believe we can explain how and what the differences are in driving mercs audis and beemers
I have a 2016 a6 3.0t with only 40k on it, really hoping I can get 100k+ out of her
I had a A6 2010 3.0ltr s-line lemans edition which unfortunately died last week through no fault of it's own. I hit a deer which wrote it off. I had 185k on it. They last if you look after them.
Any common issues on the car? What has been broken?
I have a 2016, fully expect to drive it over 100K.. from my research, this car is rock solid with little maintenance.
@@davidfletcher2162 What do you mean by looking out for them? I drive Lexus, and basically don’t have to do anything for the next 60k miles, besides oil changes. If Audi is like that, I’m in
@@damon323 don't know whether you've got a typo but I said look after them.
I regularly serviced mine and if anything went wrong I replaced the part. Wouldve kept it to if the wildlife hadn't killed it.
You click baited me bro. But since you apologized it’s all good. Great vid. Thanks
Haha I appreciate the support my friend thank you!
So frustrating... Love your vid. Mine has 60,000kms and I have creaks and rattles. Suspension groans and squeals. My engine mounts went at 50,000ks. My entire brakes needed replacing. Such a difference.
Thank you Sam but yea every car is built differently and will age differently I guess. I will always of course suggest getting a warranty with a car like this but yea I know a guy who bought a newish Corolla at the time and the transmission went out. I know another guy with a nearly 20 year old SLK Benz with 120k miles and no problems it’s really weird
@@MeynMotorGroup very frustrating!!! I seem to have terrible luck with cars. We have 4 large speed bumps every time we drive in and out of our house. My wife's 2017 mazda 6 wagon also has suspension groans and noises. My 135i had the same problems. I'm thinking it has something to do with that!! Too much of a coincidence
Hmm jeez that does really suck it may have if that’s something all your cars have to go over constantly. Are any of your cars under a warranty or would you consider leasing?
I have a 2013 A7 Prestige bought new and just hit 13,000 miles. Good to know it will last another 8-10 years. Never had problem and gets great gas mileage that averages 26mpv.
Wow you're not driving at all. There are some monsters who put that many miles on there car in 3 months. I drive like 10k a year. But that's a beautiful car sir keep it as long as you can!
@@MeynMotorGroup i do around 20k km in a year
Kevin, I am sure a reputable dealer like Cary Imports would not offer a vehicle that isn't mechanically and structurally sound, and in good working order overall. Which is the reason, when you review a high mileage high end automobile from Audi or other manufacturer that doesn't have the best reputation for long term reliability, I would be interested in knowing a little more about the maintenance history of these vehicles if available. That way a potential buyer who might be in the market, and taking advantage of the increasing depreciation rates, could get an idea of what to expect as far as maintenance costs go. I have heard for example, that timing belt changes on an Audi are very expensive. I am glad to see that you found it to still be solid at 100K, I mean 94K though. Another outstanding review, and thank you.
Yea they do sometimes ask for that stuff if it’s a consignment car but most of these cars are auction cars and they do perform tests on them before putting them up for sale or even fix them up a bit if it needs new parts. Thanks again my friend
@@MeynMotorGroup
I see. I wish I could find a way to buy cars straight from an auction, before the dealers go crazy with the mark ups.
You can but apparently us as consumers never get access to “nice” auctions. If you got a dealer license which of course is a huge process, you can participate in dealer auctions. Watch flying wheels when you get a chance to learn more about that
@@MeynMotorGroup
Will do, thanks for the advice.
Thanx bro on time as usual 👍🏾✌🏾
Haha thanks a lot my friend
Exhaust Sports Auto no problem bro 👍🏾
bought an s7 because of this video, thank you sir
Massive congrats on your purchase my friend!
GREAT freakin camera work in this video. BLESS!!
Thanks so much! I really appreciate that
Picking up a 2015 A7 next week, look forward to daily driving it.
Nice I hope you got a warranty my friend
How has the ride been treating you?
@@uchiha_onthemoon9812 it’s been testing me perfectly, everything has been great so far. I also tuned it to stage 1 and put on a cat back exhaust on it. The best daily driver I’ve ever owned.
@@Bigmacattack116 congrats bro. Is it fast?
@@uchiha_onthemoon9812 yes, the power is actually a little too much for a daily driver, after tuning I’ve run a 0-60 in around 4.5seconds. To me that is really all I need.
I love it. Works as a great snow plow too up here in canada. Quattro power. My daily 14 A7
Nice! Hope it’s been holding up well
Im looking to buy one next month, how is the reliability?
Yes interested in knowing if its reliable
You don't actually put a plow on do you??
It so the A7 is the most multi use vehicle ever
This car is my baby😍
It’s an epic ride for sure! Thanks for stopping by my friend
I’m looking at purchasing one of these
Mine for sale
When Audi launched this model, it was noted by most automotive journalists has having more useable space in the back with the rear seats down of any of the luxury hatchbacks and still managed to be the most attractive looking one. Failing to demo that in your video is a major oversight.
Are these expensive to maintain
Hey Kevin, another good review brother, thank you.
Amazing review brother! Love this car.
Thanks so much Eddy that means a lot to me yea I loved this thing!
I have BMW 120D 2005 M Sport 185k miles turbo had to be changed at 182k it still going strong. Now looking into getting Audi A7 2016 facelift.
How long do you think they last after 100k miles
Very nice and thought out review!!
I Have to really agree about what you said about Hyundai and Kia adding some if the ideas to their cars!!
Haha yea it’s funny when I drove the Cayenne I realized where they got the dual grab handle design for the Kia Telluride and now this gauge cluster out the A7 😂 thanks again Hector I really appreciate your kind words have you decided between the RLX and K900?
so true they can not just be the best they are must be appreciated for what they are
I know someone who's got 178,000 on mileage still pulls and drives like it should.
Does he have youtube? I’ll love to see it
At the very least the Thermostat and Water Pump were replaced along with the motor mounts. Likely a coolant leak from the thermostat housing.
Im going to check an 2014 sline tomorrow TFSI thanks for the info.
Not that high miles 100k is common on a 6 year old audi or bmw
This my favo design ever. My favo car
It does look great
I got this 2009 Audi A4 · 3.2 Quattro Cabriolet 2D that I’m about to buy it for 4,000 , it has 149,083k milages on it is that a good price ? And should I buy the car ?
Another well summarized review! I really like these A7s, they are so stylish yet so practical. Kind of like a BMW 4-Series Gran Coupe. The only real disadvantage is that Audi did not offer this car as a 5-passenger until the current (2nd) generation A7 sportback (called the 4G9). I still have yet to drive an Audi with the supercharged six. It seemed like it responds well.
Thanks again my friend. Yea I do really like these hatchback sedan things. One thing I was too stupid to mention in the video is that these hatchbacks are not as solid as regular sedans in the rear end but this Expensive Audi was which is good.
Hmm this was a 5 passenger but are you referring to models that maybe came with an executive package or something? And the supercharged 6 is nice it launches like a Tesla but kind of bottoms out the higher you get in the rev range but I do like this motor as it is effortless and smooth. Thanks again for all the support!
I have my eyes on the TDI version because I am that stupid. I am a fan of diesels in sedans/small cars. It will be a money pit I know. I already own a beetle tdi so I know what's coming.
Still want one of these cars. Living in AZ I don’t see too much of these A7 even around and even for sale.
I’ll sale u mine
Audi is much more reliable than a BMW and Mercedes.
Also the KIA is no comparison to a AUDI A7. .
Stinger is a shit can .
My daughter just got her license and I'm debating whether to buy her a cheap used car and risk reliability issues; or give her my extremely reliable 2014 Acura MDX and buy a used 2014-2015 Audi A7 3.0 Prestige for myself. I've been driving large Family SUV's for the past 20 years and now that both kids will be off to college soon, maybe it's time to treat myself. Thoughts?
Get a 2016 and up instead. Infotainment system has a faster processor. There are USB interfaces instead of a weird adapter cord. The supercharger has a clutch that disables it and you get better gas mileage. 2011-2015 cars have direct injection over older port injection for efficiency. ANY direct injection car suffers from the intake runners gumming up from EGR and PCV gasses/oils and no fuel being sprayed in, which cleans the walls. A 2016-2018 A6/A7 has direct AND port injection so it doesn't need cleanings. The heat exchangers on the engine are 30% larger. The timing chain guides are metal with nylon surfaces instead of pure nylon/delrin that can break. If you spend the money on a software tune, the car will pick up about 120hp. This process takes minutes and the car is much more powerful and it wakes the engine up. Fuel economy gets even better from the ECU remap.
Thank you for the video I own a 2013 Audi A6 Quattro Premium plus and love it it drives good but I pay for Carsheild warranty each month god forbid something happens and I have full coverage insurance and I love it I don’t care how many miles I put on it because I’m keeping it I’m just going to keep up on its maintenance 👨🏾🔧
I know it’s late but carshield are crooks.
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I truly love 650i gran coupe and Audi A7 along with Porsche Panamera!
Great Job
Audi - 100k is "higher mileage"
Lexus - 200k is "higher mileage".. quality lasts longer.. just saying..
Yes I know Michael but as car people we can’t help but love these cars and the feel of these cars
Lexus cars will drive circles around any Audi out there but at the same time, Audi products have a very nice attention to details that is not quite matched by Lexus. Coming from a Lexus owner whose family had an Audi dealership. I'd go with Lexus any day because of extreme reliability (and lower maintenance) but Audi feels much more expensive/ exotic than Lexus's good ol' reliable V6 3.5L found in 80% of their more affordable models.
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The German cars have a completely different driving experience, attention to detail , customization option list and technology. There is a reason that the Mercedes S class outsells the Lexus LS may times over while at a much higher price
Antonin E. Rodrigue You have to understand that in terms of actual quality( exterior and interior) Audi if far more solid and have better interiors, with higher quality panels. That said lexus are fundamentally built better hight quality components in engine. You also have to understand Lexus has no cutting edge technology which is the majn reason they are reliable. Overall tho i love my 2001 rx300 as much as I do by b8.5 audi s4
Antonin E. Rodrigue Also dude Lexus do not in any way drive better than Audi’s. Stop fanboying, go to a dealership and you will understand why. German cars are quieter, more solid at high speeds and more Athletic! Im a lexus and Audi fanboy, but never let a badge deny facts.
@meynMotorGroup would you get a 2013 a7 Quattro with 35000 miles?
I have a 2016 and I love it. Had a chance to get the 2019 but I hate most of it so kept the 16
Just seeing this video now as I do more research into BMW/Audi. My sisters friend has had 3 Audis, she says in all of them she had so many turbo issues and they seem to get severely damaged easily. Then again I come here and other videos to see other POVs on these cars.
I'm not surprised by that would def get a warranty
@@MeynMotorGroup yea but that’s no good for a first car 😂 I never wanna see a repair shop
Love my A7 the look is so elegant The only thing I would change is the review mirror to Slightly smaller And to put it hier up
Great review man!!!
Thank you my friend I really appreciate you stopping by
Thank you for the excellent review about the Audi A7. I’ve been checking the 2012 model year, but I’ve heard the reliability can be pretty bad. Do you know how reliable they are? The reason I like the car because it offer the practicality of the hatchback but still very luxurious car.
Thanks man.
Thanks so much for stopping by my friend. So I can't speak on reliability as I did not own this vehicle prior or any other Audi products, I would always suggest researching the forums for information on that.
I would always suggest getting a warranty with a vehicle like this and that is why I review cars at this dealership because their warranties on euro cars like this are super cheap.
I too love this car for the practicality and luxury of it. Again thank you for watching sir
I read a lot about A6's (same car, different shape). And everyone said that 3.0 TFSI is the way to go (or 3.0 TDI, if you are European). 8 speed auto is reliable, not so hard to repair, 3.0 TFSI has already proved itself (if you google engines of the year, you will find this engine year after year. It is there for a reason).
Hope it helps.
Also, you might as well consider CLS W218 as they are pretty good as well. But just my opinion.
qsn you are absolutely right, because consumer reports tried to do a review on the A7 but the sales were not enough when it came out. So they reviewed the A6 instead like you have said because it has the same Engine and transmission.
Thanks for looking out man.
A7 is much more reliable than A6 (I drive a 2012 A7 after 2 older model A6s; electronic problems galore with the A6s, zero - 0, zilch - problems with my A7). It’s as this guy says: they are much more expensive than A6s and that’s not only due to being higher up the ladder, they are also better built.
Whodamanmedaman if I understand you correctly, doesn’t Audi A6 has the same power train as the Audi A7? What year do you own of the Audi A7?
These are 15k now 😂 time to buy this lil beaut
Insane i just saw one with 80k miles might pull the trigger
Yeah 150,000 in repairs and maintenance according to reviews
Kevin. How does it stack up again your Old Kia Stinger GT2 ? I’m still holding out I’m buying it or something in 2022. When my sons starts driving I’m given him my old 2010 Toyota Corolla so I’m stepping up my car game. Man. I’ve been with u from the beginning so I need your expertise on this. I’m seriously thinking of getting my wife that Telluride too.
You really have my friend haha words can’t express my gratitude. This A7 def feels more solid and planted than a stinger it is a more expensive vehicle of course and more aluminum used in the body. Telluride is amazing I loved that car and found it more rewarding than the stinger. Thanks again for stopping by I’m truly humbled by your support
7:23 😂😂😂 me everyday in traffic
So you didn't drive it for 100k miles?
You didn't talk about oil consumption
The 3.0 never had that problem.
What are high mileage Audis like in the US? I've only owned Lexus vehicles in the US but loved the Audi back in the UK. Reliability was never a concern because we barely put on any miles on our cars. Thoughts?
Pretty bad you definitely need to have a warranty and also probably not drive it a whole lot that would help. Its mainly just parts costing so much which sucks
Want a A7 so bad ! They are one of my favorite cars all time besides the 2009 Audi R8 manual & RS7
You can buy mine, it's turning out to be a piece of shit.
Probably kept it longer than you should have. Lease or buy it CPO and keep it til the warranty expires then repeat the process
@@CasiodorusRex how much man ?
@@MeynMotorGroup It's got 94K miles. I now need motor mounts and I lose all power about once a month when driving on the highway. I may be going back to Lexus.
@@CasiodorusRex how was the maintenance when the precious owner had it? Or did you buy new?
How was the speed on this? You didn’t seem that impressed, I own one and every time I give it a go, it never bores me. I’m just guessing because you’ve probably been in cars with 350+
The speed is strong certainly effortless for street driving passes are super easy. These 300+ hp Euro cars always feel healthy on the streets because they know it needs to be as these are expensive when new.
The thing is you don't really feel the speed at least I don't and that's with most new good cars. The chassis is so rigid on most euro cars that I hardly feel the kick back sensation I personally think most cars feel "slow" including mustang's corvettes and Camaro due to how rigid their bodies are. I think my 440i is not insanely fast even tho the speedometer gets up there. Sorry just a complicated thing for me to explain
Thanks Kevin!!!! Appreciate the lead!
Glad you found the vid my friend!
I tend to find the Kia Stinger too small, I’m only 5’6” and it feels like sitting in a Fiat 500. Due to lockdown the dealer is giving good deals on used vehicles. Just pushing them out of the way literally.
you make it sound like 5'6 is tall. I am 6'4 and there is PLENTY of room in a stinger
Correction. Audi did not pioneer this design. Mercedes Benz did with the 2006 cls 500. Later on, BMW picked up the design with the 6 series gran coupe, VW with the 2009 VW CC and then Audi.
CLS, 6 series, and cc don’t have a hatch
@@MeynMotorGroup Right. I thought you meant the coupe- like design feature(sloping roofline).
@@lekanogungbeni6581 No it's my fault I didn't clarify, I kind of meant first car to do the sedan hatch look. CLS was def the first 4 door coupe absolutely. I should have put a note in the vid
I like how you take time to respond to comments, i also understand it isn't always convenient, but it shows your commitment to the chanel and the content you put out. I just subscribed. I only subscribe to a very few channels.