DasBesteOderNichts wrote Well i haven't owned a lot of cars myself but my dad has owned LOADS, never had a mechanic look at them and never had a problem. Just look for obvious things like the condition of the car, if it's all bashed up... a previous owner may have thrashed it.

Also look under the hood at some levels (Oil for example), others will say different but i myself have never had a problem.

Also make sure you have a good test drive to let the car warm up and once warm don't be afraid to give it a little rev as this can also show stuff. Once done check the oil again to make sure you don't have a oil drinker!

KiIIshots wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote Well i haven't owned a lot of cars myself but my dad has owned LOADS, never had a mechanic look at them and never had a problem. Just look for obvious things like the condition of the car, if it's all bashed up... a previous owner may have thrashed it.

Also look under the hood at some levels (Oil for example), others will say different but i myself have never had a problem.

Also make sure you have a good test drive to let the car warm up and once warm don't be afraid to give it a little rev as this can also show stuff. Once done check the oil again to make sure you don't have a oil drinker!

Well to me, it all depends on the year, the miles and what state you live in.
Here in New York, unless you grab it from a dealershipt, Take it to a mechanic, Because we use salt here, So I take cars to the mechanic so I can see underneath and whats rusted out and whats not. But just because it looks great and drives great means nothing, Ive had friends buy cars than ran great when they bought and they it turned out to be a real POS...I would highly recommend taking your business to a dealership, as they offer warranties, Id hate for you to spend 5k on a car and the next day your engine blows.

DasBesteOderNichts wrote

KiIIshots wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote Well i haven't owned a lot of cars myself but my dad has owned LOADS, never had a mechanic look at them and never had a problem. Just look for obvious things like the condition of the car, if it's all bashed up... a previous owner may have thrashed it.Also look under the hood at some levels (Oil for example), others will say different but i myself have never had a problem.

Also make sure you have a good test drive to let the car warm up and once warm don't be afraid to give it a little rev as this can also show stuff. Once done check the oil again to make sure you don't have a oil drinker!

Well to me, it all depends on the year, the miles and what state you live in.
Here in New York, unless you grab it from a dealershipt, Take it to a mechanic, Because we use salt here, So I take cars to the mechanic so I can see underneath and whats rusted out and whats not. But just because it looks great and drives great means nothing, Ive had friends buy cars than ran great when they bought and they it turned out to be a real POS...I would highly recommend taking your business to a dealership, as they offer warranties, Id hate for you to spend 5k on a car and the next day your engine blows.

Audi = no rust

But yeah, totally forgot about miles lol. But year really doesn't matter, i can go get a motorbike with 0 miles that was made in 1999 and it'll feel like new (As long as it was stored properly).

I feel that rust is pretty obvious; check wheel arches and general places underneath.

Will be a good idea to have a good check of the whole underneath and make sure the car isn't leaking anything (Look where the car has been sat)

KiIIshots wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote

KiIIshots wrote

DasBesteOderNichts wrote Well i haven't owned a lot of cars myself but my dad has owned LOADS, never had a mechanic look at them and never had a problem. Just look for obvious things like the condition of the car, if it's all bashed up... a previous owner may have thrashed it.Also look under the hood at some levels (Oil for example), others will say different but i myself have never had a problem.

Also make sure you have a good test drive to let the car warm up and once warm don't be afraid to give it a little rev as this can also show stuff. Once done check the oil again to make sure you don't have a oil drinker!

Well to me, it all depends on the year, the miles and what state you live in.
Here in New York, unless you grab it from a dealershipt, Take it to a mechanic, Because we use salt here, So I take cars to the mechanic so I can see underneath and whats rusted out and whats not. But just because it looks great and drives great means nothing, Ive had friends buy cars than ran great when they bought and they it turned out to be a real POS...I would highly recommend taking your business to a dealership, as they offer warranties, Id hate for you to spend 5k on a car and the next day your engine blows.

Audi = no rust

But yeah, totally forgot about miles lol. But year really doesn't matter, i can go get a motorbike with 0 miles that was made in 1999 and it'll feel like new (As long as it was stored properly).

I feel that rust is pretty obvious; check wheel arches and general places underneath.

Will be a good idea to have a good check of the whole underneath and make sure the car isn't leaking anything (Look where the car has been sat)

Rust underneath a car is quite hard to see unless you throw it on a lift, I'm very cautious when buying used, And I don't care what car you have, No car is safe from rust here in New York.

mxzd wrote

i was looking at buying a used audi in the near future and i've never owned a car before. i was just curious what sort of things should i be doing prior to actually buying it (because when i pay for it, i'll be paying for it in full). i know test driving it is an absolute must. my dad said i should take it to a mechanic to make sure everything is okay with it; but for that would i do it on the test drive or a different time. any and all advice is appreciated.

also, please don't think that i'm some snobby rich kid that is having mommy and daddy pay off the car. i'm paying it off myself and i want something to be proud of owning and audi is my favorite make.