2014 Audi Q5 Petrol With 76K Miles On The Clock

[Questman]

Is it sensible to consider a 4 year old Audi Q5 that has already done 77,000 miles.

[goodgoalie]

Only if it's incredibly cheap!

[snags]

15K pa isn't high. In this instance, service history/proof of regular maintenance is more important than the mileage.

[snags]

Sorry, my maths was a bit out, but even 20K pa isn't anything to be overly concerned about if you get it for a decent price and the points in my previous post are noted.

[Baldric]

It works out at 19250mls pa

[sunny-dave]

The Q5 is a fine car - and the petrol ones are pretty bulletproof mechanically - but I'd want a full Audi service history (with any scheduled cambelts/chains/whatever done) - and at least a years warranty.

Tyres and brake discs are not cheap either - make sure they've got some good life left.

But if all that is done, then yes - it's sensible to consider at the right price.

[Gizmonster]

If the price is right, then yea it'll be okay.
I'm speaking from experience here, as I once bought a 2 year old car with 70k miles on the clock.
Just be prepared though, to be replacing things that wouldn't normally need replacing on a similar car of the same age. When I got mine, it had a full service history; but I knew when I was buying it that the brakes pads and discs would need replacing quite soon, plus I also changed the timing belt. A few years in and the shockers and springs needed replacing as well.
All in all, the repairs were more expensive, but I reckon overall I'd saved, due to the bargain price of the car.

[CrapAtCryptics]

As much as I like Audis in my opinion thats to much mileage, also I prefer the Q3 as the 5 is needlessly large unless you need the extra space regularly.

[bhg481]

I would rather buy a 4-year old car with 78K miles than one with 7K miles. A car with 7K miles in 4 years has (almost certainly) done lots of cold miles which are not good for engine condition. A high-mileage car, properly looked after, can be a much better buy.

[Questman]

Thanks to all the members who offered such sensible answers so rapidly.
I can clearly see the situation with brakes, pads and tyres on a high mileage vehicle now.
Trouble is there is no such thing as a "cheap" Audi.
However I will try to shock the dealer with a low offer. I'll let you know how it finishes up.

[bhg481]

Just because the mileage is high it doesn't mean that the brakes are worn. My son-in-law used to commute 80 miles every workday many years ago - from Swindon to Reading along the M4. He had done over 100,000 miles before his brakes needed attention - as a first approximation a thinking driver doesn't need to use the brakes (or the clutch) on a motorway. Compare that with a low-mileage car - all stopping/starting around town with lots of brake/clutch wear. You need to see the service record.

[Questman]

Thanks bhg481, that is a good contribution to the discussion.