Auto loans: 2019 Audi A4 Progressiv in Java

Buying the 2019 Audi A4 Progressiv

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2019 Audi A4 Progressiv for sale by us right now. We are not a lender and do not arrange loans. A monthly rental can cover the time while you arrange financing with your bank. Here is what to know about the 2019 Audi A4 Progressiv before buying one.

Before you sign for the A4

A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Ask for the service records and check open recalls by the VIN. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package.

Specs, explained

The powertrain here is the 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo with front-wheel drive and a 7-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. Front-wheel drive is the usual layout for cars this size, predictable in the rain and the snow.

At 7.8 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 23 litres of fuel. At our price setting, driving 100 km costs about $13.65, and a 300 km weekend about $40.95. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Who the A4 suits

It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one.

What the A4 is like

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The trunk holds 368 litres by the EPA's count: about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Try before you buy

Drive the A4 on your commute before you commit to it. Rent the A4 for a week, or up to 365 days, before you commit to buying one. If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class.

Picking a year and a trim

Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Write down the VIN of any car you consider; it unlocks the recall and service history. Compare the Progressiv with the other trims of the same year before you decide.

Money matters

The EPA estimates US$2,750 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $13.65 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $136.50 at our price setting.

Java and the A4

We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Java starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here. Java is about 3,178 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Send a request

Rent it for a week, then decide: send a request with your dates.