Auto loans: white 2020 Audi A4 Technik in Ruby

The 2020 Audi A4 Technik: before you buy

We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 2020 Audi A4 Technik 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. Before buying the 2020 Audi A4 Technik, read what the figures say and how to try one first.

A buyer's checks

Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. NHTSA has 158 owner complaints on file, mostly about electrical system, back over prevention and unknown or other. A private seller in Ontario must give you a Used Vehicle Information Package. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.

What the specs mean

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.

A combined rating of 7.9 L/100 km works out to about 24 litres per 300 km. In money, 1,000 km costs about $138.30 at our price setting. EPA puts its fuel cost at US$2,750 a year for 15,000 miles at US prices.

Is it right for your trip?

It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next. It suits people curious about the model who want to drive it before they buy.

Space, size and seats

Its car body is low and settled, with a separate trunk. It is 4.76 m from end to end. Check the size of a tight parking spot. At 368 litres, the trunk fits about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Drive it on your own roads

A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Nothing is charged until we confirm the rental and you approve the offer. Rent the A4 for a week and see how it fits your life.

Which one to look for

Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Ask the seller which trim it is; badges can be swapped and options vary.

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 $13.83 in fuel. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $138.30 at our price setting.

Renting for Ruby

If you are starting from Toronto, rent the car here and drive it to Ruby. Ruby is about 1,497 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area.

Over to you

Ask about renting first, and buy with a clear head.