Car leasing: grey 2017 Audi A4 Technik in Patsy

Buying the 2017 Audi A4 Technik

CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2017 Audi A4 Technik; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. CarmaCars is not a leasing company. You can rent month to month and stop at the end of any booking. For anyone shopping for the 2017 Audi A4 Technik, here are the facts that matter.

What to check on the A4

Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Ask the seller for the service records of this exact car. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. Owners filed 87 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags, engine and unknown or other; have those parts checked.

What the figures tell you

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. With front-wheel drive, the weight of the engine sits over the driven wheels, which helps in winter.

At 8.4 L/100 km combined, a 300 km drive takes roughly 25 litres of fuel. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $44.10 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.

Who the A4 suits

It suits commuters, couples and business trips. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.

What to expect from the A4

It is a straightforward car to drive, park and live with. The length is 4.75 m. Check the size of a tight parking spot. With 368 litres of luggage space by the EPA's measure, it takes about two large suitcases and a few soft bags.

Drive it on your own roads

If it is in our fleet, rent it; if not, a similar car gives you a feel for the class. If the A4 is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the A4 on your commute, then decide.

Picking a year and a trim

If you are unsure between two options, rent one of them for a week first. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.

Money matters

The EPA estimates US$2,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. A 1,000 km month costs roughly $147 at our price setting. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $14.70 in fuel.

The A4 and Patsy

Patsy is about 1,196 km from Toronto, outside our delivery area. We rent from Toronto only. If your trip to Patsy starts in the Toronto area, rent the car here.

When you know your dates

Send a request to rent the model first, or ask us what we can do.