Originally Posted by
The1amradio
A4's started in '96
Anyway, I would be skeptical about buying a 2001 b5 for $7500, that seems a bit low. Also, (especially with AWD) you won't get 30mpg around town, but more on the highway when you're not punching it, unlike a civic, a 2.0 Jetta, or any TDI where you would actually see that kind of fuel economy in "city" driving. I know in my A4, when I was actually enjoying my car, I was getting 17mpg or so city.
I wouldn't be skeptical at all actually. Keep in mind he is talking about an A4; which there is an abundance of them out on the market now, and throughout the year. Im sure if he is patient he could pick up a 2001 A4 with $7500-8000 with around 100k miles - which isn't bad for these cars.
17mpg in the city when enjoying the car seems disappointing; seeing as I have two more cylinders and another turbo and thats what I tend to get if I zip around town too (18.4 mpg actually
)...on the interstate I can see mid-high 20s if I just cruise and dont boost all the time.
Llamma - if you drive conservatively you should be able to see at least low 20s in the city with a quattro A4 and mid-high 20s on the interstate. Just depends on your driving style. But like eric stated, you wont see 30s around town unless you're in a TDI or civic, etc...but that defeats the purpose I assume.