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So ive been looking at these certified pre owned cars and trying to decide which one to get. Theyre all about the same price some have more miles then the others but they all have less then 50,000 miles. Wondering if you could answer these questions Do any of them have any known problems or recalls? Hows the reliability? Cheapest repairs and parts? Im sure the European ones are more expensive but how much more? Do any of them require special maintenance good or bad? Like ive heard 09 VWs needs oil change every 10,000 miles. Are any of them more expensive to maintain? ex. expensive oil changes, tires, light bulbs, wear and tear items.



07 Audi A4 2.0T

07-09 VW Passat 2.0T

06-07 Volvo S60 2.0T

06 Dodge Charger SXT 3.5l V6

08-10 Toyota Camry SE

08-10 Chevy Malibu

06-07 Acura TL



Any other cars you would sugguest. Theyre all about the same to insure the cheapest to insure is the Camry and the Charger is the most expensive. ThanksWould like more info on these cars?
I have owned the Volvo S60 and Toyota Camry and driven the Acura and Audi A4. I think you need to decide what aspect is important for you.

Cost wise, the largest item is likely to be fuel consumption, of which the Dodge Charger and the Acura are the bad boys, the others being all roughly the same. This is a big cost, considering 5-7 mpg difference between those two and the others can be US$500 or so per year given 15,000 miles per year. - Just noticed your driving profile of 80% urban. You need to do the math based on the urban cycle figures for these models. This difference could be much larger than I estimated!

Another big cost is depreciation. Decide how long you intend to keep the car, then add that number of years to the models/years you are looking at and compare the book values for that year to get depreciation.

For all models, you can expect 200,000 miles of life, given regular proper servicing. European models, particularly the ones you are comparing, are a rare sight by the roadside. I don't think you should be too concerned about reliability. Some may argue that the US models are less reliable, but I bet this is offset by cheaper parts and labor. I would not recommend looking at this in too much detail, which is a bewildering maze and guaranteed to raise your blood pressure!

I notice these models you compare vary a lot in terms of size. Is this an issue for you? The only one I would avoid if you are claustrophobic is the Audi. I don't like confined spaces and that one bugged me!

That all said, I recommend to look at that illusive thing, ';build quality';. Again, you have to look at OLDER years of the SAME models you are looking at, based on how many years you plan to keep it. How have they stood the test of time? Do they look shabby? Or still factory fresh? When doing this, don't forget the interiors!



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That is a lot of research to do. I suggest you go to www.edmunds.com %26amp; look at each car. Weigh the pros n' cons of each to make an informed decision. The only way to know all those answers to have owned them all. Your not gonna find anyone who has. But ask a specific question about each car one at a time under Car Makes in automotive here in Y!A. I myself have a 2010 Malibu V6. It's been a great car since I got it in Nov 09. I ordered it from Chevy w/ the V6. It's a heavy car, but the standard 4 cylinder does an adequate job. But for real hwy cruising the V6 is preferred. The Malibu is currently on Consumer Reports recommended list. As far as repairs go, dealers will always be the highest. But a small town garage will do fine for general repairs (tires, brakes, oil changes). You can save money there by shopping around. Prices vary widely based on where you live. Rural vs. city makes a huge diff right there. Cars like your Audi, VW, %26amp; Volvo that have turbo engines, just about always require high octane fuel. As if the price of gas wasn't bad enough you have to buy the expensive stuff to enjoy the car. That would turn me off right there. The rest of them do fine on reg gas. I would take a pass on the Dodge unless you like full sized cars. It's a bit of a challenge trying to park a large car unless you are used to it. So it's gonna be a close tie between the rest. I guess it will come down to the better deal and condition of the car. Good luck!