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Trading a 2025 car for a 2010 car?

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I have a 2025 Leon; I want to trade it in, buy an A4 Allroad like the one in this example, personalize it and use it daily. What would the pros and cons be? https://shbd.io/s/mDnQX8EP

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It'll be a higher-quality car compared to the Leon, but it will be a 10-15 year old car. Accordingly, its potential to develop problems will also go up. If you're considering the A4 Allroad, I understand the 2.0 TDIs are more reliable. The 2.0 TFSI engines have a chronic oil-burning problem.

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Sure, petrol is much more enjoyable and has more upside. If I'm not mistaken, the oil-burning issue was due to a design flaw in the piston rings. It's worth researching thoroughly and buying a proper car.

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I understand, mate. You need to be as careful as possible with older cars. Cars like the S3 or Formentor VZ are newer, and if you can find a well-maintained one, it'll be quite enjoyable.

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I don't know your financial situation and ability, but in this era where people avoid repair shops and pull their hair out over even a small repair, the logic of 'new is new' weighs heavier for me.

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If you want peace of mind, long lifespan, and some presence too, the most sensible choice is a 2016 Audi A6 2.0TDI - won't give you trouble, has character and lasts a long time. Won't let you down

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I mean mate, it's not about showing off, it's just that I want it to turn heads every time I get in and out of the car, and I want to be smiling every time I drive it

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My relationship with the repair shops is generally middling, I'm not exactly at a level where I'd get scammed, and of course I'll set some extra money aside

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