Reliability???

[Marc1991]

Hey guys, quite new to this so bare with me, I have just purchased a 1996 Audi A4 1.8 SE with 96k miles and full service history. 

I wanted to know what people's thoughts are on reliability and whether the car carries any value when it comes to selling?....

[Magnet]

Hello Marc, 

Thanks for being in touch with the forum.

I would anticipate that since the car has almost 25 year old technology, that it’s likely to be reasonably reliable in terms of less sophisticated technology. 

In terms of value? Can we take it that you would not anticipate keeping this car very long, since you enquire about it’s value even though you have just bought it? 

Reasonably, it should not depreciate, and will benefit from low classic car insurance etc. if not used as your daily driver. It should/might appeal to ‘modern classic’ enthusiasts, but although the mileage is low in comparison to age, enthusiasts normally seek very low mileage examples for use as classic cars. 

My suggestion would be to look after it, use it and enjoy it.

Kind regards,

Gareth. 

[Marc1991]

Thanks for the reply Gareth, much appreciated.