Are German cars still risky to buy?

My car has come to the end of it's life so it's time for another one. I've always owned Japanese/Chinese/Korean cars for the reliability and invulnerability, but Im thinking it might be time to go for something a little nicer.

My budget is around $20k (maybe a tiny bit higher) and was looking at the Audi A5 (second hand obviously). I've always bought used cars in the past and have never been burned as I know what to look for and what to avoid.

Question is, what's the likelihood on average that I'll be paying for expensive repairs on a second hand German car? Traditionally I was told to stay away unless you don't mind paying stupid prices for tiny things playing up all the time, but is this still true?

Comments

    • Which E90? 320i or 335i?

      • 320i. Oil leaks galore.

  • Our family buys Euro cars about 4/5 years old with service books and low kms, not had any major problems and have serviced by authorised mechanic (has 5 bays) at low cost. Last Euro vehicle purchased from Brisbane dealer 6 months ago an immaculate 2014 Mercedes W204 coupe, just 58'ks, one owner with logs, new it was about $65K paid just $23K for it. Ok its no speedster but suits our style of driving within current limits.

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