Always buy the demo.

Last two demos I've bought (both German) were both priced around the same as an equivalently specced brand new Japanese model.

Or second hand models that come with full warranties and have low 4 figure mileage. They're as good as new and easily 20% less than new price.

I bought a used ford for $14k with all the bells and whistles and flash an Audi has. luxury is in the eye of the beholder.

That's basically why you might buy a Volkwagen - they even kind-of look the same internally. But there's a noticable difference in driving experience, performance and handling.

Nah, a higher end Ford Fusion is an “American Audi”. Same performance, same handling (with the notable exception being the difference between Torsen and a viscous coupled AWD system)

Compare the fusion to an A4 and you’ll find the A4 feels cheaper. Now an A6 does not compare to a fusion, but a Lincoln continental blows it away.

It’s all in the eye of the beholder (luxury by name, or actual feel of luxury). If anything a Volkswagen competes with Honda these days. Utilitarian and bland... plus Volkswagen will have a random electrical failure that totals the car. Now if you had said Nissan you would have had a point (but the price point doesn’t match Ford)

??? An Audi is literally a more expensive VW. In that it’s the same platform, the same engines and drivetrains etc as VW, Skoda and Seat

I would never buy an A4 as they do seem cheap. An A6 is a very different car to drive. Wife had one the other day as a loan car.

The last Ford I owned was about 16 years ago so I don't know what they're like these days. Swapped it for a Honda Jazz/Fit and more recently I have a Golf. The build quality of the VW was a big step up from the Honda. Simply felt more solid and sturdy. Both have been reliable.

What’s interesting is that VW is a premium brand in germany and Europe. The lineup bein. Audi luxury, VW premium, Skoda utilitarian cheap, and Seat sporty cheap.