Audi makes beautiful cars that are the dream of many Australian drivers. Combining precision German engineering with the finest European stylings, they’re guaranteed to turn heads on any road.
If you’re someone who only drives the best, an Audi may be the car for you – but how to get it? Luckily, there are more options than ever available for drivers looking for a beautiful European luxury car.
Buying an Audi
Purchasing an Audi is simply out of a lot of people’s reach. With prices starting at nearly $30,000 for a basic model and rising to nearly a quarter of a million dollars for a top-of-the-line sportscar, buying an Audi is something you only consider if you’re doing very well for yourself. Even shopping abroad doesn’t save you – importing an Audi will most likely mean paying the Luxury Car Tax, adding a cool 33% to the purchase price before you even take the keys.
On top of the upfront expense, Audis are notoriously expensive cars to run. All that power and all that luxury needs taking care of, meaning most Audis are fed a steady diet of premium fuel and genuine parts for their entire lifespan. Together, that means you could be out of pocket an extra $100 per week in running costs compared to a Toyota or Mazda of the same size – money that you could probably put to better use on dinners, drinks and friends.
How about leasing?
Novated leases are an increasingly popular option for people looking to access a top-shelf car without paying top-shelf prices. While their all-inclusive weekly fees and tax benefits are attractive, they’re not the silver bullet some people think they are.
Where the complexities come in is if your employment status changes. Novated leases require your employer to package your salary in a certain way, taking on the lease obligations themselves and paying the fees in your name out of your pre-tax income. Your current boss may be fine doing this, but will your next one be? With terms of three years or longer, it’s more likely than not that you’ll find a new role before the lease is up, meaning that you’ll have one more thing to consider when looking for a job that suits you. Without a cooperative boss, you could find yourself solely responsible for meeting the lease obligations out of your post-tax income, making it a much less attractive offer.
The smarter option – subscribe to an Audi
If you’re considering an Audi, you’re likely someone who appreciates the finer things in life. Experience more of what the luxury motoring world has to offer with Carbar. Subscribing with Carbar gives you the ability to change your ride at any point. With just two weeks’ notice, you could be behind the wheel of that new Audi that caught your eye, or jump ship and see what BMW and Porsche have to offer. It’s never a dull drive with Carbar.
Best of all, all of our subscriptions bundle servicing, registration, insurance and roadside assistance directly into your weekly fee, so you never have to worry about getting a tow, finding a cheaper policy or paying a renewal notice.
Carbar offers a free service for businesses, allowing them to provide subsidised subscription to incentivise employees, attract talent and set themselves apart from the market.
Staff can save up to 20% on subscription fees, swap or stop as they need and trade in their current car for cash.
Register your business today and discover a new way to drive.
