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Fresh inventory always gets more attention, but it still needs a real value check. The latest July 20 updates at AW Auto in Lodi bring four very different used-car choices into focus: a 2021 Audi Q8 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro, a 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4, a 2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible 1.8T S, and a 2018 Honda Civic Coupe LX-P. They do not fit the same buyer, and the mileage numbers are not something to hide. The right way to shop them is to compare what each one gives you for the money before you drive over to Route 46.

2021 Audi Q8 Premium Plus quattro: premium AWD for $22,997

The Audi Q8 is the premium hook in this group. It is listed at $22,997 with 113,410 miles, AWD, an automatic transmission, a 3.0 V6 engine, and a black exterior. The trim is Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro, which puts it in the luxury SUV lane rather than the basic commuter lane. For a Bergen County shopper comparing newer mainstream SUVs against an older premium SUV, this is the key question: do you want less badge and fewer miles, or more luxury presence with mileage already reflected in the price?

That 113,410-mile reading matters. Some buyers will want lower miles, and that is fair. The Q8 makes more sense for someone who values a premium AWD SUV feel, wants something substantial for highway driving between Lodi, Hackensack, and Passaic, and is comfortable evaluating a higher-mile luxury vehicle carefully before buying. Do not shop it like a brand-new Audi. Shop it like a value-minded used premium SUV where price, service history, inspection, and test drive all matter.

2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4: recognizable 4WD under $20k

The Wrangler Unlimited Sahara is listed at $19,497 with 105,464 miles. It has 4WD, an automatic transmission, a 3.6-liter V6, and a Sting-Gray Clearcoat exterior. The appeal here is simple: Wrangler shoppers usually know what they are looking at before they read the full listing. This is a recognizable 4x4 SUV under $20,000, and that price point is the reason it belongs near the top of the July value list.

Again, be direct about mileage. At 105,464 miles, this is not a low-mile Jeep. It is a used Wrangler with enough miles that a buyer should check it carefully, ask questions, and drive it. The upside is that Wrangler Unlimited models tend to hold shopper interest because they can work as daily SUVs and weekend vehicles without feeling like every other crossover on Route 46. For someone in Bergen County who wants personality plus 4WD without jumping into newer Wrangler pricing, this Sahara is worth a look.

2016 Volkswagen Beetle Convertible: the fun pick at $12,417

The Beetle Convertible is the change-of-pace vehicle in this group. It is listed at $12,417 with 133,560 miles, front-wheel drive, an automatic transmission, a 1.8-liter four-cylinder engine, and a Platinum Gray Metallic exterior with a black roof. This is not the practical AWD/4WD choice. It is the car for someone who wants open-air driving, a smaller footprint, and something more fun than another plain sedan.

The mileage is higher, and that should be part of the buying conversation. A 133,560-mile convertible is best for a shopper who understands the tradeoff: you are not buying the lowest-mile car on the lot, you are buying a more interesting body style at a price that stays far below new-car money. If your driving is mostly local around Lodi, Passaic, or quick Bergen County errands, this is the one that brings the most personality to the lineup.

2018 Honda Civic Coupe LX-P: under $10k, with miles stated plainly

The Civic Coupe is listed at $9,997 with 170,310 miles. It is front-wheel drive with an automatic transmission, a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine, and Crystal Black Pearl paint. The biggest point is right there in the mileage: 170,310 is a lot. This is not a low-mile Honda, and nobody should pretend otherwise.

So why include it? Because under-$10,000 cars still matter, especially for shoppers trying to keep the payment realistic or avoid stepping into a bigger loan. Honda’s reputation helps get buyers interested, but the individual car still needs to be checked on its own. For a buyer coming from Hackensack, Passaic, or anywhere near Lodi, the Civic Coupe is the budget-conscious option in this fresh-arrival group. The right buyer will care less about luxury and more about a straightforward price point.

How to choose before you visit

If you want premium AWD presence and can accept higher mileage, start with the Audi Q8. If you want a 4WD SUV with instant recognition under $20,000, start with the Wrangler Sahara. If you want the fun local runaround, look at the Beetle Convertible. If budget comes first and you are comfortable inspecting a high-mile car, check the Civic Coupe.

All four are at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West in Lodi, NJ. Before you come in from Bergen County, Hackensack, or Passaic, verify availability first and compare the numbers in person. The best value is not always the cheapest vehicle. It is the one that matches how you actually drive.