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Not every used-car shopper is looking for the same thing. One person wants the newest daily driver they can get without jumping into a brand-new payment. Another wants a work truck that keeps the budget low. Someone else wants premium AWD without new luxury pricing. That is why this Sunday shortlist at AW Auto in Lodi is useful: it is not four versions of the same vehicle. It is four different answers to four different buyer needs.

2024 Buick Envista Avenir — newer, low-mile daily comfort

The 2024 Buick Envista Avenir, VIN KL47LCE24RB124480, is listed at $24,997 with 20,496 miles. It is Ocean Blue Metallic, front-wheel drive, automatic, and powered by a 1.2-liter 3-cylinder gas engine. For a Bergen County driver who wants a newer compact crossover-style vehicle for commuting, errands, and everyday use, the Envista is the low-mile option in this group.

The key is being honest about the fit. This is not an AWD pitch. It is a newer, low-mile, FWD Buick with Avenir trim and a clean daily-driver angle for someone who values model year, mileage, and an easier size around Lodi, Hackensack, Garfield, and Route 46.

2005 Ford Super Duty F-350 4WD — older truck, unusually low miles

The 2005 Ford Super Duty F-350 4WD, VIN 1FDWF37535EB73304, is listed at $7,997 with only 40,940 miles. The inventory record shows a white pickup truck, automatic transmission, 4WD, and a 5.4-liter 8-cylinder gas engine. For contractors, property owners, or buyers who want a simple work platform without spending newer-truck money, that mileage and price combination is the story.

Because this is an older heavy-duty truck, the smart move is to inspect it carefully. Look at condition, age-related wear, tires, brakes, fluids, and how it starts and drives. We are not making towing or payload claims here. The reason to look is straightforward: a 2005 Super Duty F-350 4WD under $8,000 with 40,940 miles is the kind of truck that gets attention.

2021 Audi Q8 Premium Plus quattro — premium AWD presence

The 2021 Audi Q8 Premium Plus 55 TFSI quattro, VIN WA1EVAF10MD016883, is listed at $36,997 with 42,086 miles. It is Daytona Gray Pearl Effect, AWD, automatic, and listed with a 3.0-liter V6 gas/mild hybrid setup. This is for the buyer who wants a premium SUV feel, quattro as listed in the trim, and lower mileage than many luxury SUVs in this age range.

For North Jersey driving, the Q8 is the premium choice in the group. It fits someone who wants presence for weekday commuting, client visits, family use, or weekend runs without moving into the price range of a brand-new luxury SUV.

2023 Kia Forte GT-Line — newer commuter value under $15k

The 2023 Kia Forte GT-Line, VIN 3KPF54AD2PE584438, is listed at $14,997 with 48,277 miles. It is Aurora Black, FWD, automatic, and powered by a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder gas engine. This is the simple commuter-value pick: newer model year, sedan efficiency, and a price under $15,000.

If your driving is mostly Lodi to Hackensack, Passaic, Teaneck, Fair Lawn, or local Bergen County errands, a newer sedan can make more sense than chasing an older SUV. The Forte keeps the payment conversation practical and gives you a clean one-car answer for daily use.

How to choose

Pick the Envista if newer and low-mile crossover-style comfort matters most. Pick the F-350 if you need an affordable 4WD work platform and are comfortable checking an older truck closely. Pick the Audi Q8 if premium AWD presence is the goal. Pick the Forte if you want a newer commuter sedan with a strong price hook.

All four are active inventory at AW Auto & Truck Wholesalers, 23 US-46 West, Lodi NJ. Call (551) 345-8100 before coming in so availability can be verified.