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hd333 · 05-16-2021, 10:17 PM

I was in the Audi dealership for service and they had a RS6 Avant in the showroom, sticker $123k, plus a market adjustment of $25k...$150 station wagon!?!?! It looked great, but I’d rather grab it for $65k in 2 years.

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thinkxingu · 05-17-2021, 06:30 AM

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I was in the Audi dealership for service and they had a RS6 Avant in the showroom, sticker $123k, plus a market adjustment of $25k...$150 station wagon!?!?! It looked great, but I’d rather grab it for $65k in 2 years.

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"Market adjustments" are criminal.

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BroadHopper · 05-17-2021, 07:11 AM

I'm always looking for a used wagon. Being an accountant I learn never to buy new. I buy low mileage used cars. They are out there, you just have to find them. You need patience and spend a little time searching each week.
The 2005 e350 wagon I bought in 2013 had only 60K on the clock, a steal at $1100. It took me 8 years to find the 2014 allroad from CA. with only 34K. Because of today's market, this is the most expensive car I ever bought at $19K.
I really hesitated to spend that kind of money, just how often you find a pristine low mileage vehicle?

MotorHead · 05-17-2021, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

I'm always looking for a used wagon. Being an accountant I learn never to buy new. I buy low mileage used cars. They are out there, you just have to find them. You need patient and spend a little time searching each week.
The 2005 e350 wagon I bought in 2003 had only 60K on the clock, a steal at $1100. It took me 11 years to find the 2014 allroad from CA. with only 34K. Because of today's market, this is the most expensive car I ever bought at $19K.
I really hesitated to spend that kind of money, just how often you find a pristine low mileage vehicle?

I have had very bad luck with used cars, never again.
One was a Buick LeSabre, New transmission, then a cracked engine block.
The other Datsun 310, one problem after another.

Never again. Have been very happy with Toyota and Honda. Now I am considering Kia. I would never buy a Chevy, Ford or Chrysler.

TheTimeTraveler · 05-17-2021, 09:10 AM

Last time I owned an American car was in the early 80's. Had excessive issues with rust, dependability, and overall expenses to keep it running. With that said, that was the last time I owned an American car.

Since that time I have only owned Toyotas, Hondas or Subaru. Nothing but driving and oil changes. Thank goodness for competition. It's too bad it has to be from an overseas Company but many of these Japanese Companies now build their vehicles in the USA.

What are they doing right, or better yet, what was Ford, Chrysler and GM doing wrong to let all their business slip away? Why couldn't they get the quality issue nailed down tight 40 years ago?

MotorHead · 05-17-2021, 08:07 AM

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I was in the Audi dealership for service and they had a RS6 Avant in the showroom, sticker $123k, plus a market adjustment of $25k...$150 station wagon!?!?! It looked great, but I’d rather grab it for $65k in 2 years.

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market adjustment of $25k ?

I sincerely hope you told them to Go **** Yourself. I would have.

hd333 · 05-17-2021, 10:18 AM

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market adjustment of $25k ?

I sincerely hope you told them to Go **** Yourself. I would have.

I was just killing time. $100k car is not my idea of a good way to spend money.

The RS line from Audi are impressive vehicles and in high demand with those who have money to burn.

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TheTimeTraveler Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Posts: 930 Thanks: 296 Thanked 299 Times in 185 Posts	Last time I owned an American car was in the early 80's. Had excessive issues with rust, dependability, and overall expenses to keep it running. With that said, that was the last time I owned an American car. Since that time I have only owned Toyotas, Hondas or Subaru. Nothing but driving and oil changes. Thank goodness for competition. It's too bad it has to be from an overseas Company but many of these Japanese Companies now build their vehicles in the USA. What are they doing right, or better yet, what was Ford, Chrysler and GM doing wrong to let all their business slip away? Why couldn't they get the quality issue nailed down tight 40 years ago?