Moorekx

I paid MSRP + $399 Window tint +288 doc fee= $ 56,572
I traded 2017 Audi S3 for $32,200 ( My original cost was $42,700). I also trade 2013 Ford F150 for $16,540 (my original cost was $ 18.000). My balance due was $ 6,372 which I had set aside in cash for maintenance and upkeep for the the Audi this year…. So I broke even and have a new car with a warranty!!!! I had no problem paying MSRP.
I began the deal the first week of December 2021 and completed on 3/3/2022.

mikemu30

Wow the trade in values are incredible. Congratulations!

Moorekx

Yes the trade in values as well as the upcoming year’s maintenance expense on the Audi were my driving factors to make this purchase. Additionally, I wanted a tried and true engine and a car that could go the distance as well as added level of comfort.

mikemu30

Yes indeed the maintenance costs on some German autos can be over the top. I was chatting with someone who owns a Porsche Cayenne the other day - routine oil change at the dealer $385. Four wheel brake job $3,400. OUCH.

UltraLux22

Thanks for sharing! Good color choice! So you paid $56,572 for your UL. Seeing as you had considerable equity available, were there any other choices you were entertaining? Going from an Audi S3 to an ES is a shift. What drew you to make that choice?

UltraLux22

Did you have any luck finding any examples? Please let me know when you do.

UltraLux22

As opposed to what? Still waiting on a response.

Moorekx

I came very close to pulling the trigger on a beautiful red 2022 S5 but it was going to take 11 months to get. So in my moment of clarity I decided to make my last Internal Combustion Engine a Lexus. Dependability, repairability, longevity, and resale value were all factors as well as insurance, and MPG (about the same with the the S3 ). I also liked the A6 but was told it has one of the highest depreciation rates,. I have already had my BMW experience which was akin to a nasty divorce and Mercedes was never a consideration; so here I am.

(Slight correction: I just looked at my paperwork and my document fee was $249 not $288). So I was off by a couple dollars. My out-the-door was $56,533

UltraLux22

I hear you there. I had looked at the A6 and finding an Audi that wasn't an SUV was much more difficult than it was finding a Lexus sedan. Especially since no Audi sedans are built in the US made them especially scarce. Any that could be found were at quite the premium.

I had my experience with BMW as well back in 2007 and I learned my lesson. Having to sue a manufacturer over a crap engine and being in the shop nearly 20 times in the first year is never how one wants to be introduced to a brand!

While you were ok with paying MSRP, I'm betting most that have bought their 22's will probably not be as forthcoming. Having only paid a little over $47k for my 22' UL, I count myself fortunate. Especially when the car I really wanted would have been $68k+ and would have taken about as long as it would have taken for the S5 you were looking @.