The Audi Thread

[sand_man]

Nice, tell us more?

About the remapping? To remove DPF and remap software cost R8k from Sarel at Torque Tuning! He gets the software from a 3rd party tuning company but in terms of actual performance improvements, the vehicle wasn't on a dyno before or after so I have no hard and fast facts to present! It's a quick car to start with, now, it's quicker with better throttle response and fuel consumption. Box feels a lot smoother too!

Re, the car learning the driver style, apparently the remap starts that process from scratch but disconnecting the car battery for +30 minutes has the same effect!

That's really good!!

Thanks!

 

[curbs2012]

Well here goes..
Need some advice and input.
Looking at a 2011 A4 2.0T, has 42k kms on the clock. S line interior, for R230k.
What do you guys think? Good value?

 

[sand_man]

Well here goes..
Need some advice and input.
Looking at a 2011 A4 2.0T, has 42k kms on the clock. S line interior, for R230k.
What do you guys think? Good value?

Yes, reasonable price. More or less market related. R220k would be a good deal, R210k a great deal!

 

[PostmanPot]

Well here goes..
Need some advice and input.
Looking at a 2011 A4 2.0T, has 42k kms on the clock. S line interior, for R230k.
What do you guys think? Good value?

I don't think so, maybe for R200k. B8s are depreciating rapidly.

 

[ahoudet]

Sold the A6 yesterday... Money cleared this morning and car has been delivered

 

[Aquadyne]

Hey gents, can any of you give me a fair indication on current market value drop/retention on Audi Q5's over years.

I am looking for a benchmark value. Whilst understanding the numerous variables have a significant impact, let's stick to average milage 20 25000 per annum and single owner, car well looked after.

What percentage of original value should an Audi Q5 2010 model have?

 

[PostmanPot]

Sold the A6 yesterday... Money cleared this morning and car has been delivered

Congrats! Via a forum?

 

[Debeer165]

Hey gents, can any of you give me a fair indication on current market value drop/retention on Audi Q5's over years.

I am looking for a benchmark value. Whilst understanding the numerous variables have a significant impact, let's stick to average milage 20 25000 per annum and single owner, car well looked after.

What percentage of original value should an Audi Q5 2010 model have?

Yeesh... Hard question to answer accurately without internal figures. Over 4 years.... depending on the model and spec, I might estimate around 50% drop?

 

[ahoudet]

Congrats! Via a forum?

It was through Auto Trader. I also had a guy from the Audi forum contact me. The trade in on his Isuzu was really bad (Lost R200k from new on a 2013 model) so I doubt he would have taken it... Also had another guy from Cape Town interested, an RS4 owner.

A deal had been concluded last week, just needed the signature for finance. A guy was buying for his daughters first car (wtf??) but she decided to be fussy last minute and get a white one (at R25k more)

Didn't really have much luck selling it but at least it's sold now

 

[ahoudet]

Took a look at a B6 S4 today... Not to buy, just admiring. That sound!!

 

[Aquadyne]

Yeesh... Hard question to answer accurately without internal figures. Over 4 years.... depending on the model and spec, I might estimate around 50% drop?

Thanks for that, I suspected that too.
And can I assume that the further value drop will be much slower from here on forward?

I am particularly referring to
http://www.fantasycars.co.za/vehicle/2010-audi-q5-3-0-tdi-quattro-at-83-000km/

It turns out that the description was very watered down, it is almost a full house spec car.

Original Costing
Vehicle Cost excl. VAT R 524,781.00 Optional Extras R 102,085.00
Total Cost (incl VAT)R 714,627.24

Options
Removable towbar(1D4)YR 8,684.00
Tyre pressure monitor(7K6)YR 842.00
Adaptive lighting(8Q5)YR 4,737.00
Symphony radio(8UM)YR 2,368.00
B + O sound system(9VK)YR 5,877.00
Cell phone prep (bluetooth)(9ZX)YR 5,877.00
Fine Nappa leather design package(PEC)YR 4,947.00
S line exterior package(PQD)YR 17,368.00
20" 5-arm design alloy wheel(PRD)YR 15,140.00
Electric front seats with memoryfunctio(PV3)YR 9,825.00
Audi Music Interface(UF7)YR 2,281.00
Dynamic steering(1N7)YR 9,895.00
Audi hill hold assist(UH2)YR 439.00
Audi Drive Select(2H1)YR 2,947.00
Rear side airbags(4X4)YR 3,596.00
Rear seat that can be moved forwardand(5KA)YR 0.00
Ash wood inlays(5TK)YR 0.00
Black headlining(6NQ)YR 1,754.00
Exterior mirrors powered, heatedfolding(6XL)YR 2,982.00
Leather package Incl leather armrest.

I've submitted an offer to purchase, just need to be 1000% sure.

 

[DA-LION-619]

How do you guys estimate prices of cars? By looking at the current rate in the market or is there some site you'll use as a benchmark?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Is it really that particular?? When I called Audi Claremont last year (or the year before last) I don't recall them being that specific as to what I needed to buy.

By "spec" he rather just means VW coded.

Most bottles of oil also have their equivalent VW code on the back these days as VW/Audi no longer tell you want viscosity you need but rather what code for some retarded reason.

The VW stuff is generally just the rebranded version of what whoever they currently have a deal with.

Personally I use Shell Helix Ultra.

 

[SauRoNZA]

How do you guys estimate prices of cars? By looking at the current rate in the market or is there some site you'll use as a benchmark?

I use Zoopa.co.za

Pretty decent when they actually have a model listed.

 

[Debeer165]

Thanks for that, I suspected that too.
And can I assume that the further value drop will be much slower from here on forward?

I am particularly referring to
http://www.fantasycars.co.za/vehicle/2010-audi-q5-3-0-tdi-quattro-at-83-000km/

It turns out that the description was very watered down, it is almost a full house spec car.

Original Costing
Vehicle Cost excl. VAT R 524,781.00 Optional Extras R 102,085.00
Total Cost (incl VAT)R 714,627.24

Options
Removable towbar(1D4)YR 8,684.00
Tyre pressure monitor(7K6)YR 842.00
Adaptive lighting(8Q5)YR 4,737.00
Symphony radio(8UM)YR 2,368.00
B + O sound system(9VK)YR 5,877.00
Cell phone prep (bluetooth)(9ZX)YR 5,877.00
Fine Nappa leather design package(PEC)YR 4,947.00
S line exterior package(PQD)YR 17,368.00
20" 5-arm design alloy wheel(PRD)YR 15,140.00
Electric front seats with memoryfunctio(PV3)YR 9,825.00
Audi Music Interface(UF7)YR 2,281.00
Dynamic steering(1N7)YR 9,895.00
Audi hill hold assist(UH2)YR 439.00
Audi Drive Select(2H1)YR 2,947.00
Rear side airbags(4X4)YR 3,596.00
Rear seat that can be moved forwardand(5KA)YR 0.00
Ash wood inlays(5TK)YR 0.00
Black headlining(6NQ)YR 1,754.00
Exterior mirrors powered, heatedfolding(6XL)YR 2,982.00
Leather package Incl leather armrest.

I've submitted an offer to purchase, just need to be 1000% sure.

Very nice. Seems to be a good price, but calling another dealer to make sure would be a good idea. The E250 they have on the site also looks nice though, one of the few MB's I don't hate with a passion.

 

[DominionZA]

I use Zoopa.co.za

Pretty decent when they actually have a model listed.

Used this site now to check my car out. Is it fairly accurate?
It got my A5 down at R369k while I purchased it only 2 months ago for R314k. Can't be so?

 

[SauRoNZA]

Used this site now to check my car out. It's it fairly accurate?
It out my A5 down at R369k while I purchased it only 2 months ago for R314k. Can't be so?

I can't say for certain but I like that they give you a range based on mileage and condition and not just a flat price.

 

[DominionZA]

Okay, this is starting to annoy the hell out of me.

When I take my key out the ignition I lose power to all 3 cigarette lighter sockets. Is there a simple way to change something to keep power 24/7 or should I take my a5 to an auto electrician (approx cost to expect)?

Was hoping this was just a setting in the MMI but nada.

 

[Mike Hoxbig]

Easiest thing to try would be to move the cigarette lighter fuse to an unused fuse slot. Check the wiring diagram in your fuse box.

If there is still no joy, it may require a rewire. A sound installer may be able to explain what is required since they do these things all the time with sound installs.

Final step would obviously be to speak to the dealer...

 

[Drifter]

How do you guys estimate prices of cars? By looking at the current rate in the market or is there some site you'll use as a benchmark?

You can use Transunion.co.za. They wil give you the trade and retail value as used by the dealership according to M&M booklet.