Thinking of selling my S6

[RedheadNV]

I’m thinking of selling my 2013 S6. I have been watching the value drop like a rock in the ocean though. I’ve done tons of work on it recently, and just had most of it repainted with a new front bumper, grill, headlights, mirror caps, and windshield. It had some sand damage, but no accidents.

The car is paid off, clean and clear title. All the known issues, with the C7 S6, have been addressed. Just not sure what to ask for it.

I’m having Tommy John surgery in a couple weeks and will be off work for roughly a year. I’m wanting to just put the cash in the bank in case, and drive my new Accord.

86k miles
Comfort seating
Blind spot assist
Bose
Low mileage turbo cartridges
New separator/ oil screen
Full tune up
New brakes all around (Z26 ceramic)
New tires
Motor mounts at 62k
Last week had the latest factory ECU & TCU software installed
Never tuned
Oil changes every 5k since new
New Motul and filter 50 miles ago
Have most of the paperwork in hand
Quartz gray/ black leather

[MVR 155]

I’m thinking of selling my S6. I have been watching the value drop like a rock in the ocean though. I’ve done tons of work on it recently, and just had most of it repainted with a new front bumper, grill, headlights, mirror caps, and windshield. It had some sand damage, but no accidents.

The car is paid off, clean and clear title. All the known issues, with the C7 S6, have been addressed. Just not sure what to ask for it.

I’m having Tommy John surgery in a couple weeks and will be off work for roughly a year. I’m wanting to just put the cash in the bank in case, and drive my new Accord.

86k miles
Comfort seating
Blind spot assist
Bose
Low mileage turbo cartridges
New separator/ oil screen
Full tune up
New brakes all around (Z26 ceramic)
New tires
Motor mounts at 62k
Last week had the latest factory ECU & TCU software installed
Never tuned
Oil changes every 5k since new
New Motul and filter 50 miles ago
Have most of the paperwork in hand
Quartz gray/ black leather

Prices differ with location. I would do a thorough search of your general area, see how your car stacks up against the competition and price it realistically. With the ridiculous amount of online resources, people are buying further from their local geographic areas but there are still plenty of consumers who want to purchase a vehicle locally. Make sure yours stands out by being priced right, thoroughly advertised with a very descriptive ad and has plenty of quality photos. Good luck!!!

[wwhan]

Also, the model year is relevant for pricing. There is a difference 2013 vs 2016/2017 pricing.

One can search for example for sale prices: https://www.autotrader.com/

[RedheadNV]

Also, the model year is relevant for pricing. There is a difference 2013 vs 2016/2017 pricing.

One can search for example for sale prices: https://www.autotrader.com/

Sorry about that, usually my signature shows up with what I have. Not sure why it isn’t right now. It’s a 2013, and I edited the post.

[wwhan]

Sorry about that, usually my signature shows up with what I have. Not sure why it isn’t right now. It’s a 2013, and I edited the post.

The fire sale on the 2018 s6 models did not help much ($65k for a new 2018 S6 loaded).

The 2013 S6 models seems to have a dropped pretty low (https://www.autotrader.com/cars-for-sale/Used+Cars/2013/Audi/S6/New+York+NY-10006?makeCodeList=AUDI&searchRadius=0&modelCodeList=S6&zip=10006&marketExtension=true&listingTypes=USED&startYear=2013&endYear=2013&vhrTypes=CLEAN_TITLE&sortBy=derivedpriceASC&numRecords=25&firstRecord=0) ( retail $23k to around $30k)

[ArizonaA6]

I’m thinking of selling my 2013 S6. I have been watching the value drop like a rock in the ocean though. I’ve done tons of work on it recently, and just had most of it repainted with a new front bumper, grill, headlights, mirror caps, and windshield. It had some sand damage, but no accidents.

The car is paid off, clean and clear title. All the known issues, with the C7 S6, have been addressed. Just not sure what to ask for it.

I’m having Tommy John surgery in a couple weeks and will be off work for roughly a year. I’m wanting to just put the cash in the bank in case, and drive my new Accord.

86k miles
Comfort seating
Blind spot assist
Bose
Low mileage turbo cartridges
New separator/ oil screen
Full tune up
New brakes all around (Z26 ceramic)
New tires
Motor mounts at 62k
Last week had the latest factory ECU & TCU software installed
Never tuned
Oil changes every 5k since new
New Motul and filter 50 miles ago
Have most of the paperwork in hand
Quartz gray/ black leather

I'm getting ready to put mine on the market as well. 2013 with 71K miles, just did turbo CHRAs/check valve/screen and oil separator within the last 5k miles. I'm thinking I'll put it up for about 27-28k and see how it goes. On a whim, I went to CarMax and they offered $22k.

[Shuga]

I'm getting ready to put mine on the market as well. 2013 with 71K miles, just did turbo CHRAs/check valve/screen and oil separator within the last 5k miles. I'm thinking I'll put it up for about 27-28k and see how it goes. On a whim, I went to CarMax and they offered $22k.

Take it and run! 22k is a fair price. It’s hard to sell a car around that price. Almost no one has that type of cash for a used S6 and if they did they’d be buying a new S6...

[ArizonaA6]

Take it and run! 22k is a fair price. It’s hard to sell a car around that price. Almost no one has that type of cash for a used S6 and if they did they’d be buying a new S6...

I'm holding out hope that somebody in the A6 market will pop the few extra $$ for a really clean S6. Not ready to throw in the towel yet. :)

[MVR 155]

Take it and run! 22k is a fair price. It’s hard to sell a car around that price. Almost no one has that type of cash for a used S6 and if they did they’d be buying a new S6...

Seriously???? The buyer shopping for a used S6 in the $20-30K range is not even remotely the same buyer who is going to shell out $60K+ for a new S6, even with the ridiculous discount in place. We are talking 3X the price difference!!! As I mentioned in my earlier post........ look at the local market and price accordingly, if $22K is the threshold??? Sell it!!! If there are a number of cars priced higher with more miles, shitty adds and less sorted, you are likely to be the first one contacted. Selling anything is going to revolve around the principle of substitution...... the best priced product offering the most value will be the first to sell.

[Shuga]

Seriously???? The buyer shopping for a used S6 in the $20-30K range is not even remotely the same buyer who is going to shell out $60K+ for a new S6, even with the ridiculous discount in place. We are talking 3X the price difference!!! As I mentioned in my earlier post........ look at the local market and price accordingly, if $22K is the threshold??? Sell it!!! If there are a number of cars priced higher with more miles, shitty adds and less sorted, you are likely to be the first one contacted. Selling anything is going to revolve around the principle of substitution...... the best priced product offering the most value will be the first to sell.

No you skipped over my cash buyer part. If a person has 22k or anything mid 20’s cash, they’re not buying a used S6... They’d go for the new S6 on discount.

The Person who is shopping for a used 22k S6 probably isn’t going to have the full amount up front. I found this was the issue when I was selling my M5. I had tons of people ask me if I would finance it. Or take some Honda as partial payment 🙃

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I'm holding out hope that somebody in the A6 market will pop the few extra $$ for a really clean S6. Not ready to throw in the towel yet. :)

Sometimes when you hold out, you miss the opportunity that’s right in front of you. Don’t wait.

[MVR 155]

No you skipped over my cash buyer part. If a person has 22k or anything mid 20’s cash, they’re not buying a used S6... They’d go for the new S6 on discount.

The Person who is shopping for a used 22k S6 probably isn’t going to have the full amount up front. I found this was the issue when I was selling my M5. I had tons of people ask me if I would finance it. Or take some Honda as partial payment 🙃

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Sometimes when you hold out, you miss the opportunity that’s right in front of you. Don’t wait.

I misread that part of your post. While you do make a valid point, many buyers that have $20-25K on hand may not want to finance another ~$40K. A 40K car loan on a 60 month term at 3.5% is $732/month, while not ridiculous it's still a decent monthly nut. I still think that the majority of buyers that are shopping for used cars in the $20-30K range are not considering a new purchase at the $60-65K price point.

[TechCom-Mike]

I misread that part of your post. While you do make a valid point, many buyers that have $20-25K on hand may not want to finance another ~$40K. A 40K car loan on a 60 month term at 3.5% is $732/month, while not ridiculous it's still a decent monthly nut. I still think that the majority of buyers that are shopping for used cars in the $20-30K range are not considering a new purchase at the $60-65K price point.

Totally agree with that, in fact when I was looking just over a year ago at $30K I didn't even think of an S6 period and confined entirely to A6's because I wanted to be buying a car just out of 3 year lease so that it still had 1 full year of factory warranty left as a teething period in which to decide how reliable and creak free it was. Not living on a shoestring but equally quite aware that I didn't want to be in the league of financing $35K. Furthermore, while certainly not worse than a BMW 550, the fact remains that S6's have quite a reputation for the Turbo issues because of the hot vee (same as 550i) actually being a full blown inferno down there. In other words, buying an S6 for me would automatically mean having a further $10K-$15K just sitting in a kitty for the inevitable rainy day moment when it came.

[1flossedS4]

Low 30s is my guess for that year and mileage. People are scared of the damn turbos on these cars. I'd figure out a way if you could get a warranty from Fidelity for buyer piece of mind.

[scott99c2]

I misread that part of your post. While you do make a valid point, many buyers that have $20-25K on hand may not want to finance another ~$40K. A 40K car loan on a 60 month term at 3.5% is $732/month, while not ridiculous it's still a decent monthly nut. I still think that the majority of buyers that are shopping for used cars in the $20-30K range are not considering a new purchase at the $60-65K price point.

Not many places offering 3.5% these days, unfortunately.

[bryanb8]

Just to give you an idea in your location (yes, it's not absolute, but can give you an idea)...here is the KBB for your car in and around Reno, NV. I don't think 22k is a terrible cash offer. https://www.kbb.com/audi/s6/2013/prestige-sedan-4d/?vehicleid=378798&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=86000&pricetype=private-party&condition=verygood&options=6519325|true#survey

[jpru2001]

Just to give you an idea in your location (yes, it's not absolute, but can give you an idea)...here is the KBB for your car in and around Reno, NV. I don't think 22k is a terrible cash offer. https://www.kbb.com/audi/s6/2013/prestige-sedan-4d/?vehicleid=378798&intent=trade-in-sell&mileage=86000&pricetype=private-party&condition=verygood&options=6519325|true#survey

How accurate do you guys find KBB to be? Considering selling one of our A6 Prestiges and the KBB is much lower than what you find for similar cars on autotrader....

[OlyS6]

I could see someone paying in the high 20's to up to $30k to have a fun, reliable AWD vehicle as an extra car, without the need for any financing.

[MVR 155]

Not many places offering 3.5% these days, unfortunately.

That is about the very best obtainable rate for a new car purchase right now with a 60 month term. That is the reason I used it, to represent the very bottom end of what the payment could/would be on a new purchase.

[MattyMarkey]

How accurate do you guys find KBB to be? Considering selling one of our A6 Prestiges and the KBB is much lower than what you find for similar cars on autotrader....

Depends how you are looking at KBB... Looking at dealer pricing for a vehicle (Private sale pricing is much different than "dealer" or "Retail"), I find that many dealerships price the cars in the higher-end range of the KBB value, which NADA also tends to be around (case in point what you may be seeing on Autotrader). I would say KBB is accurate, especially when using it in tandem with NADA, but it's also just a tool for the consumer to know what you could pay (or what you could sell it for) - all up to your negotiating skills from there.

[Shuga]

I misread that part of your post. While you do make a valid point, many buyers that have $20-25K on hand may not want to finance another ~$40K. A 40K car loan on a 60 month term at 3.5% is $732/month, while not ridiculous it's still a decent monthly nut. I still think that the majority of buyers that are shopping for used cars in the $20-30K range are not considering a new purchase at the $60-65K price point.

You do make a vaild point too. But I do feel that people who are looking to buy a 20-25k S6 aren’t the most financially responsible to people to begin with. Especially with the depreciation rate on the C7 S6 continuously falling

[Shuga]

How accurate do you guys find KBB to be? Considering selling one of our A6 Prestiges and the KBB is much lower than what you find for similar cars on autotrader....

KBB is never accurate. But that doesn’t matter to the buyer does it? It’s the first thing they throw in your face

[MattyMarkey]

KBB is never accurate. But that doesn’t matter to the buyer does it? It’s the first thing they throw in your face

Is that just your opinion? Where are your facts? Are you the person that decides market value? Name something that is better, or 100% accurate - aka why they give you a range.

All boils down to what someone is willing to pay. I bet money if you price it higher than KBB or NADA people will laugh in your face and won’t give you the time of day.

[Shuga]

Is that just your opinion? Where are your facts? Are you the person that decides market value? Name something that is better, or 100% accurate - aka why they give you a range.

All boils down to what someone is willing to pay. I bet money if you price it higher than KBB or NADA people will laugh in your face and won’t give you the time of day.
My facts? Go look up performance cars for sale and see what the market is bringing, and then go look up what the KBB is. You’ll see the KBB is always much lower. I dealt with this repeatedly when selling my M5. KBB doesn’t know how to do price adjustment for specialty vehicles.

[jpru2001]

KBB is never accurate. But that doesn’t matter to the buyer does it? It’s the first thing they throw in your face

I think its accurate for a GMC or Honda when you have 400 of them for sale close to you.

If we were to sell our 3.0T Prestige, there are only 5 within 200 miles of our zip code 2012-2014....and only one with comparable miles. Just checked to prove my point.

Its listed for $20,000. The are all $17,000-$20,000.

KBB says $12,000. Probably accurate for a dealer trade-in value though.


And that is just an A6. Check out a 911 for ultimate lulz.

[MattyMarkey]

My facts? Go look up performance cars for sale and see what the market is bringing, and then go look up what the KBB is. You’ll see the KBB is always much lower. I dealt with this repeatedly when selling my M5. KBB doesn’t know how to do price adjustment for specialty vehicles.

Strange... just did a search on KBB and CarGurus... 2017 S6 with 28000 miles: KBB Dealer Value Range $51k - $58k. Dealer listing (CPO mind you) $50,998.

That, is facts.

Saying they don’t know how to make price adjustments for mass-produced vehicles like an M5 or S6 is laughable. Dealerships around me market the fact they are priced below KBB Value - if KBB is always so low, than I’m not sure how the dealership is making any money.

If you were able to sell your M5 for more than the top of the KBB private seller Range, you must be one heck of a negotiator, or the person who bought it from you wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed...


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[Shuga]

Strange... just did a search on KBB and CarGurus... 2017 S6 with 28000 miles: KBB Dealer Value Range $51k - $58k. Dealer listing (CPO mind you) $50,998.

That, is facts.

Saying they don’t know how to make price adjustments for mass-produced vehicles like an M5 or S6 is laughable. Dealerships around me market the fact they are priced below KBB Value - if KBB is always so low, than I’m not sure how the dealership is making any money.

If you were able to sell your M5 for more than the top of the KBB private seller Range, you must be one heck of a negotiator, or the person who bought it from you wasn’t the sharpest tool in the shed...


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You obviously haven’t delt with selling higher end/ specialty cars. I did sell my M5 for way over KBB. As all the others at the time of the sale where also listed way over KBB. When I sold my Porsche, it was the same thing. I got over the KBB estimate...

And yes the M5 and S6 are “mass” produced. But they 100% are speciality cars. Not everyone is driving a M5 or S6 around town. You’re acting like they are Camrys.

[Shuga]

I think its accurate for a GMC or Honda when you have 400 of them for sale close to you.

If we were to sell our 3.0T Prestige, there are only 5 within 200 miles of our zip code 2012-2014....and only one with comparable miles. Just checked to prove my point.

Its listed for $20,000. The are all $17,000-$20,000.

KBB says $12,000. Probably accurate for a dealer trade-in value though.


And that is just an A6. Check out a 911 for ultimate lulz.

You’re 100% right, for cars like GMC or Honda they probably are spot on.

But like you said obviously the value of your A6 isn’t 12k. It’s probably in the 17k-20k range. And KBB with any Porsche is LOL.

[MattyMarkey]

You obviously haven’t delt with selling higher end/ specialty cars. I did sell my M5 for way over KBB. As all the others at the time of the sale where also listed way over KBB. When I sold my Porsche, it was the same thing. I got over the KBB estimate...

And yes the M5 and S6 are “mass” produced. But they 100% are speciality cars. Not everyone is driving a M5 or S6 around town. You’re acting like they are Camrys.

The only thing that is obvious, is that you proved my earlier point.

I’m just going off of facts bud. Facts of the current market of S6’s (like the OP and others are asking about), listing prices, dealers selling prices, KBB prices, and buying and selling 13 vehicles; high-end and even owning a Camry (a very, very special Camry to me... does that make it a specialty vehicle?!).



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[MVR 155]

You obviously haven’t delt with selling higher end/ specialty cars. I did sell my M5 for way over KBB. As all the others at the time of the sale where also listed way over KBB. When I sold my Porsche, it was the same thing. I got over the KBB estimate...

And yes the M5 and S6 are “mass” produced. But they 100% are speciality cars. Not everyone is driving a M5 or S6 around town. You’re acting like they are Camrys.

Have to agree with this...... KBB is simply a reference point and while it may be spot on for many cars, it's equally way off for just as many. I own a 2002 Corvette Z06 with very low mileage (25K on the odometer) and it's a fair weather car that has had next to zero exposure to rain/elements. KBB values private party value at under $20K which is the better part of $5K light. Great example of how KBB can be erroneous in certain situations. If KBB was so accurate, we would all be getting an extra few grand when we traded in our cars to dealers. Dealers use auction figures/numbers to value trades as it's a real time indicator of what cars are actually trading for. Walk into a dealer and tell them you demand KBB value for your trade..... in many instances you will get a significantly lower number and possibly laughed at!!

[MattyMarkey]

Have to agree with this...... KBB is simply a reference point and while it may be spot on for many cars, it's equally way off for just as many. I own a 2002 Corvette Z06 with very low mileage (25K on the odometer) and it's a fair weather car that has had next to zero exposure to rain/elements. KBB values private party value at under $20K which is the better part of $5K light. Great example of how KBB can be erroneous in certain situations. If KBB was so accurate, we would all be getting an extra few grand when we traded in our cars to dealers. Dealers use auction figures/numbers to value trades as it's a real time indicator of what cars are actually trading for. Walk into a dealer and tell them you demand KBB value for your trade..... in many instances you will get a significantly lower number and possibly laughed at!!

Key words you used “reference point”. That’s exactly why they give you a range. There is not one single tool out there that is 100% accurate, nor has anyone said KBB is spot on.

I think it also comes down to how users search their vehicles value on KBB. Not saying you don’t know what you’re doing, but with the info you provided about your Z06, KBB came back with a private party value of $19.5k - $23.5k. Which would pretty much be in the ballpark you yourself are valuing your car.

I’d say KBB works well for the tool that it is!


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[MVR 155]

Key words you used “reference point”. That’s exactly why they give you a range. There is not one single tool out there that is 100% accurate, nor has anyone said KBB is spot on.

I think it also comes down to how users search their vehicles value on KBB. Not saying you don’t know what you’re doing, but with the info you provided about your Z06, KBB came back with a private party value of $19.5k - $23.5k. Which would pretty much be in the ballpark you yourself are valuing your car.

I’d say KBB works well for the tool that it is!


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It came back with $17.7-21.2K when I ran it. Fetching $24-26K for a very low mile C5 Z06 is pretty common place so this is a great example of KBB being pretty light on value to the tune of +12%. In the real world you'd be lucky to fetch a car with double the miles for $21K and it would likely have some cosmetic deficiencies along with some other stories.

[Shuga]

The only thing that is obvious, is that you proved my earlier point.

I’m just going off of facts bud. Facts of the current market of S6’s (like the OP and others are asking about), listing prices, dealers selling prices, KBB prices, and buying and selling 13 vehicles; high-end and even owning a Camry (a very, very special Camry to me... does that make it a specialty vehicle?!).



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Once again, It’s very clear that you haven’t had much experience with used high end/ specialty vehicles. You’re making fun of the fact that I’m calling M5’s and S6’s “specialty” vehicles. How many M5’s and S6’s are in your town compared to Camrys? The M5 and S6 fill a special Niche. Not everyone needs or wants a high horsepower 4 door sedan.

What do you classify as a speciality vehicle?

[Shuga]

It came back with $17.7-21.2K when I ran it. Fetching $24-26K for a very low mile C5 Z06 is pretty common place so this is a great example of KBB being pretty light on value to the tune of +12%. In the real world you'd be lucky to fetch a car with double the miles for $21K and it would likely have some cosmetic deficiencies along with some other stories.

Perfect example 👍, the 21K C5 Z06 would have a ton of issues. Along with the paint spidering along all the bumpers lol.

[MattyMarkey]

Once again, It’s very clear that you haven’t had much experience with used high end/ specialty vehicles. You’re making fun of the fact that I’m calling M5’s and S6’s “specialty” vehicles. How many M5’s and S6’s are in your town compared to Camrys? The M5 and S6 fill a special Niche. Not everyone needs or wants a high horsepower 4 door sedan.

What do you classify as a speciality vehicle?

You haven't proven any knowledge of owning high-end vehicles other than saying you have owned an M5 and a Porsche; do you want a cookie? There is a vast difference between a high-horsepower car, and a specialty car - I can buy a $100k G-Wagon and a $100k Porsche. Both are High-end, and neither are specialty vehicles. Actually, in my area, there are plenty of M5's, S6's, Porsche's, Maserati's, G-wagons etc, etc (I can do the high-end name game too) - All of which are mass-production vehicles, and not specialty vehicles. Your M5 or Porsche will depreciate (that's not appreciation btw) 5x faster/as much compared to a Camry... so if you think that makes it special, you win.

The question is; is KBB a viable tool to help with figuring out how much you can sell an S6? Short answer: Yup.

[RedheadNV]

Well, just had the almost exact same car, has the sport seats, pop up on Craigslist. It’s only 10 miles from me. 70k miles, not sure if the separator/oil screen/motor mounts/turbos have been done, but their asking price is $24,500. F&@$!!!


2013 S6 Quartz gray metallic

[Shuga]

You haven't proven any knowledge of owning high-end vehicles other than saying you have owned an M5 and a Porsche; do you want a cookie? There is a vast difference between a high-horsepower car, and a specialty car - I can buy a $100k G-Wagon and a $100k Porsche. Both are High-end, and neither are specialty vehicles. Actually, in my area, there are plenty of M5's, S6's, Porsche's, Maserati's, G-wagons etc, etc (I can do the high-end name game too) - All of which are mass-production vehicles, and not specialty vehicles. Your M5 or Porsche will depreciate (that's not appreciation btw) 5x faster/as much compared to a Camry... so if you think that makes it special, you win.

The question is; is KBB a viable tool to help with figuring out how much you can sell an S6? Short answer: Yup.

What knowledge do you want me to shine? I There where only 20,482 E39 M5’s produced during its time period. That’s a very little number compared how many Camry’s are built each Month. I’m not bragging that I owned an M5 or Porsche. I’m just using them as examples to show that the KBB does not show the true value of all vehicles. I used the M5 as one of my examples due to the fact that it’s a direct competitor to the S6 ( depending on who you ask 😉 ) Someone else brought up Porsche’s KBB being off.

We’re not talking about depreciation. I never said that they didn’t have a quicker depreciation rate. I know they do.

The question is; is KBB a viable tool to help with figuring out how much you can sell an S6? Short answer: As long as you add 5-10k (depending on what you have and condition) on to the best private party value and go from there.

[MattyMarkey]

What knowledge do you want me to shine? I There where only 20,482 E39 M5’s produced during its time period. That’s a very little number compared how many Camry’s are built each Month. I’m not bragging that I owned an M5 or Porsche. I’m just using them as examples to show that the KBB does not show the true value of all vehicles. I used the M5 as one of my examples due to the fact that it’s a direct competitor to the S6 ( depending on who you ask 😉 ) Someone else brought up Porsche’s KBB being off.

We’re not talking about depreciation. I never said that they didn’t have a quicker depreciation rate. I know they do.

The question is; is KBB a viable tool to help with figuring out how much you can sell an S6? Short answer: As long as you add 5-10k (depending on what you have and condition) on to the best private party value and go from there.

Glad you know your production numbers of M5's... Your last statement proves you don't know what used S6's are commanding for prices these days... I'm sure we can go back and forth proving how big yours is compared to mine, but that doesn't help the members with the question.

RedheadNV - go ahead and add $5-10k on top of what KBB says, and let us know how that works out for you - call it good market research!

[Shuga]

Glad you know your production numbers of M5's... Your last statement proves you don't know what used S6's are commanding for prices these days... I'm sure we can go back and forth proving how big yours is compared to mine, but that doesn't help the members with the question.

RedheadNV - go ahead and add $5-10k on top of what KBB says, and let us know how that works out for you - call it good market research!

LOL, all of your posts in this thread prove that you don’t understand how KBB doesn’t know how to give people the correct value for high end vehicles.

It’s ok though, let us know how much of a money pit your Below/ low KBB S6 is. I’m sure it’ll run perfectly and be a 10/10 cosmetically 😉

[zabds319]

Why are you having an ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction? What do you do for work? Why is your surgeon telling you to take a year off work?

[RedheadNV]

Why are you having an ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction? What do you do for work? Why is your surgeon telling you to take a year off work?

I’m actually having the radial collateral done. It’s just easier to say “Tommy John”. Same procedure, just other side of the elbow. I also have 2 high grade tears on 2 tendons.

I’m a heavy duty technician. I tore everything while hammering out king pins on a semi.

It’s in my right elbow, and I’m right handed. Timeline goes as follows:
2-3 weeks immobilized
Start therapy full time 3 times weekly
Progress 3-4 months in a hinged brace (wear full time, except when in therapy or sleeping)
Release to more active duty once grip strength is 50% of left hand
Continue therapy 1-2 times weekly until strength plateaus

I will be at the shop, in the office, once I can write again. I’m a commission based tech, so I don’t have an hourly wage. This is a workers compensation claim, and here in Nevada, it sucks! They pay pennies (there is a maximum wage compensation here). It’s a big cluster, I have to meet certain strength requirements before I can return to my current job. That is, if I can. I have a ton of damage in there.

I have seen 3 surgeons, and this is the best prognosis I have received. My surgeon is a Team USA doctor. He has amazing credentials.

In the end it all just depends on if he can use the tendon in my wrist for the repair, or has to use “aftermarket parts”. Also, depends on what he finds. While the contrast MRI showed the damage clearly, there could be more.



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[RedheadNV]

I hit up Carmax just to see what they would offer. $19500! They said that the C7 generation S6 is a “falling value” vehicle. The average price of them has dropped an average of 25% this year. They said that they didn’t want to even buy it. They also currently have zero inventory of them because of the falling value. I did look up nationwide for a S6, and did not find one. Thanks again Audi for the fire sale!


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[Valpo A7]

I just looked on the CarMax app and found 9 S6s nationwide ranging from $32,000 to $56,000 in the 2013 to 2018 year ranges.

As to selling yours have you talked to the local Audi dealers to see if they wanted to buy it off you?

[RedheadNV]

I just looked on the CarMax app and found 9 S6s nationwide ranging from $32,000 to $56,000 in the 2013 to 2018 year ranges.

As to selling yours have you talked to the local Audi dealers to see if they wanted to buy it off you?

When I look now on the Carmax app, I am getting inventory of the S6. When I looked Friday night I wasn’t finding any.

I have talked with the local dealer, they’ll gladly take it off my hands if I purchase a new Audi.

I have a Craigslist ad up. I’m asking only $23,500. Hopefully someone grabs it soon.


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[RedheadNV]

Sold for $23,000 cash. Went to a gentleman who owns a C5 RS6, and a C6 S6. So, it will have a good home.


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[Shuga]

That’s unheard of! Best of luck with the next chapter in your life


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[1flossedS4]

Glad to hear you sold it, cheap price imo. This is partly the reason I bought an RS car hoping it would solidify more value down the road for resale.

[Shuga]

Glad to hear you sold it, cheap price imo. This is partly the reason I bought an RS car hoping it would solidify more value down the road for resale.

You definitely can’t think of resale. If you do you’ll cry.


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[MattyMarkey]

Nice work selling it! I still say you should've listed it $5-10k more for good ol' market research. As long as you are happy with the price, and putting it towards a good use with your upcoming surgery - Best of luck!

[RedheadNV]

I really just wanted to unload it. It took my friend almost a year to sell his fully loaded Daytona, over red, 2014 S8. He ended up selling it for $30,000. It only had 56k miles.

The general public is scared of the 4.0TT cars. If Audi would have just stepped up and fixed the turbo issues, all of our resale values would be great.

It also doesn’t help that there is a lot of 4.0TT cars for sale in the area. We are a relatively small metropolitan area, less 500k people in the greater area, so with the market flooded all of a sudden, it makes it hard to demand higher values.

Thank you all for the well wishes, surgery is coming up quick.


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[MattyMarkey]

100% agree with your thought process.

That’s what the current market is right now. Market trumps what anyone else says is “speciality”... No one in their right mind would’ve paid you $5-10k over market value.


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