Am I an idiot?

[axs377]

I just bought a 2016 rs7 yesterday. I traded in my 2013 s5. The crazy thing is the rs7 has 70k miles on it, but appears to be in great condition. Because of the high milage I was able to get a good deal, however this is my daily driver which is going to get 15-20k miles a year. Did I make a very expensive mistake?

[Nick Fury]

Did you buy it with a warranty? If so, I don't see the issue.

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[axs377]

I did not...should I look into one?

[Nick Fury]

I did not...should I look into one?

I would.

[axs377]

Any particular warranty companies that would be a good choice? Thanks

[Nick Fury]

Any particular warranty companies that would be a good choice? Thanks

Lots of threads in this sub. Here's one: https://www.audizine.com/forum/showthread.php/839544-Extended-Warranty-Who-do-you-have-and-Why

[SWONER]

Well if the S5 was a 4.2, you upgraded reliability.

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[Nick Fury]

What'd you end up paying for it?

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[Clipse3GT]

Just update and replace the turbo screen, check valve, and oil seperator and you will be set. Rest is just maintenance stuff.

[wwhan]

Just update and replace the turbo screen, check valve, and oil seperator and you will be set. Rest is just maintenance stuff.

+1

And check turbos. Change oil/oil-filter every 5k miles.

By the way the brake job is (rotors are) very expensive.

[axs377]

Thanks for all the replies. Got the car for $54.5k. Definitely saw that brakes and rotors will be nuts, fortunately have a very mechanically inclined friend to at least cut labor on those.

[Valpo A7]

70K is not high mileage any more.

[Shuga]

LMAO. Asks after he bought it! [emoji23].
All seriousness your fine I wouldn’t worry about it. As said above keep an eye on those things and you’ll be fine


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[Tonymastodon]

rip turbos

[axs377]

LMAO. Asks after he bought it! [emoji23].
All seriousness your fine I wouldn’t worry about it. As said above keep an eye on those things and you’ll be fine


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I know...it just was too tempting. Didn't start thinking about it until a tank full of gas later... I'll look into the suggestions. I appreciate everyone's input.

[Shuga]

I know...it just was too tempting. Didn't start thinking about it until a tank full of gas later... I'll look into the suggestions. I appreciate everyone's input.

Life’s to short never look back. In the end you’ll only regret the things you didn’t do


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[Audibot]

Am I an idiot?

Sorry, couldn't help but think of this:

https://66.media.tumblr.com/b0c7376fb15f466f8c0545200e49087f/tumblr_nokr07vaix1sd2x2co1_500.jpg

[scott99c2]

It's hard to know based on the S5. If the S5 was mint, low mileage, and full of mods you like, then yes, you may be an idiot. If the S5 was on its last legs, you didn't want it anymore regardless, and you were dying to get into an RS7, you may not be an idiot. For the record, with only one car as an exception, I have had buyer's remorse every single time.

[Shuga]

It's hard to know based on the S5. If the S5 was mint, low mileage, and full of mods you like, then yes, you may be an idiot. If the S5 was on its last legs, you didn't want it anymore regardless, and you were dying to get into an RS7, you may not be an idiot. For the record, with only one car as an exception, I have had buyer's remorse every single time.

You don’t like your S7?


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[scott99c2]

You don’t like your S7?


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I just like the thrill of the hunt for cars. When it’s over, there’s always a letdown.

[Shuga]

I just like the thrill of the hunt for cars. When it’s over, there’s always a letdown.

I can kind of relate to that. But then you start modifying and making it your own. That’s a hunt in itself


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[axs377]

Sorry, couldn't help but think of this:

https://66.media.tumblr.com/b0c7376fb15f466f8c0545200e49087f/tumblr_nokr07vaix1sd2x2co1_500.jpg

Lol...

[axs377]

I just like the thrill of the hunt for cars. When it’s over, there’s always a letdown.
I think that's part of my initial regret... plus what do I set my eyes on next? R8?... too poor for that...lol

[axs377]

It's hard to know based on the S5. If the S5 was mint, low mileage, and full of mods you like, then yes, you may be an idiot. If the S5 was on its last legs, you didn't want it anymore regardless, and you were dying to get into an RS7, you may not be an idiot. For the record, with only one car as an exception, I have had buyer's remorse every single time.

Meh, I think part of it was I was totally let down by my s5. It was in great shape, but was a 2013 with 60k miles. Passenger door rattled driving me insane at times...and even with a unitronic 1+ tune I was very let down by the power... I'm sure after a month I'll be tuning the rs7, but for know it certainly suffices. I think just some initial buyers remorse, but its slowly fading...

[Shuga]

I think that's part of my initial regret... plus what do I set my eyes on next? R8?... too poor for that...lol

R8 and RS7 aren’t priced that differently


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[Dr Chill]

70k is the new 50k.

[axs377]

70k is the new 50k.

🤣🤣🤣

[Shuga]

70k is the new 50k.

You can’t even get a new car for 50k anymore at least not a nice one


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[daytona rs7]

R8 and RS7 aren’t priced that differently


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lol

there's a minimum of 60k price between these 2 cars. that's more than the average middle class person spends on the total cost of a car.

[Shuga]

lol

there's a minimum of 60k price between these 2 cars. that's more than the average middle class person spends on the total cost of a car.

Did you mean price difference?


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[Shuga]

The used car market for a 16 RS7 and a first Gen R8 is very similar


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[jpru2001]

70k miles doesn't scare me one bit. good for you OP.

Lets say you spent $50,000 on it. A basic Lexus cost $50,000 new these days. Would you rather drive an RS7 with 70k miles or a basic lexus? The RS7 is already well into its depreciation curve also, if not almost all the way through it.

[Shuga]

70k miles doesn't scare me one bit. good for you OP.

Lets say you spent $50,000 on it. A basic Lexus cost $50,000 new these days. Would you rather drive an RS7 with 70k miles or a basic lexus? The RS7 is already well into its depreciation curve also, if not almost all the way through it.

I think OP spent more than 50k on it but A Lexus has no soul. You’re driving a medal box that will fold easily. A RS7? Well that has a beast under the hood. A little Angel and a little devil in its personality.


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[axs377]

I think OP spent more than 50k on it but A Lexus has no soul. You’re driving a medal box that will fold easily. A RS7? Well that has a beast under the hood. A little Angel and a little devil in its personality.


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Just a tad over 50k... 54.5k.... my main concern is if the car was fairly reliable aside from regular maintenance kind of items...

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I think OP spent more than 50k on it but A Lexus has no soul. You’re driving a medal box that will fold easily. A RS7? Well that has a beast under the hood. A little Angel and a little devil in its personality.


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I like the way you think...lol

[Shuga]

Lol you got it for a steal


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