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Originally posted by tkd_M119
Don't know how much the new A8 cost but I'm sure it's a lot! I'd wait for a lease return - if this second gen A8 is like the first, they'll depcriciate like an old Q45!
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Yup. Man, do Audi's depreciate! A friend of mine picked up a cherry A4 1.8T for next to nothing. Dealers try to get top prices so the new car buyers don't think their cars will be worthless three years down the road, but don't let those prices be your guide.
How about BMW? I can get a 1997 740iL locally for about $35K. Can't buy a 1997 E320 for much less than that, and a 1997 S500 is still a $55-60K car here. I had a 1997 528i I'm glad I ditched, as I see them for $25K now. Cripes! Those were $60K plus cars new. That's a hit!
The best car for lack of depreciation is a Civic or Corolla. In the luxury category, MB still wins, hands down.
An old Q45 was worhtless the day they rolled onto the floor. I know the Infinity dealer, and in 1997 they had 1995 models unsold. Things sure have turned around there...
...though the Q is still a slow seller.