Matoonia 6th Gear March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Was looking around at some Audi used cars http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/listing.php?MOD=audi&PRC=0&RGD=2009&TRN=0&VEH=0&AVL=2 And I was shocked at an A8 depreciation less than A4 depreciation A4 1.8T depre $16k - http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=458774&DL=2420 A8 3.2V6 depre $15k - http://www.sgcarmart.com/used_cars/info.php?ID=449600&DL=2210 Then I went and look at other 2008-2009 A8 models, mostly also depre $15k only. Had sat in A8 before, the back legroom is amazing, lean back kiao kar already still can barely reach the front seat. At a time when even used Altis smelly smelly $12k depreciation, A8 at depre $15k is . A new A8 depre is close to $40k depre. Other than road tax which is twice of a 2L car, what else am I missing? ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furrynadz 5th Gear March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 heavy maintenance still not as bad as S class and those air shocks i guess Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1 6th Gear March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 1 single repair could easily add 1 to 2k to your low annual depreciation bro. Lppl. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matoonia 6th Gear March 12, 2015 Author Share March 12, 2015 1 single repair to audi A4 or even VW Jetta will also cost just as much as an A8 mah. But of cos servicing, oil change all this will costs more than a usual 1.8L. If a person now driving a Audi A4, actually it will not add much annually to drive A8. Of cos if currently driving Camry then the maintenance costs will be whole world of difference. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viceroymenthol 6th Gear March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 Buy! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voxy28 3rd Gear March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 wait a while more it will even be cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 1 single repair to audi A4 or even VW Jetta will also cost just as much as an A8 mah. But of cos servicing, oil change all this will costs more than a usual 1.8L. If a person now driving a Audi A4, actually it will not add much annually to drive A8. Of cos if currently driving Camry then the maintenance costs will be whole world of difference. personally... i juz feel obligated to warn a fellow bro in MCF.. i bot a car from that dealer before... it was cheaper by abit compared to same models else where... but..... car turned out to be a lemon... in 10mths ownership... power window gear broke, coolant tank burst, air con leaked... additional 8~10k gone of cus.. it could be a one off... but just be careful ... make sure your mech checks that car thoroughly... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiger1 6th Gear March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 personally... i juz feel obligated to warn a fellow bro in MCF.. i bot a car from that dealer before... it was cheaper by abit compared to same models else where... but..... car turned out to be a lemon... in 10mths ownership... power window gear broke, coolant tank burst, air con leaked... additional 8~10k gone of cus.. it could be a one off... but just be careful ... make sure your mech checks that car thoroughly... Looks like wear and tear to me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thaiyotakamli Supersonic March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 cost first year depreciation very wow haha 08/09 is old model thats why dep lower. space really good but maintenance will be expensive. not an issue to me cos i bought new last time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 1 single repair could easily add 1 to 2k to your low annual depreciation bro. Lppl. bro, sure or not? if car left 5 years, 5*2k = 10k. u sure a 10k repair on a8 is normally expected? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 personally... i juz feel obligated to warn a fellow bro in MCF.. i bot a car from that dealer before... it was cheaper by abit compared to same models else where... but..... car turned out to be a lemon... in 10mths ownership... power window gear broke, coolant tank burst, air con leaked... additional 8~10k gone of cus.. it could be a one off... but just be careful ... make sure your mech checks that car thoroughly... 8-10k for these repairs sounds excessive. you fixed with premium auto? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 8-10k for these repairs sounds excessive. you fixed with premium auto? PML la... i bot from that dealer .. Looks like wear and tear to me. Fair enough... maybe just me unlucky? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 PML la... i bot from that dealer .. Fair enough... maybe just me unlucky? ok la.........some AD overpriced their charges big time. coolant tank, power window motor and even aircon compressor don't cost that much...... so I was a bit surprised why so expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strat 6th Gear March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 ok la.........some AD overpriced their charges big time. coolant tank, power window motor and even aircon compressor don't cost that much...... so I was a bit surprised why so expensive. maybe because it is an audi?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 (edited) ok la.........some AD overpriced their charges big time. coolant tank, power window motor and even aircon compressor don't cost that much...... so I was a bit surprised why so expensive. One of them included an engine flush mah.. when the coolant tank blew up.. think + tow charges etc etc i dont know the exact specifics of work done... throw to ''professionals'' to do lor... ps... i dont even know wat is engine flush... but sounded like it must be done... so... Edited March 12, 2015 by SuPerBoRed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acemundo Supercharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 (edited) maybe because it is an audi?? audi shares parts with vw and skoda ...... there are many affordable workshops specialising in repairs of cars with these badges...... so far I hear from friends who patronise them the charges are very reasonable. I guess the audi ad charges high for their labour and high markup for the parts. but I relook the posts I think superbored was complaining about his beemer not audi.? One of them included an engine flush mah.. when the coolant tank blew up.. think + tow charges etc etc i dont know the exact specifics of work done... throw to ''professionals'' to do lor... ps... i dont even know wat is engine flush... but sounded like it must be done... so... wah blow until need to do engine flush......a bit beyond my expectation..........but well they may just want to give you the most comprehensive repair. Edited March 12, 2015 by Acemundo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kb27 Supersonic March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 One of them included an engine flush mah.. when the coolant tank blew up.. think + tow charges etc etc i dont know the exact specifics of work done... throw to ''professionals'' to do lor... ps... i dont even know wat is engine flush... but sounded like it must be done... so... Never do things like "engine flush". It's a scam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuPerBoRed Twincharged March 12, 2015 Share March 12, 2015 (edited) Never do things like "engine flush". It's a scam. really?? but.. i did see ALL the whitish looking liquid over the whole engine .. somehow needing to cleaning the mess up made sense... Edited March 12, 2015 by SuPerBoRed ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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