eric strauss

… But at Audi Pacific, when I turned in my A6 with low mileage at the end of the lease, they gave me an extra $1700 back. I used it as the down payment for our current S4, which was already discounted with Audi Loyalty Incentives. I have been loyal and have gotten five Audi's from them. I feel as though my leases have worked out well. CA has a high sales tax and you only pay the tax on the value consumed each month.

superswiss

You did a trade-in, which is one way to get the equity out at the end of the lease, but if you just turn in the car they won't give you any money back. It sounds like dseg2 is not planning on getting another car just yet. It would be silly to leave all that money on the table and just walking away from the car. The dealer may be willing to buy back the car, that's another possible avenue.

dseag2

I'm seriously considering a '17 A4, so I will bring up the "cash back" deal when I talk to my salesman. It may either steer me toward another Audi or work as a bargaining tool on other brands. Great input, Eric Strauss. That's why I love this forum.

On another note, I drove my S5 with the four new tires today and it reminded me of why I fell in love with it in the beginning. The only two things I don't like about it are the black, non-ventilated seats in smoldering TX and the fairly limited trunk space since I travel frequently. It all fits, but it is not easy to get in or out of the trunk. One more minor thing... the trunk has grocery hooks but it is so shallow I have to wrap the straps around several times just to secure the bags. My Lexus trunk was so deep they hung upright with no problem. The little annoyances with an otherwise wonderful car. They all disappear when I drive it!

mikejaeggi

FYI-Audi dealer will fix/patch a nail in the tire for free if you're car is within warranty. at least that's what they told me when I picked one up a few months back, no charge.

Force-1

Discount Tire has always repaired any tire for free, even if not purchased there.

dseag2

Two of my tires were beyond patching, and I'm glad to have 4 new tires so I can enjoy my S5 to the fullest for the next 3 months.

fasteddy91

Hey dseag2

Have you thought about the new S5 sport back?

erionracing

dont get it...i had it for 2 weeks while they were repairing my s5. it was low on power, and absolutely no engine braking. I missed the growl of my s5 the s4 had nothing. I have my s5 back and i wouldnt trade it in for an a4 or s4. maybe for the 2018 s5 or rs5

dseag2

I've been traveling so I just saw it posted today. Really handsome car with more usability but not sure when it will be available. My lease ends in January, but I know they will extend it.

fasteddy91

I believe May 2017 is the target date.

Didn't someone post a pic of the Audi model release shedule for the next few years?