uberwgn

Good for you, Shiva. I wouldn't want that car back...

What are you going to replace it with?

shivamerlin

There is only one option for me, I'm getting another S4. Of course I'm trying to find a 2014 S4 as the leases for 2014 models should be much lower and the additional preferred credit of $1,500 is another great incentive.

Hopefully they will hurry up so I can also take advantage of the first month paid by Audi until September 2nd.

uberwgn

The 2015 cars will have higher residuals compared to the 2014 cars which the lease company now views as 1 yr old. Higher residual = lower pmt.

shivamerlin

Are you saying I could get a deal just as good on a 2015 model?

uberwgn

Maybe better on the 2015 unless someone has a 2014 that they're willing to do a more aggressive discount on ...

shivamerlin

I can certainly try but most people here on Audiworld are saying that the money factor would be much better on 2014 models.

shivamerlin

Quick update:

Since my 2013 S4 was declared a total loss I ended up buying a 2014 S4 last weekend. My wife and I went to OH and drove the car back to GA which turned out to be a great road trip. I've got the new car to the following conditions:

2014 S4, MT, B&O, MMI, Nappa leather, Side Assist, Sports Diff, 19" wheels, Carbon Inlays

MSRP $57,700; ACNA 6% discount, $1,500 preferred equipment credit, $1,000 owners loyalty

36 month lease
12,000 miles/year
Zero cash down
$662/month incl. AudiCare

Just for future reference my insurance paid off the lease and the additional equity on the lease ($5K) was sent to me.

I will post pictures this weekend! Thanks again for all the input you provided.

AutohausAZ-Mike

Congrats on the new car!
That's good to hear. Glad you didn't take the major hit on the total lost.

tna3

You are lucky the car was declared totaled. The difference will probably end up in your pocket. Carfax has in some cases caused more headache to consumers then benefited them. Many dealers refuse to get trade-ins with a Carfax ding knowing that it may damage their reputation to sell an imperfect car. They are forced to send these cars to an auction regardless of the incident. There are a number of gems out there with a Carfax ding. For example a vehicle with minor bumper damage or other cosmetic damage to completely replaceable parts take a disproportionate hit, when repaired correctly. There isn't enough information on Carfax to make a distinction. Its either clean record or not.