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Old 07-30-2008, 01:54 PM
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thinking of trading my trusty S4 for new Audi.
Dealer at $9,500 trade in value
Car is pristine mechanically and inside. Few stone chips on outside 57,000miles. 6MT no fancy options.
Feel like I am getting ripped off.
I was thinking closer to $12,000
Any thoughts?
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Old 07-30-2008, 02:04 PM
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sell it yourself. E-bay, craigslist, classifieds, etc.
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with such low mileage, $12K shouldn't be an issue at all...
Old 07-30-2008, 02:17 PM
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Where are you located?
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Default HAHA they screwin you. I got $10,300 for mine. 115kmiles, CEL, MEGA boost leak off turbo. paint 6/10

So yea i got a really good deal or ur getting screwed.
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you could probably get at least 12.5k minimum if you're able to wait.
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shoot, carmax would probably give you more than that
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"titanium 01 360 F1"... like... Ferrari? Maybe in Gran Turismo?
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The 360 modena hasn't been featured on Gran Turismo yet. Maybe Forza though?
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Most dealers use a price guide based on actual auction prices; not the way to get top $
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