Car has 4 owners in under 4 years

[INBOXFULL]

I'm looking at buying a used Audi Q8 but discovered it has has 4 owners since 2019 and 6 reg plate changes?
Should I avoid?

[anonymous-user]

I wouldn't touch that with a barge pole, plenty more out there surely?

[Monkeylegend]

If you need to ask.

[wpa1975]

Nope, not a chance.

[Pistonheader101]

Not an issue if priced right

[randlemarcus]

There's a possible augment for VERY short term supercar ownership - have a play and move on at or ove purchase price. Chelsea tractors not so much, it's a shame ou can't see s59 markers...

[RoVoFob]

INBOXFULL said:

I'm looking at buying a used Audi Q8 but discovered it has has 4 owners since 2019 and 6 reg plate changes?
Should I avoid?

The plate situation could be innocent enough; think my car is listed as having had five plates, but three of them are the original plate, with two of the four owners to date having had private plates…

[Driver101]

The fact you have signed up to a car forum to ask that question suggests you recognise something isn't right.

Don't buy a car you suspect something isn't right.

[donkmeister]

I had 60k miles and many years of hassle free motoring out of a Mercedes bought quite cheaply with similar history and a few little problems I knew I could resolve for a few hundred pounds. Immediately had those jobs done, engine and trans service by an Indy and I was a very happy boy.

Some people just want what looks good on their Insta and wouldn't rag it etc. I'd just be sure to scrutinise and verify any service history, scan for codes and ensure the price reflects anything scary/in need of attention.

[Baldchap]

It's probably the fact that people bought a nice car and realised it was impractically large and got rid.

[BenB91]

Wouldn't have an issue with it. Expensive cars can change hands quickly.

[anonymous-user]

…it was Always Under Diagnostic Investigation (A.U.D.I)

[p4cks]

Island Hermit said:

…it was Always Under Diagnostic Investigation (A.U.D.I)

Jokes are much funnier when you have to explain them. You’ve got a career in stand up beckoning I’m sure

[Monkeylegend]

INBOXFULL said:

I'm looking at buying a used Audi Q8 but discovered it has has 4 owners since 2019 and 6 reg plate changes?
Should I avoid?

What does the service history look like?

Not sure we will get an answer though

[ZX10R NIN]

Was it new in 2019?
What does the service history look like?
Is the car in good overall condition?
If it was new in 2019 it could've been pre registered then became the managers car & was then finally sold.
4 owners wouldn't be an issue as long as the car had good maintenance & was in good condition.
At the end of the day you can have one owner cars that have been neglected & are basket cases.

Always buy on condition.

[Ussrcossack]

Is it for sale in Bradford Keighley or Burnley

Avoid

[ninjag]

Maybe people misjudged how big it was or how much tyres cost for it? Lots of circumstances are changing fast these days as well with job security etc.

My car had an owner or two more than I would have liked, but it can be a thirsty car which may have caught many of them out.

[DaveH23]

Bought before Covid, sold to save money when not working, a dealer could be one of them names, then as other have said bought without realising how big it was then sold again with the rising cost of fuel.

Treat it like any other purchase, buy on condition.

[PositronicRay]

Baldchap said:

It's probably the fact that people bought a nice car and realised it was impractically large and got rid.

Or the scrotes circling like sharks, whilst trying to lift it.