Audi RS7

[Chris-M1234]

Close to pulling the trigger on this..

Great history just had breaks and oil changes done.. 3k bill etc..

I know this won't be cheap but my nerves are more around future resale... Audi have had it a while themselves so I fear I may take a bit of a horrendous hit on the depreciation etc... There are just 605 reasons why I think I can still justify it..

What are peoples thoughts?

https://www.pistonheads.com/buy/listing/13151078

[interstellar]

interstellar said:

Buy it. These cars are disappearing. For all the same reasons as you I just bought a F90 M5.

This is heart not head decision. If they have had it for a while negotiate hard but go for it.

Edited to add it’s been on auto trader since 22/3 if that helps, not too long.

[Chris-M1234]

Yes they are rare.. I know most wanted the RS6 avant.. they are probably want id want but they're 5k more for this spec... and I love the RS7 etc...

Well i thought it was a little while that one... most cars aren't lasting days.. let alone weeks..

Is there a easy way to find the listing date?

[interstellar]

Yep it’s in the url in reverse order (the first 8 digits)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203213...

[Chris-M1234]

Thats the most helpful car buying advice ive ever seen!

[interstellar]

You’re welcome.

[SmithCorona]

I always had a massive soft spot for these because of their practicality vs the M6 and the CLS (both of which I had in the end - not sure what that says)

They are excellent cruisers and very fast and stable. Though they are large and a bit boring - I would 95% say go for it and enjoy!

[milu]

I can never work out if these have ‘fat’ bodywork like the Avant
If not,do these have a narrower track and therefore drive differently to the Rs6?

[67Dino]

Pretty much the same price as an RS5 of the same mileage/vintage, so great value I’d say. Love the colour combo too.

Depreciation? Certainly. Would be surprised if worth much more than £30k in 3 years’ time, but that’s true of most modern prestige cars in this size and price bracket. Still cheaper than taking a taxi everywhere and more convenient too, making it an entirely rational choice (cough).

[sagarich]

interstellar said:

Yep it’s in the url in reverse order (the first 8 digits)

https://www.autotrader.co.uk/car-details/202203213...

Oh wow, thats going to be very useful in the future. How did I not know that?!?!

[Chris-M1234]

A friend who works in the Trade with significant knowledge of Audi basically has suggested they would estimate the value at this year end to be somewhere around 10k less than the asking...

Im all for spending a bit of money etc... but thats a bit too nuts for me!

[interstellar]

Yes that's normal. There will be 5k margin in most cars of this price so another 5k depreciation by end of year is about right. If that's too much for you then no car at this price point will work unfortunately.

[ZX10R NIN]

As above this is where your at (this was the same before the price rises) when you're at this end of the market.

[KungFuPanda]

I’ve just bought an S8 of the same vintage. Same engine and with a remap will push out more power than the RS7. They’re about 30% cheaper than a comparable RS6/RS7. Would you not consider one of those?

Anyway, regardless, I love the colour and love the wheels on the RS7.

[Chris-M1234]

KungFuPanda said:

I’ve just bought an S8 of the same vintage. Same engine and with a remap will push out more power than the RS7. They’re about 30% cheaper than a comparable RS6/RS7. Would you not consider one of those?

Anyway, regardless, I love the colour and love the wheels on the RS7.

I love the S8 that size with all that power is nuts! ... There arent many online, not ones Id consider at the moment.

May keep looking at Rs6'Avant though.. could be a slightly better value holding car.