Gonna sell the X5...just bought a S4 Avant!

[dragoncoach]

We decided to downsize and were looking at an A4 Avant and I came across a '06 S4 Avant with 52k miles, one middle aged, professional owner. All service records, clean body, no accidents...excellent condition. I couldn't resist. Did a PPI and no issues were found. It its was our stable the next day! I'm going to sell the X after the New Year. It's in great shape and running well so it, hopefully it won't be difficult to sell. Thanks to everyone on the forum. The information and knowledge I learned was invaluable. Good luck to all and Happy New Year!! Cheers!!

[c4racer]

Awesome - congrats. Really nice vehicles and much better to drive than a X5 too. I had a 05 w/ manual and in retrospect wish I hadn't sold it. I had it 3 years and it was the best all around sedan I've owned, and just as fun to drive as a E39 M5 (yes, I had one of those too). Not quite as tossable as a E36 M3, but adding in the AWD factor for snow country driving and it was a very nice all-around sedan. In many ways I sure wish I still had mine!

Did you get an AT or stick? If manual, you may start thinking the M5 is redundant!

Here is a pic of my old steed:



Visit Audizine forum - not as good as Xoutpost, but not bad and a good source of info on these cars.

BTW - I sold my X5 this year too but not to upsize. We needed a larger family car so picked up a new Mazda CX9. I'm happy with it so far - just nudged past 7K miles on it after first half year of ownership.

[dragoncoach]

It's an automatic and the same color as the one you had. I paid a little more because of its overall condition and low miles but its well worth it because the car was taken care of. I'm getting too old to have 3 manual cars in the stable. My wife drives a stick very well but sometimes parking is a bear in the city and it's easier to just take the auto. The S handles well and is just a smoother ride than an M3. I still have the M5 and enjoy driving it. Bigger than a 3 series and it has 4 doors as well. Funny thing...I may have the opportunity to pick up a '01 E46 M3 cheap. It's got 51k miles, one owner, interior and exterior is a 9.5/10. Its mine if its available but I won't know for another month. Just a kid at heart I guess.
Happy New Year!

[c4racer]

Originally Posted by dragoncoach

It's an automatic and the same color as the one you had. I paid a little more because of its overall condition and low miles but its well worth it because the car was taken care of. I'm getting too old to have 3 manual cars in the stable. My wife drives a stick very well but sometimes parking is a bear in the city and it's easier to just take the auto. The S handles well and is just a smoother ride than an M3. I still have the M5 and enjoy driving it. Bigger than a 3 series and it has 4 doors as well. Funny thing...I may have the opportunity to pick up a '01 E46 M3 cheap. It's got 51k miles, one owner, interior and exterior is a 9.5/10. Its mine if its available but I won't know for another month. Just a kid at heart I guess.
Happy New Year!

Dolphin Gray is a nice color. You will enjoy it. It's sort of in-between a 3 and 5 series which is a nice size. M3 + M5 + S4 - now that would be quite the stable. I have had dreams off and on of an M5 + M3 stable, but never had both at the same time. Currently my toy and primary driver is a 07 Corvette and my sedan is a 740i. I have considered going to a E39 M5 and E36 M3 coupe or maybe even a E46 M3 at some point if I get tired of the vette.

[Naz24]

FYI, just did a quick search on manheim auction site for you (yes i have a log in and access to auctions) Those babies are auctioning for around 21k with that mileage. Hope that can help you negotiate.

[dragoncoach]

Originally Posted by Naz24

FYI, just did a quick search on manheim auction site for you (yes i have a log in and access to auctions) Those babies are auctioning for around 21k with that mileage. Hope that can help you negotiate.

Thanks I paid more but there aren't that many S4 Avants for sale and its a original owner, private party sale, not an auction. It's in excellent condition condition and I don't think the previous owner abused the car in any way. As used performance cars go, I'd rather spend more on a really good car than less on a "well broken in car" and have tons of issues. The price I paid was fair for the car in the condition it was in. Thanks again for your input!

[c4racer]

Originally Posted by dragoncoach

Thanks I paid more but there aren't that many S4 Avants for sale and its a original owner, private party sale, not an auction. It's in excellent condition condition and I don't think the previous owner abused the car in any way. As used performance cars go, I'd rather spend more on a really good car than less on a "well broken in car" and have tons of issues. The price I paid was fair for the car in the condition it was in. Thanks again for your input!

I got $20K for mine with 93K miles on it almost 2 years ago! 2005. The buyer did not even negotiate on the price. There are so few S4 Avants and manuals are even rarer still.

[chasz17]

Ahhh, you found a vehicle even more expensive to fix that a X5!!!

[RickM5X3]

Congrats; great choice. S4 Avant is always on my short list of cars I'd own.

[dragoncoach]

Originally Posted by chasz17

Ahhh, you found a vehicle even more expensive to fix that a X5!!!

I guess you haven't had your X for very long. Repairs on a German car are generally expensive regardless of manufacturer. My BMW's aren't cheap to keep but the trade off of fun/performance for higher maintenance and repair costs are worth it.