johnlieu

Hi all,

So wife and I are deciding to trade-in our 2011 Q5 3.2 Prem. Sline for the 2013 Q7 for larger space for the family.

The Q5 still under Audi Care, plus the Sline Wheel protection package etc etc.

What is your experience with trade-in and what seems to be the better way of getting most value out of the well maintained Q5?

Frankly, I'd prefer to keep the Q5 for myself's casual driving but our budget won't allow.


Cheers & Thanks for any of your input.
JL

warcity

iTrader: (1)

Try to sell it private, I traded my 2010 3.2 for a 2011 S4 and lost about 12K in the process.

johnlieu

Wow 12K!!

Thanks again warcity for the tips. Since this is my first time, where would you recommend I go list the vehicle? Any popular web sites, blogs or simply bargain finders?

warcity

iTrader: (1)

I'd post it on this forum as well as your area auto trader. Don't rush it you'll be much better off selling private.

johnlieu

thanks warcity. I will post up my Q5 later on this forum. Cheers

businessdegree

trade in's aren't what you think, you'll always loose against them so i dont know try selling to a friend a neighbour or someone like an outsider then go purchase your new car

flightmedic

Kijiji is a good bet. Sold my BMW there quick. Just be very buyer aware etc.

johnlieu

Thanks for the reminder. I do realize that I will loose some when I sell it, but I still hope to maximize the remaining value rather than making extra bucks. Cheers

johnlieu

Thanks flightmedic,

Kijiji? Really? Did you ask for a bank draft or money order, or cash? I never done transaction like this before, what did you and the buyer do to find a payment/delivery solution comfortable to both? I'd be greatly appreciated if you can PM me any details as I am considering posting on kijiji or auto-trade, and even here.

Cheers

Yoshimura

You can get a rough idea of how much your car worth on canadianblackbook.com

Also, don't forget that when that when you trade in your car, you can save a lot of money in taxes.