Thinking of selling my A4
#21
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thinking of selling my A4
What a delightful posting style you have- I imagine not a lot of those
500K audi miles were spent visiting friends (Audi owner club meetings
don't count)
If I kept the drinks in my HANDS I wouldn't have the climate control
problem I have. I guess I'm the kind of " 'tard " that puts a cup in a
cupholder. Your need to not have a drink for 350 straight miles is
laudable, but kind of beside the point.
And if I drove by feel I'd probably stop when the WHEELS hit the curb
as the bumper glides quite smoothly over the concrete only to dig in
when trying to reverse. I certainly feel stupid every time it happens,
but thanks for the anonymous internet dig.
While the quality of the ownership of my car is certainly debatable,
that's not really the issue. The issue is that in order to fix anything
on my nice car (nowhere did I state that it's a crappy car) is that I
have to travel a long way to a mechanic who is so understaffed that he
keeps it for an inordinately long time whereas if I pick up a cheap
used import I can drop it off at anyone from a friend with a car lift
to a certified mechanic who will work on it for probably half of the
labor rate of the german mechanic. I realize that it's not quite the
quality and style of car that I was accustomed to but that bitch
Katrina left me on much shiftier financial footing than I was on before
so adjustments must be made.
But thanks for your kind consideration.
Bill
> >From what I see, you just did a bunch of NECESSARY maintenance. Stuff
> you'd have to do on any car. The bumper thing is a crack-up - how
> about not "parking by feel"? The CEL could be a very simple fix. Or
> it could be the MAF. How do you know?
>
> So, let's think a little - you spent 4k. You might get back 6k.
> (Nobody in their right mind is going to spend even low blue book on a
> car with a CEL going.) That's 2k you've got left.
>
> That's going to buy you what kind of non-maintenance-requiring car?
>
> The CV joint is another $400 (just a rough guess) and the MAF (maybe)
> is another $400.
>
> The climate control - wooo-eee! Why in hell do you 'tards need a drink
> in your hands at all times? Why is it that I can spend 350 miles on
> the road straight with the need for a SuperTanker Slurpee?
>
> I'm beginning to get the picture. It's not a bad car, you're just a
> crappy owner. *No* car is going to act nicely for you - that's a
> guarantee.
>
> E.P.
>
> 500k miles of Audis.
500K audi miles were spent visiting friends (Audi owner club meetings
don't count)
If I kept the drinks in my HANDS I wouldn't have the climate control
problem I have. I guess I'm the kind of " 'tard " that puts a cup in a
cupholder. Your need to not have a drink for 350 straight miles is
laudable, but kind of beside the point.
And if I drove by feel I'd probably stop when the WHEELS hit the curb
as the bumper glides quite smoothly over the concrete only to dig in
when trying to reverse. I certainly feel stupid every time it happens,
but thanks for the anonymous internet dig.
While the quality of the ownership of my car is certainly debatable,
that's not really the issue. The issue is that in order to fix anything
on my nice car (nowhere did I state that it's a crappy car) is that I
have to travel a long way to a mechanic who is so understaffed that he
keeps it for an inordinately long time whereas if I pick up a cheap
used import I can drop it off at anyone from a friend with a car lift
to a certified mechanic who will work on it for probably half of the
labor rate of the german mechanic. I realize that it's not quite the
quality and style of car that I was accustomed to but that bitch
Katrina left me on much shiftier financial footing than I was on before
so adjustments must be made.
But thanks for your kind consideration.
Bill
> >From what I see, you just did a bunch of NECESSARY maintenance. Stuff
> you'd have to do on any car. The bumper thing is a crack-up - how
> about not "parking by feel"? The CEL could be a very simple fix. Or
> it could be the MAF. How do you know?
>
> So, let's think a little - you spent 4k. You might get back 6k.
> (Nobody in their right mind is going to spend even low blue book on a
> car with a CEL going.) That's 2k you've got left.
>
> That's going to buy you what kind of non-maintenance-requiring car?
>
> The CV joint is another $400 (just a rough guess) and the MAF (maybe)
> is another $400.
>
> The climate control - wooo-eee! Why in hell do you 'tards need a drink
> in your hands at all times? Why is it that I can spend 350 miles on
> the road straight with the need for a SuperTanker Slurpee?
>
> I'm beginning to get the picture. It's not a bad car, you're just a
> crappy owner. *No* car is going to act nicely for you - that's a
> guarantee.
>
> E.P.
>
> 500k miles of Audis.
#22
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thinking of selling my A4
ueberbill@gmail.com wrote:
> What a delightful posting style you have- I imagine not a lot of those
> 500K audi miles were spent visiting friends (Audi owner club meetings
> don't count)
Hey, you wanted opinions, you got some. I apologize for not kissing
your ***.
> If I kept the drinks in my HANDS I wouldn't have the climate control
> problem I have. I guess I'm the kind of " 'tard " that puts a cup in a
> cupholder. Your need to not have a drink for 350 straight miles is
> laudable, but kind of beside the point.
Actually, it isn't. I have no idea why people feel the need to drink
while they are driving. I doubt anyone is going to die of thirst in
whatever short drive they have somewhere in an air conditioned vehicle.
Couple that with the obviously dumb location of that flimsy cupholder,
and, well, the mind boggles. But, to the point, your excessive
thirst-while-driving probably cost you $500 of value. If you're honest
with the purchaser.
> And if I drove by feel I'd probably stop when the WHEELS hit the curb
> as the bumper glides quite smoothly over the concrete only to dig in
> when trying to reverse. I certainly feel stupid every time it happens,
> but thanks for the anonymous internet dig.
LOL. That's my name up there, Uber. Oh, is that your first name, Mr.
hypocrite? LOL.
Here's a clue - don't pull up on those parking curbs or sidewalks.
After the first time, it should have been a clue. Afterwards, well, I
leave you to draw your own conclusions.
> While the quality of the ownership of my car is certainly debatable,
> that's not really the issue.
It is the *only* issue. Owners who are neglectful, sloppy or careless
drive a vehicle's value way down. You gripe about regular maintenance
items and stuff you caused by carelessness, as if somehow that
mitigates the loss of value that you yourself caused. The CEL is the
only issue that outstanding. It might be simple. Or it might be
expensive. Tough call. But the value of the car is WAY down if it's
got an orange CEL while the poor sucker who you're trying to sell this
car to is staring him/her right in the face the whole test drive.
And who knows how long the CV boot was ripped? 5k miles? 10k? Do
you inspect them every oil change? Even if you do your own work, CVs
are a PITA, and a little look-n-feel saves a lot of money and hassle.
BTW, they exist on all cars nowadays (just about). Learn how to
examine them, or you'll be in for a CV repair with your next POS.
> The issue is that in order to fix anything
> on my nice car (nowhere did I state that it's a crappy car)
[snip]
No, *I* called it a crappy car. It's crappy because you made it that
way. Face reality, here, Uber - financially, you're going from a car
that's almost completely fixed, and where the issues are known, to car
that you absolutely nothing about. Where the seller might be a total
liar. And getting a lot less for your car than it would be normally
worth, because it does have issues, and you're going to share them with
the prospective buyer. You're getting screwed in both orifices,
instead of just one.
These two posts are a reality check, not a glee club meeting. If you
don't agree with my assessment, fine. But I'm not sugar-coating the
reality to make you feel better.
But hey, that injured/defensive thing is working for you.
E.P.
#23
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thinking of selling my A4
ueberbill@gmail.com wrote:
> What a delightful posting style you have- I imagine not a lot of those
> 500K audi miles were spent visiting friends (Audi owner club meetings
> don't count)
Hey, you wanted opinions, you got some. I apologize for not kissing
your ***.
> If I kept the drinks in my HANDS I wouldn't have the climate control
> problem I have. I guess I'm the kind of " 'tard " that puts a cup in a
> cupholder. Your need to not have a drink for 350 straight miles is
> laudable, but kind of beside the point.
Actually, it isn't. I have no idea why people feel the need to drink
while they are driving. I doubt anyone is going to die of thirst in
whatever short drive they have somewhere in an air conditioned vehicle.
Couple that with the obviously dumb location of that flimsy cupholder,
and, well, the mind boggles. But, to the point, your excessive
thirst-while-driving probably cost you $500 of value. If you're honest
with the purchaser.
> And if I drove by feel I'd probably stop when the WHEELS hit the curb
> as the bumper glides quite smoothly over the concrete only to dig in
> when trying to reverse. I certainly feel stupid every time it happens,
> but thanks for the anonymous internet dig.
LOL. That's my name up there, Uber. Oh, is that your first name, Mr.
hypocrite? LOL.
Here's a clue - don't pull up on those parking curbs or sidewalks.
After the first time, it should have been a clue. Afterwards, well, I
leave you to draw your own conclusions.
> While the quality of the ownership of my car is certainly debatable,
> that's not really the issue.
It is the *only* issue. Owners who are neglectful, sloppy or careless
drive a vehicle's value way down. You gripe about regular maintenance
items and stuff you caused by carelessness, as if somehow that
mitigates the loss of value that you yourself caused. The CEL is the
only issue that outstanding. It might be simple. Or it might be
expensive. Tough call. But the value of the car is WAY down if it's
got an orange CEL while the poor sucker who you're trying to sell this
car to is staring him/her right in the face the whole test drive.
And who knows how long the CV boot was ripped? 5k miles? 10k? Do
you inspect them every oil change? Even if you do your own work, CVs
are a PITA, and a little look-n-feel saves a lot of money and hassle.
BTW, they exist on all cars nowadays (just about). Learn how to
examine them, or you'll be in for a CV repair with your next POS.
> The issue is that in order to fix anything
> on my nice car (nowhere did I state that it's a crappy car)
[snip]
No, *I* called it a crappy car. It's crappy because you made it that
way. Face reality, here, Uber - financially, you're going from a car
that's almost completely fixed, and where the issues are known, to car
that you absolutely nothing about. Where the seller might be a total
liar. And getting a lot less for your car than it would be normally
worth, because it does have issues, and you're going to share them with
the prospective buyer. You're getting screwed in both orifices,
instead of just one.
These two posts are a reality check, not a glee club meeting. If you
don't agree with my assessment, fine. But I'm not sugar-coating the
reality to make you feel better.
But hey, that injured/defensive thing is working for you.
E.P.
#24
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thinking of selling my A4
ueberbill@gmail.com wrote:
> What a delightful posting style you have- I imagine not a lot of those
> 500K audi miles were spent visiting friends (Audi owner club meetings
> don't count)
Hey, you wanted opinions, you got some. I apologize for not kissing
your ***.
> If I kept the drinks in my HANDS I wouldn't have the climate control
> problem I have. I guess I'm the kind of " 'tard " that puts a cup in a
> cupholder. Your need to not have a drink for 350 straight miles is
> laudable, but kind of beside the point.
Actually, it isn't. I have no idea why people feel the need to drink
while they are driving. I doubt anyone is going to die of thirst in
whatever short drive they have somewhere in an air conditioned vehicle.
Couple that with the obviously dumb location of that flimsy cupholder,
and, well, the mind boggles. But, to the point, your excessive
thirst-while-driving probably cost you $500 of value. If you're honest
with the purchaser.
> And if I drove by feel I'd probably stop when the WHEELS hit the curb
> as the bumper glides quite smoothly over the concrete only to dig in
> when trying to reverse. I certainly feel stupid every time it happens,
> but thanks for the anonymous internet dig.
LOL. That's my name up there, Uber. Oh, is that your first name, Mr.
hypocrite? LOL.
Here's a clue - don't pull up on those parking curbs or sidewalks.
After the first time, it should have been a clue. Afterwards, well, I
leave you to draw your own conclusions.
> While the quality of the ownership of my car is certainly debatable,
> that's not really the issue.
It is the *only* issue. Owners who are neglectful, sloppy or careless
drive a vehicle's value way down. You gripe about regular maintenance
items and stuff you caused by carelessness, as if somehow that
mitigates the loss of value that you yourself caused. The CEL is the
only issue that outstanding. It might be simple. Or it might be
expensive. Tough call. But the value of the car is WAY down if it's
got an orange CEL while the poor sucker who you're trying to sell this
car to is staring him/her right in the face the whole test drive.
And who knows how long the CV boot was ripped? 5k miles? 10k? Do
you inspect them every oil change? Even if you do your own work, CVs
are a PITA, and a little look-n-feel saves a lot of money and hassle.
BTW, they exist on all cars nowadays (just about). Learn how to
examine them, or you'll be in for a CV repair with your next POS.
> The issue is that in order to fix anything
> on my nice car (nowhere did I state that it's a crappy car)
[snip]
No, *I* called it a crappy car. It's crappy because you made it that
way. Face reality, here, Uber - financially, you're going from a car
that's almost completely fixed, and where the issues are known, to car
that you absolutely nothing about. Where the seller might be a total
liar. And getting a lot less for your car than it would be normally
worth, because it does have issues, and you're going to share them with
the prospective buyer. You're getting screwed in both orifices,
instead of just one.
These two posts are a reality check, not a glee club meeting. If you
don't agree with my assessment, fine. But I'm not sugar-coating the
reality to make you feel better.
But hey, that injured/defensive thing is working for you.
E.P.
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thinking of selling my A4
ueberbill@gmail.com wrote:
> What a delightful posting style you have- I imagine not a lot of those
> 500K audi miles were spent visiting friends (Audi owner club meetings
> don't count)
Hey, you wanted opinions, you got some. I apologize for not kissing
your ***.
> If I kept the drinks in my HANDS I wouldn't have the climate control
> problem I have. I guess I'm the kind of " 'tard " that puts a cup in a
> cupholder. Your need to not have a drink for 350 straight miles is
> laudable, but kind of beside the point.
Actually, it isn't. I have no idea why people feel the need to drink
while they are driving. I doubt anyone is going to die of thirst in
whatever short drive they have somewhere in an air conditioned vehicle.
Couple that with the obviously dumb location of that flimsy cupholder,
and, well, the mind boggles. But, to the point, your excessive
thirst-while-driving probably cost you $500 of value. If you're honest
with the purchaser.
> And if I drove by feel I'd probably stop when the WHEELS hit the curb
> as the bumper glides quite smoothly over the concrete only to dig in
> when trying to reverse. I certainly feel stupid every time it happens,
> but thanks for the anonymous internet dig.
LOL. That's my name up there, Uber. Oh, is that your first name, Mr.
hypocrite? LOL.
Here's a clue - don't pull up on those parking curbs or sidewalks.
After the first time, it should have been a clue. Afterwards, well, I
leave you to draw your own conclusions.
> While the quality of the ownership of my car is certainly debatable,
> that's not really the issue.
It is the *only* issue. Owners who are neglectful, sloppy or careless
drive a vehicle's value way down. You gripe about regular maintenance
items and stuff you caused by carelessness, as if somehow that
mitigates the loss of value that you yourself caused. The CEL is the
only issue that outstanding. It might be simple. Or it might be
expensive. Tough call. But the value of the car is WAY down if it's
got an orange CEL while the poor sucker who you're trying to sell this
car to is staring him/her right in the face the whole test drive.
And who knows how long the CV boot was ripped? 5k miles? 10k? Do
you inspect them every oil change? Even if you do your own work, CVs
are a PITA, and a little look-n-feel saves a lot of money and hassle.
BTW, they exist on all cars nowadays (just about). Learn how to
examine them, or you'll be in for a CV repair with your next POS.
> The issue is that in order to fix anything
> on my nice car (nowhere did I state that it's a crappy car)
[snip]
No, *I* called it a crappy car. It's crappy because you made it that
way. Face reality, here, Uber - financially, you're going from a car
that's almost completely fixed, and where the issues are known, to car
that you absolutely nothing about. Where the seller might be a total
liar. And getting a lot less for your car than it would be normally
worth, because it does have issues, and you're going to share them with
the prospective buyer. You're getting screwed in both orifices,
instead of just one.
These two posts are a reality check, not a glee club meeting. If you
don't agree with my assessment, fine. But I'm not sugar-coating the
reality to make you feel better.
But hey, that injured/defensive thing is working for you.
E.P.
#30
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Thinking of selling my A4
I sold my 5 year-old, 60K Audi A4 2 years ago. Basically, it wasn't
worth much. I also belatedly found that fixing it up (new brakes,
oil/filter/fluid changes) adds nothing to the resale value. As long as
the exterior is pristine, nobody cares if the car had been driven as if
by the proverbial li'l ol' lady.
worth much. I also belatedly found that fixing it up (new brakes,
oil/filter/fluid changes) adds nothing to the resale value. As long as
the exterior is pristine, nobody cares if the car had been driven as if
by the proverbial li'l ol' lady.