RS4 Values.

[aworld626]

I know this isn't an exact science but was wondering where current owners expect prices on the RS4's to settle in the next 12 months. I currently own a B6 S4 and am planning on looking at the B8 S4 when it comes out, but I think I'm hooked on the V8 engine. Any thoughts, comments? If this helps, here are some current auction prices on 2007's: 08/14/08 AWS Regular $49,500 22,248 Avg Black 8G 3 Yes 08/07/08 MANHEIM Regular $51,250 10,431 Avg BLACK 8G 6 Yes 08/05/08 ARENA Lease $51,200 21,724 Avg GREY 8G 6 Yes 07/25/08 MANHEIM Regular $51,300 14,448 Avg Charcoal 8G Yes 06/26/08 MANHEIM Regular $53,700 9,549 Above BLACK 8G Yes 06/19/08 RIVRSIDE Factory $52,500 8,098 Above YELLOW 8G 6 Yes 06/19/08 DET METR Regular $48,500 19,995 Below GREY 8G 5 Yes

[zx9]

mid/low 40s if we're lucky. Hopefully these resale values will taper off and stop tanking.

[aworld626]

Yep - I'm in the same boat with mine, believe me. Just putting that out of my head and enjoying it.

[MARKNMTT]

early cars come off lease. Low 40's to mid 40s retail in a year. Mine has steadily lost around $12K a year but it did start out a little higher on mine used. Bought it exactly 3 years ago at $69...trade in last month would have been $29K but dealers near me only offered mid 20s.

[craiglieberman]

ALL cars depreciate, period. Where will the RS4 settle out in a year? Low $40's. Within a few years, they'll be in the mid 30's, just like E46 M3's. The path is guaranteed but not predictable in it's rate.

You want to see depreciatin? Buy a Mercedes.

I owned a 2005 SL600. Paid $153,000 for it, 14 months later, dealer offered $93,000. Sold it private party for $105,000. THAT'S some serious depreciation.