Trade in 2013 135i; 6800 miles

pick333 · 03-21-2015, 09:21 PM

My 2013 135i has only 6800 miles on it; I've never taken it to red-line, don't drive it in the winter (park it in my garage and drive a second car when it snows), and don't even park it next to another car. White with performance package, garage opener, and clear mask. Audi dealer offering only $29,000 for trade-in to 2015 Audi S3. Is this a fair trade-in price? One owner--me; I'm 73 years old and not exactly a hot-rod maniac.

MikesBMW · 03-21-2015, 09:52 PM

Depends what price they are selling the Audi for. I'd say it's pretty close for trade in but you could get more with a private party sale for sure

tvmendoza · 03-22-2015, 02:29 PM

I think is kind of low I paid ~26 for a 2012 with 30k miles.

socal135 · 03-22-2015, 04:33 PM

From of a dealer, it's great. You can sell it private party for a couple thousand more, but in the long run won't leave a dent.

Take the trade and enjoy the s3.

Lmw160 · 03-22-2015, 05:17 PM

It does seem fair. What you need to focus on is how much you'll pay on top of the trade. Since the S3 is new, and most likely, in demand you probably won't get much of a discount on msrp. As a starting point, try msrp minus 7% and less your trade. Best of luck!

IEDEI · 03-22-2015, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by pick333

My 2013 135i has only 6800 miles on it; I've never taken it to red-line, don't drive it in the winter (park it in my garage and drive a second car when it snows), and don't even park it next to another car. White with performance package, garage opener, and clear mask. Audi dealer offering only $29,000 for trade-in to 2015 Audi S3. Is this a fair trade-in price? One owner--me; I'm 73 years old and not exactly a hot-rod maniac.

i'd keep it. the S3 is not nearly going to be as entertaining, IMO! A significant step down, really!

pick333 · 03-22-2015, 11:03 PM

I've pretty much decided to keep it.

sakitnyatudisini · 04-10-2015, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tvmendoza

I think is kind of low I paid ~26 for a 2012 with 30k miles.

agreed!

zapatista · 04-11-2015, 05:29 PM

In Colorado, sales tax on vehicle transactions is only figured on the difference between trade-in price given and total new vehicle price, plus any add-ons.

So, the $29,000+$2,200 in sales tax "savings"=$31,200. You need to sell it for more than that to come out ahead. I'd keep the 135i too.

sakitnyatudisini · 05-01-2015, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by pick333

I've pretty much decided to keep it.

I think so, Good luck

03-21-2015, 09:21 PM	#1
pick333 Private 42 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW series 1 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Trade in 2013 135i; 6800 miles My 2013 135i has only 6800 miles on it; I've never taken it to red-line, don't drive it in the winter (park it in my garage and drive a second car when it snows), and don't even park it next to another car. White with performance package, garage opener, and clear mask. Audi dealer offering only $29,000 for trade-in to 2015 Audi S3. Is this a fair trade-in price? One owner--me; I'm 73 years old and not exactly a hot-rod maniac. Last edited by pick333; 03-21-2015 at 09:25 PM.. Reason: Add one owner.
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MikesBMW Banned 318 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: X3 M40i Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1) Garage List 2019 BMW X3 M40i [0.00] 2017 BMW X1 [0.00]	Depends what price they are selling the Audi for. I'd say it's pretty close for trade in but you could get more with a private party sale for sure
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tvmendoza Private 13 Rep 86 Posts Drives: 2011 135i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bothell iTrader: (1)	I think is kind of low I paid ~26 for a 2012 with 30k miles.
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socal135 Private First Class 6 Rep 162 Posts Drives: Carbon Black 135is Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Southern Cali iTrader: (0)	From of a dealer, it's great. You can sell it private party for a couple thousand more, but in the long run won't leave a dent. Take the trade and enjoy the s3.
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Lmw160 Private 17 Rep 57 Posts Drives: 12 335i Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Vancouver,BC iTrader: (0)	It does seem fair. What you need to focus on is how much you'll pay on top of the trade. Since the S3 is new, and most likely, in demand you probably won't get much of a discount on msrp. As a starting point, try msrp minus 7% and less your trade. Best of luck!
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pick333 Private 42 Rep 98 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW series 1 135i Join Date: May 2013 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Keeping it I've pretty much decided to keep it.
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zapatista Enlisted Member 9 Rep 49 Posts Drives: 2011 128i Vert 6MT Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (0)	Sales Tax in Denver =7.62% In Colorado, sales tax on vehicle transactions is only figured on the difference between trade-in price given and total new vehicle price, plus any add-ons. So, the $29,000+$2,200 in sales tax "savings"=$31,200. You need to sell it for more than that to come out ahead. I'd keep the 135i too.
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