96 A6Q Avant, what's it worth?

[Alex Cagann]

Eric, I'm a dealer so I can tell you what manheim market numbers are, as
well as black book. Here they are:

Manheim Market Report (MMR)
Below: $1,200  (166k miles)
Average: $2,400 (126k miles)
Above: $3,600 (86k miles)

Blackbook
Rough: $2,250
Average: $3,750
Clean: $5,150

These numbers are real numbers, ie: these numbers are what checks are being
written for these cars...not some crazy KBB value. I love it when people are
trading in a car, I give them a number and they want Kelly blue book value.
My simple answer, tell KBB to write you a check for that :-)  I sell cars
for a living, and I never even ask close to KBB prices. Still a mystery to
me. Anyhoo...this is just some current market info and my $.02 worth!

I would tend to agree with you...a well sorted out Avant wagon with around
100k miles (good miles considering age) will definitely bring $4,500 on the
used market, possibly $5,500 to $6,000 for the right piece. From my
experience, Avant Quattro wagons are very popular among us Audi enthusiasts.
If it's a stick shift, call me...I may want it!

Alex Cagann

> -----Original Message-----
> From: quattro-bounces at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-bounces at audifans.com]
> On Behalf Of Eric Huppert
> Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 1:41 PM
> To: 'quattro at audifans. com'; 200q20v at audifans.com
> Subject: 96 A6Q Avant, what's it worth?
> 
> Seeing as how I just retired from the military I'm trying to find viable
> options that would allow me to NOT get a job immediately... Been toying
> with
> the idea of "flipping" a car or two a month.
> 
> Looking at a 96 A6 Avant (Q) locally. 110K, just had a major service done
> to
> the tune of 1800. Owner has all receipts, work was TB, water pump, seals,
> etc, etc. Also, two front ox sensors replaced. Body and interior are in
> good
> condition
> 
> Needs a ign switch, windshield (apx 300 to replace) two outer cv boots.
> Also
> has a chk engine light on. Explained to the owner the price would have to
> be
> right as I'd be buying with the intent to re-sell. And, I would run VAG-
> com
> to get codes and determine as best I could what expenditures would be...
> 
> Thinking resale once car sorted out would be in the 4500 range... Sound
> reasonable, high, low????
> 
> If I decide to move vehicles they'll be completely gone through and in
> good
> shape prior to selling... Damn, I really hate being so honest
> sometimes....
> 
> Eric
> 
> 
> 
> 
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