There's probably less than 1000 TTRS's in the whole of the UK - it's not a big volume seller for Audi by any means. Given that a lot of owners are more than happy with the car, it's not surprising that a lot of those on offer are older cars or ragged unloved ones, so nicer ones from dealerships are going to command a premium.

I'm not planning on dropping mine before 3 years and may well keep it longer which is unusual for me, so I'm not thinking of selling any time soon to answer your question. The car is a performance bargain and you always have the mapping option if you want more from it.

All cars lose money- there's no point in fretting about it, but I think tidy RS's are going to retain their value pretty well, just because of their scarcity, and don't underestimate their desirability for those looking for real performance.

 

There's probably less than 1000 TTRS's in the whole of the UK - it's not a big volume seller for Audi by any means. Given that a lot of owners are more than happy with the car, it's not surprising that a lot of those on offer are older cars or ragged unloved ones, so nicer ones from dealerships are going to command a premium.

I'm not planning on dropping mine before 3 years and may well keep it longer which is unusual for me, so I'm not thinking of selling any time soon to answer your question. The car is a performance bargain and you always have the mapping option if you want more from it.

All cars lose money- there's no point in fretting about it, but I think tidy RS's are going to retain their value pretty well, just because of their scarcity, and don't underestimate their desirability for those looking for real performance.

Yeah your quote right mate.. I've noticed people who know very little about cars are quick to judge it as a tt with roid rage.. But people who are Genuinly into tuning etc always get excited about them, very niche cars for those in the know, hell.. Isn't that why us lot are driving ghd mobiles instead of v8 r8's which are esensially the same cash should you be buying used like I do

 

Don't lose sight of just how good the car is. It's easy to reel off a list of the quicker cars out there, but you'll be forking out more wonga for an older car, greater running/ servicing costs and in many cases the RS is tunable to be at the least, very competitive with most if 'em. :wink:

 

There's probably less than 1000 TTRS's in the whole of the UK - it's not a big volume seller for Audi by any means. Given that a lot of owners are more than happy with the car, it's not surprising that a lot of those on offer are older cars or ragged unloved ones, so nicer ones from dealerships are going to command a premium.

I'm not planning on dropping mine before 3 years and may well keep it longer which is unusual for me, so I'm not thinking of selling any time soon to answer your question. The car is a performance bargain and you always have the mapping option if you want more from it.

All cars lose money- there's no point in fretting about it, but I think tidy RS's are going to retain their value pretty well, just because of their scarcity, and don't underestimate their desirability for those looking for real performance.

821, 14 are sorn with 100 new reg's in 2013 :wink:

http://www.howmanyleft.co.uk/combined/a ... rs#!newreg
I usally keep an eye out every other month and values don't appear to be moving much, especially S tronic ones.

 

Don't lose sight of just how good the car is. It's easy to reel off a list of the quicker cars out there, but you'll be forking out more wonga for an older car, greater running/ servicing costs and in many cases the RS is tunable to be at the least, very competitive with most if 'em. :wink:

Definetally, hard one to replace.. My 135i was much the same, it was THAT good a package it took me ages to replace it, infact.. It was the age and mileage alone that made me sell, if it was newer with less miles I'm pretty sure I'd still have it.

 

All new cars lose value heavily, even ones that historically never did in the past. Now it's only the really really special limited production ones that hold their value well.

 

I think the TTS is the same. I cant believe how much 2008/9 cars still go for.

I'm on the lookout but think id have to stump up some serious cash to get a decent one

My 2009 Z4C is worth about 12- 13k and that was a £34k car when new.

 

I think the TTS is the same. I cant believe how much 2008/9 cars still go for.

I'm on the lookout but think id have to stump up some serious cash to get a decent one

My 2009 Z4C is worth about 12- 13k and that was a £34k car when new.

I am confused when I see TTS quotes holding money, don't get me wrong I am not arguing that's not the overall picture, but mine was 14 months old, 13K miles and 26.5K, that included a 2 year fixed service plan and GAP, now a year on, I would be surprised to be bid 20K, the car was specced up, just on 40K new, no idea what deal the 1st owner cut, but a 20K/50% paper drop in 26 months, is taking a bath in anyones book IMO. Looks like 3 year depreciation has kicked in at 2,

I don't buy into the Mk3s coming crowd, its more to do with the overpricing of new cars, and the online savvy buyers that are forcing new car prices down. Dealers cannot keep knocking 20% off with out a serious kick in residuals, you only have to look at all the cheap deals offered on 1.8 Slines this year, my mate found it cheaper to buy a new one than a 2 year old car, once that used stock clears through the system, the depreciation on these new ones will be severe.

Good quality RS's will hold decent money after severe 1 to 2 year drops, again savvy enthusiasts will keep demand at a level that will keep prices strong, the leggy ones will bounce around the bottom, the fettled cherished ones will hold money.

Its all simple supply and demand economics

 

There's probably less than 1000 TTRS's in the whole of the UK - it's not a big volume seller for Audi by any means. Given that a lot of owners are more than happy with the car, it's not surprising that a lot of those on offer are older cars or ragged unloved ones, so nicer ones from dealerships are going to command a premium.

I'm not planning on dropping mine before 3 years and may well keep it longer which is unusual for me, so I'm not thinking of selling any time soon to answer your question. The car is a performance bargain and you always have the mapping option if you want more from it.

All cars lose money- there's no point in fretting about it, but I think tidy RS's are going to retain their value pretty well, just because of their scarcity, and don't underestimate their desirability for those looking for real performance.

I think with the TTRS there is probably a polarisation of pricing for used models. Because of their scarcity examples with low mileage or in good condition will command a premium price. There will be far more people who can afford around £30k for a used one as opposed to £50k for a new one so there's an inbalance in the market.
On the other hand a performance car that has been driven hard or with a high mileage is a potentially expensive repair nightmare and will go for far less, with not many examples falling between the two.

Its not just limited production and premium models that hold their value well, although these are usually easier to predict. My previous Scirocco kept 60% of its value after 4 years, which is more than was predicted it would for just 3 years. However for most people you don't buy a new car as an investment.

 

60% of value after 3-4 years is average.

Super rare models lose a lot less than that or even appreciate case in point 997 GT3 RS 4.0 they are already climbing.

 

60% of value after 3-4 years is average.

Your source data must be a lot different from mine.

Super rare models lose a lot less than that or even appreciate case in point 997 GT3 RS 4.0 they are already climbing.

Yes, some elite Italian sport cars have such a long waiting list that you can sell a new one for significantly more than the list price.

 

Limited numbers and special editions really help.
My Renault R26 is worth twice as much as the same car in the UK,as they were a limited edition of 150 cars.
The R26R is even better,as originally there were only 35 sold in Germany
Pretty sure I will keep mine for years,as it's such a joy to drive.
Even makes me smile after jumping out of my stage III TTRS,so it must be good !

 

I'm hoping I would get around 20k+ for my manual RS in about a years time, so far just over 5000 miles on the clock for a very well maintained 2010 TTRS! but who knows between now and then... I might even just keep it for the long haul as I love the fact that you don't see many of them on the road unlike some cars of a similar league.

 

You never know Pat you might even change your wheels one day :wink:

 

You never know Pat you might even change your wheels one day :wink:

Yeah I have included them on my Santa list

 

Well only if santer can make up him mind on what set :wink:

 

Hi all

Well I just had my rs and all I can say is what a machine I love it to bits

Every thing about it is just right.

Phil