Why is the used Audi A8 not valuable?
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High maintenance costs. Below are the specific details: Maintenance costs: In the used car market, the Audi A8's residual value rates for the first five years are 69.73%, 54.90%, 46.78%, 40.18%, and 34.40% respectively. According to statistics from the China Automobile Dealers Association, the average residual value rate for used cars in China is 70% in the first year and 60% in the third year. Due to high maintenance costs, the Audi A8 only exceeds the average standard in the first year, making it a car with extremely poor value retention. Residual value rate: As a fully imported car, when the market is small, the cost of maintenance and repairs increases further, as it can only be serviced at high costs in 4S stores. This is why most people cannot afford a used Audi A8. Market availability and maintenance costs directly affect the residual value rate of this model.
As someone who frequently helps friends find used cars, I have deep feelings about how quickly Audi A8s depreciate. Luxury D-class cars are already in the high-depreciation category, but the A8 stands out for three main reasons: the maintenance costs are terrifying—replacing an air suspension can cost 50,000 to 60,000 yuan; new car prices drop too sharply—just look at the current market where Jaguars sell at 30% off and Land Rovers at 20% off, a new car that cost 700,000 yuan last year is now only worth 500,000 yuan, and used cars have to follow suit; and the electronic failure rate is relatively high—MMI systems in cars over eight years old often black out, scaring buyers away from becoming the 'last holder.' Last time I helped a client buy a 2015 3.0T model in good condition, it only sold for 280,000 yuan, while a same-year S-Class could still fetch 70,000 to 80,000 yuan more.
