Wanted: low mileage D2/D3 S8

[Ronin]

If you want to see a return on purchase of any of these cars better buy a house

[sarg]

Originally Posted by Ronin

If you want to see a return on purchase of any of these cars better buy a house

I can't drive a house

A house is not a hobby, not in my world anyway

[IT]

Originally Posted by sarg

With the ever increasing list of parts 'no longer available', I think I am putting this search to bed, unless something really special comes available.

My motivation to buy is partly to see some return of investment, but I'm beginning to feel that prices of the D2 will never increase much from where they are simply because of the lack of availability of parts.

Tell me I'm wrong?

Is the same slowly happening to D3 parts?

The D2 has become rarer, and even more classic, but so I think has the pool of buyers. There is no denying that one at 4 star classics is in stunning condition, and probably about the best you can hope for, and its not moved an inch. Even if you got it for 10K, I'm not convinced you'd get that money back easily, and that's after storing it, insuring it etc.

Values plummet over 80K, 100K, 125K and then its downhill from 150K to the scrapyard.

The D3 however is odd. Its nothing like as classic as the D2 shape, but, it does have that Lambo-linked V10 under the hood, and in the days of everything moving towards eco-weeny greeny it wouldn't surprise me if the D3 S8 doesn't become 'the' one to have with its top trump winning cube count. Engine sizes are all downhill from here for sure.

Prices have been very strong recently. I've been v10 s6 hunting now for months and even the bad ones are 8K plus.

Parts can always be sourced new, used or repaired. Prestige is shipping out new parts for Audi 80's, and cabriolets and other vintage Audis. There are cars far older than our D2's out there on the roads so i don't think part availability is a factor in used values personally.

Biggest problem the D2 has, is the gearbox. Its a 3K gamble every time you buy one. Even ones that have been refurbed, unless its been done right, its still a 3K gamble. The D3 doesn't suffer in that way. Carbon build up, swirl flaps yes, but all very transparent and fixable in contrast.

It doesn't mean I prefer the D3 to the D2 per se. The D2, with its split grill looks classic and special. The D3 with its bigger grill could be mistaken for something far more modern, especially the facelift.

But that V10, at full chat..... That's a winner hand down.....

[The_Laird]

I’m of the same opinion. If want a D2 to drive, then they’ll never be an investment. Apart form the ‘gearbox gamble’ (love that, Ian!), I wouldn’t even see a straight return on the money that I’ve spent on mine (no gearbox yet, but I’ll put up the money when required). It’s hobby that I enjoy (many thanks to this forum’s help) and a car that I love to drive, but cash under the mattress would be a better investment!

[homer simpson]

Originally Posted by sarg

Is the same slowly happening to D3 parts?

I think all parts for the D3 are still available, haven't seen one on ETKA yet that is discontinued.

[MikkiJayne]

D3 stuff should be available until 2023 based on 15 years after production ended.

[homer simpson]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

D3 stuff should be available until 2023 based on 15 years after production ended.

Did it end in 2008? There are some 2010 plates around so I would have thought 2009 at the earliest?

[MikkiJayne]

Sorry I'm going on my out-of-date Etka Oops! So if it ended in 2009 / 2010 then parts should be available until 2024/2025

[homer simpson]

Originally Posted by MikkiJayne

Sorry I'm going on my out-of-date Etka Oops! So if it ended in 2009 / 2010 then parts should be available until 2024/2025

I now have 8.3 installed. It also has a VIN function which is handy although you have to initially input the PR codes from the build sticker. If you fancy upgrading, let me know. It is working native on W10 Pro 20H2

[steamship]

Originally Posted by homer simpson

I now have 8.3 installed. It also has a VIN function which is handy although you have to initially input the PR codes from the build sticker.

I tried the VIN function using the VIN from the S8 I had and it shows it as a 3.0 tdi. Never checked to see what other functionality the VIN lookup offers though. Have it running on both Windows 10 Home and Windows 7 Pro.