A6 Avant - keep or sell after 3 years?

I have an Audi A6 Avant, 3.0 SE Quattro 245PS S tronic. It's now 3 years old with 26,000 miles on the clock. I like it very much but now the warranty is up. should I change this car in anticipation of large repair bills around the corner or keep it well maintained and carry on regardless?

Asked on 3 March 2016 by Eveq

Answered by Honest John
Look at the sums. Your car will probably be worth 30% - 40% of what you paid for it, so the depreciation hit is far greater than any likely repair bill. Better to amortise it over another year.
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