John Stahmann

For Q1, 2001, the totals for A8 models in the VCI/AFS auctions are...

1997 A8 FWD - 8 vehicles, Avg Price - $20,488, Avg Miles - 49,500.
1997 A8 QTR - 48 vehicles, Avg Price - $27,214, Avg Miles - 42,600
1998 A8 FWD - 1 vehicle, Avg Price - $31,700, Avg Miles - 30,700.
1998 A8 QTR - 70 vehicles, Avg Price - $34,821, Avg Miles - 33,200.
1999 A8 QTR - 33 vehicles, Avg Price - $39,421, Avg Miles - 26,300.
2000 A8 - 20 vehicles, Avg Price - $49,462, Avg Miles - 12,700.
2001 A8 LWB - 4 vehicles, Avg Price - $58,375, Avg Miles - 1,200.

The VCI/AFS auctions are where VW/Audi sell their company cars, lease returns, and in some cases, Lemon Law cars. It's a pretty good indicator of true wholesale price for a vehicle.