3 Reasons I Sold my Audi S3 for a VW Jetta GLI 😱

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I want to know what kind of depreciation you guys are seeing on your Audi's in say the first 3 years of ownership. Is it just a bad idea to NOT lease Audi's? Drop it down below for me!

[@kpiskin]

ThatBlueS3 so you probably paid about $50k and with your trade, you sold at about 66% original value. The average car after three years sells at 58% of original value. You could have probably sold higher than a mass market dealer, but despite that you did well. And Audi’s also have higher reliability compared to VW despite being part of the same company which is why you get “more for your money”.

[@jorbjorb1]

I would lease those cars especially if you don't plan on keeping them more than 4 years.

[@bobow4075]

@@kpiskin where are you getting this from? They are the same reliability if not better on VW due to less complex technology

[@kemalpiskin1304]

bobo w multiple sources: www.autobytel.com/car-buying-guides/features/10-most-reliable-german-cars-132423/ is one source and VW doesn’t even make the list.

[@bobow4075]

@@kemalpiskin1304 the starting article also talks about how German vehicles popularize certain trends. VW is an econobox brand so it makes sense why they aren't exactly the kind of vehicle that this article would have them in

[@_Mario_PL_]

Here is my take on this one. I bought a brand new 2018 A5 Sportback with that in mind. I didn't buy that car to keep it for couple of years. I got it because I knew I would hold on to it for at least 5-7 years. I love that car and I know everything about that car, I never beat on it when the engine oil is cold or in very cold temps or drive it hard and then just turn it off, I let it cool down. I treat it like it's mine, which it is. Not the same can be said about 3 year old car that came off a lease. People treat those cars like shit, because they know in 3 years they will give them back. My car never seen a carwash, it's all done by hand by me. Idk, maybe I'm just a bit crazy. Love my cars haha

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

See that was my intention with the S3. To drive it til the wheels fell off but things change in life and I realized that it just wasn’t as practical as I needed. Traveling was a pain because my wife and I couldn’t fit out two luggage’s in the truck. I think you’re in a much better position to keep yours long term since it’s a sportback. Lots of practicality with that thing.

[@_Mario_PL_]

@@TheCenterLineAuto I know life sometimes can make changes for us and we have to adapt. I spent more than a year looking for that "perfect" car for me. Fun to drive, practical and fuel efficient that's not too big and too heavy, had to have Android Auto, DCT or a manual transmission. I know we all make make bad financial decisions, if we didn't we wouldn't be car guys. Hope one day you'll be in the car you really want again :)

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Haha well said. I have a goal set for my next Audi so I’m sure I’ll get there. I’m not one to set goals and not meet them.

[@_Mario_PL_]

@@TheCenterLineAuto I'm the same way, that will never change. Best of luck, keep working hard and stay humble.

[@Kiss__Kiss]

Congratulations on being a responsible adult.

[@Treizez34]

Wealth building 101: never buy a car brand new. Especially a luxury brand

[@DaveThaBossDTB]

Hell no. People should continue doing that so us used car buyers can buy them. If no one buys new cars that means there are no used cars for us in the future....

[@Ms.Delphine1204]

Dave ThaBoss then they’ll lower the prices lol

[@DaveThaBossDTB]

@@Ms.Delphine1204 They will never do that. They do not do it now. More efficient and better for us if things continue the way they are going. Sports car sales have been slumping for a crazy long time yet, companies still charge premium. Either people buy them or they do not make them. Very rarely do auto manufacturers lower the prices of their cars. Look at Lexus' F brand.

[@MrAyybee2cold]

Still got it wrong. Never BUY a depreciating asset you don’t intend to keep 5-10 years otherwise you should lease it. That’s how you build wealth.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Don’t ever lease a car. Most expensive way to run a vehicle.

[@MishaMpower]

I bought a brand new rs3 and love it. It has every option except the black optic package. And I leased it and when the lease runs out I will purchase it just so I can keep the interest down low and I don’t have so much debt on my credit at once. I did a sign and drive because it actually doesn’t make since you put money down on a lease because you are just paying down the lease and you are no longer collecting interest on the money. I have already done a stage 2 tune. Now I am getting an intake, turbo inlet, haldex controller, turbo diverter, mid and down pipes.

[@petarguetzov3291]

I was driving a regular base A3 for the past 3 years. It was a lease. I just purchased a 2019 GLI. I miss some aspects of the A3 but it overall has been more fun driving the GLI.

[@txpistolero]

With cars that depreciate but are still awesome rides- DON’T BUY NEW. Simple formula.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Exactly. I think the only way I’ll be buying Audi’s from now on is if they are around three years old. Feel like that’s the sweet spot.

[@mrpmj00]

@@TheCenterLineAuto Consumer Reports says only the Corvette and Porsche 911 hold their values the best...55% value after 5 years. I tried buying a used Corvette but it wasn't that much lower so I bought a new 2017 Corvette years ago.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

It also seems like Toyota’s hold their value pretty well. Two year old models are only a few thousand less than brand new ones.

[@mrpmj00]

@@TheCenterLineAuto I own 4 other new Toyotas and while they're reliable, they're as exciting as a toaster until recent models: 2014+ Highlander, 2018+ Camry.

[@devn3813]

The only way to avoid depreciation is to get a really high mileage car but then you are always going to be spending money on repairs. Everyone is selling used car way above their value nowadays and cars are not taken care of so I’ll never buy used

[@1234TheBeat4321]

Always buy your cars slightly used, at about 15-20k miles. Let the new buyer take the dent in the car value then you actually get it for what is really worth

[@E90_335xi]

I love my 17 vw gli I got the 6 speed manual got it 3 weeks ago.

[@siahtheone3609]

Congrats

[@ZL8R]

get a stage 2 tune, downpipe, and upgraded clutch

[@siahtheone3609]

@@ZL8R sounds good

[@PsychicMedium4747]

I agree the GTI and GLI are better values. It’s. German brand, high quality interiors especially the GTI. They share many components with the Audi. My 2019 GTI I own is much more fun than my former BMW 335i. I love the VW brand!

[@prabirbanerjee9864]

Are you kidding me? Nothing is more fun than a 335i

[@michaelnikprelaj6679]

@@prabirbanerjee9864 fax

[@NikeProdz01]

I actually just picked up a 17' Navarra Blue S3 through Carmax last week. 13,800 miles on it for $32,000. They certainly do depreciate quickly, and I used that to my advantage. Why anyone would pay $54,000 for a new S3 and not pick up a slightly used one for $20,000 less or a slightly used RS3 for $10,000 less is beyond me.

[@jeremyv11000]

Yep exactly let someone else bite the depreciation and I swoop in lol. 2016 s3 I can get it for 23k with 32k miles.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Exactly! Lesson learned on my part. When I was ready to pull the trigger on the S3, it was back in 2016 when the facelift was released. I really wanted the carplay at the time and the only way to get it was to either buy one new or wait for a few years to be able to get one. Looking back on it, I probably could have waited.....

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

@@jeremyv11000 Yeah this is the way to do it. I can't wait to see what the used Audi market looks like in the next few years with all the new RS models hitting the used market. There are going to be a TON of used Audi's at really good prices.

[@K9sf]

I would buy pre owned, but I have no clue who drove the car previously. I don’t want to be stuck with a broken car. I use to lease a 2017 Audi S3. I loved that car. My understanding is the A3 platform is the most depreciating car. Now I lease the Audi SQ5. Now I don’t worry too much about potholes. I will buy this one out most likely when the lease is up. Unless the 2022-2023 will have hybrid technology. Please everyone stay safe!

[@plotdot6920]

Mr.RobertS Buy it out after lease ? For what man your just gonna loose $$$ Audi’s drop to 10k or less after 5 years or 50k + miles because they turn into money pits just like most german cars .

[@DubstopherWubson13]

I have a 2013 GLI and i'll be upgrading it to either an audi a4 45 or s4 this year! Excited for that

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Nice. Since I posted this video I’ve bought a RS4, sold that, and am now hoping to get back into another Audi soon. Thinking a C7.5 S6.

[@devn3813]

The GlI is a great car for the money. It’s bigger than an S3 and a super good daily driver

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Agree. I’m still loving it.

[@jketphanh22]

SHIFTD Garage I just got a 2017 gli and I love it can’t wait to go stage 1

[@adamdar5121]

I just bought a 2017 s3. Had it for a couple of months. Brilliant car. Major deprecition I think applies only around 2-3 years l. After that , the s3 hold their value. Next time , buy it around 2-3 year old mark and you won’t be hit with the depreciation

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Completely agree. I think the sweet spot is in that 2-3 year range on Audi’s.

[@im.weasel]

If you don't care about the performance than this makes sense. The Audi S3 is a much faster and powerful car over all. I would not have done this swap at all. I'm glad you like the GLI though. They are pretty nice. I prefer the GTI. More of a hatch kind of guy. I'm so jealous that the S3 and RS3 come in a hatch in the EU. In NA we only get the sedan.

[@Digglift]

That depreciation is why I went with a slightly used one as well. I picked up a '17 Tango Red S3 with ~23k miles for 27k back in February. Fantastic car, but would not recommend going new with any Audi, as like you experienced, their depreciation is so drastic.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Dude that is a bargain for a car like that! That's still basically brand new with only 23k miles. Was trim level is it?

[@Digglift]

@@TheCenterLineAuto Premium Plus I believe...not too good with the package names haha, but it has the dynamic package, black optics, sports seats, and B+O system, so all the good stuff. Definitely got a good deal.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yeah thats an awesome deal. B&O is a must have for sure in the s3. Such a great sound system!

[@mike786551]

Dylan D That sounds about right. I bought your exact car almost a year ago which made it 2 years old at that time same mileage for $34k

[@thediecastman5931]

I’m the 3rd owner of a 2015 B8.5 S4. The car is prestige with Nogaro interior and almost every option and it stickered new for a hair over 64k. I bought it late last year for 32k with 35k miles. Crazy how they drop, but what a bargain they are now!

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yeah that’s a huge bargain. Getting a lot of car for the money.

[@toweronthehill]

Just bought a 2018 Certified Audi S3 Premium Plus trim, with 38 months of warranty left for 36k (10k miles). It was 1 year 9 months old. I think I overpaid a bit, but really needed a new car as my old car was gone and S3 inventory was tight. Still, the MSRP on it was 52k, so Its nice to know that someone else took the majority of the depreciation on it. So far, I love it.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yeah see. Another great example of what I’m talking about.

[@ottawaP5]

I have a 2016 with about 35k miles and I can only get 23K for it. I agree with you that the GTI and GLI gives you almost the same experience for a lot less money. I’m most likely going that route as well. Since my S3 is worth so little I might as well hold on to it instead of losing money trading it in.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I've been reading a lot of posts over on the FB groups about the value of the S3s. I got bashed quite a few times for asking for the private sale KBB value on those groups, which led me down the Carvana path. It was pretty crazy because I kept an eye on the car after Carvana got it and they sold it within 4 days. Pretty crazy. But yeah, I'm so impressed with what Volkswagen gave us the GLI when it comes to value, and I know for a fact that the interiors in the GTI's are even better than the MK6 GLIs.

[@ottawaP5]

@@TheCenterLineAuto Yeah, I had a MK6 GTI and the interior of the S3 is a bit better, but not by much. You're also correct about having to spend 53K for options that you can get on a 23K Corolla. I still like my S3 though. Do you have Fender audio in the GLI? If so, how does it compare to the B&O?

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yes it does have the fender audio, which is pretty good but definitely not as good as B&O. The B&O system is fantastic and worth every penny in my opinion.

[@danieldravot341]

It would have been nice had the relative driving characteristics had been mention, instead of connectivity and folding mirrors.

[@mike786551]

Sorry you had to learn that lesson the hard way man. I bought a 2017 S3 in April 2019, fully loaded one owner premium plus with all the options for 34k with only 25k miles. I think it was a steal. With that said, the GLI is a really nice car as well. I had a 2015 GTI for a year before the Audi and loved it so much.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yeah you nailed it on that purchase. That’s a great deal. I think that is where the “value for your money” starts to show up. All comes down to being patient and picking up a well taken care of used mode.

[@domain300]

Can I ask why you sold your GTI for an S3? And do you still have the S3?

[@domain300]

Do you like Sedans more than hatchbacks? The GTI gives more practicality than the Jetta and probably slightly sportier too since it's a little lighter and has a closer wheel base. There's no wrong answer, the GLI is a great car as well, I just wanted to know your opinion.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yes. I’ve never been a fan of the hatchback look personally. I understand they are more practical, I just don’t like the look of them.

[@vr6gls]

@@TheCenterLineAuto It’s so weird how most Americans will scoff at owning a hatchback, but will gladly buy and SUV/CUV. Those are just hatchbacks with a higher ride height and plastic cladding. 🤷‍♂️

[@miltonlaxer]

I brought a 2017 s3 for 36k in 2019 and they're still selling 30-35k. Just got to avoid buying new cards.

[@josephlim8941]

Downgrading from S3 to GLI so you get pay off your other debts is very good financial decision and one you’ll never regret. Even if you were to downgrade to a $10k car like I did. I’d make that decision all day long, BTW, you’re right about depreciation on Audi, I’ve picked up an 2010 A3 for $10k cdn last year. It had 160,000 kms but I checked the CARFAX and it was a one owner car. Which means the owner drove it every day without sitting in repair shop. Normally, a troubled car will get flipped over several times as owners just want to get rid of their problems. So after some years, hopefully get paid more, you’ll find the mortgage is smaller than what it was years ago, you’ll decide to get back into an Audi, I’d recommend a good used one and do your homework. Good luck Also I checked out Canadian Black Book on a 2020 S3 with say 10,000kms. Value is $37k while MRSP is $59k same trim. When you lease out an new S3 for say $700 per month. The first $20,000 lease payments is just profit. It’s no reason, they smile when you hand the keys back at the end of the 36 month lease.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Very well said. You get it.

[@TheDragonDelasangre]

I bought a 2015 Audi RS5 in 2018 I think it was, bought for 42k, sold 6-7 months later for 33k after dropping thousands to maintain the damn thing. It broke often. I too was frustrated that my "80k when new" supercar didn't have touch screen and some other features and yet a cheap GTI or even base Golf has it. Really stupid. I bought a 2016 GTI Autobahn and am currently in a 2017 Golf R and its a way way better experience than any Audi I have ever owned.

[@rickhudsondrummer2796]

Weirdly, Audi’s hold their value better than any other car in the UK 🇬🇧 The Jetta is a rare beast here, in fact mid size saloons/sedans aren’t that popular here. Another strange thing that I discovered the other day was the MPG difference between the UK and USA models is totally different. The 1.4 TSI 2015 does 53 MPG. Crazy!

[@MajesticSeaLion1]

I had the red car, we've talked on instagram, my car got totaled and at 5 years and 80k on the car I got over half my cost back, I've seen a lot of similar stories, they seem to bottom out pretty quick but don't drop below around 50%

[@SSJI_87]

I live in Sydney, Australia. The cost of Audi is lower here than in US. Plus there’s always a room for negotiation. I have 2017 S3 bought in early 2017. It depreciated about 30% so far.

[@TheBostonTom]

I was looking to buy a new a3 I have loved that car ever since I seen it. Went to the dealership and as beautiful as it is I just couldn’t allow my self to pay that much. I went to VW and got an R line with every option under the sun for less then half. I got compliments on the car without a huge payment hanging over your head for 7 years. Love the video and I’m glad everything worked out for you.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Thanks for watching. Have you checked out the newest car in the garage? The R Line VWs are really good looking cars. I love love the Tiguan R Lines. So good looking.

[@kevd430]

Bought my 2018 ex demo s3 last year from the UK and imported it to Ireland. Saved about 20k including taxes. Very costly to buy nice cars in Ireland. You take a huge hit buying new.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yeah. Don’t think I’ll be doing any new Audi’s again. I’ll let someone else take the next depreciation hit.

[@Mike-xz4ie]

Just purchased a beautiful dealer serviced high mileage S3 for a bargain and sold my loaded 2019 Honda Ridgeline for the same reason. No more car debt is a great feeling. Plus the S3 is so much more fun to drive than a truck and I can still get kids in it easily.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Congrats. Welcome to the car debt free club. Such a relief.

[@ericotm]

No one really buys a new RS3 thinking about value for the money. I do agree with the other two reasons though. Depreciation is not exclusive to Audi, most luxury brands depreciate quickly, as part of the appeal is to have a new car. BMWs are the same thing, maybe even worse. I always buy used - i bought a 3-year old Audi S3 (25K miles, still under warranty) for 45% less than what it sold when it was new. 3 years old is the sweet spot, more than that you might need to consider buying an extended warranty (especially for BMWs).

[@notme5834]

What about the driving factor?

[@krishgupta5150]

if you don't mind me asking, what do you do in finance?

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

So I’ve done your normal budgeting & forecasting, financial reporting, investor relations, as well as roles focused on implementing new financial processes.

[@Itsmeberto]

I bought an Audi TT 2016 for $28,500, sold it after a year for $26,000 to carvana.

[@burccan6148]

I live in Turkey I bought in 2017 brand new S3 sedan for 75.000 Euro but now almost about 60.000 Euro

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

So you lost about 20% in three years. That actually doesn’t sound too bad compared to us in the USA.

[@ethanboll5967]

I got really lucky with my S3, I picked it up for $18,500 with only 46,000 miles. KBB value is 26,000 but the dealer didn't really know what they had. Im not selling this car for any amount of money, best thing I've ever driven! :D

[@cmara3696]

Damn i just got a 2016 prestige for 28,000 with 69k miles. Prices have gone up apparently and the kbb was about 26 but i still wanted it 😁

[@dadurbin1876]

I have a ‘16 S3 but have always been interested in the GLI. What do you miss most about the S3? How’s the ride comfort compared to the S3??

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I mostly miss the extra power and the design. I had the super sport seats in the S3, which I don’t think are that comfortable so I would say the GLI is more comfortable.

[@timkrueger8638]

The homelink thing is very bizarre to me. Most manufacturers sell it as a dealer install or standalone for 3-400. I'm indifferent on it, but it sure is irritating to spec out something so petty to a minimum trim level.

[@emcmahon010]

interested to know if your GLI has depreciated in the last year? I have this exact same GLI autobahn and its worth about 9,000k now and thats high because used cars are in demand now. I've had a ton of problems with it but had an extended warranty that covered everything. also have a 2021 A4 premium which I love so much. felt the same way u did with the prestige so I skipped that and went with the lower price tag on a lease. cat wait to see what its worth at the end of the 3 yr lease. I do love my GLI still but trading it in soon while I can still get some $ for it. really dislike the 2021 style. 2022 looks better but won't actually be available until spring :(

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Worth more than what I paid for it two years ago 😃

[@donaldmikulec4332]

Pricing is a function of supply and demand. If you think your A3 depreciates fast, look at A8 and A6 prices and how fast they depreciate. The GLI also has more room in it than the A3. You get more car for the money. Final note. European cars have left me stranded more times than I can count. This has not happened with the Japanese brand cars I have owned.

[@KevinJohnson-dd3er]

Would like to know your thoughts on the car just bought one 30k miles on it do you like the car?

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yep. Still love driving it.

[@mattpopovich]

Never a bad idea to pay off debt. Congrats on doing that! I always thought the GLI's looked more like an Audi than a VW. Nice choice, great channel you have here.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Thanks man. Be sure to check out the latest car on the channel. I’ve had the Audi RS4 for almost two years now.

[@mattpopovich]

@SHIFTD Garage Yeah I knew this was an old video. Just watched all your RS4 videos, love the blues in that and your old S3. I used to have a scuba blue A3, still miss that color. The RS4 looks like a bunch of work haha but you're keeping her pampered 👑 Good vids and I'm sure other B7 RS4 guys appreciate them.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Audi definitely knows how to do blue. Scuba is a great color too. I need to post an update video. I’ve accomplished a lot over the past year. It just needs the headliner to be fixed and it should be exactly where I want it. Oh and maybe repaint the wheels back to OEM silver. Haven’t decided on that yet.

[@mattpopovich]

@@TheCenterLineAuto I personally was a big fan of the blue/chrome combo but have had friends go the blue/black route which will turn heads too. But I feel like it doesn't pop/contrast as much.

[@SlavKnife]

I’m thinking of buying an Audi 2017 with 35k miles for 30k any advice? It is the prestige model

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Is that their asking price?

[@magiceddie88]

Speaking candidly…I went from a ‘13 VW GLI Audubon to a ‘15 Audi A3, I’m now going back to VW. If you think a logo makes the car, get an Audi. If you want a reserved GREAT car, get the VW! It will wow by leaps and bounds. The pros of the GLI for me, PROX key, touch handles. Push start, rear view camera, FUNCTIONAL CUP HOLDERS, manual ebrake, a trunk that works! A full size spare tire (‘13) as compared to the doughnut in the ‘15 A3 trunk opening and trunk space! The Audi was a major disappointment, I thought it would be better than…it is not. Can’t wait to get back to VW for the win. Btw all German cars after warranty (3years/36k) prices are slashed. Because any componients that go, take you to the bank! Just my .02!

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

Congratulations to you brother, solid financial move you made.

[@phildenegri1149]

Is your tint factory or aftermarket

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Aftermarket

[@phildenegri1149]

@@TheCenterLineAuto what %'s & how much did it cost? I have a 2017 Gli that I bought in march 2021 with 11k for 21k & waiting till CPO runs out before starting to build with tune, intake, coil packs & AWE exhaust.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

20%. Can’t remember the cost of it exactly. I’d say a couple hundred bucks.

[@jasonlee3327]

Sad to see your s3 go as I watched all of your vids prior to getting mine. German brands aren't exactly famous for their value haha... I'm guessing you owned the car for about 36-39 months and lost $20,000 in value? That's about $500-$550 per month which is lower than what you would pay for a 3 year lease anyway. In your case you should've probably leased since owning a brand new (german) car for 3 years means you ate the brunt of the depreciation as it'll retain it's value better after it hits $30k. In Canada the 2015 s3 was around $55k out the door and is worth about $28k 6 years later. In comparison my 2017 was about $50k fully loaded and is worth about $35k now.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yeah it was sad to let it go, but I’ve got my eyes set on another Audi.

[@jasonlee3327]

@@TheCenterLineAuto 2018 RS5 sportback!

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I do love the RS5 sportback. Not sure if you saw the video I posted but I Got to drive one a few months back.

[@tonywalls6563]

ISir you are one hundred percent correct in your review i had the previous generation Audi A4 Multitronic gear box which gave me so many problems i will never buy Audi again In 2019 i bought the VW T - Cross DSG direct shift gearbox automatic and as you know VW are well know for the DSG MY T 0 Cross drives so smooth wow what a car like you said Volkswagen are better value for your money my opinion Audi are unreliable after all VW own Audi you have better back up!!!!!

[@infowazz]

Great video, thx for posting. Really well done. I was looking to get an Audi off a lease. Then i realized the GLI is a cheaper version of an A3/S3. The money that you save could tune this up to something impressive. So a slightly used GLI with a manual is a no brainer to me. Gotta have some money sitting around for repairs lol. I would never ever buy a new car unless i factor in the depreciation or was willing to release that money into the universe. Makes more sense to me to get a GLI and mod it. That is if you drive aggressive or go to the track if u can find one. But then you might get stuck in the track car money pit and suddenly you have an expensive hobby. Hopefully u didn't get the co vidd shot but most people did. I've been one of those "crazy" conspiracy guys since 1999 when i was in the Army and came across a late night AM radio show with Art Bell. Well time will show that we were right. Many more people are going to get sudden heart complications. You are in worse shape if u got boosters obviously. You can detox somewhat but not sure how far the detox protocol is. I know of some options. I don't understand how so many people listen to and rely on the tv news for information. They are mega conglomerates with all sorts of nefarious agendas that do not ever benefit humanity. The exact same with trusting big farmaa. Before co vidd we all knew Merk and other companies were shady. But throw in a scary "virus" and suddenly they are our savior with a vacs that was magically created in record time smh. It will all be revealed THIS YEAR and will go one of two ways. We win or humanity loses. PERIOD. Ok i'm triggered now lol. Nothing is more important right now. We are going to lose family and friends from this. That is guaranteed. Athletes are dropping on live tv. Media blows it off. Old relatives die so its blamed on their age. This is a literal spiritual war. We are not up against flesh and blood but principalities of pure evil. It is Biblical. The truth does not match up with what we've been told our whole lives. We've been entertained by cartoons as kids. Netflix has slipped in a plethora of evil distractions. Dumb tv shows keep our minds contained. KZbin instagram, facebook all there to keep us superficial and focused on the physical world. It's too much to explain in a random comment. Its a form of journaling i suppose. Hope you are doing well :) Sad that the truth sounds like a schizophrenic rant. That isn't a coincidence.

[@cicada3312]

same thing i was thinking too. so i switched to being interested in the MAZDA 6 GTR 2018- 20+) model years, it looks nice, has nice lights and very reliable

[@burntorange3]

Bought my spotless 2016 S3 Premium Plus with 21,000 miles on it for $27k in September 2019. Sticker was $49K. My Subaru WRX lost more value.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Great pickup

[@plotdot6920]

How in the world did your wrx loose more value ? Did you put $20,000 worth of engine modifications into your car?

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

That’s just what Audi, bmw, Mercedes does. If you got money to burn those are the brands you choose. They include basic things with their most premium packages to charge a arm and a leg.

[@TrangNguyen-se2gw]

This guy's been watching Dave Ramsey! Good for you, getting out from under that student debt.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Hahaha how did you know. Yeah I’ve been following him for a few years now. Simple principles that make sense and work.

[@ronaldboykin9755]

You managed quite well! I bought a used 2017 VW Passat from the local VW dealer after driving my 2008 Passat with only 74k! I kept my 2008 Passat because the depreciation was just too much! I think the newer VWs are a better value than Audis, I don’t understand why because Volkswagen owns Audi!

[@emavilla7228]

Hi ! nice to meet you, actually in november, i use the GLI, How can i contact you?

[@ziceman46]

You can fold the mirrors by hand on your GLI. Hope you enjoy the car for a while

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I still have it and still really enjoy it!

[@boostedveedub9687]

Seems like you should of gotten an RS3 it has folding mirrors, holds value and 400hp and exhaust note is sex. Homelink is not a deal breaker like electric seats. For what you paid for your s3 for like 4-5k more you would of had an amazing machine.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I would have done exactly that. Unfortunately, the RS3 wasn’t available at the time. Was still about a year out.

[@boostedveedub9687]

ThatBlueS3 yes but i mean now instead of the jetta. When they did employee pricing on the RS3 some people took them OTD for $55k loaded

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Wasn’t trying to take on more debt. That would have cost me another 20 grand to move up from the S3 to and RS3.

[@boostedveedub9687]

ThatBlueS3 damn ok guess it would of been better a year after in 2018.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Yeah if could have Waited another year it would have been perfect. Well aside from not being able to put luggage in the trunk and all.

[@dresofit2580]

Sold my 2016 vw gli sel premium to get my 2019 Vw Arteon sel premium and I promise it was the hardest thing I’ve had to do

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Just washed the GLI this afternoon and man does it clean up nice. Still love the car.

[@902_Nick]

I feel you but isn't it a know fact that they depreciate?

[@123anes1]

The depreciation on this cars is amazing! I bought a 2016 a3 quattro one owner never crashed and with 30k miles for around 17k from manheim and it runs like a dime (I’m from Costa Rica so in the end the government fd me pretty good with taxes, which are around 51% of the car’s value plus other random tariffs) I will continue to do this for the rest of my life, its a steal to buy a three year old audi, hopefully next time with an rs5😂😂 good vid man

[@cyron1313]

Has the gli been reliable ?

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Sure has. Still have it and still love it.

[@cyron1313]

@@TheCenterLineAuto thanks for reply! Im looking into getting one. Just scared of it not being reliable. German is hard to work on lol

[@itzanopinion]

If VW EVER put AWD in their Jetta line-up...I'd go back to being a VW owner again!

[@mirrormirroru]

They look similar because they are. Volkswagen is Audi. When I bought my Audi through audi financial, Volkswagen was on my statement… I think they own Lamborghini as well.

[@erichuie3329]

I did the opposite. I sold my 19 MK7 GLI and just bought a 17 S3 Prestige Navarra blue.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Haha that’s awesome. You picked a good color that’s for sure. I’m seeing a lot of MK7 GLIs but I’m still loving mine.

[@erichuie3329]

@@TheCenterLineAuto I'll always love that GLI. Bought it during the Covid lockdown. Talk about bang for your buck. But the S3 - man oh man, what a beautiful beast

[@vr6gls]

I really don’t understand this mentality of trading out of a vehicle because it depreciates. All vehicles will depreciate, especially vehicles from luxury manufacturers. As for me, I didn’t buy my car to sell it. I can care less about depreciation and bought my GTI to drive and enjoy.

[@kodakv603]

Audis and Vw deprecate really bad compared to Subaru and Hondas.

[@kennyagne2922]

well all luxury cars are like that you can literally lose 10k when you drive it off the lot

[@thenotoriousjoey9956]

Then I’ll just drive it in the lot

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

😂😂😂

[@agg25gga]

That's why you never buy new. After 7 years cars don't really depreciate sure to age. Just bought a 2016 35k 5door auto blue s3 for £20k

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

That’s a great price. Especially for that low of mileage

[@홍철-p1h]

Hello, I am a viewer living in Korea. I am operating the 2016 vw jetta mk6 facelift 2.0 tdi premium model. I am looking for a genuine spring exclusively for gli, but it is difficult to know the item number of genuine parts because the 2016 vw jetta gli model is not imported to our country. I asked the service center and they said if i check the overseas gli's VIN, they can check the item number of springs, so I need the VIN of the 2015-2016 vw jetta mk6 facelift gli model.. If you don't mind, can I ask you to check the your gli's VIN? Don't worry, I won't use it for anything other than checking the item number. plz, i'm in desperate need of item number of springs..

[@ZL8R]

what brand do you want? ill tell ypu the part number you need. i have 35mm vogtland springs on my 2017 gli tsi

[@ronj9933]

You can actually do an AWD upgrade on the GLI, someone did it on the FB #GLIArmy forum. Not sure of the cost.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

That would actually be pretty awesome to do.

[@nx7latino]

My GLI 2014 mirrors fold :/

[@ItisBean]

Cars depreciate, that is normal. You wouldn’t buy a pair of jeans and think how much it would depreciate. You buy it because you can afford it and enjoy it. I’d have paid off any debts before purchasing the S3 tho...

[@Mike-wc3jo]

Why would you resell jeans ? Worst comparison.

[@Cr1spo4]

Reason number 1: you lost your pants

[@christophertabor7893]

Sorry to see you got rid of your S3.

[@mrraymond99]

C’mon guy....4:30 seconds into your 7 minute video and all you have talked about is your old Audi! If you want people to subscribe then talk about what your video title is.

[@Ej1djknew09]

Your missing the point with the audi and the performance

[@ptrazz11]

GLI's don't have chrome trim brother..

[@cooldownsolomon3403]

I think it will be the 2014/15 S4

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

????

[@lucascarreviews]

I like this better than the ‘21 GLI...

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

So I drove the newest gen before I bought this one and couldn’t justify spending an extra 10 grand to get the new one. The exhaust sounds much better on mine. I do wish I had gotten it in manual though.

[@lucascarreviews]

@@TheCenterLineAuto Solution: Use manual mode 🙃 lol. Yeah, I can buy one of these baby’s for 15K.. worth every penny :D

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Haha yeaaaaah but it’s not the same. At least I have the RS4 to drive whenever I’m in the mood to drive a manual.

[@antianxi4595]

Thats a really nice jetta

[@ABDULMANNANsam]

Now you have VW are you going to change your channel name 😅

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I have no idea. Been contemplating it though.

[@emphase6]

You were great on law and order

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Lol what?

[@emphase6]

@@TheCenterLineAuto haha, sorry. You look like Christopher Meloni. He was on law and order, and that old HBO show OZ and prob a bunch others.

[@tradingsgmail]

From Heaven (S3) to Hell (Jetta).....

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

You want to see real hell. Check out the RS4 that I just picked up.

[@qwi2311]

So the Rona killed the S3. RIP.

[@kodakv603]

I'm thinking of trading in my 16 S3 for a GLI so I can buy an e Mtn bike

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

I sold my S3. Bought a GLI and then bought a RS4 too.

[@sonofevil77]

I love my 35th edition gli! I stay smoking s3's lol.

[@bettencourt3615]

you can have 3000 reasons none would be valid! you had probably the best looking S3 on whole KZbin! and you change it for a shit Jetta? 2 possible reasons 1 your getting a baby you need the money 2- you are bankrupt but in both situations you NEVER BUY A JETTA just keep the money then

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Uh whut? Thanks for the compliment though. It definitely was a nice looking S3.

[@willCVB]

Hey I’m in Maryland to and have a gli

[@ДрагоДимитров-е7з]

Thats my dream car but before facelift :))

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

The GLI? But the facelift is so good. Especially with the 2016, first year for CarPlay and you can still get the bi-xenon headlights, which were killed off for 2017.

[@flaviovasquez1746]

Sorry bro s3 all the way unsubscribing

[@mpfarisenimanthakha9541]

Nice jetta

[@Dimam1010]

A car is not an investment. You’ll lose money the moment you buy ANY CAR. Moral of the story, don’t buy a car you can’t afford, but for the love of god, don’t make a video of why a Jetta is better than an Audi S3.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Can I make a video on why a RS4 is better than a S3?

[@ashantedula5696]

Local MD VW dubber nice!!!

[@artcland3stine]

You got rid of the Audi S3 because of high depreciation rate and got a VW instead.... Gotcha...

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

And the GLI has gone up in value over the past two years 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@artcland3stine]

@@TheCenterLineAuto well yeah, your old S3 would probably be worth 39k-43k right now too, considering how crazy the market has been.

[@alexc.7449]

Smart move

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@billm47645]

There are a few vehicles I would NOT lease. Audi is not one of them. Outside of Honda or Toyota, and maybe one or two others, if you are going to buy a new car every few years and you don’t have access to say Manheim Auto Auctions directly to buy a slightly used vehicle, you are getting killed from dealer buys and trade ins. Cars are discretionary purchases. Most brands depreciate at 50% after 3 or so years unless you can buy below market (wholesale), or are a rental car company buying 150,000 cars a year (OEM volume kick backs). Very little difference between your Audi S3 and any other consumer goods such as MacBooks,

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Well said. I’m wondering if this whole shut down of the economy from coronavirus is going to change the whole dealer network and how cars are marked up by middlemen.

[@billm47645]

ThatBlueS3 I agree. This could be a “great reset” for a lot of businesses. VW / Audi leases are not that great. I had two GTI leases, one GLI and over that time went from a Ford Escape for my other vehicle to three Mazda CX-5 leases. The Mazda was by far the best. I could trade those in a year early. Now someone would say I am foolish for doing that, but the way I look at it is that if I kept to the end, they would need tires, brakes, etc. and someone would take full benefit from that. $1,000 easy. When I went to go lease a Golf R as my 4th VW, they wanted so much money for it that I leased a $60,000 BMW 340xi for $50 less a month than the Golf R and only $50 more than the GTI Autobahn. Every time I bring it for service they have loaner cars (including a X4 M Competition loaner), and I’ve eaten about $50 worth of snacks at the BMW dealer. While I don’t nearly like the vehicle as much, all my layman friends think I’m making a fortune and I’ve noticed clients even treat me slightly differently when I pull up to their business. People are stupid. The car manufacturers know that! ...and BTW, all my leases are no money down but first month payment, 15k miles a year, and all taxes rolled in. If you want a new car, this is the price you pay. Leasing may have a little more “fees” built in, but your biggest scam artist is the dealers used car department.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Wow that’s crazy that you could get into a BMW lease for less than a Golf R. That’s just crazy to me. That’s exactly what it is manufacturers are pushing leases a lot more because they know they make more money off of them. Basically they are shaping the demand in the market to think that leases are the better value for the customer.

[@billm47645]

ThatBlueS3 I look at leasing as paying a slight premium for a definitive end and no or limited maintenance. BMW subsidizes it’s leases and has one of the best captive finance arms of all the OEMs now. If you buy a BMW new, - meaning cash or loan, you probably aren’t that savvy. THE BIGGEST RIP OFF IN THE CAR BUYING EXPERIENCE IS THE TRADE IN!!! You need to eliminate that part of the equation, it’s a variable that is the least controllable. Case in point, our last Mazda was rear ended. It is worth $1500 less now or more because it was in an accident. It’s a lease. They will still take it back.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

You won’t get hit with additional wear and tear charges on that Mazda?

[@assordante2205]

Haven't seen the end of the video yet. I'm guessing the last reason is that he much prefers to be in the friend zone as opposed to having sex. That's the reason for the trade in. Calling it now. Edit, I'm not watching this whole thing. Holy shit, the guy is droning on about depreciation STILL. Definitely likes not having sex.

[@TheCenterLineAuto]

Hahaha this is great. In my four years on KZbin, this has to be the best hater comment. Well done. Thanks for watching and thanks for being a subscriber 👍🏻

[@juanvidal8718]

Vw is like samsung and audi is like iphones.....