FYI KBB value for similar condition (excellent) is $37,721. For pictures see http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/cto/3155220337.html

Hi,

Background of the situation:
I just finished grad school at Stanford and will be going out of the country for a couple of months. I'm considering selling my beautiful car (although that wasn't the intention when I first bought it), shipping it overseas, or storing it. If I can find a new owner who will take care of this baby well and is willing to pay a fair price, I will sell it.

History of the car:
I bought this car, brand new, in fall of 2010 with the intention of keeping it for the long term (hence why I went for a new car and not used). I have primarily used it to drive to and from Stanford from neighboring areas to campus. As such, there isn't much mileage on it at all. As of today, there's 19K miles on it, which comes out to about 28 miles a day over the past 22 months - a very low figure for a "commute" car.

Description:
The car is in an immaculate and brilliant condition. As mentioned, it's been used mostly to commute to and from school, and hasn't been driven much. I have serviced the car 3 times (regular checks), two of which have been at the dealership I bought it from, and once at Jiffy Lube for an oil change. I've always put premium unleaded gas in it to maintain top-notch engine performance. This car combines the elegance, cool and sexy of a German car with the efficiency of a Japanese car, and the safety of an American/Swedish car. The car has a 20 MPG in the city and a 27 MPG on the highway, higher than any competing SUV. In fact, the 2.0T (4-cylinder) engine was introduced for the first time in 2011. Prior to that, all Q5s were 3.2 (6-cylinder and above). What's also great about this car is that the Q5 is Audi's flagship SUV and maintains value extremely well, as there will always be demand for this car (just like the A4 is for sedans). It's not overly customized yet is sufficiently sophisticated, so there will always be a hot market for it. Frankly this was one of the main reasons I picked this car over others. I could've gone with a "sexier" car like the A5/6 or a BMW convertible, but those cars have niche/narrower clientele, depreciate more quickly and are harder to sell down the line. While no car purchase is ever an "investment" in the true sense of the word, the Q5 preserves value way better than many competing cars. Many people compare this car to Lexus, Infiniti, Volvo or Nissan when trying to choose an SUV, which is a flawed comparison because this is a German car with far superior reputation, quality and heritage than Japanese cars. Audis ought to be compared to BMW and Mercedes. For any given model, the Audi is cheaper than Mercedes or BMW largely because the latter command a "brand-name" premium that is debatable, without there being any substantial difference in quality and performance. The Audi is the cheapest and most cost-effective way of owning a top-notch, A-class performance German car. This car also saved me a ton of moving costs. The back seats fold down, so the trunk space extends and surprisingly can fit a large number of boxes. It's perfect if you like to do road trips to Tahoe or elsewhere and need to put skis or equipment in the back. Of course there are also racks (included) that you can affix to the roof of the car (I haven't because I never needed then). Last but not least, the Audi Q5 2011 was ranked 1st and designated as "Top Safety Pick" by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). More details below.

Transaction:
Any transaction will be fully documented and needs to take place face-to-face, in person. I will only accept cash or a cashier's check. The process of transferring title is relatively smooth and straightforward. I don't like wasting your or my time, so any transaction will be speedy yet will involve all necessary steps of the process to ensure we're both happy and relieved afterward.

Contact:
Please email me or call me if you're interested in inquiring further. (To avoid spam) the last 4 digits of my number are four zero three three, the first 3 digits are six five zero and the middle digits are seven nine six.

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DETAILED SPECS

Specs:
2011 Audi Q5 2.0T Quattro Tiptronic
Brilliant black
Black interior
8-Speed tiptronic transmission
Premium Plus package
Audi music interface w/ iPod cable
Audi xenon plus headlights w/ LED DRLs
Auto-dimming and power-folding exterior mirrors
Auto-dimming interior mirror w/ compass
Garage door opener (HomeLink)
Heated front seats
Memory function for driver
Panorama sunroof
Power tailgate
Preparation for mobile phone (Bluetooth)
Stainless steel trunk edge trim and door sills
Audi MMI Nagivation Plus package
Audi parking system plus w/ rearview camera
CD/DVD player
HD radio
Color driver information system
HDD navigation w/ voice control
Cargo beach mat
Wheel locks

Technical:
2.0 TFSI 211 HP TURBO charged 14 w/ FSI direct injection
8-speed tiptronic automatic transmission
Quattro permanent all-wheel drive AWD
Gas mileage: City 20 MPG / Highway 27 MPG
Electronic Stabilization Program (ESP) w/ rollover mitigation
ABS (anti-lock brake system)
18" alloy wheels, with 235/60 all-season tires
Roof rails with crossbars
Trailer hitch pre-wiring
TPMS (tire pressure monitoring system)
Inflatable temporary spare tire
Uni-body construction

Comfort/Convenience:
3-zone climate control
12-way power front seats
Leather seating surfaces
Wood decorative inlays
Tilt and telescopic manually adjustable steering column
Leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel
Heated, power exterior mirrors
Light and rain sensor
Privacy glass
60/40 split-folding rear seat with pass-through, recline and fore/aft adjustment
Audi concert radio with in-dash CD player
SIRIUS satellite radio with 3 month complimentary subscription
Driver information system with trip computer

Safety/Security:
Driver and front passenger front airbag supplemental restraint system
Driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbag supplemental restraints
SIDEGUARD curtain airbags
Front safety belts with pretensioning and force limiters
Rear outboard safety belts with pretensioners
Active and passive rollover protection
Lower anchors and tethers for children (LATCH)
Side impact protection
Front and rear impact body crumple zones
Anti-theft vehicle alarm system
Rear child safety locks

Warranty/Maintenance:
4-Yr/50,000 miles (whichever comes first) new vehicle limited warranty
12-year limited warranty against corrosion perforation
4-year roadside assistance coverage provided by a third party supplier