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2023 Audi S5 — history report shows a minor accident with no details

V8CollectorCommunity StarterMay 8, 20262023 Audi S5 SportbackNationwide
Vehicle-history report lists a minor accident several years ago but does not describe the repair. Paint looks okay in photos. What should the PPI focus on before deciding how much the history matters? I would rather test this logically than replace parts. What would you check next?
apr
8.64
location
Nationwide
trade in
ppi planned
term months
72
asking price
9000
dealer addons
895
dealer doc fee
199
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MarketGal186Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 9, 2026permalink
Walk if they won't put it on a buyer’s order. In Nationwide, insurance quotes flipped a 2023 Audi S5 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Then the comparison gets honest. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. Worth doing even if the car feels fine right now. If they only talk monthly I'm walking.
RoadTripEnthusiastCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 9, 2026permalink
Treat this like a math problem, not a vibe. Keep sale price, trade, and financing split on the 2023 Audi S5 so a “good payment” cannot bury a worse deal. If they balk, that's your answer. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. This is the version I'd tell a friend.
RoadShopper778Community StarterCommunity StarterMay 10, 2026permalink
I hear you, though I'd still want a second check. GAP, paint, and nitrogen are optional until you run the 2023 Audi S5 numbers without them. If they balk, that's your answer. On “history report shows a minor accident with,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Stop there until you know. That's my plan before I call anyone.
BoxerDIYerCommunity StarterCommunity StarterMay 9, 2026permalink
Don't send a deposit on a phone quote. In Nationwide, insurance quotes flipped a 2023 Audi S5 comparison for me more than the sale price did. Screenshot the worksheet if you can. Write the result down so the next test isn't a repeat of the last one. Make the next action something you can finish this week. If the title is messy I'm out, full stop.
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