2023 Audi S5 — seller asks for a deposit before showing the car

I parked the 2023 Audi S5 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. That's the whole play. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

Following up on seller asks for a deposit before showing: still happening, but I have better notes now. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

Thanks — that narrowed it. I'm going to try the simpler check on the 2023 Audi S5 first. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento with 18,000 miles. That's the sequence I'd use. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “seller asks for a deposit before showing,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Have you gotten a second quote in writing? I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. That's the whole play. If this is nothing, great. I want that in data.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. Then you'll know the next fork. Keep sale price, fees, and rate as three different conversations. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. Take it or leave it — that's what I'd do. I'll update if anything new shows up.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Stop there until you know. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. No need to make it theatrical. Make the next action something you can finish this week. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “seller asks for a deposit before showing,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Any freeze-frame data saved? That's my plan before I call anyone.

Following up on seller asks for a deposit before showing: still happening, but I have better notes now. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “seller asks for a deposit before showing,” that was the fork that mattered for me. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.

I parked the 2023 Audi S5 and wrote down what I already tested so I'm not repeating myself. Doing the boring step first on purpose.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. That's where I'd start. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento with 18,000 miles. I'd want a dollar figure or a measured spec, not 'should be fine.' This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. Then you'll know the next fork. That's the sequence I'd use. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. I'd do that before spending real money. On “seller asks for a deposit before showing,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento with 18,000 miles. Verbal 'we'll take care of it' is not a plan. That's my plan before I call anyone.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. That's where I'd start. On “seller asks for a deposit before showing,” that was the fork that mattered for me. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento with 18,000 miles. That's the whole play. Wrote this up on my lunch break.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento with 18,000 miles. Stop there until you know. This is the version I'd tell a friend.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. I'd do that before spending real money. Do that first. That's coming from doing this as an owner, not a shop. I'm keeping receipts and dates in one folder.

Write down what you already tried. A second data point from another 2023 Audi S5 owner helps more than a generic diagnosis. That's where I'd start. That's the sequence I'd use. Might be overthinking it, but I'd rather overthink than overspend.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. Then you'll know the next fork. Did the worksheet show tax yet? I've seen both outcomes, which is why I'd test instead of assume. I'll update if anything new shows up.

I'd keep this practical. Verify the cheap/easy branch on the 2023 Audi S5 before a big repair or a big spend. I'd do that before spending real money. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

Don't overfit one forum story to your car. If it still isn't clear on the 2023 Audi S5, a specialist hour can be cheaper than another round of parts. That's where I'd start. If they can't show the line item, I assume it's hiding. I'm in no rush to be a hero on it.

Owner notes beat generic advice here. On the 2023 Audi S5 in Sacramento, I'd fix the thing you'll notice every day before chasing spec-sheet extras. Then you'll know the next fork. On “seller asks for a deposit before showing,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Time, temperature, and whether it's in gear are the notes that actually help a shop. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. I'd rather look cautious in this thread than stuck later.