I guess I'll just have to take your word on that one. IMO even my C2S and S4 are too heavy so I just don't have any interest in a car that weighs 4600 pounds.

Like I said before - if I needed a big sedan the S8 is right at the top of my list so why not make the deal. It's a more elegant car than the AMG or M rivals.

 

A fully equipped S8 has an MSRP of approx. $116,500. However, a handful were fitted with the Special Option Package, (approx. 24K) which had an MSRP of approx. 140K. I doubt the cars in question have this option. Ceramic brakes were not offered on the S8. You should be able to purchase a preowned '09 for 85K.

 

PCH do you know what these Special Options are? I can not imagine any additional options that could be fitted to this car. These include:

- TV reception (analog)
- Boot lid power closing
- Servo locking doors
- B&O sound system
- Parking System with rear camera
- Extended leather trim, carbon and aluminum
- Volcano two tone leather
- Voice control
- Front sport seats
- Four corner air suspension
- Heated seats
- Advanced key (finger print function)
- Navigation
- DVD
- Car phone with bluetooth
- Light and rain sensor
- Tyre pressure monitoring system
- Ceramic brakes

I am not sure if some of these options normally come as a standard. But I can tell for example that it does not have lane assistance.

 

A few of the items you mentioned area actually standard features. Additional options you missed are, four zone climate control, solar sunroof, cold weather package, technology package. As mentioned, ceramic brakes were not offered on the S8. Regarding the Special Option Package, I can't recall everything but it did include additional leather throughout, special contrast stitching, refrigerator etc.

 

I would be VERY weary about letting the dealership do the paint restoration if it needs it. They oftentimes use items that will leave the paint looking worse than ever once it wears off.

Not sure about ceramic brakes being an option, but make sure that they don't mean ceramic brake pads and are trying to pass them off as ceramic brake discs.

 

Yea I'd keep away from the paint restoration... They did that on my S and it didn't match up with the paint and looked absolutely terrible. If a paint restoration is necessary, I'd opt to keep away, but if its just a wash and wax, then it'll prob be alright. BTW, i dont even let my dealer wash the car anymore either, THEY fail at that too, professionally done is definitely worth it

 

I went out today just to get you guys some pictures so you know better what I am talking about and the situations the cars are in.

 

and some more pictures of the engine this time.

 

wow those car look like there in terrible condition .

 

Where is that dealer located?

 

PM sent

 

I think it's safe to say these cars aren't in the U.S

 

You are right!

 

I too am interested in knowing this information. If you could possibly PM the info. it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

great story i'm sure. did these cars 'fall off a truck' or something, hard to believe the dealer just forgot about them for a couple of years...they will need some work but for the right price might be a worthwhile purchase if you really want this car.