Looking at an A8, anyone have experience?
#1
Looking at an A8, anyone have experience?
my dad and i picked the a8 out of the competition and now i'm trying to find out if anyone has any experience with them. My dad is not a performance freak, just wants somethign comfortable and reliable. It's a black on black a8L, so what's the dilly?
Should we get it or not?
Thanks
Should we get it or not?
Thanks
#5
Originally posted by 996turbo
That new Audi front grill is butt ugly. Other than that...I'd get an S8 myself.
That new Audi front grill is butt ugly. Other than that...I'd get an S8 myself.
I think the new BMW 5 , esp the M5 is very good looking also . Am planning to get the latter - all the performance stuff that's driver tweakable on that car and it's programmable steering wheel mounted M button is too much fun to pass on for a family sedan that's 2 sec quicker 60-150 than a base 996 Turbo.
MBZs are bland - they all look the same , and I own two of them now and many over the years. I've had several Audis and Bimmers , too.
#7
Originally posted by Moogle
M5 or S class. why would anyone get the A8
M5 or S class. why would anyone get the A8
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#10
I like them a lot, but I think it was rated worst depreciating car sold in North America this year. It loses on average something like 30% of its value once you drive it off the lot...
#11
Originally posted by ZAMIRZ
I like them a lot, but I think it was rated worst depreciating car sold in North America this year. It loses on average something like 30% of its value once you drive it off the lot...
I like them a lot, but I think it was rated worst depreciating car sold in North America this year. It loses on average something like 30% of its value once you drive it off the lot...
#12
Originally posted by LSM
Looks like a hot dog.
Looks like a hot dog.
Last edited by MKW; 12-31-2004 at 11:16 PM.
#13
Wow the opinions on this site, The A8 is gorgous espacially the new Grills on Audi's they look great. Test drove the A6 4.2 and it was very nice the A8 is alot nicer.
The W220 Mercedes S-class is getting outdated and its redesign is on the way. The BMW 7 series is nice from some angles but the A8 is just perfect.
The W220 Mercedes S-class is getting outdated and its redesign is on the way. The BMW 7 series is nice from some angles but the A8 is just perfect.
#14
I love the new A8L - loved it first time I saw it on the road. These opinions of its ride are likely just guesses, as I bet few have driven it. All the reviews I have seen mention its amazing ride which has more sporting character than it's competition in the S430 or LS430.
Reliability is bound to be a problem - we had terrible issues with our A6 and now have the Lexus instead. The depreciation can work to your benefit, if you buy lightly used! The biggest depreciation hit is always the first year, so buy a 1 year old example with extended warranty (you'll need it) and you have a sweet ride for a sweet price.
I don't know of a single luxury car out there under 100k that is as attractive as the A8L. S-class is long in the tooth, LS is always driven by blue hairs, and Q45 is too wacky. When you get into the Bentleys and Maybachs you are in a different league. The Phaeton might be a great machine, but it's still a big Jetta.
Reliability is bound to be a problem - we had terrible issues with our A6 and now have the Lexus instead. The depreciation can work to your benefit, if you buy lightly used! The biggest depreciation hit is always the first year, so buy a 1 year old example with extended warranty (you'll need it) and you have a sweet ride for a sweet price.
I don't know of a single luxury car out there under 100k that is as attractive as the A8L. S-class is long in the tooth, LS is always driven by blue hairs, and Q45 is too wacky. When you get into the Bentleys and Maybachs you are in a different league. The Phaeton might be a great machine, but it's still a big Jetta.
#15
Personally the A8 is one of the nicer sedans in its market space. I would take one at the drop of a hot if I needed another sedan, especially over the 5 series and the S class Mercedes. Feature and price they are further ahead of both Benz and BMW.
Anyway who buys a car as an appreciating asset?
Buying the wife an A6 she doesnt want the bigger A8 (damn shame)
Anyway who buys a car as an appreciating asset?
Buying the wife an A6 she doesnt want the bigger A8 (damn shame)
Last edited by arthurk; 01-01-2005 at 01:00 AM.