I don't have regrets buying Audi! The framing dc was so impressed by its stylish looks and performance.

None so far.

For a top line vehicle with all the comforts of any vehicle I believe that this is exceptional. artificial grass El Paso

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Lots of room in a very small package. I bought it in anticipation of moving furniture to a summer house in Maine, and was not disappointed. Hard to believe how much stuff you can fit into this machine. | basement renovations auckland

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Gas Milage which is higher than the EPA rating. This is a 4 wheel drive vehicle that I get 27 MPG on the highway, 21 -22 combined, and 19-20 in the city (Chicago). For a top line vehicle with all the comforts of any vehicle I believe that this is exceptional.

This is my 6th Audi. I had the largest model Qattro, V8, and A8 models from 1986 to today's 2009 A8. This the first one that I can remember that maintenance for the first 3 years or 50,000 miles was not included. I am not sure about the early Audi's. The reliability has been great as I usually had at least 100,000 or more miles on them before replaceemnt with little trouble. One complaint is that the MMI controls are easily damaged by liquids being spilled fron a cup in the holder next to the controls. The controls should be made more robust and the cup holder moved from next to them as any liquid can easily result in a $1,000 plus need for repair.

This is a wonderful vehicle with reliability, performance, and style. I would like the maintenance restored and the resale value to be a little better. Overall it is an excellent vehicle with a slightly higher than I would like price.

The 4.2 V8 is bulletproof. The interior is beautful and user-friendly. It is an incredible value when purchased pre-owned, especially under the Audi CPO program.

The armrest will break if you or your passengers lean on it too hard when exiting the vehicle. The transmission has been an issue for some 97-99 owners.
(not me)
This is not a Camry or an Accord. Parts are expensive and the car is far more complicated. It is a high performance luxury German sedan.

A timing belt at 90,000 miles will cost you $1,500.00.

I have owned my 1999 Audi A8 for 3 years.

I have put 40,000 miles on it and the car has been flawless. It is, hands down, the most incredible car on the planet. It swiftly carries me and my passengers anywhere we want to go, under any road conditions, in comfort and style. It is supurbly sporty, yet elegant and understated.

My 99, despite being nearly 8 years old and with 80,000 miles on her, still looks like a brand new car. People are shocked when I tell them it's a 99.

There are no rattles or squeaks and the fit and finish are still better than a new BMW I drove last week. It is a very well engineered car.

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The A8 feels great. It stayed level in turns and while braking (it reminded me of the Porsche 968 I used to own), it feels extraordinarily rigid and planted to the pavement. It is quiet and so comfortable. Long drives seem shorter. The V8 has plenty of pull and it sounds great. I love this car and to date it has needed only minor repairs which have been covered on Audi's pre-owned two year or 100,000 total mile warranty. This is a car that is fun to drive and extremely comforable and luxurious. I also like the A8L understated aesthetics also. I wouldn't mind driving this car for the rest of my life!

I drove many vehicles before deciding tto purchase a 2001 Audi A8L. The cars included slightly used Mercedes E and S class examples, new VW Tauregs, Lexus LS, VW Passatt, Audi A6, Audi A4 and many others. All left me cold except the A8.

Amazing build quality, Quattro is best handling AWD out there. Performance is amazing. Great gas mileage for big car. Refined luxury at a bargain price.

Audi parts and service is VERY EXPENSIVE! Transmission is clunky and suspect on many older A8s. Resale value is poor.

As other readers have noted, the A8 is probably one of the best sleeper cars out there. What do I mean by that? Well, it has build quality that rivals Rolls Royce, features in a 98' that New cars are just starting to include, performance and handling to rival the best sports sedans out there and hardly anyone knows anything about it! Until the new A8 came out, noone I talked to even new Audi made an A8. Most of these were corporate executive fleet cars and the mileage and extremely nice condition of these used cars reflects that. The only downside that I will agree with others about is the goofy Audi Electronics that seem to have a mind of their own. The climate control does whatever the hell it wants, the sunroof will open occasionally for no reason (but easily closes) and more disturbingly, the transmission will just electronically lock up and prevent the car from moving on occasion with hard driving. Other than that, the car is an AMAZING deal at $10-$20k for a higher mileage vehicle. As long as you make sure the key service points had been done, you should have a great car for years to come!

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HANDLING, design, body, suspension, interior leather, driving at more than 120 mph.

left arm rest, gas mileage.

I would agree with everyone that this a8 is amazing car to drive. It has so many accesories that I have never seen in other cars. The handling is super the fastest the I was doing on the turns is 50 miles in 90 degree turn with fully pressed gas pedal and it is amazing, never experienced anything like that. In here CA I have visit 4 audi dealers all of them are friendly but I was just buying the parts nothing else. I'm fixing or trying to fix it myself and so far I had to rebuld the left front drive axle and it cost me $75 at NAPA just to rebuild it which is excellent, also planning to change oil in trany and rear deff. will see how is that going to be. Other than that it's a real luxury car, you won't be disapointed I have 110000 miles on it and no complaints for now except the gas mileage but we all know that alway you gotta pay for comfort because it's never free.

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Smooth as silk ride. The seats with the back support are the greatest.

The rear gear clutch module in the transmission failed at 56,000 miles while all other gears work properly. Car has a good service record but is out of warranty. Transmission cannot be repaired but replaced at a cost of $6,000.00. Audi parts are the only option. Audi won't participate financially in the repair unless another Audi is purchased. They don't stand behind the product.

This is by far a unique auto, and an engineering marvel. Smooth, quiet and full of power. I agree with others in this forum that there is a serious visibility issues and blind spot in the rear. Average is 24.5 MPG which is great for the large V8. The solar panel in the sun roof is very creative. It came with Goodyear tires which were trashed at 28k miles and were replaced with Continental tires. I was very pleased with tge results in tire change. Not very pleased with Audi corporate customer support as they are nothing more than clerks screening calls and protecting the inside management from dealing with customer issues.

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Everything about this cars is excelent.

finding parts is a nightmare, the maintenence is expensive however you can get an extended warranty for about 1800 bucks that will cover you until 110,000 miles.

This seems to be a great car, however beware that the armrest on 1999 and older models tend to be the weakest point in the car. You will probably have to replace it if you have not already. the 2000+ models have a re-designed one that is much better.

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