By EricSF on 08/10/09 12:55 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
Review
I've owned two A8s. One I bought new when the L version first came out in 2000 or 2001. It was a lemon so I sued Audi and got all my money back. I loved driving the car and thought this was an exception so I bought a precertified 1998 A8. Since then I have replaced millions of things. From the transmission (died at 86K) all the engine seals, all the suspension parts, oil cooler twice, fan, heater core (expensive!) etc. I still drive the car since I like it and it is cheaper than buying a new one since I don't like the current body style. I don't have a high opinion of build quality, but it is a great car and gas mileage is pretty good. Use the tiptronic for freeway driving 20% better economy.
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By gail on 05/26/09 11:01 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
Love my A8. It now has 180,000 miles and going strong, great on highway. Have kept up with maintenance schedule and it still runs and looks like new but my kids said to sell it for a new one as I have had the same car for 10 yrs. I will be buying another Audi.
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By STEFAN SMIT on 05/20/08 10:20 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
After owning numerous BMW's and driving a lot more other cars in the past twelve years, this car is a revelation. I never thought that an Audi will give me so much driving pleasure plus doing it in utmost comfort and style. It is certainly a very beautiful car.
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By Lambillotte on 04/05/07 12:47 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
Well built and high roadability particularly in northern climates where the quattro really helps. Hardly any minor defects. Excellent fit and finish. Only drawback was that at 150,000 miles had several expensive repairs that were not routine maintenance including failure of the power windows, pulley bearing failures and computer controls failure.
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By Steve on 12/22/06 14:31 PM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
Yes I did buy a used A8 with 85k miles and started with tires, checkup, belts- waterpump-timing chains with my Audi machanic of 15 years. I started to drive 100+ miles daily and never stopped. This car needs to drive to stay fit and clean. If you do a lot of short trips and cannot open this beauty up on the highway then this is not the car for you. I now have 122k on my second year and other than a few pesky oil or water drips from the water pump side of the engine, the car is a 10. I drive fast (80-90+) when on the highway but city driving is also just fine. Good mileage in the 20-23 mpg depending on speed but the all around average is 21.
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By norwind on 08/22/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
Safety issues are my main complaints. An
accident when I was run off the road
into a 4'deep drainage ditch. $30,000s
worth of damage and the passengers
airbag fired with no passenger in the
vehicle or anything on the passengers
seat. Audi claims this is "normal" I do
not think so a smart interlocked air bag
is not a maybe situation. The external
vision has far too many blind spots from
tiny mirrors, large A and C pillers. In
addition the rear seat head bolsters
occupy about 30% of the usable
visability when looking to the rear
while backing up. The most important
part of the rear window is the mid point
down.
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By svxit on 08/12/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
This car is fast, comfortable, low-key
and generally a joy to drive. For a car
with a 300 hp v-8 and all-wheel drive,
it has an unbelievable range on the
highway. And because of the car's
rarity, it's not nearly as likely to
"walk off" (get stolen) as a Camry or
Accord. Also, because these cars
depreciated so heavily, they are a
fantastic buy.
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By Ric D on 03/06/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
If you like nice, you'll love
your Audi, whether you purchase the
A4, A6 or A8. I have moved up the
chain as my family and resources have
grown. The Aluminum frame is what sold
me. Only three other cars have done
this.Ferrari, Lambroghini and The
Acura NSX. The appointments leave
nothing to be desired. If I had
anything to say, the first would be
the exterior design. I feel that have
not made enough updates o change the
lines with the times, but many people
feel it is classic.
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By pjbrady on 12/03/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
I've had this car since 2002 and it's
amazing. FUN, FUN, FUN to drive for
such a large car. The engine is so
powerful, it should be illegal in the
United States (I'm glad it's not).
For a car of this size, the space
frame makes it feel incredible light
and nimble, but solid as a rock. I
live in the mountains of Utah and the
Quattro is a must have. I forsee
myself buying A8's for many years to
come.
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By PaulP on 09/23/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
1998 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
Review
I bought a Quattro A8 that had just
come off a lease, and find that it is a
great car. Two years later, I now have
96K miles on it with only a few minor
electrical glitches (outside mirror
motor). The quality and performance is
superb.
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