1999 Audi A8 Consumer Reviews

1999 Audi A8

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

Drives like a dream. Good handling. You have to step on the gas when taking off from a stop but once going, it's ready to fly. Very comfortable especially on long trips. Expensive to repair. Lots of features to go wrong. It has 3 or 4 ball joints per side. I replaced 3 one side. The arm rest just broke and I haven't priced that out but I heard it could cost up to $500. I'll look for a used one. Recommended timing belt change between 80K and 100K cost was around $2K. I bought it with 18,000 miles and now have 102,000. It looks and feels better than most new cars. The blue book is only around $7K. I think it would be a steal at that price.
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78,000 miles, 10 years old, Still Great

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

I've had no problems besides the front rack a few years ago. ($2k). Just scheduled maintenance involved and PM changing the transmission filter and fluid a few weeks ago. No door dings or rust with the Alum body. No squeaks or rattles either. Undervalued in the market.
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Deep pockets required

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

A beautiful car; smooth and quiet ride. Was looking forward to several years of ownership and driving pleasure. However, transmission trouble, numerous MIL error codes and gasket leaks generated enormous shop bills, (primarily the labor to diagnose problem & access components for servicing). There are few options for service outside of the dealer network. Yet, dealers and independent shops that specialize in German automobile service alike seemed puzzled by some of the issues this car presented. At purchase time, it looked like a bargain in comparison to the Lexus LS400. However, long term cost of ownership is outrageous. 1 year repair/maint. costs exceeded $7K with no end in sight.
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Cost of Disappointment

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

This car, while I love the styling and driving it, is the largest disappointment I have ever had in a car. In the 19 months or so that I have had the car, I have had over $12K in repairs in the car. Between depreciation and cost of repairs, the car has cost me nearly $2K a month to drive, not including gas and insurance. I could have gotten a new BMW if I had wanted to pay that kind of money each month. The transmission went out on the car at 92K miles and it is $5500 to replace through Audi. Nothing from Audi has more than a 12 month/12K mile warrantee. That is pitiful considering the cost and that there are no other replacements.
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Sad state of affairs

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

These cars are really nice cars, however this particular model (mabye not the newer ones) has depreciated GREATLY over the years and has a ton of mechanical problems that are out of warranty and not cheap to fix. BEWARE of having to fix this car, it will NOT be cheap. That being said, it is a great car to drive and looks and handles very well.
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BMwho?

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

Used to be a BMW nut, but now those double- kidney-grille vehicles just give me the creeps. The A8 has erased any former affection for the Bavarian creature. Audi is where it's at. Faster and more comfortable than 740i, but much more subtle.
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Brilliant

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1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

This car is brilliant in design and execution. It is a spoiler for sure. Currently in the body shop due to a person not looking before backing from their parking space. I miss driving it.
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160000 miles Just like new

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

Just keeps rolling along. No repairs, normal maintence, 160000 miles. Still makes 23 miles to a gallon.
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Lovin the A8

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

Had the car three and a half years. Installed S8 suspension. Excellent build quality and style, still gets compliments. Excellent milage for 300 hp V8. Very comfortable for long trips. Excellent ride handling compromise after intalling factory S8/sport suspsension Had a few minor issues covered under warrenty but my dealer (Hoehn) has been great.
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Vermont A8

Vehicle

1999 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD

Review

This car has great power and is a joy to drive. Also, the car does great in the winter, and does not even need snow tires in Vermont where we normally get more than 110 inches of snow. I have never been stuck, even going up in the mountains while going skiing.
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