2000 Audi A8 Consumer Discussions

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• Re: Well, [blkhemi]

  Written by: brightness04 on Jan 24, 2007 6:14:17 PM

  Oh and by the way, when China(not if) gets their way, they will be the number one market in the world by 2010/11, and what is the number one selling HELM in that country. Yes, it's true, the very second-rate, non-worthy(as you'd put it) Audi A8. Okay, let's put some numbers into perspective. How many A8's does that supposed #1 in China amount to? less than 2000 cars in a year. ... Read More

Audi A8 Lease Questions

• A8L (2006 or 2007)

  Written by: iamtheid on Jan 7, 2007 10:44:33 PM

  I know that I had the best deal in my 2005 A8L, the last year Audi covered everything, not just scheduled maintenance, and sold the tire/wheel package, and had OnStar, etc. But my car was almost $90k plus extra options. How can yours be so cheap? I had the 19" wheels, but I also had every option "except" the solar sunroof, plus the tire/wheel 48 month option, Auto-Armor, VERY IMPORTANT in ... Read More

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• Buying a used A8? Maybe mine, but not likely!

  Written by: alandparker on Oct 21, 2006 2:58:11 AM

  I HAVE owned this 2000 A8 (no L) since 2002. SEcond owner after off lease. First thing I did was take it to the local Audi dealer and look over every square inch. When I arrived to pick it up, he was visibally dissappointed that they had found NOTHING. I'd have to do some reasearch to get theEXACT figure below what you and would have expected for a purcchase price. . ... Read More

• Used A8 feedback

  Written by: monkstermann on Jul 4, 2006 9:47:36 AM

  Hi all. I'm interested in purchasing a well maintained A8 circa 1997-2000 and was wondering if there were any iterations to stay away from. And if so for what reasons; i.e. earlier engine probs; electrical gremlins; abnormal tire wear, etc. etc. whatever. I currently have a 1993 S4 showing 280,000 on the odo and she still is a pistol. Don't ever see another one which I kinda like. Also, it's not ... Read More

• Watch those A8 transmissions

  Written by: vusic on Apr 22, 2006 10:30:13 PM

  Purchased a 2000 A8L in June 2002 with Audi certified warranty. Loved the car. Then came 75K and no reverse. Have heard the warnings through this forum.....believe them and extend your warranties (if the cost makes sense). My transmission repair will run about $3400.00 (after the $570.00 it took to determine that I'd need to spend the $3400.00), from what I've read, that's not a bad deal. Big picture....the car's great, ... Read More

• Re: pricing help on a 2000 A8L with about 50000 miles [blkhemi]

  Written by: ayyate on Apr 10, 2006 7:12:11 PM

  I sold a 1999 A8 standard wheelbase, one owner, always garaged, 42,000 mile car for $25K about one year ago. The 2000 A8L mentioned here sounds somewhat comparable. Repair costs of any German luxury car can be astonishing, for sure, but Audi is no more costly than the others.

Audi A8 and S8 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

• Re: Audi A8: Prices Paid & Buying Experience [kyfdx]

  Written by: qwazr on Mar 20, 2006 12:28:05 PM

  I am curious what to expect to pay a dealer over their cost for an Audi A8. Is $2000 fair? How about $1000 over cost? Please let me know what you were able to negotiate Thanks!

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• My '06 Jaguar XJ Super V8

  Written by: garysandiego on Mar 2, 2006 6:02:23 PM

  I just wanted to chime in with my great experience with my '06 XJ Super V8. I am not a die hard Jaguar fan, have not dreamed about owning a Jag all my life. I did not intend to buy a Jaguar this time around. But having done so, I am really happy. Here is my story. I had owned a two Cadillac Eldorado STS from 1995 through 2000. I enjoyed ... Read More

• Re: Looks like we've found a chink in Merc's armour? [callmedrfill]

  Written by: merc1 on Feb 1, 2006 5:09:21 AM

  Having the Maybach and S-Class virtually share taillights, or the C-Class and S-Class of a generation ago, is not a good thing, as it says cost-cutting to the trained eye. Yeah this is a good example. Now if this were true, why doesn't it mean the same thing for Lexus? Lexus is doing the same thing with design from model to model. Anyway, the cars you mention don't have the exact ... Read More

• 2006 Detroit Autoshow Report!

  Written by: merc1 on Jan 18, 2006 11:23:29 PM

  Well I'm back. I see I haven't missed anything, but 325+ posts about the same stuff we've been arguing about for years now it seems!! I may or may not go back through all of those posts to respond to some of the more curious items. Anyway, down to business. This year's NAIAS was without a doubt the best I've ever been too. The sheer number of new cars and stunning ... Read More

• A8 into the mix

  Written by: jpvwaudi on Jan 14, 2006 5:11:23 PM

  The only reason A8 sales are slow is the supply factor. I've sold Audi since 2000. The demand has been phenomenal since the 04 redesign. 9 in 10 A8's are presold at my store; as we speak I don't even have an 06 for you to drive in my inventory. The only A8 I have in stock is my owner's 05 demo which we just put up for sale last week. ... Read More

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• Re: AUDI SERVICE IS HORRIBLE [stang22]

  Written by: a8driver on Jul 21, 2005 9:33:08 PM

  That's really a lot of miles, especially without warranty coverage. Repairs can be extraordinarily expensive. On the other hand there are much lower mileage cars around that are terrific buys. They are fantastic in the snow, great drives and very safe. I know of a 2000 A8 with 75K, in great shape with an extended warranty good until 100K miles, for instance. That care with the warranty is $18,500.

• Re: AUDI SERVICE IS HORRIBLE [rjlaero]

  Written by: grendel on May 21, 2005 3:28:32 PM

  Audi's A8 is a beautiful car and their advertising budget has evidently been increased. This has at least as much to do with sales as their mechanical reliability and the quality of their service. But I have a few horror stories of my own if you'll allow: Purchased a 2000 A8 in 2003 from a private party -- out of Audi's warranty period and no extended warranty. Six or seven months ... Read More

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• Re: ljflx [ljflx]

  Written by: merc1 on Mar 25, 2005 11:05:23 AM

  Interesting points, as always. I do think you're looking at from just a hp/price standpoint and I think it will take more than that and a fuel economy edge to crack the market at the high end, especially on a proposed 600hp car. Mercedes has played their hand as far as the S600 and S65, you're right they aren't going to get any cheaper. However we really need to see what ... Read More

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• Re: Advise 2000 Audi A8 Quatro [tiny1]

  Written by: rodneyh on Oct 17, 2004 10:54:40 AM

  Hi, Be very, very careful. We bought a 1997 A8 Quattro with 40+K miles on it. It immediately needed a very expensive head casket, control arms, tie rods, and wheel bearings. After that, we had to fix fuel leaks and coolant leaks. The memory seats don't work properly and the automatic-volume-raising-when-speed-increases feature has never worked except to blast the radio whenever it wants. At a little more than 100K, the transmission ... Read More

• Re: Advise 2000 Audi A8 Quatro [palma]

  Written by: tiny1 on Sep 19, 2004 10:13:14 AM

  I'm in the same boat. A dealer gave me a 2000 A8L to drive over the weekend with the hope I'd buy it. It has 59500 miles, looks to be in good shape and costs $22,990, which I think is way under "trade in". The struggle: There is no warranty on the car and there are a couple of little things that are broken; 1) Power headrest and seatbelt adjustment; 2) ... Read More

• Advise 2000 Audi A8 Quatro

  Written by: palma on Sep 16, 2004 9:07:52 PM

  Need to know if paying 23,000 for an Audi A8 2000 with 59,000 miles is worth the price. Should I consider a 32K certified car instead?

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• audibob

  Written by: ljflx on Jul 21, 2004 11:43:48 AM

  You're the expert - what's thes ales volume of A8's in the US. I've seen 2000-2400 for the old model with a pickup to the 4,000 range with the new. The latter will likely fall right back by next year to its normal spot. Saw that data in many places including many posted on this website. There was an Audi salesman on the Phaeton board who said - in a post ... Read More

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• A8 for $699 a month???

  Written by: copper on Jul 7, 2004 5:43:41 PM

  I just came back from my local Audi dealership. They said they just 15 A8 demos from the company. And they have a deal on them for $669, 24 months...$2000 down. Some have 4000 miles on them. They assure me they are not buybacks. It this possible??

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• footie

  Written by: merc1 on Apr 4, 2004 10:22:36 PM

  It's just like I said before if you can't count all those taxi Mercedes, then you can't count all those so-called "Lexuses" running around in other countries as leathered up Toyotas. We disagree on what makes a "luxury" car obviously. Leather doesn't define it for me. I'm not trying to say you don't know what you're talking about here, but with the engine thing you really would benefit from doing some ... Read More

• no title

  Written by: merc1 on Nov 20, 2003 9:59:45 PM

  Yes, even I the survey detractor have to look at the Audi sideways, only because my own personal observations haven't been good concerning the V8 drivetrain in the A6 4.2 and the previous A8 with the same engine. They are known for drop their transmission from time to time, especially the A8. A friend of mine was looking at a 1998 C280 at a Audi dealership, but Audi couldn't sell him ... Read More

• sv7887

  Written by: merc1 on Oct 21, 2003 9:52:55 PM

  "In your opinion, what is Build Quality vs Reliablity? Are they mutually exclusive?" The short answer is no they aren't mutually exclusive. Lexus blends them very well, on the whole probably better than anyone else. I'm just guessing here, but I think you knew this, but wanted me to admit that? Anyway...with Audi they are exclusive traits. When you open the door of a A8, A6 or A4 you feel the ... Read More

• ljflx

  Written by: merc1 on Oct 5, 2003 10:53:37 PM

  It still doesn't make a difference if the LS430's "Euro" option doesn't cost anything because the S430 or S500 is still going to cost more anyway, so whats the difference? You're not comparing cars of equal specification. Thats like me saying the E500 Sport outhandles the regular LS430, that simply isn't a fair comparision. I really think you're making to broad of a statement when it comes to the press. They ... Read More

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• juniorrdc

  Written by: mbnut1 on Aug 22, 2003 9:30:43 PM

  Well the gerneal feeling on this board is that nobody should own an Audi without the warrenty. The guys on the Audiworld board are like me and are more mechanically inclined, who feel that with proper mainatinance the A8 is reasonably reliable sans the transmission issues. I'm not suggesting you should keep it but if you were to I would definitely make sure that the timing belt , water pump and ... Read More

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• I'm a luxury car fan

  Written by: dwongswong on Jun 27, 2003 10:13:05 PM

  Hi everyone! I'm new to the luxury car board. I recently got an Audi A6 in February. Since then, I've already put close to 11,000 miles on it. I really like the way it drives--comfortable, fast enough for me, like the way it looks, and feels safe with the quattro. I've owned three BMW's before I finally got the Audi (a friend advised me to get one). Though I did research ... Read More

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• My '98 A8

  Written by: automan227 on May 11, 2002 7:03:54 PM

  I have had my 1998 A8 4.2 for about a year now. I picked it up Audi Assured about a year ago. Since that time, there have been no really major problems with the car and love the car. Could just used a little more power....pre owned s8 here I come. Anyway I thought I would just clarify some of the problems that other owners have had and that I had. ... Read More

• Get the A8

  Written by: bertram60 on Nov 26, 2001 9:37:18 AM

  By far the best sport sedan on the market. 2000 saw an increase in hp and decrease in weight (more aluminum used throughout), so they're a little quicker. Most definitely by whichever of these from a reputable dealer as these are both frighteningly complex and expensive cars to own and maintain. Brakes were the reason for my separation from my beloved '00 A8. I'd make sure the car was under Audi ... Read More

• Ready for A8

  Written by: automophile on Nov 13, 2001 7:52:21 PM

  I have tested a lot of cars and owned a lot of cars. It seems that the only car to own for luxury, performance and some class is the A8. A current review liked the 750 better, but there is to much "stigma" associated with Beemers here in L.A. I've owned 4 Audis in the past, and look forward to another. The best deal seems to be a previously owned 2000 ... Read More

• Phone for A8

  Written by: bertram60 on Feb 5, 2001 12:41:35 PM

  I purchased a 2000 A8 from a friend loaded with every option including the phone. He got a 2001 S500 sport (and hates that he sold me his A8). I love his Star Tac phone feature(and Nav system which is also in my wife's ML430) and have checked with everyone about upgrading or changing the phone. According to my Audi dealer (Champion Motors) the 2002/3 will have a digital phone system. ... Read More

• never heard of quattro breakage

  Written by: audiaudiaudia8 on Nov 22, 2000 12:26:21 AM

  I own a 2000 A8. My previous car was a 1986 Audi 5000 Quattro of which I was the third owner and which our babysitter now owns. I believe this quattro system is very similar to the A8's although it had manual locking differentials instead of automatic. The independent service shop owner here repairs many Audis dating back 15 years and had never had an instance of quattro breakage.

• #216/217 Warranty

  Written by: srob62 on Oct 20, 2000 9:16:15 PM

  I think you may have a hard time finding a used 1-3 year old A8 from a private seller, with only around 2000 a year produced, and most being leased. I looked for two months, and found a 2 1/2 year old '97 A8 with 15K miles, from a dealer. The car was privately owned (verified through car fax). A salesman told me that Audi charges the dealership $500 for the ... Read More

• re: audi sales

  Written by: audiaudiaudia8 on Jun 15, 2000 4:54:15 PM

  I bought a 2000 A8 when they first came out and received a sizeable discount off of list. I am not comfortable disclosing the amount on this web site.

• This car should be better

  Written by: ctf00 on Apr 16, 2000 5:24:37 PM

  I just bought a 2000 A8 about a month ago a I must tell you I have very mixed emotions about it. The car is fun to drive at first but it is missing something.. I get on the highway and I jam the peddle to the floor, however, my top of the line Audi just does not through my head back as I would expect it to. So I put ... Read More

• Navigation System

  Written by: ctf00 on Mar 26, 2000 12:22:19 AM

  I just bought a 2000 A8. I can not understand why Audi did not use the same nav system as they did in Europe which the same as mercedes Comand center which gives you a map of your trip...I am very impressed with this car but it would be better with the different system does anyone know why??? by the way what a difference between the 99 and the 2000...

• re post 58

  Written by: billmillsva on Dec 31, 1999 3:02:03 AM

  So this is a drawing of the phone and you say the drawing has the Audi rings stamped on the phone. Sorry, you have to work with me here since I have not seen the 2000 manual (I have a '97) but I am not sure how a drawing of a phone indicates that such a thing really exits even if it has the Audi rings drawn on it. Does the ... Read More

• RE 2000 A8

  Written by: billmillsva on Dec 18, 1999 4:42:57 PM

  Concerning the phone cradle, to my knowledge, Audi only offers one cell phone. It fits in the storage well under the arm rest (under, not in) and is only compatible with analog cell service. All A8's come prewired for this phone. Apparently Mercedes is offering a dealer installed digital cell phone (or possibly dual band?) now but since almost all the different digital carriers use different technologies I suspect you would ... Read More

• 2000 A8 roadtrip

  Written by: audiaudia8 on Oct 15, 1999 5:12:28 AM

  Just got back from a 1000 mile roadtrip in my new 2000 A8 in Montana and Wyoming. The driving experience was incredible with only minimal gripes. A few specifics: Everything about the car is designed for driving fast (I mean 100-130mph - the electronically limited top end). The handling feel gets better the faster you go. With your hands off the wheel, the car tracks superbly at speed. Due to the ... Read More

• 2000 A8 roadtrip

  Written by: audiaudia8 on Oct 15, 1999 5:11:56 AM

  Just got back from a 1000 mile roadtrip in my new 2000 A8 in Montana and Wyoming. The driving experience was incredible with only minimal gripes. A few specifics: Everything about the car is designed for driving fast (I mean 100-130mph - the electronically limited top end). The handling feel gets better the faster you go. With your hands off the wheel, the car tracks superbly at speed. Due to the ... Read More

• Too quiet

  Written by: syketa on Sep 16, 1999 1:19:00 PM

  Yes, Merc1, I am looking forward to the 2000 A8 and wish there was more info about it out there. I am told Audi intends to increase the horse power from 300 to about 365, in order to keep the A8 ahead of the new A6, which gets the 4.2 300 hp engine from A8 this year. I wish Audi would release some info on the 2000 models; maybe Audi is ... Read More

• .

  Written by: simple on Jul 29, 1999 7:26:54 PM

  I think the A8 is by far the most attractive car on the roads today. I don't find anything wrong with its shape. It is a very aggressive and serious car, but you have to look closely to see it. I've always been partial to european cars and drove Saabs and Volvos for years. My new A8 is my third Audi, and I'm ready to stop here. I can't imagine a ... Read More