By Do not like my Audi on 01/16/08 12:52 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I bought the Audi A8L about 14-15 months ago. It STINKS. I am actually going to sell it. One thing after another breaks. Two Audi places cannot figure out what's wrong with the sensors that monitor the tire pressure. The window regulator broke, the adjustable headrests broke on 2 seats, the adjustable lumbar support broke on 2 seats, and MORE. The car is not reliable. The driver controls are NOT well thought out. The NAV STINKS, none of the controls are self explanatory, you cannot see the display with polarized glasses on if you are in the driver's seat. The speakers are not that good, the responsiveness is not good, and gas mileage is BAD. I could go on!
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By Fanning on 09/08/06 12:13 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is my fourth Audi, my second A8, this time an A8L with most of the options. Best automobile I have ever owned and operated. Quiet, sure-footed, solid vehicle that pampers the occupants in sumptuous surroundings. Contrary to some reviews, I find this car to be quite economical regarding gas consumption as I am getting between 34 and 37 mpg cruising at 60 mph (100 kmh). City mileage around 20 mpg. At 44000 km (27000 mi) changed tires for Michelin Pilot A/S. Any complaints about rough ride and road noise evaporated with the new rubber.
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By Gerald Krassner on 09/22/04 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
To be in the big league price category
you need a reliable well riding
automobile. My A8L had brakes replaced
4 times in 50,000 miles. Navigation had
to be replaced. Tire pressuer monitor
never worked properly. I disconnected
it. The timing chain had to be replaced
at 51,000 miles. Noise level high, I
used to think a window was open. Still
do. Forget about the suspension, My
sons Civic takes the bumps better as
well as the curves.
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By Beli on 01/13/04 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I like everything about this car, except
navigation sistem. Car is very smooth
and quiet, and my kids really like all
that space on the back seats.
I never had any problems with vehicle,
and was in service only for regular
maintenance. It's excellent car without
to much bling-bling.
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By cape cod on 08/01/03 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The A8L(2003) is one of the finest cars
on the road today bar none.Performance
is well balanced for a car of 2.2tons.
the ride Quality is excellent it's fit
and finish are also excellent I longer
I own it the more I enjoy it.
Cape Cod
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By Don'tBuyAnAudi on 03/10/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This vehicle has been in the shop 3
times since I leased it on 2/1/03 for
various problems. The tire pressure
warning light came on the very first
day I had the car (tire pressure
sensors were ultimately replaced). The
fuel gage was faulty and I ran out of
gas while the gage read 1/3 tank full
("fuel gage sender" was ultimately
replaced). The check engine light came
on the very next day after having
picked up the car from the shop the
second time. It would not hold an idle
and died unless I kept my foot on the
gas ("instrument cluster" was
replaced). The navigation system
shorted ("navigation cd assembly" was
replaced).
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By faciem on 02/20/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The A8 has provided me thus far with
remarkable agility and comfort for a
high class sedan. It has given me a
unique alternative to its brethren at
Mercedes Benz and BMW, a package
that offers indivudual styling, the
confidence of quattro, and a very
stylish and yet conservative-minded
atmosphere in the cabin.
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By dfmrrd on 02/18/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Well proportioned body offers a great
ride. Steering is precise and ride is
fantastic. Corners without a hassle.
Good low-end torque and gusty engine.
Brakes are excellent.
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By adolpho maidantchik on 02/07/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2003 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
The only problem I have is concerned to
the maintenance in Rio de Janeiro.
As A8 is a very sofisticated vehicle
completely computorized, unffortunately
our dealers and the Sena Representative
have not engineers with knowledge to
take care of it
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