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Used 2003 Audi A8 Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

2001 A8 D2 Quattro 4.2L V8 5V

JONMAH1, 04/13/2008
2001 Audi A8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

This car is probably the best I have ever had to deal with. Unlike Chryslers, Volkswagens (you'd think they were the same, but they're not), GM, and Acura (which are quite reliable too), this car has run like a Mack truck practically, performed beyond belief, and given me a solid 22 mpg out of a full-size luxury sedan. The grip is tenacious for a 4057 lb. car and enables the driver to make quick lane changes if need be (Columbus traffic isn't the most forgiving). All in all, this car is a keeper.

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5 out of 5 stars

A8 in north palm beach

anthony simpson, 05/31/2006
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I purchased an A8L and I am very pleased. You never see a lot of A8 s on the road so your A8 stands out at being different. The cabin is so quiet that when you go through the brushless car wash and the dryers turn on you hear the fan motors instead of the wind noise.I sold a Porsche 911 for the A8 and I am very surprised with the performance. The off the line acceleration is very quick and smooth as it holds you back in the seat through all of the gears. My buddies have 745s, and Lexus 430s and they prefer to take the A8 the very few times we get together. Last but not least the build quality is Impressive because the car is all aluminium and straight as a arrow, seams, and door jams.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Audi A8L Review

MAISIEBINGO, 06/12/2002
2002 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful

Car is fun to drive and handles the road very well. There have been problems w/ the navigational system as well as a warning light that never would go off even after being fixed once. The audio/radio system is not up to standard w/ Lexus or BMW. For a luxury car it should be better. Lastly , the clock is in front of the driver and cannot be seen be any other rider.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Love This Car!

Philly B, 10/25/2004
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought the car a little over a year ago while still under warranty. Just past 50k miles, so no longer will get free maintenance. Very good driving car. Everyone who gets in it marvels at how smooth and quiet the ride is. Absolutely excellent in the snow. Great on the highway for long rides. Only had to replace a tie rod which I think got damaged when a hit a wicked pot hole in NYC. Love the sound system. Could use more cup holders, which I think was done with new '04 model. Will definitely consider buying another one in a few years...and that's unusual for me to get the same car again. Says something about this car.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

All around best used car I ever bought

Car buff, 03/24/2010
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful

Dumped my 06 R350, to much time in the shop and issues never fixed. Should have got an another Audi-well now I have- this is my 2nd one and I love the big car feeling, plenty of power, great handling all the creature comforts, get one used if you can and save a few $$. Put 9k miles on it so far and it just does what it supposed to do! It now has 145k and feels like new. Great car.

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