By Paul R on 12/30/05 14:01 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Leased a 2006 A8L for 36 mo. It was a pleasure from day one. I've had 750 BMW in the past, but there is no contest between the 2 cars. Appearance, ride, all the well thought out trinkets made for a great product and pleasure to have. Mileage around town 15mpg and on the road (70-80mph) 24- 26mpg, not so bad. Try one, you can't go wrong.
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By JMd on 12/21/05 11:01 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I traded in my V8 Touareg for this SWB A8 with the same engine. More power and 1,000 pounds less equals joy at the pumps and on twisty backroads :) The MMI is overly done but you get used to it. The ride is superb, the interior is grand, and fit and build quality continues to set benchmarks. This car is so much more exclusive, better looking, and a better value than the all-too-common S-Class and 7-Series.
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By Gregory on 12/13/05 10:59 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I have owned two BMW's (740il & 745li) I was accused of having an affair with my female BMW service advisor as I was visiting her every month with problems with my BMW. I finally said enough is enough and went to Audi and test drove the 2006 A8L. WOW!! What a vehicle. Not only has this car been wonderful to drive, the technology, using the MMI system is much easier to use then BMW's Idrive. I agree with the earlier review about the cup holders. They are small, and not well positioned. Every other aspect of the vehicle has surpassed my expectations!
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By Jordan on 11/20/05 21:33 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The A8L is Audi's finest... and the class's finest. The car is immaculate, with alcantara inserts in all the right places, more than enough grunt, gorgeous, muscular, understated style, and nimble handling. There is not one problem with the saloon. I looked at the 750li also, but found it in one place to be too cold and business-like, where the A8L pampers you most: the interior. Both cars have powerful V8s, with the BMW being more powerful, but in a luxury sedan you must have a gorgeous interior.
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By andre on 11/18/05 16:22 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
My previous Audi was a 2000 A6 4.2L. So this year, I decided to take a look at the A8L. I am thoroughly impressed would be an sad understatement!! By far, this is the most impressive luxury sedan available. It's roomy enough for 4 linebackers with more room to spare. The interior is impeccable, and the driving experience is more enjoyable every time I step into it. Happy driving.
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By Tom J on 11/07/05 23:04 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I do think it's the best looking car on the road.The ride and handling is exquisite. The fit and finish is flawless. Unfortunately the MMI is ill-conceived and annoying at best. You need to agree to a waiver every time you start the car; your bluetooth phone needs to be programmed every time you start the car; it's a two step process to change the setting on the heated seats; the radio is the most annoying requiring multiple steps for every function. I owned an A6 4.2 and I'd love to have those simple functions back. The folks at Audi need to realize less is more and technology should enhance the driving experience.
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By Dr. Richard Levin on 09/23/05 19:45 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
While the Audi A6 almost fits the bill, the A8 is quieter, tighter, and more fun to drive especially in Dynamic Suspension Mode. The A6 almost has things working while in the A8 all systems are flawless. Bluetooth, Voice command, MMI, steering wheel all work so well and are integrated perfectly- This will be my dream care in my daily life now and for years to come
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By R Tarab on 09/22/05 23:04 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
The A8L is head and shoulders above the other cars I considered. The Mercedes dealer let me take an S500 for the weekend, the BMW dealer gave me a new 750iL. Both of them were much more common on the road than the A8. To match the A8's list of features, you have to add thousands of dollars of options to both the MB and the BMW. And you still don't get a car that looks as good or feels as good as the Audi.
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By Sarah on 08/31/05 09:23 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
I just took delivery of a 2006 Audi A8 in quartz grey with a black interior with the standard wheel base. The car is amazing and I drove the length of Vermont yesterday. It performed beautifully on the highways and back roads and I am so glad that I chose this car.
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By KW on 08/14/05 21:00 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Review
Having had enough of my Merc S55 which I was trading in a part at a time, I took a gamble on the Audi. The minute I sat in it I knew it was a classy car. I have done 15000 miles and aside from a few minor gripes (replaced power lift on trunk) it has performed wonderfully. Powerful, quiet and somewhat exclusive - you don't see many on the road. If you are in the 7- series, S-Class market, this will beat them hands down for the money. The relatively easy to use MMI is pretty intuitive and doesn't take long before you can navigate around all the features you need to with ease. The thing that amazes me the most is the roominess of the car. The rear is HUGE and appears bigger than my S class.
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