2006 Audi A8 Consumer Reviews

Best Sedan In its class

Written by: Tyler on 06/06/2009

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have been wanting an A-8 for years and finally ran across one worth buying. Depreciation is heavy in the first 3 years but this is the best sedan in its class by far. The MMI is awesome and extremely easy to figure out for a non-tech guy. I have owned Lexus, BMW, and Acura and would not go back. This is the car to own if you can afford one.

Favorite Features

MMI, soft close doors, power trunk, solar sunroof, messaging seats and cooled seats, and Bluetooth is fantastic.

Suggested Improvements

Like everyone else says the legal disclaimer every time you start the vehicle.

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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The 2006 A8 Got Me to Switch

Written by: Steve on 10/14/2008

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Let me preface this review with I am a BMW guy. Having owned 5 of them (3's, 5's and 7's) it has been my brand of car for years...until I needed to replace my 2001 740i Sport. The new 7 just leaves me cold and I am not an MB guy. May I just say that my new SWB Gray/Black A8 has simply blown me away. This is without question the nicest interior in any car costing less than a Bentley Continental and the fit and finish is the most perfect I have seen in any car. The exterior is sleek and aggressive and I love the new Audi schnoz.. The car rides beautifully and handles superbly. The controls are perfect, the shift paddles are fun and the MMI is awesome. I have my new dream car, sorry BMW.

Favorite Features

MMI, Incredible "standard" Bose stereo, shift paddles, ride, style, fit and finish, no wind noise whatsoever, bank vault solid, great seats, huge trunk, soft close doors, aggressive front end, beautifully finished rear end (again sorry BMW), adaptive suspension, engine growl, seamless acceleration.

Suggested Improvements

iPod adapter would be nice, ridiculous lawyer warning in MMI every time you start the car, CD needs to be moved to dash, park-distance should activate automatically when nearing something, small side view mirrors, recommend push button to retract side mirrors instead of turning knob...much easier.

16 out 16 people found this review helpful

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3 Years Of Great Driving!

Written by: Billy Jo on 09/12/2008

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

After 3 years this car is fantastic! Cabin more luxurious and refined than Lexus or S class.MMI a marvel once fully learning its operation(took months).Car's electronics are capable of doing much more then what was required in the past. The Audi solution is logical. The secondary display in the instrument cluster contains most information you need when accessing phone, destination and radio functions via the controls on the steering wheel. Buttons on the console to control the MMI display are conveniently positioned below the armrest. Voice command,slower than scrolling, works for many functions (would like available commands displayed on screen instead of system reciting).Replac

Favorite Features

I love the cabin materials and the display rotating behind the wood trim to blend in with the dashboard. The grille lends a distictive appearance and reinforces the muscular look of the car. The quattro works well

Suggested Improvements

Show avaiable voice commands as text. Use a 4 way toggle in the dial to replace the 4 buttons on the MMI corresponding to the varying functions currently placed in the corners of the display.Show relative locations of main buttons to reduce "button hunting" when learning system.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Overrated

Written by: Stevet on 07/28/2008

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I've had a series of Mercedes S- Classes and a Lexus LS430. This car gets good press for great ergonomics. In my opinion it is ergonomically below average. The MMI is terrible. Cup holder is shallow and when the cups interfere with the MMI controls. Nav system is a piece of junk. Can't see out the rear window unless you have the dealer remove the rear headrests. Ride is brittle on concrete roads. Seat controls are confusing. Engine is noisy. The user interface on the Lexus is a 9.5, and a 5.0 on the Audi. Fit and finish are very good, seats are comfortable.

Favorite Features

Suggested Improvements

Move seat controls to door. Redesign rear headrests so they fold down like Lexus or MB. Completely redesign center console so that MMI is not interfered with. Replace nav system with a touch screen-use LS 430 as a benchmark.

3 out 11 people found this review helpful

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Best Large Luxury Sedan in the World

Written by: KJ on 07/12/2008

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Chose the car for its room (I'm 6'11) but have come to love its interior, handling/ride, quality, styling and power. The more I drive it, the more I love it. Would not trade it to drive a Maybach, large Bentley or Rolls. BMW 750IL doesn't even come close.

Favorite Features

Interior space, articulating front seats, power, mmi/voice recognition, sunshades in back, solar cooling sunroof, massage seats, quattro control especially in snow and rain, styling inside and out.

Suggested Improvements

Navigation system should include voice recognition.

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Audi A8L

Written by: soobie23 on 06/22/2008

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Car has been flawless through almost 2 years of ownership. Love the stealth factor, car is totally amazing. Friends refer to it as the James Bond car, for all it's gadgets and features.

Favorite Features

MMI, interior, power.

Suggested Improvements

What's to improve? AMI retrofit will make car complete.

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Love my Audi A8L

Written by: Bill J on 11/12/2007

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

I have owned every major brand of luxury car and without question, this is the finest. The fit and finish is exceptional. The interior surrounds you in the finest wood and leather and the attention to detail in the interior trim is second to none. The exterior styling always draw attention whereever we go. We have had the car for 18 months and it has been trouble free. Several times my wife and I have been stuck in traffic and we have commented "so what" this car is one of the most comfortable places we could be. The car has plenty of power and actually feels like a much smaller car in the way it handles. This is my first Audi and I highly reccomend it.

Favorite Features

The rear leg room in this car is incredible. When we pick friends up to go out to dinner, they always comment that they feel like they are in a limousine.

Suggested Improvements

Navigation software could be better.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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An Ideal Car

Written by: Richard Nigro on 11/17/2006

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This car is a unique blend of soft, smooth ride without the swaying of some cars. This car also exhibits oustanding handling and acceleration. I also own a MB E320. The interior in this car is beautifully fit and finished. The driver's seat is perfectly contoured and 12 (16?) way adjustable.The controls are logically arranged and are easy to use. The MMI eliminates a clutter of dials and buttons,and is easy for an average person to use (unlike the MB 320 computer which is impossible). Do yourself a favor and consider this car for your next vehicle.

Favorite Features

I love the self closing doors and the keyless entry/lock/ignition. The navigation system is terrific and easy to use with a little orientation.

Suggested Improvements

Minor: a power outlet ouside the ashtray.

7 out 7 people found this review helpful

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Great Car

Written by: Capt Hill on 11/10/2006

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

This was the third Audi I've bought from this dealer. Great service, and we were totally happy with the transaction. The car is built like a bank valult and drives very responsively, even more responsively than my 2002 A6 4.2 sedan, which is also a great car. Creature comforts are amazing. The massaging seats are a plus, and seat heating is easy to set and change. Cupholders are OK, but do not quite accommodate the fancy Audi leatherette cups we also bought. They are too tall for the holders. Technically, I have not yet mastered the Navigation or the phone, but we are getting there. A truly great car, indeed.

Favorite Features

Massage seats; keyless operation; MMI system; set-up features.

Suggested Improvements

Slightly larger side view mirrors. Continued improvement of cup holders.

4 out 4 people found this review helpful

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Simply awesome... best of the class

Written by: TTaylor on 10/27/2006

Vehicle

2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Review

Getting straight to the point, I have owned BMW 7 series, Lexus 430 and Mercedes S series vehicles.The Audi A8L is undoubtably the most complete car I have ever owned (compared to the others). Yes, you lose a little performance to the BWM (very little, almost hard to notice), the perceived elite status of the Mercedes (notice I said perceived...but not realized in the ownership experience)and the softness/comfort of the Lexus. Now for tag line, if you want completeness, with very little compromise to the perceived strengths of the other three purchased the Audi A8L. The true and most complete athlete of the class. I may own an Audi A8L for many years to come.

Favorite Features

Too many to list, MMI, massage, exterior styling and overall performance.

Suggested Improvements

CD player in dash versus in the glove box

7 out 8 people found this review helpful

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