2006 Audi A8 Consumer Discussions

Audi A8 Lease Questions

Re: Lease 07 A8L Should I wait? [clueless11]

Written by: rjlaero on Jul 17, 2007 06:46 AM

That doesn't sound too bad of a deal. You're looking at 1400 month + on a new A8 with at least 4,000-5000 down. I would verify that this A8 is certifed. I would never want to own an A8 out of warranty, so be careful about that. Also, be aware that Audi changed it's policy and you can no longer transfer the 6/100k warranty. I think it was Aug/Sept of 2006 that was the cut-off ... Read More...

Audi A8

Re: How reliable is a used 2006/2007 A8? [djt21]

Written by: ayyate on Jun 25, 2009 06:29 PM

As the past owner of a 1999 and a 2005 A8, and now an S8, I can say that my experiences have always been favorable. However, I have not had a high mileage car, generally parting with them at around 50k miles or so. In spite of the car being more technologically advanced than the smaller Audis, it seems like they have fewer problems. I should add that my wife and I have also ... Read More...

How reliable is a used 2006/2007 A8?

Written by: djt21 on Jun 15, 2009 08:08 PM

I have several friends with older 1998-2003 audi's of various models (with moderate mileage - about 60k), they often complain or electrical gremlins and various other component failures with their cars. I'm looking for feedback from 2006/2007 A8 owners and their reliability experiences. Read More...

Audi A8 and S8 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: Audi '08 residual down? [technar]

Written by: clembo on Jan 16, 2008 06:58 PM

I have a 2006 A8 as well coming off lease next month, same story applies here. As much as I love my A8, I am reconsidering my options. Read More...

High End Luxury Cars

Re: BMW sets 2006 profit record [hpowders]

Written by: lexusguy on Mar 09, 2007 07:26 AM

Audi sales are still a tiny fraction of BMW's, especially at the 5 and 7 level. At least in this market anyway. In Europe you can bet BMW is very worried about Audi. In the states Audi still needs to work on their marketing, especially on the A6 and A8. Their rapidly expanding lineup is great, but they need the core models to sell, first. Read More...

Re: Doc [tagman]

Written by: brightness04 on Jan 24, 2007 05:55 PM

Audi market share in HELC is not just small; it's next to non-existent. You can find the most recent monthly and annual sales number: http://www.aicautosite.com/editoria/asmr/svsedan.asp Lexus LS460/430 sold 3865 in December, 26k in 2005; MB S class 2987 in December, 16k in 2005, 31k in 2006; BMW 7 series over 2k in November, 18k in 2005; Audi A8? 323 in Dec, ... Read More...

Audi A8 Lease Questions

A8L (2006 or 2007)

Written by: iamtheid on Jan 07, 2007 10:44 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, ... Read More...

High End Luxury Cars

Re: The C&D Comparo [hpowders]

Written by: merc1 on Dec 25, 2006 09:55 PM

I have never, ever seen so much whinning over a comparo. Now people are claiming to know many editors and how they're such an expert in the publishing industry so they're qualified to say the review was a joke. Knowing editors for non-automotive publications and being in the publishing industry has what exactly to do with testing cars? Yes, Car and Driver, the ... Read More...

Re: Hp [reality2]

Written by: syswei on Dec 12, 2006 03:30 AM

the A8...is an amazing vehicle that the LS can only aspire to Maybe you should consider test driving an LS before making such a sweeping statement? Here is what one fellow had to say about the LS as compared to A8 (source CL): Wow, I never thought I would finally say this from an age of 24, that the LS460L is one piece of fine machinery! It moves effortlessly and it changes ... Read More...

LS460 Debacle.....

Written by: merc1 on Dec 11, 2006 03:31 PM

Sword down for a moment. In reading the LS board I sense that some have decided to leave us again because there hasn't been enough praise of the new LS. In fairness, the review in which one compares the LS460L to the E63 AMG is bunk and not at all fair to the LS460L. Car and Driver's comparo while having some curious points concerning weight and having used a pre-production ... Read More...