2001 Audi S8 Consumer Reviews

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Vehicle

2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This German car is for drivers; people who love to drive. Of any car I have ever owned this is the one I would pick if I had to drive across the country. It reminds me of an NFL linebacker, big, swift, powerful and nimble all at the same time. I originally purchased it with 92000 miles. It now has 140000 and all I have replaced is tires, idler pulley and serpentine belt and fuel pump. I use 0W40 synthetic oil in it. My wife is now driving it and has fallen in love. She says that it spoils you as you start rating all cars against it, which is unfair. Only 531 imported into us in 2001-2003. It is a German muscle machine made for drivers. DOT governed at 155 mph. (too bad)
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Supercar

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2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

My S8 has a few years on it and I am still absolutely in love with it. I was looking for a sports-orientated car that could carry car seats and groceries and get around in the snowy Pittsburgh winters. This car manages to do that and more - it's like three cars in one! An SUV for winter, a sports sedan for summer and a 4 dr family hauler for all times in between. It's rock solid at high speed, fun to drive and pulls like a locomotive from a stop light! Plus it's faster than almost everything that's going to line up next to you on the street - and you always look like a hero pulling away without wheel spin. It's a true German sleeper.
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New Car

Vehicle

2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This car is a sports car in a sedan body. Even though it's technically a large car, it doesn't drive like one. The acceleration is almost instant and is plenty fast for all street driving.
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Q Ship

Vehicle

2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is my favorite sedan in the world for a four season climate. Understated competence, subtle luxury, mysteriousness, and timeless style. I drive it daily, but it shines brightest on 3 or 4 passenger road trips to ski destinations, everyone is supremely comfortable as I power through snow drifts and navigate icy corners. The S8 is very fast and light on her feet because of the strong V8 and light aluminum frame, but cops don't notice her. Pretty darn good mileage for 360 hp, amazing interior finish that is not too complicated or gizmo oriented. Gorgeous dash at night, all the creature comforts you can ask for (ahem, except good cupholders!). It is a fantastic car.
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Cool points out the window

Vehicle

2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

Well I must admit to being newly enamored with the S8 as I just bought one. I like others don't care for the Nav system compared to what $200.00 will buy now, I suppose it was ok in its time.
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My Own Private Lear Jet

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2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

This is a wonderful car all around and fast and nimble like a Lear jet. Comfort, performance, total package with that understated look. Prefer it over S500 or 740 anyday.
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Sports Sedan of the Decade

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2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

The 01 to 03 S8 is the best sports sedan of the last 20 years. It is an all business, aluminum engineered masterpiece. Ask any engineer with knowledge and they will agree. I bought it Audi certified with no regrets. I strongly advise buying one of these S8s if you are into subtle from the outside and awesome from the inside type of driving experience. I read another review before I bought that described it as a 4 door Porsche 911... I agree. My wife thought I was nuts for buying a 4 year old car (certified), but now fights for the keys. Can easily carry 2 kids and gear on any excursion. Would buy a certified one with warranty again!!
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Fantastic Driving Experience

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2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

I just bought a 2001 S8. It's my first foreign car. I am completely amazed at this cars performance. I have yet to come close to testing it's abilities but I thoroughly enjoy blowing away any one that thinks they can outperform me! Complete luxury inside, total power and very understated. It's big inside, took getting used to for a smaller woman.
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A fantasic car

Vehicle

2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

My last three cars were Audis, and this one has been the best so far. I used to own a 2000 S4, but I enjoy driving this Audi S8 because of it's larger size and it has more comfort and room. I just purchased a new 2005 Audi W12, so I am selling the 2001 Audi S8 on the internet. Hopefuly others will find out what a truly great car the Audi S8 is, not to mention how unique and rare this automobile is, when you want something a little different try an Audi. I am pretty tired of all the BMWs and Mercedes I see on the road so I felt this car was more unique.
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Super Car

Vehicle

2001 Audi S8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)

Review

My other car is a Porsche 911 and I don't know which car is more fun to drive!! For every day driving to the office down a super highway I'll take the S8. Understated something special. I like it because most people have no idea of what a great car it is.
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