By Anonymous on 12/06/10 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Beautiful car, beautifully made and engineered. S8 with Alcantra/Recaro interior. Some of the best seats I have ever sat in. Leather is amazing, very nice solid feel to every bit of the interior. The engine looks/sounds/feels teriffic. Brakes, suspension, and handling are all very sharp and precise for a car this size. Fuel economy is nothing spectacular, but the car is geared very short compared to its A8 counterpart and is very hard to stay off of the go pedal. The car does need to be maintained properly. A coil pack and some disconnected vacuum lines have happened. Also an unknown problem with the catylitic conversion system. Overall a great work of engineering by Audi
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By drb 968 on 08/12/10 12:22 PM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I purchased this with 49,000 miles a few months ago. What an amazing, comfortable car. It handles nearly as well as my Porsche 968 cab, but is so much more comfortable & quiet! Bose Stereo/Nav is rubbish and will be replaced in the next few weeks. If the chance to look at one comes your way, make the effort.
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By drp on 01/14/05 15:32 PM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
As a former BMW M5 and 7-Series owner I have
to say that the Audi S8 tops them both.
The S8 delivers the comfort of the 7-Series
with the all-out performance of the M5
(but without the cramped cabin). The
ride is stff but not harsh and the
lightness of the aluminum body and
suspension makes it feel like a much
smaller car than it is. Nimble like a
sports car, yet with plenty of leg
room and a humongous trunk, the S8
gets my vote for the best high-end
sports sedan of all time.
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By Pugboy on 02/11/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Fast, handsome, unobtrusive, the S8
gets my vote for any long-distance car
trip. Seats and legroom are
excellent. Acceleration from 65 to 85
(or from 85 to 105 -- but I wouldn't
know) is tremendous. The price you
pay is poor gas mileage. We love the
interior layout and materials. Light
on its feet for a large car. Grippy
tires, stiff suspension. Excellent
sound system. Huge trunk.
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By Tundra on 01/09/03 00:00 AM (PST)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
EXCELLENT CAR< PERHAPS THE BEST LARGE
SEDAN AVAILABLE, SMOKES THE 7!
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By AudiDriver2002 on 10/01/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This is BY FAR the best Audi I have
ever driven, and I've driven quite a
few. The ride, power, luxury ... just
awesome. Any doubt that anyone has
about this car is purely groundless.
Quattro = best 4-wheel drive system
ever. Cannot be beat. One and only
flaw: Doesn't exactly sip gas... but
not really hard on it either (a 1998
A6 is harder on gas) since it is made
of aluminum. Which is also nice,
since it improves stiffness and safety
without increasing weight (but
increasing price :). Still definately
worth it. 360 hp = awesome power.
Every possible luxury appointment has
been added. Just an all-around
awesome car.
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By wclark on 09/10/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
Great road car. Steering feels a
little light but precise. Car feels
lighter than it is...Fast, quick to
turn-in, balanced in corners, amazing
brakes.
Dunlops supplied are a dissapointment.
One blew for no known reason and a
second develop blister. Remaining 2
have scalloped badly in under 10k
miles. Alignment checked OK.
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By yota on 08/30/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
nice car performace is excellent,awd
and handling is great. brakes good but
problem area.noise level good but could
be better also ride.tiptronic great.
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By PAUL WEEKS on 08/03/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
I HAVE HAD VIRTUALLY NO PROBLEMS WITH
MY S8. I DON'T LIKE THE NAVIGATIONAL
SYSTEM AND WOULDN'T PURCHASE IT
AGAIN! CUP HOLDERS ARE WEAK!
OTHERWISE NO COMPLAINTS.
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By Leo Popkie on 06/06/02 00:00 AM (PDT)
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
This S8 has incredibly smooth
acceleration from the 4.2 liter V8
that is normally aspirated. No turbo
or supercharger jerk. Handling/its
very responsive for its large size
with the Brembo brakes more than ample.
All in all, a great vehicle for open
road driving!
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