2002 Audi S8 Review
Fuel Economy
15 mpg
Summary
What Edmunds.com says
Want to drive the hero car from the movie Ronin instead of the BMW 7 Series or Mercedes S-Class? This is it -- minus the dual-tank nitrous system.
Pros
Faster and quicker than A8, lots of cool gadgets, all-wheel drive, aluminum space frame technology.
Cons
Price paid for advanced technology, rather bland exterior design, costly to repair if body gets crunched.
What's New for 2002
The S8 is Audi's high-performance version of the flagship A8. For 2002, Audi has made an in-dash six-disc CD changer standard, and an OnStar telematics system and a tire-pressure monitor optional fare. It has also improved the stability control system and updated the navigation system software. New exterior and interior colors round out the changes.
Consumer Ratings & Reviews
S8 Smokin'
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 9 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
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.
Favorite Features
The engine and the melodious throaty sound it makes. I'd rather listen to the engine than the awesome sound system.
Suggested Improvements
Quicker down-shift and a little more torque.
Stealth and style
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 3 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
Favorite Features
See above.
Suggested Improvements
None.
Audi AWESOME
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 9 |
| Comfort: | 9 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 6 | Exterior Design: | 9 | ||
Vehicle
2002 Audi S8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
Review
EXCELLENT CAR< PERHAPS THE BEST LARGE SEDAN AVAILABLE, SMOKES THE 7!
Favorite Features
Suggested Improvements
DEALERS ARE HORRIBLE< THEY KNOW LITTLE ABOUT THE CAR!
Why All Audis Rule
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 10 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 10 |
| Fuel Economy: | 5 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
Favorite Features
quattro quattro quattro.... what else ... Symphony II Sound system ... aluminum frame (light and stiff) 360 horses ... wow.
Suggested Improvements
attempt to improve fuel economy ... but tough with a big car.
5 passenger 911
Overall Rating
| Performance: | 9 | Fun-to-Drive: | 10 | Build Quality: | 10 |
| Comfort: | 10 | Interior Design: | 10 | Reliability: | 8 |
| Fuel Economy: | 8 | Exterior Design: | 10 | ||
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.
Favorite Features
AWD, TIP, front seats to die for.
Suggested Improvements
Could use a taller OD for better highway mileage.
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