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Will buy another one
goldened/Ed Williams, 03/05/2002
1997 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The best car I have ever owned, including all of the luxury (production) models
Stay away from Audi A8s
Rodney Hager, 07/21/2005
1997 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 7 people found this review helpful
We own an A8 after a long series of Audi's. This car is crap. Electronics are a total failure, Audi knows the transmissions are defective but won't do anything, both windshields cracked, coolant and fuel lines had to be replaced, the heater and AC are terrible; this is the 3rd week of AC repairs at large cost, the sun roof leaks, and the overall quality is terrible... not as good as a cheap Fiat. It is not surprising Audi can't be reached by email. Many dealers refuse to sell 1997 A8's. Keep your eyes open, you'll see lots of newer ones broken down. A8s are crap!
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See all 0 listingsMaybe the only 3.7 model left in USA?
Geoff, 04/10/2010
1997 Audi A8 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought mine used in 2002, have driven it 80,000 miles since. Build quality, handling, performance are great. Many small things have failed though, and at 170K miles it's on its third transmission (!). No other mechanical issues though. The engine is fantastic, still tight and strong and using no oil. I've driven the 4.2 AWD models as well, and I have to say I prefer the handling of my FWD 3.7 model. Weight is only 3600 lbs, about the same as a Subaru WRX. The 3.7 seems to have virtually disappeared from the roads now, though. At current rock-bottom prices these are a stupendous bargain.
WHAT A CAR!
wil03, 08/08/2002
1997 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have owned Lexus LS400, Mercedes S500, and BMW 750IL. This car is by far the most fun to driveThe car is ultra smooth at speed in excess of 100 mph, truely a car made for the auto Bahn. I can't believe this car gets over 25mph on the freeway too! The Quattro is an asset to the car that makes you feel confident in any snowy/rainy road... something most of the other luxury car maker have not been able to match. So for ultimate safety and performance, this car is a deal! Especially for a used one, since unfortuantely this car doesn't hold up its value very well new.
Great Car - Big Time Maintenence
Xialater, 01/25/2003
1997 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great car, I miss mine every day......I just wish it didn't cost a small fortune to maintain the car