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Used 2001 Audi A8 Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.63 out of 5 stars

2001 A8 D2 Quattro 4.2L V8 5V

JONMAH1, 04/13/2008
2001 Audi A8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
9 of 9 people found this review helpful

This car is probably the best I have ever had to deal with. Unlike Chryslers, Volkswagens (you'd think they were the same, but they're not), GM, and Acura (which are quite reliable too), this car has run like a Mack truck practically, performed beyond belief, and given me a solid 22 mpg out of a full-size luxury sedan. The grip is tenacious for a 4057 lb. car and enables the driver to make quick lane changes if need be (Columbus traffic isn't the most forgiving). All in all, this car is a keeper.

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5 out of 5 stars

A8 in north palm beach

anthony simpson, 05/31/2006
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I purchased an A8L and I am very pleased. You never see a lot of A8 s on the road so your A8 stands out at being different. The cabin is so quiet that when you go through the brushless car wash and the dryers turn on you hear the fan motors instead of the wind noise.I sold a Porsche 911 for the A8 and I am very surprised with the performance. The off the line acceleration is very quick and smooth as it holds you back in the seat through all of the gears. My buddies have 745s, and Lexus 430s and they prefer to take the A8 the very few times we get together. Last but not least the build quality is Impressive because the car is all aluminium and straight as a arrow, seams, and door jams.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent car, but be warned..

Jeremy, 12/12/2007
2000 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
6 of 7 people found this review helpful

I purchased my A8 used w/ 56K. It handles wonderfully for a large sedan and I average about 17/25 on premium fuel. I have found it to be both sophisticated and understated; and if you are looking for such a vehicle, it should be verboten for one not to at least consider the A8. That being said, I have had reliability issues. My thermostat had to be replaced, which required replacing the t and s belts, as well as the water pump, the CV boot tore causing my brake pad light to go off (?), my driver's interior door handle randomly broke and my radio randomly died. I have spent nearly $3,000 in the last yr. on this vehicle.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Love This Car!

Philly B, 10/25/2004
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

Bought the car a little over a year ago while still under warranty. Just past 50k miles, so no longer will get free maintenance. Very good driving car. Everyone who gets in it marvels at how smooth and quiet the ride is. Absolutely excellent in the snow. Great on the highway for long rides. Only had to replace a tie rod which I think got damaged when a hit a wicked pot hole in NYC. Love the sound system. Could use more cup holders, which I think was done with new '04 model. Will definitely consider buying another one in a few years...and that's unusual for me to get the same car again. Says something about this car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Drive of a lifetime

lepin, 05/21/2005
2000 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

I never owned a car like this but I couldn't resist when I drove it. It feels as roomy as a Town Car but handles like a Porsche. The only quibbles are the one small drink holder and the cheap plastic buttons to open the trunk and set the seat memory. I will own this car forever if I can.

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