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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2001 A8, so we've included reviews for other years of the A8 since its last redesign.
2000 Audi A8 4.2 litre Quattro
James Bufkin, 04/24/2002
2000 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is like driving a Vault. The all Aluminum frame makes the car very strong and light. The car is faster than it looks, easily doing 0-60 in the mid 6 second range. The 4.2 liter 40 Valve V8 cranks out 310 horses with more than adequate torque to keep passengers heads planted firmly in the headrests. I can't believe the Editor's reviews on performance, with Quattro and this much power, its easily the best performing luxury sedan currently on the market. Its just one/tenth slower from 0-60 than a comparable Mercedes Benz, and faster than the BMW 740il. But the Audi is Quattro, so in bad weather, its the king of luxury sedans. High performance after market tires are a must.
Audi A8
Lyle, 09/07/2005
2001 Audi A8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
It's very fun to drive, turns heads, and likely to be in the shop getting expensive repairs. This car, and Audis in general, are notorious for developing lots of little oil leaks. For some reason, the oil seals and gaskets only last about three or four years. The parts are not expensive, but the labor is. So they drop in price very quickly once the warranty expires. This can be a great bargain if you are moderately skilled at doing your own repairs, or a great expense if you pay dealership labor rates.
2001 Audi A8 for sale near you
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- L quattro SedanMSRP: $4,9951,045 mi away
"Extended Warranty Required"
Al, 07/21/2009
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
The Germans have created cars with the philosophy that performance is the measure of quality. They have forgotten that durability and reliability are paramount to quality. Anyone who buys a used Audi A8 without an extended warranty will soon find the purchase economically untenable. The electrics rival those of 60's British autos. These cars are mechanically, electrically and economically a nightmare. The worst part of the experience is how arrogant they are about it.
Love at first drive
doc, 06/22/2006
2000 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
What an awesome car. After owning an Audi 5000, I never expected to buy another Audi, but renting an A4 in Europe convinced me that Audi has come a long way. The first thing that attracted me to the A8 was the superbly understated styling. Once I drove it I was hooked! It is the finest car I have ever driven. It is luxurious in a subtle way which perfectly suits my style. I like that it is relatively scarce, but surprised it isn't a bigger seller. I especially like the light agile but confident feeling I get from this aluminum bodied all wheel driver.
Objective Review
lgp38, 12/10/2004
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've driven Mercedes, Lexus, BMW's, Cadillac's, and although some of them had more gadgets, more power or were more quiet, none of them felt as solid and rigid as the 2001 Audi A8. Personally, the rarity of this vehicle is a big plus for me, and that is complemented by a solid ride, more than average comfort and very acceptable performance for such a heavy car, not to mention the Quattro, which shines in every aspect. Its fuel economy is not great, but frankly which car in this category gives more than 15 mpg. This car may not be a rocket, or turn on a dime, but whatever performance number it reaches, it does in a very smooth and effortless way. Add to this a warranty until 2007 or 100,000 miles.