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Used 2003 Audi A8 Consumer Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars
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3.75 out of 5 stars

Should the flagship retire?

Chris, 01/13/2006
2001 Audi A8 L Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

Vehicle has been a constant source of satisfaction from design and function point of view. Quattro is to die for when you live on top of a mountain in NE. Car gets many looks. Classy, understated but luxurious, especially with rear and side shades up. Formula shifting and 310 HP makes it a L&P vehicle. Too bad Audi can't engineer a car that's not in for repairs as often as it's being enjoyed.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

FUN

Ed_las vegas, 05/18/2004
2001 Audi A8 Quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I took this car for test drive and had to have it. That 310 HP V8 is just awesome - powerful, smooth and very quiet. I cruise at 90-100 mph and can barely hear the engine running.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

It's No Lexus!!

oskiguy, 11/07/2003
2002 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The best car I've ever owned. Not as quiet and as functionally/logically laid-out as the Lexus (wife's). Fun to drive, excellent fuel economy and one seldom sees another one.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

awesome car

pacsman, 05/13/2003
2002 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Wanted a full-sized luxury sedan but RWD BMW 7-series too risky for midwest winters. Went with A8L because of 4WD. Very happy with car. Definitely more comfortable seats than MB S430. Original tires were Dunlop 8000 performance tires but ride was too rough so dealer switched them to Toyo and ride much better. Will get much better milage with 18" wheels but less ride comfort. I'm getting 22mpg city and 29mpg highway! There's nothing this car can't do. It's awesome!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A8 is Sweet

Tahoetime, 03/31/2002
2002 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

The A8 is by far the sweetest car I have owned. It's the only luxury car with all-wheel-drive (great for getting to and from Lake Tahoe in the winter snow season). It handles like a dream even with large mud and snow tires. I generally drive in automatic mode, but the Tiptronic shifting is fun when I am in a "playful" mood. Gas mileage has been very acceptable in the 20+ MPG range. It's been extremely dependable and Audi covers 100% of all regular maintenance, even replacement of wiper blades. The L version is best if you want lots of room in the rear. All in all the A8 is a great car for the money! Go with the S8 if want even more than 310 HP (but the A8 is plenty fast for me).

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