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4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Nothing compares to this car!

wraith34, 06/20/2003
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned everything from Porsche to Jaguar to Mercedes. I have never driven any car off the lot that compares to the Audi A8L! It is like having the best of everything. Can't judge reliability yet, but based on my wife's 2003 S6 Avant I can only assume it will be its equal. I waited for its arrival this month and had actually expected to be disappointed and end up buying the S500. After a test drive up a twisting mountain road and an open stretch of highway I bought the car upon returning to the dealer.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car, Poor Service

DCooper, 01/27/2005
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My 2004 A8 is my first Audi. It is one of the best cars that I've ever owned. It has great power and a great ride even with the 19" wheels. It looks great with an understated elegance. It is a true pleasure to drive. My dealership's customer service is awful though. It is too bad that such a great car can be ruined by such poor service. This will be my last Audi!

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Electrical Malfunction

baker, 05/21/2004
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Otherwise stellar car spoiled by serious problem -- Nav system and other elec. components periodically decide to continue to drain power hours after the car is switched off -- resulting in dead battery. Three trips to dealer and still no fix. Battery is in the trunk if you need to jump it.

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5 out of 5 stars

The new Luxury Benchmark!!!

Ej, 06/23/2005
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My A8 by far recalibrates the benchmark for sedans in this segment. It is the perfect blend of performance, class, beauty, character and understated elegance. The interior finish and little touches all over the cabin demonstrate the incredible attention to detail that BMW or Mercedes can't even begin to dream off. With Quattro, excellent handling, and completely effortless highway cruising, driving an A8 can only be described as a highly rewarding experience.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Nothing but the best

rcadamski, 06/03/2004
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The quality is impeccable. The drive is exceptional. Ride is the best ever. Plenty of power. And it is RARE compared to S, E class or 7 series. Everyone loves to look at it. Five golfers and five bags in the trunk travel in style. Rear seat is a lemo class. Shortcomings: Driver's seat bolsters are a little tight, and no satellite radio available when I purchased. Gas mileage is about 12-15, 25 at 80 mph on the highway. Love it.

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