2004 Audi A8 Review
Price Estimate: $1,092 - $1,770

Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Performance, passenger space, exquisite interior, standard all-wheel drive.
Cons
- Shorter-wheelbase version not offered in the states, CD changer mounted in glovebox.
What’s new
Audi's flagship is completely revamped and sports a lighter chassis, more powerful V8 and a treasure trove of comfort, safety and suspension upgrades.
Edmunds says
This fast and comfortable premium luxury sedan easily holds its own against more expensive competitors.
For sale near Logan, UT
6 listings
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- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use
- 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- Car Connection Inc (387 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Englewood, CO
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AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WAUML44E14N015523
Stock: 5523
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-10-2025 - 73,265 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 16 City / 22 Hwy MPG
- EZ Deals Auto Sales (657 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Navigation
- Leather Seats
- Sunroof/Moonroof
- Upgraded Headlights
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Located in Seattle, WA
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
18 Combined MPG (16 City/22 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WAUML44E94N021280
Stock: 021280
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 08-25-2024
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Utah
$256/mo for A8 L quattro
A8 L quattro
vs
$196/mo
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Audi A8 Owner Reviews
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Love Hate Relationship
3.63 out of 5 starsPFraser, 12/10/2008
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
Most of the reliability issues owners have experienced are electronic problems. Interestingly, I have had major mechanical issues - transmission, suspension, cooling system and more. All these problems started right around 51K miles, just out of warranty! So far I have spent over $6,000 in repairs. About $4,500 of that is parts, because you won't find aftermarket parts for this car. If … you are reading this review you are probably considering purchasing a used 2004. My best advice would be to get the best extended warranty you can. Get a warranty that has "stated exclusions" only, so you know exactly what will not be covered. With all that said, I really do love driving the car!
If only it had two batteries
4.75 out of 5 starscwpnewpaltz, 01/05/2007
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
The Audi A8L is both an engineering triumph and a nightmare. It is the best riding, best handling, most responsive car I've ever driven in a long series of BMW-7, Jaguar XK, MB S-Class and other assorted vehicles I've owned. It even gets remarkably good gas mileage (25 mpg on the highway at 72 mph) thanks to its aluminum body and consequent light weight. What's the catch? It's had to be … flat-bedded to the dealer twice with a dead battery. The battery can't be charged, can't be installed outside a dealer who mates it to the car via computer. Seems its electronics are so complex that the engineers wanted to give it a 24-volt system, but the marketers said "no." The engineers were right.
Expensive Unreliability
1.75 out of 5 starsLynne LeGallais, 11/10/2009
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
We expected Audi quality and attn to customer service when we purchased this vehicle. Our experience has been terrible. Mechanical car repairs since 80,000KM have exceeded $7,500. Examples of necessary repairs are, replacing starter cost $992.16, dysfunctional remote which has had batteries replaced 5 times. Four upper control link bushings cost $1130.53, breather valve atop manifold … cost $240.81. Decarbonization of air intake system cost $216.57. And the car stopped functioning on HWY 81 last night requiring towing, stranding us in Wilkes Barre, Penn and now requiring replacement of the mass air flow sensor cost unknown. It apparently was also misfiring on some cylinders.
Heartache/headache
3.13 out of 5 starsheyjude5, 04/18/2011
2004 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
This car is so comfortable we call it the sofa. It has,however, been a maintenance nightmare. It is constantly in the shop and dealers in northern California
uniformly provide lousy but expensive service.
When the heater failed while in Minnesota on a
winter trip, the dealer groaned when he saw it was a 2004.
Nothing but headaches, he told me.
Tons of electrical problems to start with, … then the list gets mechanical.
2004 A8 Highlights
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $68,500 |
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Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $256/month |
Seating | 5 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 17.7 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | all wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the A8 include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
- Post-collision safety system
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