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4.88 out of 5 stars

BMW AND MB SIMPLY DONT GET IT!

Dubstar, 03/31/2005
2005 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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Simply put, the best money can buy at any price. I have owned 2 7's and 1 S and now Two 8's....by far, the best vehicles out there!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR BUT PROBLEMS

zoombie99, 08/21/2004
2005 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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Car is great but the NAV & the radio keeps on shorting out. Audi claims that they know of the problem and they are working on a fix. There is no fix as of this date. I understand that only a few mid year models have this problems. We also bought the AUDi phone. It is a waste of money and the sound quality is poor.

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5 out of 5 stars

Driving Heaven

tobias, 09/12/2004
2005 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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We ba 2005 A8L and absolutley love it! It has the comfort and interior class of our former LS 430 but with even more perks. We love the ONSTAR system with the phone service. We don't talk a lot on the phone in the car, so the carry-over minutes for up to a year make it a convenient option for us instead of the additional car phone and the reception with the satellite phone in phenomenal. I have nothing bad to say about this car. The back seat has so much room for passengers that my 7' tall son-in-law fits easily. We have had no problems with the navigational system or batteries as indicated by other reviewers. The 2005 model has apparently fixed those.

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5 out of 5 stars

BMW 745 to Audi A8L

Anthony Celona, 04/09/2005
2005 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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After owing Acura, Lexus, and most recently, a 2003 BMW 745I (Retail value UGLY) I purchased my 2005 Audi A8L. I've gone from the BMW I Drive (which I actually liked) to Audi M Drive which is somewhat easier to use. The GPS package is considerable better than the BMW but slightly poorer than the Lexus with its touch screen. The A8L has all of the power and zip that the BMW but is noticeably missing the constant mechanical and computer problems I became accustomed to in the BMW. The engine and transmission are flawless, smooth and quiet and the overall integrity of the interior, body fit and trim are excellent. I highly recommend this vehicle. Before you buy another Luxury car test drive this.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A8 SWB Rocks

AudiNJ, 09/26/2004
2005 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
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Just took down a black on black '05 SWB A8 with one-pay lease. Car is truly amazing. Spent a lot of time looking at the A8, Acura RL, Range Rover. Traded in a 330i, which I loved but was awful in the snow. The A8 is the best looking car out there . No mechanical problems (knock on wood), a pleasure to drive. Highly recommend to anyone looking for an understated but elegant car.

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