2005 Audi A8 Review

Name: 2005 Audi A8 Review
Brand: Audi
Price: 2343 USD
Rating: 4.7 (92 reviews)

2005 Audi A8 L W12 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan

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Pros

Superb driving dynamics, plenty of passenger space, exquisite interior, standard all-wheel drive.

Cons

Inconvenient glovebox location for the CD changer.

What’s new

A standard-wheelbase version of the A8 is introduced this year for those who don't need all the size of the A8 L, along with a tire-pressure monitor, rain-sensing wipers and LED lighting for the door handles and mirror controls. New optional equipment includes a keyless entry and start system, a wood steering wheel and shift knob, satellite radio and power door closers for the front and rear side doors. Horsepower has been bumped up to 335 (from 330). A 6.0-liter W12 power plant, which provides 450 hp, 428 lb-ft of torque, has also been added.

Edmunds says

It may not have the name recognition of its German peers, but the A8 matches or beats them in just about every meaningful category.

Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio

$297/mo

$219/mo

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Beauty with flaws

John, 02/04/2010

2005 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

This is my second A8 and I really love this car, but this might be the last one. These cars are very costly to maintain. Things like suspension parts breaking on a car with 32000 miles shouldn't happen, especially on a car driven very carefully on paved roads. Also electric gremlins that shouldn't happen, like parts breaking when I had it in for a software upgrade for other …

Horrible Experience

J Ortiz, 03/01/2009

2005 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

I purchased a 2005 CPO A8L 6 months ago. From the day I drove it off the lot I have had nothing but trouble. From the minor (ie. remote keys didn't work) to the major items (ie. sunroof, power trunk, console buttons, water pump, head lamps, etc.) my vehicle has been in the shop a total of 3 weeks. The CPO checklist was a total misrepresentation. Most of the items that were bad on the …

Oh yea

SSG T, 01/31/2009

2005 Audi A8 L quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A)

Just bought a used A8L Quatrro.Man This thing is fantastic. Never owned a luxury car before,and now I know what I have been missing. The soft market on these vehicles put them in reach for those of us with the "beer pocket". I am hooked. Handling is wonderful and the power from the 4.2 is plenty for any American highway. I had to study the owners manual while I sat in the car and go step …

W12 my best yet

W. Reymond, 12/30/2005

2005 Audi A8 L W12 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (6.0L 12cyl 6A)

Having had several nice cars, Citroen SM, 928, A4, I find this the best overall designed car yet. The MPG was expected to be low, but that comes with a car of this performance. The features are extensive and useful, especially the adjustable ride which reminds me of the SM. I give this car my highest overall rating ever.

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2005 A8 Highlights

Trim:

quattro

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$66,590
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	18 MPG
Cost to Drive	$297/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	14.6 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the A8 include:

Alarm
Tire Pressure Warning
Stability Control
Post-collision safety system

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2005 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2005 Audi A8 quattro AWD 4dr Sedan (4.2L 8cyl 6A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.45 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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