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Used 2006 Audi A8 Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Simply awesome... best of the class

TTaylor, 10/27/2006
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
9 of 11 people found this review helpful

Getting straight to the point, I have owned BMW 7 series, Lexus 430 and Mercedes S series vehicles.The Audi A8L is undoubtably the most complete car I have ever owned (compared to the others). Yes, you lose a little performance to the BWM (very little, almost hard to notice), the perceived elite status of the Mercedes (notice I said perceived...but not realized in the ownership experience)and the softness/comfort of the Lexus. Now for tag line, if you want completeness, with very little compromise to the perceived strengths of the other three purchased the Audi A8L. The true and most complete athlete of the class. I may own an Audi A8L for many years to come.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Value for Money

KW, 08/15/2005
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Having had enough of my Merc S55 which I was trading in a part at a time, I took a gamble on the Audi. The minute I sat in it I knew it was a classy car. I have done 15000 miles and aside from a few minor gripes (replaced power lift on trunk) it has performed wonderfully. Powerful, quiet and somewhat exclusive - you don't see many on the road. If you are in the 7- series, S-Class market, this will beat them hands down for the money. The relatively easy to use MMI is pretty intuitive and doesn't take long before you can navigate around all the features you need to with ease. The thing that amazes me the most is the roominess of the car. The rear is HUGE and appears bigger than my S class.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Capt Hill, 11/10/2006
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

This was the third Audi I've bought from this dealer. Great service, and we were totally happy with the transaction. The car is built like a bank valult and drives very responsively, even more responsively than my 2002 A6 4.2 sedan, which is also a great car. Creature comforts are amazing. The massaging seats are a plus, and seat heating is easy to set and change. Cupholders are OK, but do not quite accommodate the fancy Audi leatherette cups we also bought. They are too tall for the holders. Technically, I have not yet mastered the Navigation or the phone, but we are getting there. A truly great car, indeed.

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5 out of 5 stars

Outstanding

jfboca, 04/03/2006
2006 Audi A8 L quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

Prior cars include Lexus, BMW and Mercedes. I don't know how I will feel three years from now, but after the first month I am blown away by the quality, style, performance, comfort ane ease of driving this car. The CD changer is in a far away place because the car is so wide and comfortable. Visibility, is a little tighter than what I am used to, but that gives it the style part! If you are considering a sedan in this price range, please do yourself a favor and take a look at the Audi. It opened my eyes, and I feel great about my decision! I look forward to enjoying it some more. JF

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Techno overkill

Tom J, 11/08/2005
2006 Audi A8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 6A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I do think it's the best looking car on the road.The ride and handling is exquisite. The fit and finish is flawless. Unfortunately the MMI is ill-conceived and annoying at best. You need to agree to a waiver every time you start the car; your bluetooth phone needs to be programmed every time you start the car; it's a two step process to change the setting on the heated seats; the radio is the most annoying requiring multiple steps for every function. I owned an A6 4.2 and I'd love to have those simple functions back. The folks at Audi need to realize less is more and technology should enhance the driving experience.

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