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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2013 A8, so we've included reviews for other years of the A8 since its last redesign.
The best Luxury Car money can buy!!!
donnie13, 03/25/2012
2012 Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
71 of 72 people found this review helpful
I had a 2006 750LI and loved this car. Traded for a 2009 Audi A8L and while was a great car, didn't have enough pizazz. Traded it for a 2010 Mercedes S-Class. Was a good car but too soft. Felt floaty. Bought a 2011 Eguus, while a good car, too jittery and not refined. Now comes the new 2012 Audi A8L! Unbelievable car. Out drives and performs better than all of the above. Feels like you're driving a Bentley for half the price. Fit and finish, impeccable. Ride is stiff when needed and firm at just the right time. I'm a car buff as you can see by all the cars I purchase and I'm more impressed with this car than any of the large luxury cars I've owned, including my past 2009 A8L.
Still in Love over 1 year in
djefferson, 07/21/2014
updated 07/21/2016
2013 Audi A8 3.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
22 of 22 people found this review helpful
I purchased my A8 late spring 2013 and have had no surprises, just pure driving pleasure. This change to Audi was driven by frustration of dealer practices to purchase a new Mercedes S-550/S350 Bluetec at that time a 2012/13 model. I was promised an excellent deal but after almost 4days of back/forth on price and frustration,I went looking for Audi and I'm very happy I did. The only reason for not leaving any sooner I had 4 new Benz's within the last 6yrs from that dealership. Forget about loyalty. Love what you drive. I really do. This big girl has excellent dance moves..Rain or Shine, Curves or Straights it drives like a smaller car begging to show off. Both City/Hwy MPG is impressive. I still love my Audi A8..Im am almost 2 years in on my 2nd one a 2015 A8L..these cars are problem free and the Long wheelbase is just as enjoyable as the short. I really enjoyed my 2013, but my 2015 I love. I did look again at new 2014-15 Mercedes S550 but didn't find enough merit to return to a Benz. It was nice but in my experience not better. I truly enjoy driving my Audi A8L.. What is really impressive is the truly satisfying ownership experience and the technology available for the price. If you find yourself looking for pleasure in your drive...Go experience a Audi for yourself.. I still love what I Drive...
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The perfect fit for man and machine
Ron Rock, 02/07/2016
2012 Audi A8 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
19 of 19 people found this review helpful
It is just an awesome car to drive. The power, the handling, the creature comforts like massaging seats, heated steering wheel and adaptive cruise control are all seductively pampering. And then to have all of that and hit 29mpg on a long trip..... awesome.
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German Quality
CaliCurt, 11/20/2017
2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
Supple leather, led lights in and out, 8 speed trans shifts smoove, AWD handles easily, bang olf. sound is crisp, dream to drive on highway in dynamic or sport mode. Not as powerful as s550 or 750li yet still my choice...more features that actually work well. ex; night vision assistant is better than bmw and mbz. Interior luxurious and up to date with technology. Roomy and nimble..aluminium. hard choice between comparable vehicles..but overall the best in my opinion for the LWB option.
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After 56 cars- this is the best
BDW, 04/17/2020
2012 Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
16 of 16 people found this review helpful
2012 is the last v8 for A8 L. I would take the 2012 over 13-14 all day long. How do you get a beast like an A8L to fly like it does with 29 MPG? I don’t get it but appreciate and love it. I have owned BMW’s, Porsches, Jags, Acura, Mercedes and nothing compares to the fit and finish of the Audi A8L.
Most luxurious car I’ve owned yet.
Thomas Jesson, 06/24/2020
updated 06/29/2021
2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Repairs are gonna be expensive (as to be expected). Purchased car in late July of last year. Lots of tire noise from left front tire. Dealer service manager said that was from tire “feathering”. Later replace both front tires with same name rand tires that come stock (Pirelli). When it comes time to replace all tires, will go with another name brand (although not too many out there). Beautiful car, in an understated way. Very big and roomy. Installed Audi rings puddle lights in doors, which really look nice! Had to replace sensors for cruise control and other sensors back in February, plus rear brake pads and rotors. Very painful to the wallet, to say the least. When you get a car of this pedigree, you have to expect expensive repairs. Have learned to now seek out a good independent shop, instead of the Audi dealership. Have had two Mercedes S-class cars in the past, which were great cars, but the Audi shames them. Audi really likes to show off their bells and whistles mor than other luxury makes. Now 6/26/2021, and after more than 129k miles I still like this car very much. Repairs are expensive (less so with an independent repair shop). Seek out a good independent as I did. When you consider that the car cost anywhere from $76k to $100k depending on options and packages, it is a relative bargain after depreciation. Hard to justify a new car sometimes.
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excellent luxury sport car
FM, 01/30/2017
updated 02/08/2021
2013 Audi A8 L 3.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Impressive how it combines both luxury and sportiness . Far better than Mercedes and BMW , surprisingly
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2012 A8L has some LEMONS to admit and RESOLVE
grnltrn, 02/09/2013
2012 Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
54 of 71 people found this review helpful
Audi is building a few (hopefully) LEMONS and attempting to outrun their flawed automobiles with marketing dollars. A search of the AUDI forums disclose a number of late model A8L vehicles with similar problems and a lack of acknowledgement by Audi that they intend to stand behind their warrantees. Audi is intimidating dealers, directing them to not service the car or refusing to pay them for warrantee repairs. Seat sensor - airbag deactivation Mirror heat not working tranny hard downshift Radio station refresh Cell phone pairing fails Console rattle Door close/locks malfunction when cold Clunk on acceleration MMI system fails to play .wav and .flac files Int lighting flickers
The biggest disappointment
magician2166, 07/07/2013
updated 07/12/2016
2013 Audi A8 3.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
22 of 29 people found this review helpful
Ladies and Gentlemen, I am counting the days to return this leased vehicle and forget about this nightmare. I have experienced an array of problems during the last three years ranging from complete power steering replacement, faulty MMI unit, electric sunshades, tiers to excessive sticky brake residue., etc. The biggest problem are the tires. Audi created the unique size of the wheel for this vehicle (265/40/R20), which is only available from Pirelli tire manufacturer in all-season configuration. There are no other all-season tires available for this vehicle from any tire manufacturer in the world. Pirelli tires are extremely noisy from the beginning with horrible traction during wet and snowy weather and they last for only 20000 miles with very slow and conservative driving. After which the noise becomes unbearable. The biggest disappointment ever.
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Auto Mags are missing the boat
baygasauto, 01/24/2013
2013 Audi A8 4.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
21 of 30 people found this review helpful
WOW!!! Automobile, Road and Track, Car and Driver..you're all missing something special by ignoring this beast. My previous were a GS400, BMW 545i, Panamera 4s (8cyl). I swear this car out accelerates the Porsche and handles better than the Lexus or Beemer w/sport pkg.. This Audi accelerates so effortlessly and uneventful it almost scares me. A locomotive that Edmunds claims does 0-60mph on 4.2. After 2500 miles, I'm finally gettin the guts to push it around corners. It sticks like glue. However you're so relaxed driving this vehicle it seems a shame to throw it around like the Porsche. Cmon car mags, spread the word. This beast is something very special.
Ballsy
Melvin Alexander, 09/30/2016
2013 Audi A8 4.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a very understated but elegant automobile. The A8 has acceleration on demand and handles like a much smaller vehicle. This is class!
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Great vehicle
Anthony Pough, 04/06/2016
2013 Audi A8 3.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (3.0L 6cyl S/C 8A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This vehicle is fantastic. What more can you ask for in a vehicle.
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2011 AUDI A8L - Awesome Car
2011aviii, 12/15/2010
2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
51 of 97 people found this review helpful
I took delivery of my 2011 A8L earlier this week. I live in the midwest where we received several inches of snow, which turned to ice covering most roads. I had my A8L only one day when I was able to test it in these conditions. I love this car. It handles great in the snow. Prior to my purchase I tested a Benz S550 and a BMW 750LiX drive turbo. Hands down the Audi is the best value for the money. The instruments are a bit complicated, but once you get used to them you appreciate all the car can do. The Audi A8L is very understated, which is one of the reasons why I chose it. I have the Bang and Olufsen sound system and it is amazing.
Love my Audi
Joseph Laturno, 05/30/2017
2011 Audi A8 L 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
Very expensive to fix
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2013 Audi A8 short wheel base
mancaver, 12/26/2012
2013 Audi A8 4.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
11 of 20 people found this review helpful
I have only had the car for two weeks, so I can't accurately comment on the reliability---but all other aspects I rated as execllent, so I expect the relaibiilty to be the same. Anyway, I owned an Audi A4 which was very reliable. I understand I'm still on my "honeymoon" with this car, but so far it is great---I have owned: MB E320 and C280, Acura Legend and TLS, Lexus ES330, BMW 530i and 535i, Mazda Millenia and RX7, Honda Civic and Accord, and even a Triumph TR6---of course, any new car will have features unheard of a few years ago---but the A8 is everything the (just about unanimous) positive revews describe.
Audi Company
domehead, 01/29/2013
2011 Audi A8 4.2 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 8A)
12 of 22 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 2011 A8 and 2012 A6 and the basic cars work very well. But I am very disappointed in Audi Company in their technical service department and also with the National sales team. My A8 was having a electrical /mechanical issue with the relay that controls the power brake system. My understanding is that Audi technical support instructed the local Audi Mechanic to wrap insulation around the relay so I would not hear the relay closing and opening. The next item was to relocated the relay to another spot in the car so I would not hear the relay. Both of this approaches did not address the core issue of the problem why is the relay started working that way. Instead it appears that Audi was trying to mask the issue hope the owner would go away. This is very serious problem with this car and I would not aspect Audi would try to cover up of the issue. The next point is that I ask the local sales manager to see what Audi would do for a trade value on my car towards a newer one. The answer he give was that Audi would not help out in this matter besides not fixing the issue. Needless to say that the way Audi has handle this matter is very disappointing for a company that is trying to make inroads in the high end market.
Super Car. I Love It!
Tee Fuller, 08/17/2022
2013 Audi A8 L 4.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Okay, let me start off saying that I am a little bias. I have owned a lot of the luxury cars, such as BMW 750Li, Mercedes S550, Lincoln Continental, Saab 95, Cadillac Deville, Seville, and STS, just to name a few. I would have to say, this has been the best car I have ever owned. It fits me perfectly, which is hard since I am 6'5". Yes, mine has all the bells and whistles. I already told my wife, when the 2020 get in my range, I will upgrade to that. I love to tease her about how my car is better than her S55 AMG (S550 with better engine). Yes, repairs are really expensive. I had to fork out 5k of the adaptive cruise unit and a few other issues. Hint: Don't leave the sunroof open on days where it might rain (even drizzle). There's a computer just in front of the sunroof that controls the cruise system. Once wet, start crying, very expensive to repair....Other than that, no major issues other than normal items, which can also be expensive. Well, despite the repair costs, I love the car. The speed, maneuverability, options, and overall style makes this a car I will always have. I love my Chelsea (my car's name).
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Wild Thing!
Traveller, 08/01/2022
updated 02/03/2023
2013 Audi A8 L 4.0T quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.0L 8cyl Turbo 8A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My wife ordered this vehicle in April of 2013 as her company vehicle and we still have it and love it! This is the most luxurious, trouble free, comfortable vehicle we have ever driven and owned. When she retired in 2016, we purchased the A8L for ourselves and love it to this day. In that time, the only repair has been to replace the switch on the passenger vanity mirror light. That’s it! Otherwise, just routine yearly and expected maintenance. The original tires were too noisy so we did get the run silent version ay replacement time which was a great improvement and the battery was replaced at year 7. Our A8L has always been serviced at the local dealership with which we have always been pleased. Service is more expensive than the usual automobile but it’s worth it to drive a vehicle of this caliber and quality which by the way replaced a Lexus LS460. The Audi is a far superior vehicle.
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