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Used 2003 Audi S8 Consumer Reviews

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Amazing

drb 968, 08/12/2010
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased this with 49,000 miles a few months ago. What an amazing, comfortable car. It handles nearly as well as my Porsche 968 cab, but is so much more comfortable & quiet! Bose Stereo/Nav is rubbish and will be replaced in the next few weeks. If the chance to look at one comes your way, make the effort.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Sports Sedan of the Decade

ed, 01/28/2007
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The 01 to 03 S8 is the best sports sedan of the last 20 years. It is an all business, aluminum engineered masterpiece. Ask any engineer with knowledge and they will agree. I bought it Audi certified with no regrets. I strongly advise buying one of these S8s if you are into subtle from the outside and awesome from the inside type of driving experience. I read another review before I bought that described it as a 4 door Porsche 911... I agree. My wife thought I was nuts for buying a 4 year old car (certified), but now fights for the keys. Can easily carry 2 kids and gear on any excursion. Would buy a certified one with warranty again!!

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5 out of 5 stars

The Best High End Car EVER!

dante, 06/28/2003
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I've owned a Mercedes-Benz S600, a BMW 745i, and a Rolls-Royce and I can say that if your looking for a car that not only has enough power to blow off a Corvette and enough room for 5 people, this is your car. I love driving it, its like a dream! Much better than my gas hog V-12 Mercedes. (although not quite as comfortable) I've had no problems with mine so far and am very happy with my purchase!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Q Ship

Wheelb, 04/05/2008
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my favorite sedan in the world for a four season climate. Understated competence, subtle luxury, mysteriousness, and timeless style. I drive it daily, but it shines brightest on 3 or 4 passenger road trips to ski destinations, everyone is supremely comfortable as I power through snow drifts and navigate icy corners. The S8 is very fast and light on her feet because of the strong V8 and light aluminum frame, but cops don't notice her. Pretty darn good mileage for 360 hp, amazing interior finish that is not too complicated or gizmo oriented. Gorgeous dash at night, all the creature comforts you can ask for (ahem, except good cupholders!). It is a fantastic car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

What a RocketShip

Lens S8, 03/01/2003
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This understated rocketship lets those in the know see that I want and know the best! It blows away the competition in confort and performance!

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5 out of 5 stars

Sleeper car

DaytonCarCare, 07/13/2019
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have owned many German cars and had already owned a 99 and 2000 Audi A8 And A8L. Recently picked up a 01 S8 with 162k miles and it runs flawlessly. There isn't much to distinguish it from a regular A8 so you can overtake many types of newer cars on the freeway. In my area there are some drivers with new or fairly new cars, SUVs, and or pick-up trucks that play little "NASCAR" games. The S8 easily keeps up if not out accelerates them.

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5 out of 5 stars

Super Car

Dr. Tom R, 11/30/2003
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My other car is a Porsche 911 and I don't know which car is more fun to drive!! For every day driving to the office down a super highway I'll take the S8. Understated something special. I like it because most people have no idea of what a great car it is.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

fast luxary

TacomaGuy, 04/09/2002
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

this is one fast full size huge luxary car

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Audi D2 S8

Anonymous, 12/06/2010
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Beautiful car, beautifully made and engineered. S8 with Alcantra/Recaro interior. Some of the best seats I have ever sat in. Leather is amazing, very nice solid feel to every bit of the interior. The engine looks/sounds/feels teriffic. Brakes, suspension, and handling are all very sharp and precise for a car this size. Fuel economy is nothing spectacular, but the car is geared very short compared to its A8 counterpart and is very hard to stay off of the go pedal. The car does need to be maintained properly. A coil pack and some disconnected vacuum lines have happened. Also an unknown problem with the catylitic conversion system. Overall a great work of engineering by Audi

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4.88 out of 5 stars

A fantasic car

Alan B., 06/11/2005
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

My last three cars were Audis, and this one has been the best so far. I used to own a 2000 S4, but I enjoy driving this Audi S8 because of it's larger size and it has more comfort and room. I just purchased a new 2005 Audi W12, so I am selling the 2001 Audi S8 on the internet. Hopefuly others will find out what a truly great car the Audi S8 is, not to mention how unique and rare this automobile is, when you want something a little different try an Audi. I am pretty tired of all the BMWs and Mercedes I see on the road so I felt this car was more unique.

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