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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2003 S8, so we've included reviews for other years of the S8 since its last redesign.
After 12 years, still the best German sedan
shogunfc, 03/08/2013
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
11 of 11 people found this review helpful
I had many German cars.4 Mercedes,3 BMW, 2 VW,1 Audi and 2 Lexus.I sold my 2006 Audi A8L, to buy a very low mileage 2001 Audi S8. I felt in love with this car, since the first day I saw it, many years ago.The newer A8L is bigger and more luxurious than the older S8, but the S8 gives me a lot of pleasure to drive. It is fast, fun and reliable. I use to get tired of my cars after 6 months. Not this one ! I will keep it for a very long time. The engine on this cars is bulletproof. The main problem they have is the transmission. Most likely it will need a new one, between 120k - 180k. By the way, most cars need a new tranny at that time. It is a timeless masterpiece. My favorite car ever. Icon
Fantastic Driving Experience
Toni, 07/09/2006
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I just bought a 2001 S8. It's my first foreign car. I am completely amazed at this cars performance. I have yet to come close to testing it's abilities but I thoroughly enjoy blowing away any one that thinks they can outperform me! Complete luxury inside, total power and very understated. It's big inside, took getting used to for a smaller woman.
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Pigman, 10/17/2010
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
This German car is for drivers; people who love to drive. Of any car I have ever owned this is the one I would pick if I had to drive across the country. It reminds me of an NFL linebacker, big, swift, powerful and nimble all at the same time. I originally purchased it with 92000 miles. It now has 140000 and all I have replaced is tires, idler pulley and serpentine belt and fuel pump. I use 0W40 synthetic oil in it. My wife is now driving it and has fallen in love. She says that it spoils you as you start rating all cars against it, which is unfair. Only 531 imported into us in 2001-2003. It is a German muscle machine made for drivers. DOT governed at 155 mph. (too bad)
Supercar
chris355, 05/07/2010
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
My S8 has a few years on it and I am still absolutely in love with it. I was looking for a sports-orientated car that could carry car seats and groceries and get around in the snowy Pittsburgh winters. This car manages to do that and more - it's like three cars in one! An SUV for winter, a sports sedan for summer and a 4 dr family hauler for all times in between. It's rock solid at high speed, fun to drive and pulls like a locomotive from a stop light! Plus it's faster than almost everything that's going to line up next to you on the street - and you always look like a hero pulling away without wheel spin. It's a true German sleeper.
Stealth and style
Pugboy, 02/11/2003
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Fast, handsome, unobtrusive, the S8 gets my vote for any long-distance car trip. Seats and legroom are excellent. Acceleration from 65 to 85 (or from 85 to 105 -- but I wouldn't know) is tremendous. The price you pay is poor gas mileage. We love the interior layout and materials. Light on its feet for a large car. Grippy tires, stiff suspension. Excellent sound system. Huge trunk.
S8 Smokin'
drp, 01/14/2005
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
As a former BMW M5 and 7-Series owner I have to say that the Audi S8 tops them both. The S8 delivers the comfort of the 7-Series with the all-out performance of the M5 (but without the cramped cabin). The ride is stff but not harsh and the lightness of the aluminum body and suspension makes it feel like a much smaller car than it is. Nimble like a sports car, yet with plenty of leg room and a humongous trunk, the S8 gets my vote for the best high-end sports sedan of all time.
My Own Private Lear Jet
Brento's S8, 04/24/2007
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is a wonderful car all around and fast and nimble like a Lear jet. Comfort, performance, total package with that understated look. Prefer it over S500 or 740 anyday.
A used 2003 Review
Ken, 11/04/2008
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought through eBay with 98000 on the odometer. Drove it 2000 miles home in 28 hours. An amazing ride--interior indistinguishable from new. No rattles, no oil consumption, everything works. My 5th used Audi. My recommendation: never buy a new one- -they last 200K miles easily and are used car bargains. I love the dual personality of the S8. A comfortable and quiet crusier that wakes up at 6000 rpm and emits a glorious V8 roar. Handles better than any 4000 pound, 5 pax vehicle should. Love it.
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!!
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!
S8 Evaluation Review
Leo Popkie, 06/06/2002
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This S8 has incredibly smooth acceleration from the 4.2 liter V8 that is normally aspirated. No turbo or supercharger jerk. Handling/its very responsive for its large size with the Brembo brakes more than ample. All in all, a great vehicle for open road driving!
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.
2003 Audi S8
PASHA, 12/30/2008
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
For me it is the best vehicle so far for all around. It is sporty, classy, family oreinted, stylish, good handling. When you own this car, you do not need sport coupe or SUV. It wil give you all pleasure and your needs. It's a very good built vehicle. Touch up finish is excellent. Having quattro drive and driving in rain is fun. I will recomend this vehicle for every car fanatic
The best Audi I've ever owned!
ioannistx, 08/18/2012
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The S8 was an over-engineered vehicle by Audi. This has been, hands down, the most reliable, most value-for-the-buck Audi I've ever owned. It's virtually impossible to make the decision to trade it in for a $10k-$12k downpayment for a...mid-size sedan of any type! Amazing build quality, power (even 11 years since first rolled out), comfort, and passive/active safety. My 2001 S8 has 75K miles, and I intent to keep it until it reaches into the 100Ks...
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bwonger, 03/16/2010
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This car is a sports car in a sedan body. Even though it's technically a large car, it doesn't drive like one. The acceleration is almost instant and is plenty fast for all street driving.
Audi SA a good alternative to a BMW 7XX
Michael Feld, 02/14/2003
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is by far the best high end sedan that I have ever driven.
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!
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.
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.
Cool points out the window
greyjag, 05/31/2007
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Well I must admit to being newly enamored with the S8 as I just bought one. I like others don't care for the Nav system compared to what $200.00 will buy now, I suppose it was ok in its time.
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.
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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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
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
GREAT SPORTS SEDAN
PAUL WEEKS, 08/03/2002
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I HAVE HAD VIRTUALLY NO PROBLEMS WITH MY S8. I DON'T LIKE THE NAVIGATIONAL SYSTEM AND WOULDN'T PURCHASE IT AGAIN! CUP HOLDERS ARE WEAK! OTHERWISE NO COMPLAINTS.
fast awd
yota, 08/30/2002
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
nice car performace is excellent,awd and handling is great. brakes good but problem area.noise level good but could be better also ride.tiptronic great.
5 passenger 911
wclark, 09/10/2002
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Great road car. Steering feels a little light but precise. Car feels lighter than it is...Fast, quick to turn-in, balanced in corners, amazing brakes. Dunlops supplied are a dissapointment. One blew for no known reason and a second develop blister. Remaining 2 have scalloped badly in under 10k miles. Alignment checked OK.
Why All Audis Rule
AudiDriver2002, 10/01/2002
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is BY FAR the best Audi I have ever driven, and I've driven quite a few. The ride, power, luxury ... just awesome. Any doubt that anyone has about this car is purely groundless. Quattro = best 4-wheel drive system ever. Cannot be beat. One and only flaw: Doesn't exactly sip gas... but not really hard on it either (a 1998 A6 is harder on gas) since it is made of aluminum. Which is also nice, since it improves stiffness and safety without increasing weight (but increasing price :). Still definately worth it. 360 hp = awesome power. Every possible luxury appointment has been added. Just an all-around awesome car.
Audi AWESOME
Tundra, 01/09/2003
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
EXCELLENT CAR< PERHAPS THE BEST LARGE SEDAN AVAILABLE, SMOKES THE 7!
Luxary with sport
Tacomaguy, 03/31/2002
2002 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
it is pure luxary, with a little sport tossed in to make it fun.
The A8L
THS, 07/02/2003
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
The A8L is a wonderful car to drive. It is very reliable and has all the confort features one would desire.
Audi dissapoints
audima., 02/26/2003
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
In 25,000 miles it's been in for service 9 different times and I've been without vehicle a total 22 days. Power steering rack, control module, interior trim, windshield washer pump, intermitent alarm codes etc. I still lose my power steering off and on regularly. I was told by Sales Manager that the A8 I traded in would pale in comparison to the quality of the S8. $80,000+ sticker! This is as close to a lemon as I've ever owned.
bmw mercedes killer
david sikes, 03/25/2003
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Excellent handling with quattro weather is minimized. Fun to drive and very nimble for a large, very luxurious sedan. This car is a real head turner and no manufacturer does interiors like Audi.
Audi S8
Larry V-man, 05/28/2003
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Audi S8 is a FUN car. Kind-of uncomfortable - but a real FUN car!
audi s-8
sami, 06/13/2003
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
this is such a fun hard fast car
AMASING
ilko, 06/18/2003
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
EVERYONE DIS CAR IS SIMPLY THE BEST...ROOMY WITH LOTS OF POWER
okay car
xolxo, 02/08/2003
2001 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
i am glad audi is ree desighning this car. the interior is nice but the exterior needs some work.
Audi 2002 S8
mitchshap, 01/04/2003
2003 Audi S8 quattro 4dr Sedan AWD (4.2L 8cyl 5A)
0 of 2 people found this review helpful
The 4 wheel drive is great but it detracts from handling around curves. Little creature comforts could be improved upon (i.e heating steering wheel should be in S8, better navigation system and computer). Overall, I would probably not buy again.