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Audi A8 (1994-2003) Review

Category: Large Executive 3.5 out of 5

Summary of the Audi A8 (1994-2003)

Price Range: £49,975 to £80,260

Assets

Superb build quality inside and out, understated style, excellent quattro chassis, fine engines, spacious cabin

Drawbacks

Potentially expensive body repairs, ride quality not best in class

Verdict

Discreet, but beautifully engineered luxury car.

Audi A8 Review

Reliability and Quality4 out of 5

The A8's build has been very solid, despite being high-tech for the time, and the engineering integrity of this car has been superb. A few problems are emerging as it gets older, however. Owners have reported electrical and electronic failures, front suspension problems and troubles with the Tiptronic gearbox.

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Latest Readers' Drives About the Audi A8

PatrickA8
wrote on 05 05 2007

Great car, great satisfaction, 140,000miles and still going strong. A fantastic limo for people that...

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Audi A8 Reliability and Quality Statistics

Manufacturer's Warranty
3 year(s)
Number of dealers
220
 

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