A8 4.2 Q

[J-skid]

Following my posts on the BMW pages, I'm looking at getting a luxo barge. Originally fancied a two year old 7 series which can be had for very reasonable money these days. However, the desire to subject myself to the experience that are BMW main dealers is putting me off. Also, I saw an A8 the other day drive past and I thought

So.....anyone here run a new shape A8 4.2 Quattro? Any good or bad views? Any do's or don't's spec wise / mileage wise?

Ideally want a two year old one with the toys (phone, nav, bose etc) which all seem to be on the cars I've looked at thus far.

Thanks in advance

Iain

Edited by J-skid on Tuesday 8th August 12:15

[P700DEE]

Cannot comment on the A8 as I only have an old A6, however if looking at luxo barges , also consider the other Aluminium contender the XJR

[merlot]

You can't go wrong with them. Amazing value.

Try and get paddles for the gear changing and sport adaptive air suspension. Both were options from the start (Spring 03) and both are standard on 'Sport' designated cars from Spring 05 onwards (incl new nose).

[J-skid]

Thanks, useful info.

Just got to go shopping now.....

[Robertb]

I have a 2003 A8 4.2q- it is great! I had the most appaling drive back from work last night, over 2 hrs, traffic jams, downpours the works, but still arrived at home chilled out.

Great sounding engine, very refined ride etc, beautifully built, lots of room in the back, and a huge boot.

Does over 28mpg on a run, and usually around 23-24 out and about with my Mrs doing the school run etc.

Usually loads of gadgets, make sure yours has got sat nav, Bose surround sound, tip paddles on wheel, xenons. Sports seats are nice too, but standard ones are fine.

The big wheels look lovely, but make the ride a little more crashy, esp on the sport suspension.

IMO, the quattro drivetrain, boot space and interior room set it apart from the Jag, but the Jag is very appealing as well. We needed the space though, as the Audi A8 was as close as I was willing to get to a people carrier!

[Marki]

They are great cars i ran one for a year it is all things to all men, sporty when you want it to be or a luxo wafter when you want

Take it for a 900km drive and when you arrive you feel like you have just nipped down the shops

[merlot]

Marki said:

They are great cars i ran one for a year it is all things to all men, sporty when you want it to be or a luxo wafter when you want

Take it for a 900km drive and when you arrive you feel like you have just nipped down the shops

Ditto - love mine. It's a Sport version and it corners hard or wafts along soft depending on the suspension setting. Its fast too with instant power - I drive it on the paddles much of the time - you need these!

[philip walker]

Ditto
I have just taken a 1998 S8 62k full loaded in, I knew they were good, may keep it rather than sell it!

[I HATE GATSO]

Always looked the lines on the A8 Although think prefer the old shape IMO

Edited by I HATE GATSO on Saturday 26th August 15:44

[the kowalski]

I know the newer A8's have all the better gadgets, but I've just picked up an '95 4.2 for £2000. It's in mint condition, done 155k and drives like new. BLOODY FANTASTIC CARS !!!

[I HATE GATSO]

the kowalski said:

I know the newer A8's have all the better gadgets, but I've just picked up an '95 4.2 for £2000. It's in mint condition, done 155k and drives like new. BLOODY FANTASTIC CARS !!!

Well done mate, you've got a seriously nice bit of kit for a seriously good price.