2000 A8 4.2 w/ 45,000 miles extended warranty.. black w/ tan interior
05-27-2004, 09:27 AM
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That's the low end.....but A8's are the best unknown deal going
If you haven't driven an A8, you should.
Buy a facelift model ('00 and newer) for 25K and you could do the following:
Wheels/tires - as much as you want to spend, but you'd have forged wheels for winter using stock 17" wheels
H&R suspension - $1500
Exhaust - $1500
Nav Plus system - $1300 (drops right in the facelift models)
Big brake kit - $2500
And you would have one hell of a great looking car for less than $35K that nobody else has. And it won't vibrate.... ;-)
Or get a used S8 for the low end $38K, could easily find one in the low 40's.
You should drive one....the 00's are especially soft, but with H&R's they are amazing cars!
Buy a facelift model ('00 and newer) for 25K and you could do the following:
Wheels/tires - as much as you want to spend, but you'd have forged wheels for winter using stock 17" wheels
H&R suspension - $1500
Exhaust - $1500
Nav Plus system - $1300 (drops right in the facelift models)
Big brake kit - $2500
And you would have one hell of a great looking car for less than $35K that nobody else has. And it won't vibrate.... ;-)
Or get a used S8 for the low end $38K, could easily find one in the low 40's.
You should drive one....the 00's are especially soft, but with H&R's they are amazing cars!
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05-27-2004, 12:41 PM
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I paid about $35k for a certified 2000 A8L 4.2 w/ 40,000 miles a year ago
I wanted a certified car and my dealer went out and purchased it for me (without me having to make a commitment to actually buy it).
They got me an A8L with all options except Parktronic and I ended up paying a little below $35,000 for a 2000 A8L almost exactly a year ago. At the time, you could get them on Ebay for around $28,000 without the certification.
What sweetened the deal for me was that my dealership is GREAT (Roger Beasly Audi in Austin, TX) and I know they will take great care of me. They also offered a very good deal on financing/leasing the car.
I would use Ebay to check out what A8's are moving for. I would think low $20,000's for higher mileage ones, and maybe $25,000 for lower mileage ones. I wouldn't pay over $28,000 for a certified 2000.
They got me an A8L with all options except Parktronic and I ended up paying a little below $35,000 for a 2000 A8L almost exactly a year ago. At the time, you could get them on Ebay for around $28,000 without the certification.
What sweetened the deal for me was that my dealership is GREAT (Roger Beasly Audi in Austin, TX) and I know they will take great care of me. They also offered a very good deal on financing/leasing the car.
I would use Ebay to check out what A8's are moving for. I would think low $20,000's for higher mileage ones, and maybe $25,000 for lower mileage ones. I wouldn't pay over $28,000 for a certified 2000.
05-27-2004, 01:32 PM
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Re: That's the low end.....but A8's are the best unknown deal going
Paul,
Is the NAV kit really a drop in for a 2000? I've looked at your site and since I'm not much of a wiring guy I found it a little daunting.
Also, I noticed the H&R link on your site isn't active, can you explain (just generally) how big a job that one is?
Is the NAV kit really a drop in for a 2000? I've looked at your site and since I'm not much of a wiring guy I found it a little daunting.
Also, I noticed the H&R link on your site isn't active, can you explain (just generally) how big a job that one is?
05-27-2004, 02:01 PM
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Re: That's the low end.....but A8's are the best unknown deal going
Well, it's not just a drop in....the wiring is the hard part....but the unit just goes in where the radio was, so no mechanical modifications.
H&R's is a 6-8 hour job to do yourself.....if you're good, 4-5 hours.
Two of the best mods.....actually, can't really think of any mods I would rather not have.....
H&R's is a 6-8 hour job to do yourself.....if you're good, 4-5 hours.
Two of the best mods.....actually, can't really think of any mods I would rather not have.....