Used '98 A8 A Brave New World?
12-21-2004, 06:48 AM
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Used '98 A8 A Brave New World?
I have owned Audis for many years--5000(3), A6, 90 (for wife), and I found a locally owned A8, 69k miles, perfect exterior, good interior, for under $15k. I drove it yesterday, and it is by far the sweetest ride I have ever had. I may just buy it today and join the A8 club, but what kind of costs, problems, or other issues might I be looking at if I do? Also, how does one open just the headliner to see out of the moon roof? Thanks in advance
12-21-2004, 06:55 AM
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....if it has the hot weather package, you can't see out the glass. Only very few came to the states with glass only.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audipages.com/usedA8.html">http://www.audipages.com/usedA8.html</a</li></ul>
12-21-2004, 09:17 AM
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I have owned a 97 A8 and currently a 2001 S8....they have both been the MOST RELIABLE Audis I have
owned...by far. I have not had ANY real problems to speak of in owning both of these cars. A friend of mine, who works in the parts dept of a local dealer said the only thing he has seen with any regularity, are problems with power seats. I have not had that problem though. IMO, they are great cars and for 15k how can you go wrong.....one of the most under rated cars in the world.
12-21-2004, 11:11 AM
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Re: I have owned a 97 A8 and currently a 2001 S8..
Thanks. When do these need major service, i.e. timing belt, pulleys, transmission fluid etc.? I'm a little worried I might have to do the timing belt soon on this one.
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Re: Buy It! Buy It! Buy It! Buy It!
I do like the heated seats - but if you otherwise love the car - heated seats can be added very easily.
If that's the only thing you don't like - it's an easy fix.
If you are still lukewarm on the car - keep looking. There are several for sale at any given time. I've yet to find the "perfect" used car, usually there are one or two things I need to do after I buy it. That's the fun in it for me I guess.
If that's the only thing you don't like - it's an easy fix.
If you are still lukewarm on the car - keep looking. There are several for sale at any given time. I've yet to find the "perfect" used car, usually there are one or two things I need to do after I buy it. That's the fun in it for me I guess.