RE: Audi S8 (D3): Spotted

[QuattroDave]

Barchettaman said:

I can't see why the ability (or lack thereof) to take a bike in the boot should be a deal breaker - just get a Saris Solo for a tenner secondhand, job jobbed.

So,my bike costs as much as the car, that's why it's never going on a dodgy looking bike rack and once it's had a day being thrown down a hillside on Dartmoor or bike park Wales it's doubled in weight with mud hence my not really wanting it lying over the back seats (which it does so with acres to spare!) that's why it's a big deal to me, others may have different priorities but coming from a long line of fast estates it's a bug for me.

Solution of course is to remove rear bumper and retrofit a tow bar with a top quality thule rack which is what I'm planning on doing at some point.

[Adrian E]

J4CKO said:

Needs to be cheaper, 15 grand for a nine year old barge, however nice seems like a way to throw money away, I would say 11/12 grand as being nearer its value.

They sold in tiny numbers - now they've depreciated significantly they hold their value pretty well. Ones with sensible mileage and good spec, particularly facelift with the rectangular fog lights, adds a fair bit. A pretty low miles 2008 with B&O and a host of other desirable options was advertised recently for £19.5k (has now sold)

Only thing that'll make them drop a lot more is when the D4 drops into high 20s/low 30s, but even then good low milers with spec will ride it out

My D2 S8 is probably still worth what I paid for it over 5 years ago....

[ZesPak]

I know it's almost 9 years old, but still. So is my 159.
Is it just me or does this look very dated for a 9 year old car? Hasn't aged all that well imho.

[thenobbler]

I took a slightly different approach - 2008 4.2 V8 diesel. It may not have the petrol V10's drama but it's an absolute flying machine. Case in point, in a rolling acceleration duel with a Rapide on the A40 (both cars idling at 50 and then him going for it with my aluminium rhino hot on his tail) there was no way he was going to outgun the huge wave of torque I was riding. And it routinely returns 30mpg. So not glamourous, but then that wasn't the reason for the purchase. And when I bought my fun car I toyed with letting the A8 go only to find I couldn't really live without it - so for street cred and insane noise I drive the GranTurismo at the weekend, but when I've got long distances to cover it's the Audi every time.

Either version of the A8's brilliant, don't underestimate the diesel's capability to run with the big boys - and it's just as cheap.

[k-ink]

I'd love an S8. The only thing which puts me off are how complex they are. Knowing my luck it would go wrong and ruin me!

[DevonPaul]

MrHooky said:

Agreed on the boot. The D2’s is equally huge yet massively impractical for bikes etc hence why I think I’d like either a B7 RS4 or C5 RS6 next…

If you're old enough to want a luxobarge, you're too old to be riding around on a child's toy.

[thenobbler]

Simple rule for buy any well depreciated hornmobile - just remember that it's still a £xx,000 (insert number here) car and will need expenditure to match. A mate of mine bought a C65 Merc a few years ago, V12 612 hp flying machine, ten years old, he got it for £12k. He spent several months baiting M3s and 911s, the maniac, and then sold it for a good deal less (without saying a word to the buyer as to the real reason why) when the need for a gearbox replacement surfaced at a cost of about £10k.

Risks you take, so take them knowing you might have to throw the car away if the costs get on top.

[k-ink]

DevonPaul said:

If you're old enough to want a luxobarge, you're too old to be riding around on a child's toy.

That is utter nonsense. I'll be keeping fit on an MTB across the local hills when I am an old codger at 80. Just like my neighbour. Being old doesn't have to mean being boring.

[QuattroDave]

k-ink said:

That is utter nonsense. I'll be keeping fit on an MTB across the local hills when I am an old codger at 80. Just like my neighbour. Being old doesn't have to mean being boring.

I've just assumed it's just a baiting comment, but was tempted to respond directly like yourself!

I recall chatting to an older guy I randomly met at the top of the run at Chip Shop near Tavistock, gave it my all going down the track and this guy was only about 6 seconds behind on a 3 min run. Whilst chatting on the push up I commented on how nice his bike was his response was "thanks, thought I'd treat myself for my 60th". He instantly hit legendary status in my books!

I'll keep riding for as long as I can, it's great getting out and away from modern communication (email/phone etc) for a day and being out and about, keeps you young, until you get back to the car park and sit your bum in the drivers seat of an old mans luxobarge et A8

[anonymous-user]

k-ink said:

DevonPaul said:

If you're old enough to want a luxobarge, you're too old to be riding around on a child's toy.

That is utter nonsense. I'll be keeping fit on an MTB across the local hills when I am an old codger at 80. Just like my neighbour. Being old doesn't have to mean being boring.

Mistake to rise to the bait. I just assume these posts are by lardy type II diabetics who loathe cyclists because they are crap at overtaking them, yet find themselves becoming mildly aroused at the sight of a man in lycra.