Took the plunge with an Audi S8!

[Tom8]

Bought myself an 06 S8 in black with black and grey leather, B&O, normal brakes, 60k on the clock with Miltek exhaust.

I took a trip to Switzerland covering about 1500 miles and what a car it is! Very quick surprisingly close to my old Tuscan in pure performance although not as nimble. Sound is fabulous as is the drive.

Economy wise on long motorway jaunts on cruise control I got around 430 miles per tank which wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. On the whole though all good so far.

I will have a full Audi service done for peace of mind and I will keep you posted on how it goes. First impressions though are all good!

[slippery]

Great choice!
Is the Milltek the resonated or non resonated? Looking forward to your updates on the ownership experience.

[Alucidnation]

PICS!!!!!

[Tom8]

I don't know about the exhaust, how do you know the difference? Either way sounds great!

I'll put pics up shortly but it needs a clean first as it is caked in bugs post swiss jaunt.

[Man-At-Arms]

slippery said:

Is the Milltek the resonated or non resonated?

i'm going to get a Milltek for my S4 but not sure which type !

[k-ink]

I bet a Milltek on an S8 would sound epic!

[Adrian E]

Tom8 said:

I don't know about the exhaust, how do you know the difference? Either way sounds great!

If it's non-res there won't be any centre exhaust boxes after the cats - just some replacement pipes that can be dropped in/out for resonated option.

I suspect it'll be resonated as it'd probably drive you nuts on a long run otherwise lol

Lots of useful info on a8 parts forum as well if you need any info on specs of '8 specific advice

Pics are a must, mucky or not!

[Tom8]

It's awesome! Actually louder and better than my Tuscan which is pretty impressive. Also in Switzerland there are just masses of tunnels so great fun!

[Murv]

Dammit Man! you've had 5 Hours to clean the thing now, still no pics?

[Tom8]

And finally some pics!

[Tom8]

And a couple more...

[Alucidnation]

Excellent!

Now, no complaining that the car is ruining your wallet.

[Tom8]

Nope, but I have bought a load of shares in Shell and BP!

[Alucidnation]

Tom8 said:

Nope, but I have bought a load of shares in Shell and BP!

I am on first name terms with my local Shell forecourt attendant, and im running a 'lowly' V8 S4.

No doubt, you will be going out for a drink with yours

Seriously though, fantastic car and i hope it serves you well.

[slippery]

Looks glorious!

[slippery]

Looks glorious!

[Tom8]

We're getting married in October! Haven't told my wife yet but she'll understand.

[Pferdestarke]

Lovely car. I'd love one.

[Baryonyx]

Awesome! This should be in Reader's Rides so it gets a wider audience!

[DibblyDobbler]

Want