Discussion
Right, just can't get these out of my head!
Having just sold my S6 V10, I dismissed the idea of an S8 as it would be too similar to the S6.
I want my next car to be something special a bit of an event, wondering if the S8 would be so different?
Considering FFRR Supercharged and CLS 55/63, but not really smitten with the Merc.
Having just sold my S6 V10, I dismissed the idea of an S8 as it would be too similar to the S6.
I want my next car to be something special a bit of an event, wondering if the S8 would be so different?
Considering FFRR Supercharged and CLS 55/63, but not really smitten with the Merc.
Greg66 said:
Can't help with the S6 vs S8 debate. But as for an S8 vs a SC FFRR, they are very different.
You look at the RR's spec on paper and think "Hmm. 7.1 0-60. Not bad. I could probably live with that". And while it will probably do0-60 in 7 and change, I can hardly think of a time when I've felt the need to try that. It's the sort of car that you get, and then wonder why you pored over performance stats. It's massively calming and stress free to drive, and tends to make you (me) waft around rather than press on.
The S8, on the other hand, has a bit of a Jekyl & Hyde character. The V10 (as you know from the S6) needs to be revved but at low revs is relatively docile. So in the S8 I tend to drive fairly calmly aroud town, but once on a clear A (or even B) road, pressing on usig the paddles is quite satisfying - and something you'd never even want to do in RR.
On motorways both a pretty top drawer, although I'd say the RR is slightly nosier and obv has a fair bit less poke if you floor it. The RR will probably deliver you feeling slightly fresher though.
I like them both immensely, but they are very different offerings. I fid myself getting out of each thinking "now I remember why I like driving that", and it's for different reasons with each car.
Thanks for the great insight. That's just the sort of thing I need to read...both are bloody great! 😀You look at the RR's spec on paper and think "Hmm. 7.1 0-60. Not bad. I could probably live with that". And while it will probably do0-60 in 7 and change, I can hardly think of a time when I've felt the need to try that. It's the sort of car that you get, and then wonder why you pored over performance stats. It's massively calming and stress free to drive, and tends to make you (me) waft around rather than press on.
The S8, on the other hand, has a bit of a Jekyl & Hyde character. The V10 (as you know from the S6) needs to be revved but at low revs is relatively docile. So in the S8 I tend to drive fairly calmly aroud town, but once on a clear A (or even B) road, pressing on usig the paddles is quite satisfying - and something you'd never even want to do in RR.
On motorways both a pretty top drawer, although I'd say the RR is slightly nosier and obv has a fair bit less poke if you floor it. The RR will probably deliver you feeling slightly fresher though.
I like them both immensely, but they are very different offerings. I fid myself getting out of each thinking "now I remember why I like driving that", and it's for different reasons with each car.
The FFRR appeals for a bit of waft and luxury, the wife has a Q7 as the family wagon, so she doesn't want another big car, but I've always fancied these! I think the 4.4 petrol V8 would suffice, but I just fancy at wee bit extra.
The S8 has always been on the radar, but got it stuck in my head I must have B&O to maximise the "event".
The V10 is a gorgeous engine in my mind, silky smooth, extremely powerful when you nail it, and a nice note.
Best keep checking eBay and autotrader, will probably be a case of what pops up 1st.
KungFuPanda said:
Ps some of the S8's I have seen previously at the lower end of the market have been rough as dogs. The same with the S6's if what the buyer of mine experienced is anything to go from.
I was going to look at an S8 up here in Warrington. 2008 facelift at £13450 on Autotrader. It needs a service ad a bit of bodywork doing but if you got it at the right price, that's a cheap car.
The black one with ceramics?I was going to look at an S8 up here in Warrington. 2008 facelift at £13450 on Autotrader. It needs a service ad a bit of bodywork doing but if you got it at the right price, that's a cheap car.
I just missed out on a supercharged, was over my budget, but was facelift with 07MY interior, so decided to push it, but sold the day I decided.
Back on to the S8 again though as can't find another suitable FFRR
Spoke to the owner last night he said it was mint! Mind you, I'd already convinced myself against the ceramics by the end of the conversation.
Still got this thing about S8 you know, and to get a decent FFRR is going to be £15k plus, which I don't want to spend right now, so will maybe make that the next toy.
Still got this thing about S8 you know, and to get a decent FFRR is going to be £15k plus, which I don't want to spend right now, so will maybe make that the next toy.
Viewed one today, VERY close to home, Mrs even knows the seller, nice car.
Needs a few bits:
TPMS x 4 £2-250?)
Drivers door soft close inop (2nd hand motor £50)
Drivers door keyless inop (2nd hand handle £50?)
Labour on top, but I am hoping that's all that's needed?
Noticed a few posts about WD40 on handle kicking it back into life, doubt I'd be that lucky.
Needs a few bits:
TPMS x 4 £2-250?)
Drivers door soft close inop (2nd hand motor £50)
Drivers door keyless inop (2nd hand handle £50?)
Labour on top, but I am hoping that's all that's needed?
Noticed a few posts about WD40 on handle kicking it back into life, doubt I'd be that lucky.
I'm a gimp! The soft close not so much a worry, but the handle I'd have to have, as its just such a great feature for a lazy so and so like myself!
The TPMS doesn't worry me, probably just get that cancelled out on VCDS.
Still, nice to have all the stuff working, but it seems not many of them out there do, all seem to suffer from soft close issue on drivers door and TPMS. To pay circa £200 to check the tyre pressures, its a bit much i think!
The TPMS doesn't worry me, probably just get that cancelled out on VCDS.
Still, nice to have all the stuff working, but it seems not many of them out there do, all seem to suffer from soft close issue on drivers door and TPMS. To pay circa £200 to check the tyre pressures, its a bit much i think!
Witchfinder said:
Must be my crappy monitor. Looks very smart anyway. Get yourself over to http://forum.a8parts.co.uk/
On it, username concept.Sold and gone.
After the initial excitement of getting the car, I found it a bit boring. Probably due to coming straight from a well spec'd S6, there really wasn't a huge difference, who'd have thought it eh?!
The ownership was soured by the constant electrical niggles as well, in the 3 months and 1200 miles I covered, I spent over £1000 on trying and failing to sort a few bits on it. These things are pretty poor when it comes to electrics, too many ecu's on the thing, and over complicated, I am told by my local specialist.
Think that's me done with these beasts for a while...need to try something different.
After the initial excitement of getting the car, I found it a bit boring. Probably due to coming straight from a well spec'd S6, there really wasn't a huge difference, who'd have thought it eh?!
The ownership was soured by the constant electrical niggles as well, in the 3 months and 1200 miles I covered, I spent over £1000 on trying and failing to sort a few bits on it. These things are pretty poor when it comes to electrics, too many ecu's on the thing, and over complicated, I am told by my local specialist.
Think that's me done with these beasts for a while...need to try something different.
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