Insane S8 Lease Deals!!
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Just a heads up that Audi are running a Q1 campaign on S8's that's actually cheaper than the crazy deals available 2yrs ago on M5's & E63's.
Without any haggling was offered a 6x23 with 8k miles per annum at £479 plus vat. For 13k miles per annum it rose to £511 plus vat. Not bad for an £83k car as that's around £15k over 2yrs & the car will depreciate at least double that figure over the same time.
Without any haggling was offered a 6x23 with 8k miles per annum at £479 plus vat. For 13k miles per annum it rose to £511 plus vat. Not bad for an £83k car as that's around £15k over 2yrs & the car will depreciate at least double that figure over the same time.
Cheib said:
Have you driven an S8 ? I was about to pull the trigger on an RS6 but it would be rude not to explore this!
I've not driven the S8 in D4 variant, only the previous incarnations, however i had a 3.0Tdi D4 for 18mths & that was a great car.On paper the D4 S8 is .2secs slower to 62 than the C7 RS6 & that's with less power & torque (don't forget it's the same engine in both cars, just detuned by about 40bhp in the S8). The S8 is also only 40kgs heavier than the C7 RS6.
Simple man maths (to me) says the S8 although not quite an RS6 is certainly able to hold it's own performance wise, is the more luxurious of the 2 & is being offered for half the physical outlay of the RS6, yet it's OTR cost is nearly £10k higher.
PenelopaPitstop said:
OrangeWheels offer discount of £20,938 so realistic price of S8 is arund 60K. I would haggle, because this offer is a few K worse than one in summer.
RS6 vs S8:
-S8 is discreet without all the noise and visibility
-S8 is not that popular with thieves and it's rather rare sight
Otherwise two totaly different cars.
Really? You've seen better lease deals on these cars? I'm amazed at how low the outlay is as these are better than the mad deals on the F10 M5 & E63 from 2yrs ago. They were at their lowest £499 plus vat per month at 8k miles per annum & these cars have a £10k higher list price.RS6 vs S8:
-S8 is discreet without all the noise and visibility
-S8 is not that popular with thieves and it's rather rare sight
Otherwise two totaly different cars.
Edited by PenelopaPitstop on Sunday 10th January 20:58
Burwood said:
A copy from the lease thread dated July 2015.as can be seen a far better deal 6 months ago but still decent. I believe it was something like 6/379 plus vat albeit 5k pa
Havana Black with Velvet Beige interior. Added to it heated steering wheel, privacy glass and ventilated seats. That's factory order for December delivery. Together, it will cost me 12.5K for 2 years, vat included, 5K miles per annum. So after adding extras it's still cheaper than broker's deal I found here.
That is indeed good. The extra mileage would put it closer to the price i was given as 5k is nothing really, however still like for like a little cheaper back then i'd bet. I'm surprised more didn't take advantage as £4-500 a month for an £82k motor is an amazing deal.Havana Black with Velvet Beige interior. Added to it heated steering wheel, privacy glass and ventilated seats. That's factory order for December delivery. Together, it will cost me 12.5K for 2 years, vat included, 5K miles per annum. So after adding extras it's still cheaper than broker's deal I found here.
Burwood said:
The Poster stated previously it was INCL of vat so a stinking deal
edited to add " it will cost me 12.5K for 2 years, vat included" which is 433x23+2499
Didn't spot that. So even with only 5k pa that's £100net per month lower than these deals. That truly was a giveaway & am amazed i missed them. Saying that i couldn't have benefited but will certainly be seeing what's available on the S8+ (among others) when i look to move on from my M5.edited to add " it will cost me 12.5K for 2 years, vat included" which is 433x23+2499
barrieeld said:
The s8 deals were getting pushed pretty hard in the summer it was hard not to miss them...central leasing done a ton as well as s7's which were around the same price with 21" wheels etc.
I went direct to Audi in Dundee and took 2 S8's at £325 + VAT (they allocated 4 in total) on a 6/23 deal (saying that i must have sent over 20 people to Sytner in London who were offering a similar deal at the time). We ordered one in cuvee silver with brown leather which has been used in a couple of Audi photoshoots because its one of the only cars in the UK in this colour scheme the other car was Argus Brown.
Its an amazing deal but I would say you get them if you keep looking around my car I've just handed back was an SL350 which i leased for £260+VAT and i recall the Maserati Quattroporte being offered for around £320 early 2015 so keep an eye out as when they do come up they go fast!
The push will come from support from the manufacturer and I know Audi are not giving the same £20k support so the prices will be a little higher in Q1 (I've already been asking dealers to notify me should there be any push on the RS7
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I wish the S8 had been launched (deals available)when i had my D4 TDi as by the above figures it was only about £40 net per month more than i was paying. Went for the F10 M5 when it came time to change as the only deals around were the E63 & S6 & neither came close to the overall package the M5 offered.I went direct to Audi in Dundee and took 2 S8's at £325 + VAT (they allocated 4 in total) on a 6/23 deal (saying that i must have sent over 20 people to Sytner in London who were offering a similar deal at the time). We ordered one in cuvee silver with brown leather which has been used in a couple of Audi photoshoots because its one of the only cars in the UK in this colour scheme the other car was Argus Brown.
Its an amazing deal but I would say you get them if you keep looking around my car I've just handed back was an SL350 which i leased for £260+VAT and i recall the Maserati Quattroporte being offered for around £320 early 2015 so keep an eye out as when they do come up they go fast!
The push will come from support from the manufacturer and I know Audi are not giving the same £20k support so the prices will be a little higher in Q1 (I've already been asking dealers to notify me should there be any push on the RS7
)Looking forward to going shopping later this year, however mind's pretty much made up that the 911 Turbo itch needs scratching now.
dealmaker said:
Actually there are many independent test that show that the S8 is actually running the same engine and state of tune (albeit with torque map / transmission programming changes obviously) as the RS6. Most independent tests are finding that the S8 is putting out about 575bhp.....and it feels it!
That is impressive. I was only quoting what's on paper though & am somewhat surprised S8's are hitting number quite that high, however i don't doubt it.Certainly a weapon & had the deals been about when i got my F10 M5 i could have been swayed, however the best i could get was a basic S6 for the same outlay so the M5 was a no brainer.
Great write up.
Defo one of those cars that without the great deals you'd be pushed to desire one. I've always loved the A8's as i think they're so under stated & their drive is often excellent, having one that could hang with a C7 RS6 90% of the time for less than half the outlay would be a huge draw for many in the market. The only factor i now dislike is how similar all the Audi saloons look as the A8 hides it's size so well, you need to look twice to tell it's an A8 & not an A4/6, but that's not always such a bad thing.
Had these deals been around when i chose my F10 M5 i'd have certainly been considering one, but sadly the only option for the same outlay at the time was an S6 so the M5 was a no brainer for me as got in when the crazy deals on those were available.
The S8+ will be very interesting & i'm looking forward to impressions on those from owners once they hit the streets.
Defo one of those cars that without the great deals you'd be pushed to desire one. I've always loved the A8's as i think they're so under stated & their drive is often excellent, having one that could hang with a C7 RS6 90% of the time for less than half the outlay would be a huge draw for many in the market. The only factor i now dislike is how similar all the Audi saloons look as the A8 hides it's size so well, you need to look twice to tell it's an A8 & not an A4/6, but that's not always such a bad thing.
Had these deals been around when i chose my F10 M5 i'd have certainly been considering one, but sadly the only option for the same outlay at the time was an S6 so the M5 was a no brainer for me as got in when the crazy deals on those were available.
The S8+ will be very interesting & i'm looking forward to impressions on those from owners once they hit the streets.
kryten22uk said:
Same place as always, just looking on contracthireandleasing.com. Its just a comparison site that has always had all the offers over the years.
The deals on the S8 Plus are just under £200pcm more than the deals on the S8. So over the term of a 3+23 contract, you're talking £5k extra, when its a £16k extra if buying for cash. Sounds fair deal to me.
That's a cracking deal on a £98k car. Looks as though the similar priced M6GC is a touch better value currently, but still a great deal.The deals on the S8 Plus are just under £200pcm more than the deals on the S8. So over the term of a 3+23 contract, you're talking £5k extra, when its a £16k extra if buying for cash. Sounds fair deal to me.
kryten22uk said:
I didnt see any deals on the M6GC that come close; best I could see on 24mth contract was double the monthly cost.
The M6GC deals appear to be coming direct from (some) dealers & are in line with M5 deals but for a car that's £25k more expensive.Bear in mind these deals are very fluid & changing day to day.
kryten22uk said:
Are you talking contract lease deals or the PCP; any examples? Ta.
It was PCP & i didn't take note of any figures, other than i could swap from my current F10 M5 deal across to an M6GC for virtually the same outlay (my M5 deal was one of the ultra low ones from 2yrs ago). There plan however failed as my F10 M5 is on a CH agreement not a PCP so i couldn't move out of it.Dealer was Stratstone Chesterfield.
Max M4X WW said:
Woah, So she was taking my mate for a ride at £680pm with sunroof and privacy glass on the same mileage etc!
9 payments up front is a very large deposit for a 2yr lease or PCP so your mate could have been looking at a 3+ or 6+ profile. When you total the payments, usually very little difference over the term, just a difference in what you chuck into the deal upfront.Galahad said:
I took delivery of mine in November - had an F10 M5 before that for 2 1/2 years. I just posted some pics in the other thread here http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
Very happy with the car, but would by lying if I said I didn't miss the M5. Obviously very different, but I haven't fallen in love with the S8 yet like I did with the M5.
Looks good.Very happy with the car, but would by lying if I said I didn't miss the M5. Obviously very different, but I haven't fallen in love with the S8 yet like I did with the M5.
Keen to hear why you're not warmed to the S8 in the same way you did the F10 M5?
You say 'very different' but in what way other than AWD on the S8, coupled with slightly lower outputs?
Galahad said:
On paper they may be similar, but in 'feel' and character there is no similarities at all. The M5 was a genuine sports saloon that could make any journey into an event and that could soothe or scare you equally as easily. The S8 is just very fast and luxurious, but apart from getting from A to B very quickly, I wouldn't say its sporty at all.
It is all very smooth and refined, but lacks the Jekyll and Hyde ability of the M5, and doesn't have any savagery when past 7 or 8 10ths. I'd go so far as to say that the M5 is closer in personality to a 911 or GT-R than the S8. I know it sounds like I am being very negative about it and I'm not - it does what it is meant to do very well and on long journeys it is imperiously effortless (!?), but it's not a car I'd ever hop in and just drive, whereas I used to do that a lot in the M5. My wife has a Golf R which I didn't give second glance at when I had the M5, but I find I drive that a lot more now to have some fun or excitement.
Thanks. I had a feeling that may be the case. I could have been tempted to look at the S8 when i chose my F10 M5, had these deals been about, but sounds like although the performance has increased with the D4, the involvement hasn't.It is all very smooth and refined, but lacks the Jekyll and Hyde ability of the M5, and doesn't have any savagery when past 7 or 8 10ths. I'd go so far as to say that the M5 is closer in personality to a 911 or GT-R than the S8. I know it sounds like I am being very negative about it and I'm not - it does what it is meant to do very well and on long journeys it is imperiously effortless (!?), but it's not a car I'd ever hop in and just drive, whereas I used to do that a lot in the M5. My wife has a Golf R which I didn't give second glance at when I had the M5, but I find I drive that a lot more now to have some fun or excitement.
Blown2CV said:
Medium V8 turbo large exec versus large V8 NA small saloon. Why would they be comparable? I hope no-one else is thinking the S8 is anything but a barge, albeit a v quick (in a straight line) one? There's a reason Audi don't do an RS8!
But they do now offer the S8+ which with 605bhp i can imagine would be a giggle as would run rings round the C7 RS6 (albeit not the new Performance Edition).It's a market thing, not a capability thing as BMW have never offered an M7 so why would Audi launch an RS8? Let's not forget that the A8 although large, is fairly light given it's bulk & only i think 40kg heavier than the current C7 RS6 which could no doubt be shaved off fairly easily.
Blown2CV said:
dunno about run rings... possibly run straight lines
Perhaps, but on paper all the performance stats give the S8+ quite an advantage over the standard C7 RS6 & with only 40kg extra it would likely more than hold it's own across country. I'd certainly like to try an S8+ on track, if nothing else I'd bet it would be a giggle.Gassing Station | Audi, Seat, Skoda & VW | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff