RE: Audi A8 4.2 (D2) | Shed of the Week
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I know I'm biased (I have an S8 D2) but these cars have fabulous proportions. Front-on is the only less-than-lovely aspect. All-aluminium (so no corrosion issues), four wheel drive, 5 valves per cylinder V8, double glazing, heated seats, the list goes on and on. Stretch to an S8 if you can (I paid £3k for mine three years ago) because they are just sublime, but a 4.2 V8 like this one will give you 80% of the S8 experience for a quarter of the price, based on current Pistonhead values.
sideways man said:
EggsBenedict said:
is nobody going to congratulate Shed on the 'wax off next to her' bit?
Nice motor this...
10/10 for both car and innuendo Nice motor this...
Water Fairy said:
30,000 miles without an oil change but spent £2500 on other bits?
Or am I missing something?
I picked up on this too. It doesn't convince me of caring ownership if there's been no oil changes during ownership. And if this hasn't been done, then presumably the recommended transmission oil change ("for those in the know") hasn't been done that would address the main concern with these being the gearbox?Or am I missing something?
An awful lot of car for very little money (biased as i have the same), and if you can stomach the fuel bills I don't think the running costs are too bad.
I updated a thread this week with info on the running costs of mine over 9.5 years and approx 100,000 miles.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Nothing overly scary has occurred, 2 x cambelt/water pump replacements probably being the biggest expense (but imagine the cost of an engine fix from a broken belt).
The digital dash display in middle of dials (shows doors open, radio station etc) are apparently prone to fail/lose pixels, and the air actuated central locking is known to die. Clicking of the HVAC/Heating/Air con system is also pretty common (on other Audi models too)
And the front grilles below the bumper fall out if you park into a curb. I have lost 3 of them and A8 replacements are not easy/cheap to come by
As long as you don't do high mileages then what better place to sit for £1500 ?
I updated a thread this week with info on the running costs of mine over 9.5 years and approx 100,000 miles.
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
Nothing overly scary has occurred, 2 x cambelt/water pump replacements probably being the biggest expense (but imagine the cost of an engine fix from a broken belt).
The digital dash display in middle of dials (shows doors open, radio station etc) are apparently prone to fail/lose pixels, and the air actuated central locking is known to die. Clicking of the HVAC/Heating/Air con system is also pretty common (on other Audi models too)
And the front grilles below the bumper fall out if you park into a curb. I have lost 3 of them and A8 replacements are not easy/cheap to come by
As long as you don't do high mileages then what better place to sit for £1500 ?
I have looked at these several times over the years and have never been brave enough.
Due to deterioration of health I probably only have a few years of driving left and I am looking at a barge or a 4X4 to end with . A big Audi is the only mainstream barge that I have never owned , I've had 80s, 100s , A4s, A6s and coupe so I would seriously consider an A8
Due to deterioration of health I probably only have a few years of driving left and I am looking at a barge or a 4X4 to end with . A big Audi is the only mainstream barge that I have never owned , I've had 80s, 100s , A4s, A6s and coupe so I would seriously consider an A8
I took the plunge on a 2.8 Quattro variant a few years ago as a daily - it has been unbelievably reliable considering the uber luxo barge reputation, except that in the last few months it developed some gremlins including a dead fuel pump and burnt out relay. Sods law.
For the price point here, and the relative rarity, and the incredibly smooth waftiness, and the V8, I can't think what's not to like. Facelift D2s are the way to go - few good resolutions to the pre-FL and a slightly more cohesive overall design. I for one think these have aged very gracefully - especially next to their contemporaries and subsequent A8 shapes.
For the price point here, and the relative rarity, and the incredibly smooth waftiness, and the V8, I can't think what's not to like. Facelift D2s are the way to go - few good resolutions to the pre-FL and a slightly more cohesive overall design. I for one think these have aged very gracefully - especially next to their contemporaries and subsequent A8 shapes.
From the barge thread lastnight:
EarlofDrift said:
Just under thread budget, Dublin reg so it'll be another £70 getting the Paddy plates swapped for UK ones
https://www.usedcarsni.com/263893185
https://www.usedcarsni.com/263893185
humphra said:
Water Fairy said:
30,000 miles without an oil change but spent £2500 on other bits?
Or am I missing something?
I picked up on this too. It doesn't convince me of caring ownership if there's been no oil changes during ownership. And if this hasn't been done, then presumably the recommended transmission oil change ("for those in the know") hasn't been done that would address the main concern with these being the gearbox?Or am I missing something?
I've had my S8 12 yrs from 130K to 235K now. Bought if after previous owner paid 2k for sealed for life gearbox recon & got scared. I've had the box oil changed every 33k fo £300 inc vat for a full flush of all 12 litres. You need a machine to pump & fill via the torque convertor, not just 6L via sump plug. Box feels good as new. The rest of the consumables are every 20K new front discs & 4 Pzero's and £700 Cambelt every 80k /5years. Other than that the engine hasn't had a spanner on it other than servicing. I can get 26mpg on a sensible motorway run but 23 is my average. Other bits an bobs go occasionally & £1,700 for entire front suspension arms springs and Bilstein B6's smarted but transformed it....I've almost got over that one.
With all 360bhp deployed via 4wd or 90bhp per wheel its an immense all weather long distance cruiser that lets you use all the power all the time. I run other stuff old & newer but never fail to be impressed at its abilities 19 years and a trip to the moon since it left the factory.
You won't regret buying it either if you collect Shell points!
With all 360bhp deployed via 4wd or 90bhp per wheel its an immense all weather long distance cruiser that lets you use all the power all the time. I run other stuff old & newer but never fail to be impressed at its abilities 19 years and a trip to the moon since it left the factory.
You won't regret buying it either if you collect Shell points!
gapthree said:
I've had my S8 12 yrs from 130K to 235K now. Bought if after previous owner paid 2k for sealed for life gearbox recon & got scared. I've had the box oil changed every 33k fo £300 inc vat for a full flush of all 12 litres. You need a machine to pump & fill via the torque convertor, not just 6L via sump plug. Box feels good as new. The rest of the consumables are every 20K new front discs & 4 Pzero's and £700 Cambelt every 80k /5years. Other than that the engine hasn't had a spanner on it other than servicing. I can get 26mpg on a sensible motorway run but 23 is my average. Other bits an bobs go occasionally & £1,700 for entire front suspension arms springs and Bilstein B6's smarted but transformed it....I've almost got over that one.
With all 360bhp deployed via 4wd or 90bhp per wheel its an immense all weather long distance cruiser that lets you use all the power all the time. I run other stuff old & newer but never fail to be impressed at its abilities 19 years and a trip to the moon since it left the factory.
You won't regret buying it either if you collect Shell points!
I salute you sir, my E46 is clearly a mere sprog!With all 360bhp deployed via 4wd or 90bhp per wheel its an immense all weather long distance cruiser that lets you use all the power all the time. I run other stuff old & newer but never fail to be impressed at its abilities 19 years and a trip to the moon since it left the factory.
You won't regret buying it either if you collect Shell points!
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