Audi S8 2006/07

[philipbrown123]

Thinking of trading in my 2003 A8 4.2 petrol for a 2006/07 S8 5.2.

Can anyone comment on whether the increase in performance is significant and whether the maintenance costs on a 100K mileage car doing 10K miles per year will be significantly greater for the S8 over the A8 ?

[Phil Dicky]

Don't these have ceramic brakes? would be one thing to concern me.

[Rich_W]

Phil Dicky said:

Don't these have ceramic brakes? would be one thing to concern me.

Not all of them. Was an option. Discs in theory last the life of the car. But careless wheel changes can destroy them. Check the visual wear circles for wear (get expert if unsure)


If it comes with a good warranty then can be ok. They are generally reliable, never seen an Engine failure. But water ingress tends to kill other things. Load of control units under the carpet or in the sides of the boot. And if you get one with a wiring issue. Expect it to be pricey.

AC compressors, air suspension if applicable can be temperamental.