Looking at getting into a D3 S8.
Discussion
I've previously had an Audi TT and a C6 S6. I've been without the S6 for over two years and need to get back into an Audi.
I'm at the stage of my life where I think I need to bulk up my war chest and spend less on cars so my budget is going to be around £10k - £11k.
I've been looking at 3.0 TDI or 4.2 TDI A8. My budget seems to put me into 07/08 territory with around 90,000-100,000 miles. I'm quite handy with the spanners so general maintenance wouldn't be a problem. If the car needs discs and pads, I'd be able to do them myself together with general servicing. Tyres can be sourced off the internet and I have a friend with tyre changing equipment.
What I need to know is there anything in particular to look out for. A quick scan on here suggests a rattly timing chain on start up. Make sure everything electrical works. Also it seems that the air suspension can go. Leaking struts can lead to an over worked compressor? Do all A8s have air suspension or is it just certain ones?
Also, I'm after preferably black with black leather. A lot of vehicles seem to have cream or mushroom leather which is a major turn off for me.
I'm at the stage of my life where I think I need to bulk up my war chest and spend less on cars so my budget is going to be around £10k - £11k.
I've been looking at 3.0 TDI or 4.2 TDI A8. My budget seems to put me into 07/08 territory with around 90,000-100,000 miles. I'm quite handy with the spanners so general maintenance wouldn't be a problem. If the car needs discs and pads, I'd be able to do them myself together with general servicing. Tyres can be sourced off the internet and I have a friend with tyre changing equipment.
What I need to know is there anything in particular to look out for. A quick scan on here suggests a rattly timing chain on start up. Make sure everything electrical works. Also it seems that the air suspension can go. Leaking struts can lead to an over worked compressor? Do all A8s have air suspension or is it just certain ones?
Also, I'm after preferably black with black leather. A lot of vehicles seem to have cream or mushroom leather which is a major turn off for me.
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