Audi S8 V10

[RJDM3]

Got this in the Audi/vag section but seems slow over there even though only posted this morning

Seriously considering an S8 V10, ticks all the boxes for what i want.

I am not concerned over the fuel bills but any owners provide any experience over the running costs, services, relaibility etc

Any feed back appreciated.

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entwisi said:

try on tyresmoke or forums.a8parts.co.uk as their audi forums are busier than here.

I looked and searched, plenty of A8 related but next to nothing S8 sadly

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Have i picked the only car that no one has any thoughts , opinions or experiences of

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daveenty said:

Had mine for just over 16 months now.

No issues whatsoever with it, servicing is reasonable at my local dealership (compared to the AMG I used to have).

Fuel is a bit of a problem, mine has averaged 18.6 mpg, though as you say this is not really an issue then go for it.

Handling is above average for a car weighing over two tons and straight line performance, especially overtaking acceleration, is excellent.

I don't really do the mileage now so it was a good choice for me, quiet, quick and *very* comfy.

Good bit is that they seem to be holding their price well, though I'm sure that this will change when I come to swap.

Try to get the ceramic brake option, makes cleaning wheels a thing of the past.

As with most cars, newer and lots of options is better.

Thanks Dave.

What sort of range are you getting to a tank?

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derestrictor said:

Not that fast?

Don't speak to the owners of Bruntingthorpe, in that case...

Not only is it ballistically rapid (180, 4 up through the beams, time after time at a previous Vmax event [the fastest saloon, so-passengered, there, to-date]) but the overall execution is exquisite.

A buddy of mine is a car detailer with the usual tick box résumé of Enzoesque exotica having passed beneath his micromeasured caresses - has always maintained this was the most stunningly presented package overall to have trundled from a factory gate.

The accusations of non-drivercentricism that Audi seem to attract by default rarely surface whenever I've hoofed one and as a large, luxury, über performosaloon, at c25-30 large, currently, it really is absurd vfm.

In short, a fantastic package that has enjoyed/suffered a life broadly below the radar - like an Alpina B7 - so few have the remotest idea of the reality.

Thanks for that. Fueling the fire nicely.

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SR06 said:

RJDM3 said:

Have i picked the only car that no one has any thoughts , opinions or experiences of

Nicely built car that suffers from mega depreciation. Not that quick and corners like a ferry. I test drove one before the RS4. Lots of toys but no drivers car. I'd opt for the diesel as it needs more torque to haul its ass.

I have driven one and would not call it slow remotely, agreed its not the last word in handling but you dont tend to buy a barge for that.

Having driven a RS4 i cant say that in a straight line there is massive difference, but they feel different in the delivery.

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Beefmeister said:

My review of the S8 V10:

http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...

Thanks for that. I did use the search button but it did not bring that up.