2005 Audi A8 Consumer Discussions

Audi A8

Re: 2004 A8L Ignition [michmport]

Written by: ayyate on Mar 09, 2008 03:52 PM

I have had the same situation with the ignition key on my last two A8's (1999 & 2005). If my engine does not start on the first attempt, I have to remove the key and reinsert. This has been the case since they were new. I have been told, and since it has been the same on two cars now, I believe that this is designed into the car. Perhaps a theft deterrent? The fact that the ... Read More...

Re: Used Audi A8L's [robin23]

Written by: ayyate on Jan 06, 2008 11:47 AM

I have nothing but praise for my 2005 A8. I felt the same about my former A8 (a 1999). My next car will be an Audi, as well. As for the high speed comfort and the ability to use the phone while driving, I am extremely pleased, with one minor exception. When I am on the open road between LA and points east, such as Albuquerque, I go briskly. With the assistance of my trusty ... Read More...

Re: Used Audi A8L's [harbo]

Written by: ayyate on Jan 03, 2008 05:17 PM

I am surprised you heard about wind noise in the A8. My 2005 A8 is very quiet, except for tire noise at low speeds that has developed recently, which I attribute to flat spots on my original tires with 30,000 miles on them. I will be replacing them soon, for that reason. Buy the A8. You will be glad you did. I am on my second A8 and have been happy. Read More...

Audi A8 and S8 Prices Paid and Buying Experience

Re: 2008 Audi A8L [pmcb48]

Written by: foster1 on Jul 06, 2007 08:38 AM

I have a 2005 A8 with northern blue pearl and the platinum leather. I think the combination is rather bland, and the northern blue looks more like what the rest of the world would call "grey". Also, a lot of VW's and Hondas are a very similar color. Unfortunately, I bought mine off the dealer lot and there wasn't much choice. If I were ordering one, the one shown in the ... Read More...

High End Luxury Cars

Re: Well, [dewey]

Written by: brightness04 on Jan 24, 2007 10:52 PM

Where on earth did you get Mainland China Audi A8 sales stats from? Or is this A8 figure of yours just a pie in the sky guess? Ignorance often breeds arrogance. I happen to have a decent working knowledge in this field. What a proof? Here's a link from Audi's own website: http://www.audi.ie/audi/ie/en2/about_audi_ag/news/press_releases/Audi_continues_- ... Read More...

Re: Well, [blkhemi]

Written by: brightness04 on Jan 24, 2007 06:14 PM

Oh and by the way, when China(not if) gets their way, they will be the number one market in the world by 2010/11, and what is the number one selling HELM in that country. Yes, it's true, the very second-rate, non-worthy(as you'd put it) Audi A8. Okay, let's put some numbers into perspective. How many A8's does that supposed #1 in China amount to? less than 2000 cars ... Read More...

Re: Doc [tagman]

Written by: brightness04 on Jan 24, 2007 05:55 PM

Audi market share in HELC is not just small; it's next to non-existent. You can find the most recent monthly and annual sales number: http://www.aicautosite.com/editoria/asmr/svsedan.asp Lexus LS460/430 sold 3865 in December, 26k in 2005; MB S class 2987 in December, 16k in 2005, 31k in 2006; BMW 7 series over 2k in November, 18k in 2005; Audi A8? 323 in Dec, ... Read More...

Audi A8 Lease Questions

A8L (2006 or 2007)

Written by: iamtheid on Jan 07, 2007 10:44 PM

I know that I had the best deal in my 2005 A8L, the last year Audi covered everything, not just scheduled maintenance, and sold the tire/wheel package, and had OnStar, etc. But my car was almost $90k plus extra options. How can yours be so cheap? I had the 19" wheels, but I also had every option "except" the solar sunroof, plus the tire/wheel 48 month option, Auto-Armor, ... Read More...

2007 S8 / 2005 A8L

Written by: iamtheid on Jan 07, 2007 04:16 PM

I always lease because of the huge deduction on my company or myself, personally. I can write off 100% of the payment, the insurance, the gas, etc. I do have several cars but always treat the Audi as my "business car". That being said, I helped the dealership that sold me my A8L by selling another 40 cars to other friends of mine, albeit A4 Turbo's, A6's, and about another ... Read More...

High End Luxury Cars

November Sales Data for Lexus LS and Mercedes S-Class

Written by: jcoby on Dec 01, 2006 03:52 PM

Lexus and Mercedes-Benz have their sales data on their websites and is as follows (I found Lexus data at Toyota website): Lexus link title The LS 430 and the all-new LS 460 reported combined sales of 3,613, an increase of 116.3 percent. Mercedes link title (You will have to select December's data) Sales of the newest generation S-Class were nearly double this ... Read More...