I've been thinking about getting a used one for a while (03-04). Thought I was gonna keep the CL but thinking I may give that to my niece in a year. What do you guys think of the S8? I want AWD and a large, comfortable, luxurious car so that narrows the choices considerably (S430 4matic?)

 

If you want a large AWD, comfortable and luxorious, the S8 is perfect. Those cars are a rare site and has lovely reviews.

While you're at it, how about a used Phaeton?

 

Phaeton would be pretty cool to own!

S8 is also pretty nice. Wouldnt mind either one.

 

S8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'd rather get the new one...

Used RS6?

 

^^^^ there is a BIG price difference between a used S8 and a used RS6. Even bigger with a new S8. The latter is a bit obvious, I realize.

 

i love the phaeton, and you can get them for a steal used!

 

Yeah I know of the big price difference.

But itd be worth it

 

You can pick up beautiful used S8's for around 45K 2 y.o. fully loaded and w/ a 100K warranty intact. I love these freakin' cars, always have. I looked at an RS6 but a used one was still 75K and that's too much. I'm still thinkin' about this one, probably be a while though (spring?)

 

I love the '02ish S8 with the silver mirrors... black. damn.

 

WHAT,.... Chief,......if you get an S8 I am coming down for a visit so I can check it out and you can take me for a ride in it LOL. I have always really liked the S8.

How did is the trial going btw?

 

This is the one I like the most of recent ones I've seen:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...spagenameZWDVW

 

Steve, I've got my jury and today we were off so tomorrow I open. Wish me luck!

 

Sadly, I dont love the interior of that model compared to the new one.

 

THAT'S IT!!!!!! lol.... only thing I like different is the standard Avus type wheels..

 

Good luck Scott, I am sure that you will do well.

That S8 is ,........are you planning on black?

 

Look at the 2007 S8,.........

est. MSRP is 95k,...YIKES.

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dl.../60106004/1009

 

My dad had an 02 A8L and it was an amazing car. He test drove an S8 and it was even better. More powerful and less body roll.

 

The old S8 is surprisingly not that large inside. Audi's are also not necessarily as reliable as you may expect them to be. Personally I'd rather go for a new AWD 300C.

If you do get an S8 make sure it wasn't in an accident. The unibody and subframe use a lot of aluminum and few autobody shops are qualified to work with it.

 

Nice! Reminds me of that movie Ronin

 

I'm going to keep watching these cars--depending on how well I do over the next few months income-wise, I'll make a decision. I was intent on keeping the CL but it just has run its course w/ me.

 

I would sell all three of my testicles for it though.

 

i love everything else about the car, exterior, performance etc...but the interior doesnt look as nice as the new ones...thats probably because im not a big fan of the wood paneling.

 

Cant go wrong with the S8. Shoot, the A8 is rare around here, but I love it everytime I see it.

 

Phaeton residual after a few years<worthless *

 

those new A8s are off the chain in person.

 

the new S8 was probably my favorite car of all the cars in the LA Auto Show..

and that includes the bugatti, the carrera gt, the saleen, etc etc.

it was just AMAZING!

 

i traded in my cl-s for an audi. wasn't in the market really for an audi but Quattro won me over

good luck with whatever you go for!

and def go for a CPO audi...

 

I'll keep you guys posted--trial's going great so far. I get to tear up a lyin' doctor later today.

 

same car is going for 7K more on their website:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Audi-...spagenameZWDVW