Overview & Reviews
Audi's flagship is completely revamped and sports a lighter chassis, more powerful V8 and a treasure trove of comfort, safety and suspension upgrades.
- Performance, passenger space, exquisite interior, standard all-wheel drive.
- Shorter-wheelbase version not offered in the states, CD changer mounted in glovebox.
User Reviews:
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A lot of car for the money, great value - 2004 Audi A8
By monzavifar - May 28 - 4:29 pmAbout 3 months ago I bought a 2004 A8L with 70K miles (black on beige) for $16K. I gave my BMW 530i in trade. At the beginning I missed the sportiness of the Bimmer but after a while I got used to it. Considering the fact that the car is a lot bigger and heavier than the Bimmer it is understandable that it doesnt sprint. My A8L has lots of gadgets that my Bimmer did not have. A few days ago I put 19 inch OEM wheels + new summer tires on it, man, it rocks now. I used to be a Bimmer fanatic and was looking for a 750Li for a while but after driving this car I am reconsidering. So far knock on wood have not had any mechanical issues with it. It is a lot of car for the money and very much fun to
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Just a great car - 2004 Audi A8
By A Beauty - February 18 - 5:59 pmA dream car. Excellent pick up, great MMI, really simple to use, very few steps to do anything important (i.e. radio, heated seats etc.). Spacious like you wouldnt believe. Great handling, fun to drive. Highly recommended, but you do have to expect issues when you buy German.
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Great car, but... - 2004 Audi A8
By Great Car - January 17 - 6:15 amThis is a great car, but you will get to know the service manager on a first name basis. An extended service policy is a must or you will go broke. A dream car to drive on long or short trips. I will purchase another A8L when my extended service policy runs out.
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If only it had two batteries - 2004 Audi A8
By cwpnewpaltz - January 5 - 1:39 amThe Audi A8L is both an engineering triumph and a nightmare. It is the best riding, best handling, most responsive car Ive ever driven in a long series of BMW-7, Jaguar XK, MB S-Class and other assorted vehicles Ive owned. It even gets remarkably good gas mileage (25 mpg on the highway at 72 mph) thanks to its aluminum body and consequent light weight. Whats the catch? Its had to be flat-bedded to the dealer twice with a dead battery. The battery cant be charged, cant be installed outside a dealer who mates it to the car via computer. Seems its electronics are so complex that the engineers wanted to give it a 24-volt system, but the marketers said "no." The engineers were right.
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A8L will always be my only car - 2004 Audi A8
By Audi onwer for life - August 28 - 6:23 pmI purchased my 2004 A8L after owning a 1999 model. This car is a major advancement over the previous generation car which was a great car in its own right. It is a technological wonder mechanically and the interior is darn near a work of art. The structure is rock solid with no body flex and the suspension is a perfect balance of comfort and handling. The engine has excellent power and smoothness yet sounds like a performance car when pushed hard. This is the most intelligently designed car in the world according the to the window sticker and I couldnt agree more. As long as Audi continues to build this model I will own one.
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" I absolutely LOVE my car " - 2004 Audi A8
By A8l - June 13 - 8:44 pmThis car was the gift from a lifetime of hard work to myself. It is a mechanical masterpiece, gorgeous and so comfortable. I live in my car, so it was important to have one that was spectacular inside as well as out. 2 notes, the Onstar system included saved my life in November, 2005, literally. I went into anaphylactic shock while driving, they were spectacular...every car should have this without exception. Second, I park in valet every week wherever my travels take me and without exception, a comment is made from them about how beautiful this car is... I take that as a great compliment to me and the car! Thank you for my "Lilly".
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I think the Quality of the w12 is better - 2004 Audi A8
By Get the w 12 - November 5 - 6:31 pmI have a 12 cylinder A8 and i love it. It beats my 760li, S65 AMG and my M5. All the problems listed below are probably only with the 8 cylinder. Audi Probably decided to make the w12 better mecanicly to help boost sales on it. I have barly driven my 3 other sedans ever since i got this car, Ive barly drivin my Aston Martin convertable. If you want a powerful, fast, brand name luxery car. Tou can not go wrong with this car. In my 7 months of owning it I havent had one pronlem.
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A Bonza Beauty Mate - 2004 Audi A8
By Richard Keech - June 29 - 4:17 amSome problems with the trunk electric motor which was replaced but still a little sticky Sometimes the lights stay on when the car is not locked and drains the battery. Also Tire pressure feature on Dash screen always seems to register the same pressure even after you inflate tires more. Otherwise an absolute gem handles so well, loves fast corners, room for a party in the back seats, great handling, like a rocket in Sports drive. Just watch the curb parking when the suspension is set low as you will always hit the curb when parking nose first against even the lowest of curbs....just reset suspension to lift, wait a few seconds and you clear most of them.Service has been excellent
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The new Luxury Benchmark!!! - 2004 Audi A8
By Ej - June 23 - 12:27 amMy A8 by far recalibrates the benchmark for sedans in this segment. It is the perfect blend of performance, class, beauty, character and understated elegance. The interior finish and little touches all over the cabin demonstrate the incredible attention to detail that BMW or Mercedes cant even begin to dream off. With Quattro, excellent handling, and completely effortless highway cruising, driving an A8 can only be described as a highly rewarding experience.
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Best car Ever! - 2004 Audi A8
By Rudy Mayer - March 17 - 3:34 pmLove this car...never owned anything better. This one puts Mercedes and BMW to shame! Overall, I have never been happier with any other car. Usually buy 2 cars per year one luxury car and one sports car. I have kept this one longer than any other one. Go Audi!!!!!
