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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Great Car Bad Company - 2004 Audi A8
By GRepchickw - November 15 - 11:09 amA great car which deserves a company to stand behind it. The car spent a total of two months in for service, with the last one being 45 dyas in a row. The car has computer and transmission problems which Audi will not stand behind. It was a bad experience. the transmission slips and progressively gets worse.
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Terrible surprise - 2004 Audi A8
By Jmyu - November 14 - 2:41 amInitially loved the car, until I went for a car wash and the trunk lid opened by itself...everything got wet in the trunk. How this kind of thing can happen in a luxury car??? Then I went to the dealer and supposedly they changed the motor of the trunk lid. I also changed the tires to all season for the winter (got unfortunatedly the 19 wheels with summer tires). The dealer messed up the tires and wheels (with quite a few scraches). Also they used the car for ~ 60 miles (probably the technician took for a ride). This is unacceptable from a luxury car dealership.
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Like it alot - 2004 Audi A8
By Rickster - o - Rama - November 10 - 6:06 amAfter 1200 miles, still honeymooning, I have had zero initial problems. I chose the Audi after considering the 745, Lexus LS 430, and believe it or not, the X5 and Toureg. The 745 was closest but after really working at it, I remained confounded by the BMW iDrive system. I am a technology geek and this was over the edge. The MMI interface on the Audi is much more intuitive, but you do have to be a person willing to live with it for a week of daily use until you get the knack of it. The LS 430 was too stodgy looking, the X5 interior kludgy, and the Toureg was too funny looking for my taste. So, the A8L it was, and man am I happy about it.
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Audi just misses... - 2004 Audi A8
By lyleseven - October 17 - 2:00 amThis is a great care to look at and it can be fun to drive. Unfortunately, Audi never got the transmission down. If you dont mind an unpleasant surge as you commence to accelerate from a stop, you will be happy. It drives me nuts. Also, dont buy the 19" wheel version as the ride quality tradeoff is drastic. Audi advertises as the "Intelligent car" but the nav system is difficult to operate and that pop up screen to control the radio sucks.
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The Standard of Luxury and Refinement - 2004 Audi A8
By ADHW - October 5 - 2:00 amThis the best luxury sedan bar none! I have owned MB, BMW (my last car that I couldnt wait to dump with all its problems), and even an old Jaguar. The design, style, quality, luxury, and performance spell nothing but refinement. After buying this vehicle, I studied Audis history to know more about its past and now I know that the A8L lives up to Audis grand heritage and sporting history. Audi has one of the richest histories of any marquee. A true marquee. Not a marketing gimmick like a Lexus.
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True to its Grand Heritage - 2004 Audi A8
By Audi Joy - October 5 - 2:00 amThis is the best vehicle I have owned and the best Audi I have ever owned. My S4 comes very close, but it is a different kind of car, so one cannot compare. It is simply superb and beautiful. It reminds me of the great Audi Horches from the early 20th century that were the epitomy of grand touring and luxury in their day in Europe. This is grand touring vehicle rich in Audis heritage both past and present.
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One great automobile - 2004 Audi A8
By Cochrane Chase - July 13 - 2:00 amThis automobile is the finest vehicle that I have ever owned. I have not had to return to the dealer once for warranty work, only for the five thousand mile service. The fit and finish is exceptional.
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Problems already? - 2004 Audi A8
By James Dvorak - July 13 - 2:00 amLets see, I have only 400 miles on my A8L and it has spent 4 days in the shop because the MMI system locks up or just will not start. I really hope this is not an indicator of things to come. I had to get rid of a 745i for similar iDrive errors and recalls. Audi needs to nip this in the bud quickly before they end up buying back all of their first year models.
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Fun to drive, but rotten electronics - 2004 Audi A8
By lewis m weston - July 7 - 2:00 amThe car drives well(but not as well as the 740iL it replaced) but the electronics are a horror. To tune the radio the driver needs to take his eyes off the road. About half the time the right outside mirror doesnt return to normal position after reversing.The MMI screen comes up blank if its been closed before, and needs to be opened, closed and opened again to work.After 2 months, something drained the battery and the car had to be towed to the dealer.
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Should have bought a Mercedez - 2004 Audi A8
By Coralreefmastr - June 25 - 2:00 amI bought a brand new car and within 3000 miles it broke down. The dealership has had our car longer than we have. We have no idea when we will get it back. A car that cost 85 thousand dollars shouldnt break down in less than a month. Im very disappointed with my first Audi and I will never buy another one. I should have bought a Mercedez.
