Overview & Reviews

A standard-wheelbase version of the A8 is introduced this year for those who don't need all the size of the A8 L, along with a tire-pressure monitor, rain-sensing wipers and LED lighting for the door handles and mirror controls. New optional equipment includes a keyless entry and start system, a wood steering wheel and shift knob, satellite radio and power door closers for the front and rear side doors. Horsepower has been bumped up to 335 (from 330). A 6.0-liter W12 power plant, which provides 450 hp, 428 lb-ft of torque, has also been added.

• Superb driving dynamics, plenty of passenger space, exquisite interior, standard all-wheel drive.

• Inconvenient glovebox location for the CD changer.

User Reviews:

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  Awesome - 2005 Audi A8
  By JD - February 18 - 6:15 pm

  I have my 2005 Audi A8 for three weeks now. This is the best sedan you can buy at this moment. It will outperform BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Jaguar, and Lexus in every category. It is gorgeous inside and out. It feels like a Bentley inside. Get the wooden steering wheel and pedal shifts. Amaretto/Sycamore is a gorgeous combination. The short base is long enough. This car has the best sound system available today. Driving this car you know and feel like you are the king!

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  Best luxury vehicle - 2005 Audi A8
  By Javed - February 16 - 7:25 pm

  I just recently purchased an Audi A8l after trading in my almost brand new Mercedes CLK 320. The comfort and the drive is so beyond description. Not one bit of sound in the pot holes of NJ.

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  Love / Lust / Drive - 2005 Audi A8
  By Dean Davis - February 13 - 12:26 pm

  Having owned Audi, Mercedes, BMW and Range Rovers over the years...not to mention the occasional American SUV...I can honestly say that Ive never had so much fun behind the wheel. The A8L is like driving a Porsche Limousine. Realizing that owning an 03 Range Rover in Florida was silly and unnecessary for my needs, I went in search of a sedan that would give me the same WOW factor. Friends with 745iL werent quite satisfied we have a MB S430 in the garage already and the Japanese cars just dont do it for me. Jag had low head room and seems to be for older folk. Then, with the most stunning int/ext package Ive ever seen, I saw her and bought her off the showroom floor. Bliss is mine!

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  Sweet Ride - 2005 Audi A8
  By sst75 - February 9 - 10:34 pm

  My 2005 Audi A8 is a dream ride. It is smooth, powerful, and has great acceleration. The back seats have tons of room. The interior is exquisite.

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  dont look any further - 2005 Audi A8
  By carguy - January 27 - 2:12 pm

  Ive had Porsches, Mercedes-Benzes and BMWs. Look no further than the 2005 Audi A8 for the best value for the money. It has great handling, 4 wheel drive, and great comfort. This car beats them all hands down.

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  Dont Look Any Further - 2005 Audi A8
  By carguy - January 27 - 2:12 pm

  Ive had Porsches, Mercedes-Bezes and BMWs. Look no further than the Audi A8 for the best value for the money. This car has great handling, a 4 wheel drive system and comfort. This car beats them all hands down.

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  Best So Far - 2005 Audi A8
  By nthomp - January 13 - 10:33 am

  This is the best car I have ever driven for its type, having traded a Porsche 996 and Mercedes C320 for the Audi. Its a joy to drive and on long journeys its interior space and just plain comfort cant be beat

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  Better than Advertised - 2005 Audi A8
  By Welschman - January 4 - 9:45 pm

  The 2005 Audi A8 is silent, smooth, powerful, smart and handsome. OK, enough about me..:-) What a car! I just let my 2000 740iL go and got an 05 A8L. The 7-Series was a great car, but the A8 is even better. I cannot think of one thing I dont like about the car. Being able to change suspensions and shift points makes it like having two or three cars all with the best interior in the world. Get one!

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  A smooth ride for the 2005 Audi A8L - 2005 Audi A8
  By Tom Lotz - December 21 - 9:54 pm

  My 2005 Audi A8L drives like a dream. It is a substantial upgrade from my old Lexus in terms of its driving characteristics. The MMI was easy to use. I have nothing but good things to say about the car.

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  2005 A8L completely loaded $83900 MSRP - 2005 Audi A8
  By Brian - December 16 - 3:26 am

  The car is amazing and I got about $8k off plus $750 for the Audi Family Discount plus one free payment of $940.03 because I went to an touring US Audi event. I sold another four while I was there of the A8Ls and A6s. Incredible discount and price - cant beat this car for the money - and I have had over 10 5/7 series BMWs, the previous V8 in 1990 and later a mid-1990s A8 and several M cars from BMW and a S430 from Mercedes fully loaded with a refrigerator.