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:

Showing 51 through 60 of 89.00

• 

  Hamptons secret - 2005 Audi A8
  By taylor hoge - April 4 - 12:41 am

  Best car to go to NYC and back to the Hamptons! Fast, comfortable, very sweet ride, better than anything on the market, only one issue, why not sooner?

• 

  BMW AND MB SIMPLY DONT GET IT! - 2005 Audi A8
  By Dubstar - March 30 - 8:44 pm

  Simply put, the best money can buy at any price. I have owned 2 7s and 1 S and now Two 8s....by far, the best vehicles out there!

• 

  love this car - 2005 Audi A8
  By kitcow2 - March 24 - 1:39 pm

  My previous car was a BMW 740il. When the lease was up I looked around , as I was not crazy for the 745. Boy, am I glad I did! The Audi is more quiet, responsive and comfortable for drivers and passengers.

• 

  Everything You Would Want in a Car - 2005 Audi A8
  By D SWARTZ - March 11 - 10:13 am

  I did a lot of research and test drives before purchasing a 2005 Audi A8. I road tested a Mercedes-Benz E320, Jaguar S-Type, and was given a Jaguar XJ8 to try over a weekend. The Audi blew all of these away. I was on the Florida Turnpike in an absolute monsoon and the Audi never waivered. It stayed glued to the road. The car offers a luxurious ride with the handling of a much smaller car.

• 

  Better than my Mercedes-Benz S500 - 2005 Audi A8
  By DJS - March 9 - 1:13 am

  My 2005 Audi A8L has been a dream to drive. I looked at it only after BMW desroyed their design and Mercedes-Benz started dropping on the quality ratings. This car drives as good or better than my Mercedes-Benz S500.

• 

  If youre looking for a great car - 2005 Audi A8
  By SLD - March 5 - 5:13 am

  Like many, I was initially concerned with Audis reliability after the acceleration issue back in the mid-80s. After driving a Mercedes-Benz for the past seven years and spending too much time in loaner cars, I was particularly cautious. The jury may still out about the long term reliability (have only driven the car for six weeks), but I think my A8L is a winner. it has all the comforts of a high-end sedan, but with a fun, sporty attitude! The interior & exterior finish is superb and the car is a "head turner".

• 

  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!

• 

  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.

• 

  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!

• 

  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.