The 2005 Audi A8L W12 Is Ultra Luxury For Under $30,000
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The 2005 Audi A8L W12 is an excellent ultra luxury sedan -- and today Kennan and I are reviewing the 2005 Audi A8L W12 to show you why it's so great. We are taking an in-depth look at the A8L W12 and then we are driving the Audi A8 in a comprehensive review.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 THIS...
00:33 CARS & BIDS!!!
01:24 Overview
03:10 Powertrain
04:05 Quirks & Features
05:10 Back Seat
09:21 Front Seat
12:38 Exterior
15:01 The Cargo Area
16:03 Driving Impressions
20:42 Outro & DougScore
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With all respect to Kennan, Doug reviewing cars solo is much better
Better Kennan than you :p
I agree
exactly! I'm sure Kennan is a wonderful person but this channel is "Doug Demuro" not "Doug and Kennan".
I thought I was the only one. I kept asking, who is this rando? Now that I know his name is Kennan, no disrespect. I'm sure he is a wonderful person, but solo Doug videos are better.
I'm having trouble what the point is, is Doug paying him like some assistant? It's not like Kennan has a channel or business he links off too. If there's extra knowledge Kennan has, why not just have Doug say it? I like their podcast style episodes but I like Doug doing reviews solo
Kennan seems like a nice guy. That being said, I'd rather watch Doug try to pitch a house than Kennan review a car
Doug can review a stick and it would be more entertaining to watch.
I like Kennan
this is quite literally every comment on every one of these "co" reviews. And yes, I agree. I straight up don't watch them
Those couple of house reviews he did back when he was house hunting were surprisingly good.
If Kenny boy is taking over these reviews I'm gonna unsubscribe.
Having Kennan on these videos is about as cool as hosting a party with all your friends and then having your parents come home early to throw everybody out.
Dougy is leaving us 🥺
@@Caliifero Noooo. He got his 37 million and leaving!
Keenan is the type of guy who ruins your videos.
@@Caliiferohe isn’t Doug explained he is getting guest hosts but isn’t leaving us
The dudes name is KENNAN. One more reason to hate California
I don't know if I'm the only one but my mind is blown, knowing this amount of luxury was around in 2005! Really cool interior. If Audi made reliable motors, this would be a very very sweet road trip car.
They make more reliable engines than most other foreign car brands lol
Derek you dont own audi so you say that
@@ErnestoCruzBey There's a good reason used ones are cheap.
@@max7768 im happy with my audi q7 2017 most people cant afford simple maintanance
What's wrong with these engines
As a Doug fan from day one. Solo Doug reviews are where it’s at.
Where he gets many things wrong and you're too oblivious to notice.
people who are resistant to minor changes like this are super cringe. Just be happy with it. Kennan's input was much needed
@@amazin7006 minor change? Adding a whole new person. And I suspect we will get videos without Doug. You are cringe.
@@nwezetx1 yes because you know everything. Lmao
@@JustinsGarage i agree. i think a podcast with doug, kennan, and hoovie would be AWESOME! they all have 3 different views on cars and i think a podcast with 3 people with different takes would be amazing.
Doug, you have a unique talent that fills a niche. The guests you have on the show are okay for garage videos (lists or trends) but they hurt your reviews
He was trying to talk like Doug also. I picked that up
Not all guests, it's just Kenneth
Yeah, this guy’s voice urks me
@ 🤔 Who the fuhh is KENNETH? 🤷🏿♂️
👍👍👍
I thought this was the greatest luxury sedan in the world when it came out, this design really has a place in my heart. The total aluminum spaceframe body construction made the A8 1,000 lbs lighter than the Phaeton and the Bentleys. I've driven W12 Phaetons and the power pushes you back in the seat, but in a 1,000 lbs-lighter car, I'll bet it is deceptively fast. But still designed to do it without drama, as you said.
Finally, a D3 A8 review. How has it taken so long? So many TH-camrs have a total blindspot for the D3 A8 and are surprised how great a car it actually is when they realize they exist.
A very quick and passionless review imo
Doug, id prefer it's just you
I dont hate the other guy, I just like tradition
Accept change
Doug is going into retirement unfortunately.
@@AlexCapi did he announce that or hinted?
@@AlexCapi if Doug stops and replaces himself with this guy the channel is dead within weeks.
@@AlexCapi yeah where did he mention this?🤨I didn't hear that for sure
Edit: yeah the comment section is hinting it
Please, somebody, stop Kennan from hijacking the channel.
Sorry Kennan, nothing personal.
Yeah im with you
He's not hijacking the channel, he's groomed by Doug to become his successor. Doug has become a multimillionaire thanks to the C&B sale, he probably wants to do other things with his time
Yeah I subbed to Doug for Doug. Not someone else
if you look at the dislike ratio it's clear that people don't like him, a normal doug video gets almost no dislikes and with kennan it's like 10-20%
@@JMNTNhow do you see the dislikes
I really love Audis. Got my start with an A6 and just fell in love with the way they drive. On my second one, now, and approaching 180,000 miles. No nightmare stories to report, and I'm still just as happy with it every time I see it, and every time I have a reason to drive it somewhere. And, for me, that's especially nice. My round-trip commute is about 150 miles. It would be torture in a car I didn't like...
What year is it?
@@arnoldo.o I was a little vague in my original post. I meant that I'm on my second Audi, but not my second A6. My current one is a 2009 A5 S-line. I mention the S-line part because that came along with a better suspension than the standard A5. It has the 3.2 NA V6, and a 6-speed manual transmission.
Brilliant as always Doug. This brings back memories of driving this tank. Enjoy the service and repair costs.
I suspect most subscribers are harsh on Keenan because he doesn't bring anything new to the review. I think if he had his own segment of maybe background info of the engineering or design cues it would be a better value add. We like to watch Doug do the Quirks and Features, that's why we're here! That said, I am secretly hoping for a video soon where Doug trashes the car, it has been a while since we've had a review like the Corolla and Ghibli.
Agreed. He did a good job, just needs something to stand out a little more
Yeah sometimes it feels like he's just there saying stuff that Doug would be saying otherwise
@@SoAaron_ And he tries to say it like Doug would say it.
Hilarious. Trash a car review
Yeah, he could bring a whiteboard like Jason from engineering explained and use drawings to explain technical concepts like the W12 configuration
The moment you realize Doug slowly introducing Kennan to us, so he can take over this channel, like a dog owner who can’t take care of his dog anymore slowly introducing him to his new owner
You might be right
i hope not. That will be when i’ll unsubscribe. Doug is the main reason why i watch these
@@Peachsnapple75 realistically it’s the only reason that Doug would continue putting him in these videos. He has to know we don’t like it, and I do think he is overestimating the amount of people that will continue to watch these videos when he’s not in them. I understand that he now has so much money that he would really probably be willing to take a huge revenue cut on this channel, but I think when these videos start making less than $1000 a pop he might reconsider coming out of retirement.
I can't stand Kennan get rid of him
@@TrustworthyFox37 how much would he normally make on a video do you think?
Having owned a D3 S8, the D3 was SO far ahead of its time, especially inside. I’ve currently got a manual W8 Passat, I’m waiting for one of those to be reviewed!
I don’t get it why people don’t like Kennan appearing in the reviews, he seems like a really good guy. He did a really good job in this video.
I enjoyed the video. I agree it is different from his usual style, but that’s not a bad thing. As a one off, it is fine. Kennan seems to know his stuff and is a good presenter. I don’t think a guest presenter should be a super regular thing, but the review was decent and I would also watch Kennan’s videos if he made them.
@@addmmss yeah. These are exactly my thoughts too
Doug the kind of guy to shoehorn his friend into a presenting role so that he can float off on a raft made of hundred dollar bills and live it up on a beach for the rest of his life. Good for you Doug, success well earned.
Woah that’s harsh
@@memes4themasses365 I thought it was clearly a jokey way of making a serious point - Doug has made it and can now reap the rewards of his hard work. P.S - A raft made of money would sink.
He's leaving the frame to go back to his car and look at Cars & Bids....
@@ruk2023-- What if the money was turned into pykrete
@@mihneacireasa4613 I’d have to see a concept before I could decide
The sidekick presenter format isn't really working here. Nothing against the other guy but we come for Doug and all of Doug's "quirks and features". 😂
He has low T beta civic energy.
I had a B6 VR6 Passat wagon with the 3.6 VR6 (half of this engine) and it was pretty reliable. Loved the engine note as it’s considered by many as the best sounding 6 cylinder. Even tho it says V6 on the engine itself, the car got a single head…it’s basically an inline 6 with weird angled cylinders using one head. The engine itself is very very reliable, the issue is the plastic chain guides that get brittle and break away taking the whole engine with it. It should be changed at 150k miles. Other than that its very reliable and i wouldn’t mind driving two of those engines mated together. There is no room to work on but as i said the only issue seems like chain guides. That passat was one of the best cars i ever had and will definitely get another VR6 car whenever i see one.
It DOES have a Sport Mode. It says S at the bottom of the drive shift stick, pull back once to enter sport. It also has Dynamic mode, so you can go Sport/Dynamic which will open up the exhaust valves and firm up the suspension making it feel more sporty.
Look, no hate on the other guy, but stick to making videos by yourself Doug
I assume this guy is going to eventually replace him while he focuses on managing cars and bids or something like that
You finally decided to review my car!
I wished you showed more features like the wiper blades alternating resting position after each wipe, the air suspension's ability to raise and lower the car, and to soften or stiffen the dampers in Comfort and Dynamic mode, the bixenon headlights with cornering lights and adaptive front lighting (they move as you turn the steering wheel), the transmission's sport mode to hold RPM's higher, the amazing 12 speaker sound system, the 22 way adjustable power seats with massage, soft close doors, dual pane glass for sound insulation, headlight washing system, heated wiper fluid nozzles for winter, power folding-auto dimming and heated mirrors, etc, etc...
Thank you for reviewing this!
Wow. It was missing a lot of things
Doug the type guy to show storage as quirks and features and misses half a million actual real quirks and features
We're all awaiting your video review of your car...
He missed SPORT mode!
The fridge, that’s the best party trick.
No more Kennan for reviews. No more Kennan in the garage. No more Kennan period. Thanks.
I own one of these and could never drive it on the road because I imported it from outside of Germany back home. Still in the process after dropping the engine several times because of neglected maintenance. The starter sound alone makes up for the work I put into it though. They also came with rear ventilated seats, Bang & Olufsen, a fridge that’s also powered by the solar roof and a mini bar in the rear center headrest. The exterior aged so well
The first A8 was very respected in Europe. Obviously not as popular as the S-Class or 7-series at the time, but people as well the press were praising Audi for this attempt of entering the luxury market with the first A8 model. The S8 model from the first A8 generation was also featured in the movie called "Ronin" starring Robert Deniro with its iconic car chase. That was the first big product placement from Audi, years before Iron Man ;)
Don’t forget the movie transporter 2 and 3
they are also mafia cars in Balkan
Well by the VW-fans, yeah 😅
@@enriquealomia6399 Actually I prefer to forget those movies. The first Transporter was great. The other two sucked.
Transporter made me a huge Audi fan, I remember customizing my A4 in NFS most wanted to look and perform exactly like the A8 in the chase of that movie
Doug is the kind of guy that thinks that reviewing cars with some guy is better than reviewing by solo
When his solo reviews got him famous in the first place
Doug's the kinda guy who is transitioning away from making TH-cam videos.
@@toastlover Doug's the kind of guy making a bad decision. Got a TON of bad response on the earlier video- but thinks he can keep doing it....
‘Dougs the kind of guy’ who doesn’t care what you think, like have you seen how he dresses lol
You aren’t responsible for Dougs success, he is, he doesn’t owe you anything, you don’t like it leave, very simple, no personal offence, just leave no body cares
Also I cringed very hard using ‘kind of guy’ like it’s 2017
@@tanssi2145 I care and wouldn't want @whatspeelimits to leave
2000’s - VERY early 2010’s was truly the golden age(s) of cars.
This has always been my favorite car of all time, thank u Doug for reviewing it!
This car is a great example of "Stealth Wealth". You just got a high-paying job and you want a nice luxury car that blends in. Those who know just know, and those who don't will pass it off as another regular car.
You know it my friend. Only those that know… know what you’re driving, and how incredible of a vehicle it is.
In no way would this go as an ordinary car bro 😂
@@rahimi4762 To you, maybe not. To people who don't know cars, it would. Which was the OP's point.
@@rahimi4762 If you hadn’t seen this video, would you know honestly what it was if you saw it driving down the road? Unless you’re an Audi enthusiast or know a lot about German cars, I don’t think so. That’s what we mean.
There is nothing stealth wealth about Audi- even back then. You need the Phaeton W12 for that.
i dont get the point of having guests when the entire appeal is doug i hate when channels change after getting big
Same. The guys seems like a decent human being but he's just annoying
Doug probably doesn’t have time to do these videos like he used to
Kennan seems like a nice guy but I prefer when Doug tells us about the quirks & features
Love my 2005 A8 4.2. Easy to work on, cause its a timing belt engine, air suspension struts not much different to change if it was a normal coil car, electronics last, as long as you clear the sunroof drains. 6hp26fla transmission is also good, if you don't constantly beat on the car. Steal for mint condition at $2200 at 125k miles.
The D3 is such an awesome car. One of my Audis is a D3 S8 V10 and never get tired of it.
P.S. You left out one very important thing. This A8 D3 W12 was the first Audi ever to have the single frame grille. In the beginning it was only the W12 version. First when the A8 D3 got a facelift, other engine variants also adapted it.
I like prefacelift alot better.
That's what inspired the Lexus Spindle Grille and large car grilles.
I appreciate how much bottomless energy Doug has when he alternates with someone else.
@tayzonday TIL that Tay Zonday watches Doug DeMuro content.
Good to see you're still doing well, Tay Zonday. 😎🤙🏻
Energy good, drop off in overall quality not worth the trade though.
Some stay dry while others feel the pain
Don't just come on another youtubers channel and talk about his bottom energy. Rude.
My dad always drove the d3 gen A8 when I was growing up, many good memories and grew much love for the timeless design
Gonna have to agree with the general conserus that Doug is a lot better on his own, Kennan seems like a super knowledgable guy and like others have said in the garage videos I think it is great to have someone else for some videos but for the reviews I think it really does change the vibe the reviews have had that a lot of people love.
I owned that car - especially after the Transporter movie came out and he was driving an A8 in it, a lot of us were obsessed with it. It was an amazing car but the reliability was so terrible, I can’t even begin to tell you. It was in the shop once a month - at least. Quarter of the year I was driving a rental because it was in the shop. And with deductibles on insurance, it was extremely expensive to maintain. It had so many features and an equal amount of things to break. It had auto leveling air suspension which broke all the time. The motors on the infotainment screen broke a few times. Auto trunk motor broke. CD changer got stuck. Some engine issues also with oil leaks. It was something every week! Oh - the water issue. The water would collect below the windshield because leaves and whatnot would clog the drain and then it would eventually start coming into the footwell inside the car. That happened a few times.
But I loved that car and miss it. But it was a labor of love - super pain in the butt.
What year did you have and were later models of the generation more reliable?
@@lawrencefearon6830 It was a 2005. Not sure, I didn’t buy Audi again after that. Their reliability record continues to be horrible but it’s kinda true for all luxury brands. Like my friend always said, you want reliability, buy a Toyota. I guess don’t buy luxury if you’re poor - is my lesson out of all this. 😅
@@h.h.1266 yes but that was worse than most being in the shop every month. I get the feeling Audi needed more experience after entering this flagship segment.
@@h.h.1266 as much as I respect Audi, I think you're better off with a Lexus LS instead of an A8..
I had an A6 of this generation at the time. It was new-ish and I was scarcely out of college. There were so many issues with repairs. Mine had the solar panel sunroof option that ran the interior fan, which was a really killer feature I wish automakers would bring back. Since mine had an engine oil pressure problem the dealer could never sort out, I fortunately was able to lemon law it because it started while the car was under warranty and continued during extended warranty. Wound up being an almost free car - I paid gas insurance and we split the difference on depreciation.
Doug the kind of guy who still has a DVD film library by his TV in the lounge.
Then he is a genius!
Is that a bad thing ☠️
That used to be such a big flex, when someone had that giant tv With the tv unit around it with all the dvds and probably a wii damnnnn
Doug is the kind of guy who doesnt have a lounge because he doesnt live in a hotel. He has a sitting room.
Oh boy, another stimulating comment from the deep intellect of Mr Zancone. I know the applause of a few of your fellow idiots is so fulfilling, but I’d suggest you save your limited intellect for your career in animal carcass rendering or an equivalent low IQ career. Spare us.
The Kennan an Dough debate aside. This was THE car in that time. Such a change, audi still surfs on the succes of this innovation. Still a dream car to this day, hope to drive it once in my life.
Kennan... the type of guy to wave his arms around like he's being attacked by bees when he's talking.
This guy again?!?! It's soooo much better when Doug is by himself
This duo thing has to stop.
With all Respect to Kennan, we just want to SEE DOUG & ONLY DOUG.
This is the first time I won’t watch a review from Doug!
Pls return to how we are used to see you.
Doug don’t forget, “ if its not broke don’t fix it”
It works when he does those videos talking about things related to cars but for actual reviews, it doesn't, it feels forced
@@SoAaron_ Couldn’t agree more!
Ahmed LOVES DOUG. Ahmed NEEDS MORE DOUG.
I just got this car from my parents since they wanted to upgrade. I never really was in it when I went to visit them, so when I shipped it to me, I keep getting blown away with how nice this is. I've got an 04, but still it is very nice.
7:10 - That doesn't look like the original first aid kit; but Audi absolutely did intend for first aid kits to go in the rear seat armrest storage. My 2001 A4 (purchased on Cars & Bids!) had a perfectly-fit one in it.
Fun facts:
1. The previous version (the D2) was also offered with a W12
2. D2 had an aluminium body as well, so the D3 really wasn’t that special at the time like Doug mentioned
3. D2 was also offered with a long wheelbase
4. Doug states at 17:00 he never drove the “Audi” W12 yet 5 years ago he drove a Phaeton W12 🤷♂️
5. The 2004-2005 LS430 was a much better car than this. More technology, nicer interior with more features, and very reliable.
I wondered also why he didn’t mention the Phaeton W12 which he drove
@@Orangematz Bruh LS430 is such an old dated looking Toyota on the inside.
@@Orangematz Stop trolling. The LS 430 was the top seller in this segment, but had less rear space and was too cookie cutter.
Lexus benchmarked Audi and BMW for the 2007 LS 460 L.
Doug just makes mistakes left and right, people believe all of the false info he spews.
And yet are coming after Kennan? They're too simple...
Kennan is cool, but I want solo car reviews from Doug. The channel is called Doug DeMuro for a reason.
Doug please review cars solo as you usually do that's what maybe all of your viewers would love to watch and i mean no disrespect to Kennan
I’m sure Kennan’s a nice dude but there can be only one Doug. Reviews are much better when it’s just him.
This generation A8 looked like the best car in the world at the time especially with the release of "Transporter 2"
Ya know how some people imagine they’re sleeping with a different person sometimes? I find myself imagining Doug when Kennan talks.
Speaking of sleep, Doug and Kennan probably had a fling and he is blackmailing Doug to be in these videos else he will tell his wife.
As soon as I saw Kennan I went straight to the comments. I was not disappointed.
Kennan is the type of guy to give you a handy on your way back home after a long hard day at the office.
Doug we watch your videos for your personality. Please don’t ruin the experience by adding your friends to the mix
Actually, putting your hand UNDER the door handle unlocks the door, without touching it, IF the system is fully operational. If you need to pull the door handle twice, the cables to the handle are most likely broken like on all of these (repaired several and I have owned 2 A8L W12's a 2006 and a 2008). :)
I don't know if that rear door W12 badge is a US feature, but on EU cars it was on the front fenders on 2005-2006 models. 2007-2009 models didn't have it except front and trunklid.
I can say, they are great cars, had a 2005 model from 2011-2013 and a 2008 model from 2014 onward. Now at 440000km without any major issues (only front air struts, heater cores, AC compressor and exhaust flex pipes)
Have had a few non-car people suspect it is a A4 because it looks so subtle.
It's doorhandles when working make you feel proper rich.
This car is amazing. The interior is full of clever hidden compartments and has a great use of space
That wood rim steering wheel is peak "'04 Rich"!
I’m amazed at how technically advanced (for the day) this car is and that those gadgets appear to still be working. Kudos to Audi and the owner for building and caring for this car. Some of the tech (solar roof as in the new Merc EQS, keyless entry, and the driver screen) are just now being widespread today. Ok, so Audi may have been trying to keep up with the 12 cylinders in the Jag/Merc/BMW of the time and the A8’s base 4.2L V8 is a solid performer, but the fact that this car came out and is still operational is pretty amazing.
With all due respect, Doug's channel is growing into a pure advertising platform for cars and bids
Thought the same
Yeah, but why not? It seems to be more the result of Cars and Bids getting some really cool cars on the site lately. It's not like he's reviewing junk. The models are still pretty on-brand.
It's been like this for, what, a few years now? I personally don't see anything new or wrong with it
He gets to see more unique cars. These cars most likely wouldn't have been offered for review, but because they are going up for sale it's a new opportunity.
that just means more content
Doug, this better not be an attempt to introduce someone new to the channel to hand it over, I know you are doing well, but people keep coming back and enjoying your videos because of you and the niche you have reviewing cars.
100%
I remember how cool this car looked in the Transporter movies. Audi marketing really worked!
Such a great car but I come here to watch Doug review the car
was excited about this review... until I saw Kennan. I'm not too excited about how much the Chernin Group has changed this channel. This is just speculation, but ever since then, it seems like he's included more people on his channel including on weekend uploads (which are fine), but now the duo reviews with Kennan... There are also the shorts that don't even seem like they're made by him, and him suddenly appearing on several other car TH-cam channels to boost his brand. On a side note, I'm sure Kennan is a great person and he's getting somewhat better at reviewing, but we all subscribed for Doug; not this.
Yeah, like Doug teaming up with hoovie (the guy with too much money 😂) it just looks stupid.
@@Dylan_mulvaney_OFFICIAL they've been good friends for years so that makes sense. I have no idea who this new guy is though
I think Doug has his friend here because they're best friends and he's got bank now, so there's next to no risk for him to review cars with his best friend. He likely didn't get much time to spend with friends before selling C&B. Hoovie is also going through a hellish divorce from what I can tell and spending time with Doug might just be nice for both of them.
It’s fascinazing how much Doug got wrong on this one, eventhough it might me just a regional thing.
The first true Upmarket Audi used to be the Audi 200 (essentially just an Audi 100, with minor cosmetic differences, and 5 Cylinder Turbo engines+Quattro) Limited by the „No engines with more then 5 Cylinders Embargo for 30 Years“ after VW bought Audi from Mercedes.
You might know it from the James Bond Movie „The Living Daylights“
The V8 was essentially just an Audi 200 build on the new „D“ Plattform with A V8 engine in it after the embargo was finally over. But with a different Name to make it even more clear, that it was rocking a V8 engine.
It still shared a lot of parts with the Audi 100.
After that the D2 Generation was released in 1994. the Predecessor to the Car in the Video.
It already had both the Full Aluminum Body and Space Frame (The IAA Mock-Up called „ISF“ is still displayed in the Audi Museum)
It was also offered as the Regular A8 and the A8L.
You also had the S8 with a 360HP V8 AND you could order it with a 6.0L W12 engine with 420HP.
My father actually got one as company Car (he used to work for Audi at that time)
The D2 A8 even had sth like a Proto MMI, that essentially works exactly like the D3 version from the Video, but is contained to your typical Double Slot Infotainment device, instead of being fully integrated.
The D3 in the Video was nothing special really. It’s only merrit is sharing the Plattform with the Ill fated Phateon and the Continental GT.
And being the star of the second and third Transporter Movies of course.
The main Focus were the V8 Turbo Diesel Power Plants that were newly designed for this generation.
The Design of the D2 was actually a lot more influential then the D3.
Especially compared to the offerings of Mercedes, BMW und Lexus of the Time.
The D3 even debuted without the Single Frame Grill (and looks 10 times better without it IMO)
The only Reason you might feel like the D3 is the „big“ and „important“ Audi is that Audi and VAG were essentially at the absolute Peak of the Auto Industry in the late 2000s and early 2010s with VW even overtaking Toyota as the biggest car manufacturer in the world for a short time.
The D2 A8 was also so popular that it almost got a release as a Coupe and even more interesting as a Wagon (The Avantissimo). Both Variants were shown at the IAA and were extremely well received.
In 2004, Audi was not the only one who used an all Aluminium monocoque. Jaguar did it with the XJ too.
That was also the vw phaeton's engine. The phaeton also had that solar panel for climate control (amazing to think that in 2004 a VW was more luxurious than Audi's flagship). The first gen A8 also had a lot of aluminum. I remember that cause my uncle had a 95 first gen A8 and he'd mention this all the time.
one of the phaeton's engines; it was also available as a v8.
I'd pay hearty dollars for a w12 phaeton just for the quirkiness of it. The a8 w12, not so sure, especially if the s8 v10 from this era is an option.
@@brrrrr9999 The S8 is slower and far less reliable, outclassed by the W12
@@mutiracialbeatdownPB true, but it sounds better. And that matters a lot to me at least.
I actually think the phaeton is a tiny bit more luxurious than the a8 eventho Audi was the premium brand of vw. It’s as if vw wanted to show who is boss with the phaeton.
@@FloHilux69 that was one nice car. I still have a 2002 car magazine comparing it to the bmw series 7. I thought the vw was simply gorgeous!
Man, cars from the early 2000s looked so gorgeous.
Not cars…Audis!
I'm blown away that the 2005 infotainment is the same exact system that was in my 2011 Audi A5.
30 seconds in and Kennan is legit. Nice switchup
Doug is force feeding us Keenan until we like it
I don't like the other guy, just Doug
maybe Doug is prepping us for another personality so he can transition into a different venture/role
🤔someone is in love for Doug Demuro🤔
I think he's fine in the Sunday discussion videos. Just don't see what he adds to the regular reviews. It made _some_ sense in the Ferrari review as he's a Ferrari guy but not here.
Succession planning is far from a bad idea
I kinda like the switch up. It’s like the “middle 8” in a song.
@:36 it’s the way he waves his hands in the air in every video 😂😂😂 I wish they both did it together 🤣🤣🤣
I always liked this concealed big powertrain luxury car design. It's almost like you got a casual road car, it functional, lot's of room, but it has the power and exhaust note of a supercar.
That a8 is The transporter car. A car that Jason Statham should drive.
He drove it in the second and third movie
I was excited to watch this until I saw a second individual in the thumbnail
10 videos ago - this is my friend Kennan we will discuss best cars
5 videos ago - Kennan will review this Ferrari 328 because he’s a Ferrari guy
3 videos ago- Kennan is going to review this bmw because he’s a bmw fan boy
This video - here’s Kennan.
Gorgeous car indeed! Although there is one thing that really triggers me - it is that nearly all the opening panels don’t open softly; it would make such a difference in quality feeling!
most underrated Audi of all time, thanks for reviewing one!
Doug please do solo reviews. This feel like the “new Coke”.
Doug, you have driven that powertrain. Five years ago in your Phaeton review. About how long ago I got my Phaeton W12 6.0L. Favorite motor ever. 70K miles on it now, motor has been reliable.
I don’t get how Doug reviewing a car with a friend managed to generate so many comments thinking he’s trying to stop being in videos. Although I obviously watch Doug’s channel for his opinion and style, I didn’t have any problem with Kennan’s presentation and I wouldn’t mind seeing him again. Even if Doug is trying to step away from youtube, I’d say he’s earned it by now. The guy’s made hundreds of car reviews for us to watch for free, built a successful business, and bought his dream car.
Doug, the kind of guy who refers to Kennan as his boyfriend
😂😂😂
Doug, we love you Doug
Kenan, go away
I got one of these, a 4.2 V8 TDI A8L. Such an amazing vehicle. I suspect in the US this engine was not available
In college, I had a really good buddy who had one of these and it was simply the best thing ever, not sure if he watches TH-cam, but shoutout to Eric! - and thanks for selling me your old A4 3.0 6-speed - sorry it's engine broke but I know how to drive manual now thanks to you.
19:53 didn’t scare him but he felt some G force! 😂 thank you guys.
I own an a8 L w12 from 2016 and I gotta say it's super comfortable , builds up speed smoothly and is just an all around amazing sleeper luxury car , I think generally audis are slept on for some reason but they really are worth it to own .
How's the reliability? Someone else said he took it to the shop every month, but it was probably the 4.0 which was shit
Just because you know 'cars' that doesn't mean you can be 'Doug 2'. The same thing that applies for tv reporters. You have to have the energy and voice for this!
I loved the commercial where it goes down the runway with a Fighter Jet.
Kennan in the video? SKIP. With all due respect, we want doug alone in his videos.
I'd love to see solar panels integrated into the roof of vehicles now. I know they won't generate enough for EV's, but to charge laptops, phones, etc, or to help keep the cars battery charged / emergency jumping of some sort, would be pretty cool.
Some cars have that. Electric Hyundais, the new Toyota Prius...
LOVE that wood wheel. Talk about griping grain!
An S8 is my dream full-size sedan. I’ve always drooled over these big body Audi’s
Kennan gotta go.
No he can’t!!! he’s Doug’s son who time travelled back to 2023 to help his father make videos.
doug is trying to make him his replacement for the channel so doug can retire with the c&b money
@@TVCHLORD if he's doing something like that then this is definitely not the guy, look at the driving part, you can see Doug interrupting him because he was drifting off into being boring constantly.
@@JMNTN hes training him in these videos, and getting the viewers used to him
Ys pee boy has to go.
We came for Doug, and only Doug
Hey Kennan just wanted to say appreciate you and sorry you are getting some negative comments.
Man that infotainment screen actually looks pretty cool. Kinda reminds me of a menu screen from an old 007 game lol
Plz don't this as criticism of any kind.Kennen is fantastic in garage talk videos.But in reviews,somehow i am not liking him. Reviews are Doug's THING.He mastered this throughout the years. So, i request doug to do reviews by himself and have kennen in other videos
He mastered it through out the years as you said, why not let Kennan have a chance to acquire similar skills over a similar period of time like you afforded Doug? Nobody is perfectly natural and engaging on camera the second they step into frame for the first time. Kennan seems to be more introverted than Doug to start with, so has an even larger hurdle to overcome if he wants to come across as engaging with the audience.
Maybe wh u r saying is right but I don't know man doug does this so masterfully that I don't even want to see anyone else. And this is Doug's channel and not like a publication or something like topgear or autotrader or car and driver where we expect to see new presenters from time to time. So maybe he should continue to do reviews on his own as I said earlier.
But this is entirely my opinion though. So each to their own I guess
Loved the solar panel in my A6 4.2 and how it keeps a fan going when its hot out lol
Great car and a great team up there with your buddy, Doug
Doug, passing the torch is a breach in our subscriber contract.....