As a German I love it when people realize how much effort we germans put into our cars. no matter if it's the luxery or the budget segment thank you for showing off my favorite german car
I wish Mercedes/Audi/BMW would make a basic design that has German car goodness and lasts forever. Don't want air suspension, CANBUS everything, and interior gizmos. The last car that fit this profile was the W123.
I have continually owned Audis since 2000 with ZERO regrets! ‘99 A4 Quattro 2.8; ‘07 A6 Quattro 3.0; A6 Quattro 3.0T; and now a 2019 A8L w/ the 3.0 turbo. Driven each one 80-100k (except current one) with virtually no problems. Wonderful cars. Used to be a great value, but now people realize how good they are.
I’m 26 and I’ve had my Avalon hybrid since I was 22. Got the same comments about being a grandpa because I decided to go with it, im at 56k miles and I love it. Full size sedans are so underrated in the car enthusiast space!
I have the same care basically without the rear wheel steering. I paid $48 for mine and it is CPO'd for a 100k mi warranty and 2 extra years. I can't say enough how much I LOVE this car!! On road trips it is AMAZING! Around town, it is AMAZING. It is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. FYI this car with the 55 TFSI has been clocked at 0-60 at 5.1s stock. It is definitely understated and people don't realize how long this care is. But it does fit in my garage lol. And the Quattro system is amazing, I went drifting in my car last winter.
I'm with you Eddie. I've had several big sedans and I've never opted for the performance versions. They are about comfort and cush. Get the certified pre-owned a few years old and you are golden. Get it fully loaded and enjoy guilt-free.
@@startingtech3900 CPO gives you the peace of mind of the new warranty. In these luxury sedans, there are all types of switches and electronics for all the gizmos and gadgets. Having them is cool, but when your massage seat breaks or your rear window switch pops off, you lose functionality. The CPO warranty will cover that stuff so you don't have to worry about the thousand things that can go wrong. You're going to pay more, going to have to go through the brand-associated dealer, but for me the peace of mind is worth it. A normal used car, you can buy an aftermarket warranty, but in my experience the dealer's take better care of me, cover more stuff, and give less problems when it's a CPO car.
It's an interesting trade off between the v6 and the S8. the S8 is faster...but it's 500 lbs heavier. V6 is more nimble. They both ride on the same size tires, so the lesser weight will benefit the v6 is all circumstances.
We have had our fully loaded 2012 Audi A8L since new. V-8 It has 180,000 miles and the engine still runs like new. We’ve always had the scheduled maintenance done at Audi. We occasionally take it out locally to the store. It’s been a very good car. If well maintained it will not disappoint. But… be ready to lay out some major cash for any repair. That’s why it depreciates so fast.
reliability sucks.. Audi is Volkswagen and these cars die at less than 100k miles normally. Have $5000-$10,000 for problems, watch Craig from Flying cars on youtube, his A8 70k needs a rebuilt motor ( I try to warn him.. all the 2.0t engines die between 60-70k miles but that's how long a 4cyl boosted engine should last unless its a very well made car and Audi is very well unmade lol. @@pungolay6586 the cars that have the chain behind the engine need the engine to come out and if you have the v6 with the supercharger add another 5k to that already 5-7k job. Audi and Saab drivers are the most delusional drivers I ever met, make an excuse fir everything, mean while y first car handed down to me from my parents was a 91 brougham d'elegance that made it to 280k miles with only 1 transmission change from the junkyard that had 80k on it and worked perfect for the 100k I added to it and it was the 305 chevy v8 with every option, gold key, black on black on black with auto start moonroof CD player and was had the best bosch ABS brakes in the world. For a heavy car the car stopped in a dime! My Toyota Tercel, 1995 couple, paid 500 for it and it had 0k miles sold it at 150k miles while still looking and driving like a brand new car, the $20 co2 sensor from ebay took 3 wires to cut and reconnect to fix. Sold the car for 500 later and the girl I sold it to drove it for another 5 years with no problems till she crashed it one day in a blizzard. I hate a Jetta in high school spent crazy amount of money of upgraded Ko4 turbo blow off valve R32 wheels and the car had like 30k miles and spent more than 50% of its life at the mechanic shop, sure it was fast made cool noises and was probably making every girl wet with those blow valve sounds but it was the worst car I ever owned and I owned a lot of bad cars.
I would love for you all to update your experiences with these cars three years AFTER you buy them, and see if you are just as excited about them then. Many people (including me) have had poor experiences with CPO German luxury cars (Mercedes, BMW, Audi), including having major repair bills, maintenance headaches, recalls, and other problems. Not to mention continued rock-like depreciation. And many people have also had problems with these cars that turn out to be "wear and tear" items, or other issues, NOT covered by the CPO warranty, and costing big bucks to fix. Don't get me wrong - I'm rooting for you! But it would be helpful for others considering doing the same thing to get your feedback "down the line" and see how you feel about your purchase 2-3 years later (not just immediately after buying the car). Thanks!
Why do they sell so well? In my experience, it's been that if I take care of the car, I dint have all these problems. So school me. On a 180 thousand mile with no problems and only a mile repair on my A7 of 4 years. My cousin's Audi has been the same and my mom's Benz is similar.
We have owned luxury german cars for too many years to remember how many, i hear your comments all the time but we haven’t experienced these issues at all? Is it because we buy new then keep for many years, my wife’s Audi is a 2015 that we bought new and still have thanks to Covid and the replacement she wants not in stock anywhere. It is approaching 100,000 miles her prior car we bought form her sister off lease (deal couldn’t pass up) so it was 3 years old when she got it then we had for additional and like her current we had no significant issues at. Sister in law has been driving BMWs since we bought her Audi (2009) for some time with no issues. So weird I hear people comment on their reliability being poor yet we just haven’t experienced this yet with the models that we have had, I just bought a 2022 Q7 that has a ton of electronics so has pretty all this one haves so guess we will see how this goes.
@@theone5404 The car themselves are great as long as they are newer and under warranty. There are lot of people that lease them and never deal with much in repair and maintenance. Have you ever noticed how many of them are used car market as 4-6 year old cars versus the amount originally sold? That speaks volumes about people not wanting one out of warranty....and then there is that rock like fall of depreciation.
I hear you....years ago I had a used Mercedes S class and then bought a CPO BMW 7 series. Both sustained some repairs, under warranty, that would have been very scary to pay for out of pocket. In fact on the Mercedes , I found out that a $4000 warranty repair had been done once before when the car was about 2 years old with the original owner. Wonderful cars when they are sorted and under warranty. The other thing is that the dealers seem to have every method possible of extracting the maximum amount of money from your wallet.
Bought my 2015 A8 in 2017 as a CPO with 28k miles on it for about $54k all in. Still have and still love it now with over 100k on it. Still no serious issues, still feels much newer than it actually is.
@@KO-sx9uy A5 uses a DSG, the A8 has a regular automatic. It’s a bit more reliable. I also know where to get a remanufactured transmission at a fraction of that cost.
@@Kumar-bg6nr A lot of rich people I know dumped their Euro cars and got Toyotas and Mazdas. One Ferrari owner I know is buying a Hyundai as his next SUV.
I’ve been playing the used luxury depreciation game for years. It’s the only smart financial way to get into these cars. And three years from now you can get out of it for $35-40k which makes it cheaper than leasing a civic. Nicely bought.
Yes, but ure not accounting in the reason why these cars depriciate the way they do. Youl lose those 10-15k$ sure, but ure gonna put another 15-20k$ into regular maintence,fuel and overall upkeep expenses. That leased Civic aint gonna go much over that price u paid for it. I see alot of younger people buying these cars due to their "low" price and then end up getting their reality check, also a part of how hard is to sell such a used car later on. There was a post I saw somewhere on facebook or reddit on a high milage A8 that someguy drove for 10 years and had crazy milage on it, statistics were that dude paid around 1x - 1.5x of another BRAND NEW A8 in repairs,parts and upkeep over the 10 year span. Sure that isnt a stable fact due to the reason dude rode it heavily out and needed more repairs than usual, but u get the point. These cars are HELL to own.
@@OmgiamsotriggeredMeh. I bought a used Audi (70% depreciated) and the cost was less than 1% of my net worth. After replacement of tires, brakes, fuel injectors, and temp sensor the cost was still less than 1% of my net worth. It's running like new now. So what's the problem?
The issue is many people who buy into these cars are certinely not on the list that the car costs 1% of their net worth. Majority of the buyers are younger people who see a luxury car for a good price and think its a bargain, then they end up getting a reality check. Not saying there arent exemptions, but in majority of cases youl pay another worth of car in running that car daily in a span of couple of years.@@robocop581
I bought the same used 2019 A8L last December (12/22). The car is fully loaded with every single options added (executive package with rear screens, etc.). Very rare find. I have the window sticker from delaer. The MSRP was $124K. The car had 27K miles on it and I bought it for $54K which was an amazing deal to me. It wasn't CPO so I bought Audi pure protection plan which extended the warannaty for another 4 years (The car had about a year and half left on its original warranty). All in I paid like 57K (with warranty) for an executive sedan which drives amazingly both on city roads and highways. I feel like A8 doesn't get much appreciation from consumers. The D5 is definitely a better car than previous 7 serie and S class. Remember this gen was released in 2018, so it has to be compared with those gens of 7 and S class. The fit and finish (interior quality) of Audis have always been better with no extra noises or squeaks... Audi does cars the best. It's sad to see all future Audis will only be EV.
I also got a used 2019 with 26k showing (47 now) and love it. Im hoping Audi does one more A8 before full electrifying their fleet, because I will want one more - preferably 2-3 years old again
Amazing deal! This is the best way to buy used German vehicles, low mileage single owner vehicles that have only really gone down in value on pure depreciation. I had a rough time finding a deal like this myself but landed on something similar a couple years ago and I’m still amazed every day. Beautiful car I subscribed to see more about it 😎
Agreed. CPO German is where it's at right now. I went with a Panamera Turbo and saved 100,000.00 over new. Car is warrantied bumper to bumper to 100,000, mi and is indistinguishable from new. No brainer, best bang for the buck, realistically manageable vehicles. The superior quality of the German luxury is immediately noticeable when compared to Ford, Dodge or Chevy. And they're the same price as a new pickup truck. Absolutely outstanding service too. Your loaner is a brand new Porsche. Never needed it though.
I've tried to buy a used A8 at least twice in the past few years, and they get so noisy with creaks and pops from all of the cheap plastic bits (they do look nice). Once you get a few thousand miles on them it's kind of ridiculous. But it is an issue that plagues most of the luxury brands, except perhaps Lexus. Just surprised so many owners and reviews don't seem to notice (or care). Every time someone tells me theirs doesn't make noises, I'll go for one drive and immediately point out several super obvious noises. I just can't accept that for such an expensive vehicle. Also, even with that big discount on this CPO A8, it'll still lose another 20k in a couple of years. But they are otherwise nice cars, enjoy.
My oldest Audi is an S4 2010 with 455hp and still no rattles or creaks. I have had since it was close to new and now only has 108000kms. The other new sportback is fine too. The s4 still has the original battery in a cold northern climate.
YOU GOT A GREAT DEAL! I have a 2020 A8L 60TFSI with rear wheel steering. I paid 78K mine and now dealers are only offering 52K. The original price was 119K. I don’t plan on getting rid of it because this car is great. I can relate to everything you are saying. I don’t need more power, this car goes from 0-60 in the low 4sec. But like you said that is not the reason for buying this type of car. The smoothness and quietness, the message seats, the Quattro and handling, the power that mine has, it is the ultimate in luxury. Dealers have undervalued this car. Great news for anyone in the market for a true luxury vehicle.
Loves Audis, I still have a 2014 A6 with only 80K. Still looks and run like new. Audis look good they way they are the only thing I've done was put some Continental DWS06+ tires on it and had the rims powder coated..
Nice video! The tier above our cars (RR/Flying Spur etc) doesn't actually apply much of a gap when it comes to luxury. Most reviewers believed the W222 S class actually road better & measured it was quieter than the first generation ghost! From experience, I can say the same.
rode* :) I can sort of believe that, considering the first gen Ghost was basically a glorified 7 Series and the Flying Spur based on a 23 year old platform (I still love the Phaeton though, and genuinely think it's comparable, if not better, than the last gen of luxury German saloons).
@@Hannibalmiles8494 that’s a bit misleading. A few Flying Spurs were made in the Transparent Factory in Dresden but only when the capacity at Crewe reached maximum (sadly a problem the Phaeton never had). They did share development and a lot of parts but the Phaeton had MANY MANY unique parts and they’re quite different cars
I’m going to have to disagree with you there. There is a serious reason that the Ghost and Flying Spur cost HUNDREDS of thousands more. Luxury doesn’t only mean the quietest cabin (which Rolls actually tunes because at a certain point not hearing ambient sound can cause motion sickness). The level of detail is unmatched in $100k-150k cars vs Rolls/Bentley. The materials are all more exotic and higher quality as well as offer more bespoke customization but more importantly it’s how far these material extend in the cabin. Basically plastic doesn’t exist. The buttons in the center console on Bentley are made of glass, the fuel cap is solid aluminum, the seat belt receptacles are wrapped in leather, the headliners are leather, the wood inlays are book matched. Blah blah blah.. but this stuff matters and it’s what sets the next tier apart
@@Hannibalmiles8494 Same here, also had a 4 seater Phaeton. By some margin the best luxury car I have owned, no other car has given me that same feeling. Just solid.
In a highly optioned S class, the wood is, likewise, book matched. You can get a solid aluminum fuel cap. The seat belts are likewise wrapped in hand woven cloth with airbags inside them. Headliner is Alcantara or leather depending on options. Not to mention the designo leather quality in an S Class is as good if not better than the standard leather in a flying spur / ghost. I too would've thought the "quality" of materials would be better in a flying spur / ghost but they're simply not. The air vents in a W222 S class are wrapped in real aluminum while those air vents in a ghost are coated in reflective plastic. Every single surface can be wrapped in leather in an S Class. Lower door cards in an S class are wrapped in leather. Speaker plates are real aluminum. I have a Bentley Arnage which, in my opinion, is where bentley left their true quality behind when they were bought by VW. Not a single new Bentley has felt quite as exquisite as my Arnage. I cross shopped the same year flying spur with S classes when looking for a daily and wasn't blown away. The steering & pedal feel are tuned perfectly in the S class. The flying spur was likewise well tuned but not any better. Up until recently, the last generation ghost was built on the same platform as the 7 series and it showed in its driving experience, too. Not to mention Mercedes' Magic Body Control easily beats the Ghost & Flying Spur when it came to ride quality. The only gripe I have with my S class is that the gear selector is plastic. Every other control is aluminum coated with perfect weighting.@@fourings
Good purchase for sure. This isn't far off from the real crazy luxury sedans (Bentley/RR), but at a fraction of the price it's hard to complain. I went with a V8 G90 with every option for under 40k CAD. Big fan of these large luxury sedans. They're surprisingly fast and fun to drive on top of all the great materials, nice sound system, quiet interior, 360 cameras, 4 heated/cooled memory seats, lane keep and adaptive cruise control...and if you're lucky you can get one for the price of a new loaded Civic! Can't go wrong with one, although I wonder how reliable the A8L will be and what the maintenance cost will come up to each year. Personally I'm spending almost nothing, just did a few oil changes and changed the air filters myself.
as audi A7 owner.. I tried this car a days ago model 2020 facelift g90 5.0 what a blast..I was totally shocked that korean went to this high level of comfort ride! no wind noise and more stable on highway
@@unkownguy962 For sure, I'd say right now they have no bad cars really. I don't love the GV60 looks but otherwise they've been knocking it out of the park with all of their cars since 2015. Maybe one day they'll get into higher performance sedans and coupes, but as far as luxury cars they're all good at the moment.
Coming out of my 2012 I bought several years ago with 32,000 miles, I sold that one and bought a 2019 A8 4.0 Launch model with 19,000 miles. A true creampuff loaded with the V8 Twin Turbo and special limited paint color. MSRP was 120K. I paid less than half with Factory warranty still in place.
Can I ask about your repair bill situation with the 2012 model? Was the car reliable? If I pick one up for 15k can I expect to pay the same again in repair bills alone within 3yrs in your opinion? Many thanks.
I totally agree with you, we just bought an A8 as well (2012) with only 60k km and the 3.0 V6 tdi. It is absolutely LOVELY, it is missing some options but it still is great so we're very happy with it. After we sold our previous gen we kept buying and reselling cars because we couldn't find something equal to an A8, even a Lexus RX!
Duuude, I remember when you reviewed the 2012 Audi A8L W12 and you were ready to purchase one. I actually had one of those for a while. Congrats, you've got an A8L now! 👏
I think it's a great great deal. I recommend if anyone thinks of doing this to leave 10-20k in a savings account for repairs. Do not buy this car if you cannot commit to that level of money because things will go wrong if you own it for 3-4 years. Every repair will cost 1,000 dollars or more. This is not a Toyota Camry that you can run even if you don't put oil changes in it for six years. This car requires a lot of savings to run properly, but it will be very rewarding and still less than brand new. I think that people think it's depreciated so it's a bargain and they will save money by buying this but the first thing to go wrong leaves them in debt. This car is for those who have the capital to afford costly repairs. Have a rainy day fund, drive it carefully, and it's a beautiful ride
Very nice review indeed. He covered everything you need to know for such a buy. In Nov 2021. I got a 2019 A8L spec'ed like this one but not black. I had 11K miles on it, one owner, maintenance paid until 90,000 km, full AUDI CPO until Jan 2024. I have 58k miles on it now, but it rides like on the first day. Sure, I had few minor issues, but being covered by CPO I didn't care. When CPO expired, I got Audi ext warranty for 3 more years to eliminate any headaches. Let's clear some air here for those who are concerned about repairs and maintenance. Once you jump to this class of cars expect to pay more for everything. If you have 20 bucks in the pocket don't go Ruth's Steak house for dinner. If you drove Acord or Nissan Maxima till now and can't afford more don't get into A8L. Simple as that! OK. enough being cocky :). I drove Lexues in the past and they are reliable and "luxury" sedans up to one point (feature to feature comparison to German cars). When you compare the sheer tech Audi put on A8L D5 you realize that LEXUS cannot stand next to Audi in any category. Lexus LS is reliable because it is a simple car and doesn't offer half of what A8L has. So, you want a majestic drive and luxury? Be ready to pay for it and as far as I am concerned this is the way to have it. Wait 2 years for the dream car and get it after depreciated 50% +.
Buying used is the way to go. Paid $77k for my tesla model s2019 that i bought in 2022. Came with fsd, premium interior, and wheel options. Only had 12k miles
Interesting choice. This generation A8 was never really desirable. They literally sat on dealer lots for ages, and only could be moved by massive discounts.
Makes sense, it's got a LOT of great competitors in that space (with the S-Class leading, Tesla taking a bite w/ the Model S, etc.), and most of the luxury auto market has moved to SUVs it seems. But the A8 is such a classy car, maybe I've just watched the Transporter movies too many times haha.
Great car. I own a 2020 A8l L60. Biggest complaint is the sunroof. Loud and disappointing. Everything else is good. I see comments on cars being in the shop. You would be a fool to buy one of these without a extended warranty. V8TT and almost 30 mpg on the highway. Smooth ride and comfy.
Bought my 730d F01 for 20k€ with 20k km a few years ago. Definitely depreciation hits hard on this luxury sedans which is marvelous for people like us 😊
I am a 30yo, 2019 BMW 750 (G12) owner, and I agree with literally everything you said, I just like V8 and interior so I went with it, I also had a few S580 bookmarked, but they were a bit more expensive than what I liked, and a couple A8L as well, but I just don't like 6-cyl in huge car like this personally (same with S550 as well). But again, agree with literally everything you said in this review, one of the best I've ever seen!
the 7 series and A8 seem to deprecate a bit more then the s550 for essentially the same thing they all have a tons of options and amenities i guess people beat on them a bit more then s class owners
@@Tm0n3y762 It' because the S-class has been around way longer than the other two. S-class sells a lot more and it more widely known as the "ultimate luxury car". Also if you look at current MSRPs, the Benz is significantly more expensive. They jacked up the price a lot for the latest generation because of covid, as well as trying to leverage the name against competitors.
Ill bet you youre not the owner. You just have posession lol. When you finance things you dont have the title and you dont own shit. Can you do me a favor? Divide your monthly net income, by your net car payment and give me the resulting number?
Nice car. Optioned out with all the features. All fun and games until the "check engine" light comes on and you get hit with Audi labour rates and parts to fix it. That's why it is recommended to lease and never buy these cars, especially out of warranty.
8:50 - It’s a great feature for seeing what’s around you without craning your neck - also shows places you cannot see, like below the belt line. Small kids and toys, pets, or even crooks lurking. And its fun ;)
I have this same car, best daily driver I have ever had!! Be on the look out for the belt alternator going, it is linked to the start/stop system and the hybrid battery. There is a fix already and should be under warranty so covered. When it went it killed my regular battery too replaced under warranty. Even with that, I wouldn't trade this car for the world, there is nothing like it.
The A8 is one of my absolute favorite luxury sedans I’ve always loved Audi the same as I love Lexus there is something just so beautiful about understated elegance in a car and I love that even though it’s not the point of this class of car they can be fun to drive and then completely change and just be supremely comfortable
classic black german sedan look maxxed, really nice car, well meaned congratz man. i got myself a 2019 bmw 5 with similar styling, bmw 7 or audi a8 level was a little too expensive for me and also scary given the massive amount of electronic bells and whistles that can potentially break down.
Excellent choice in car. I bought a Audi A5 CPO and enjoying it. My first Audi definitely not my last. I will definitely look into the A8 on the next time around. Great point that a100k car took a huge depreciation and you get a great car at fraction of the price. Yes you will drive it daily and get your moneys worth it.
It’s not really a high maintenance cost. It’s more of a mandatory maintenance schedule that isn’t followed properly which causes people like you to scream high maintenance cost when it actuality is high cost of repair cause of poor maintenance
Wow, 10k miles is basically new. My A8 W12 had a $165k MSRP and I scooped it up with 50-some thousand miles for $35k. Sad that the W12 didn’t come to the US for the D5 (it was a single year special order in Europe and came with the turbo Bentley version of he W12) so I’ll be looking for a 4-seater S8 now that it’s the new flagship
@@DavS827the W12 is one of the most reliable engines Audi has ever made, wildly more reliable than the 4.0T and the 4.0T doesn’t even come close to that maintenance figure. Count on maybe 10% of that
Cause it's the best car in the world. It was ready for autonomous drive level III (take that mercedes) in July 2017 already. More comfortable, sporty and handsome than a 760i xdrive or a S580 4matic.
Can't beat this thing. It's on par with the mercy and bmw for half the price used. Those other brands used are outdated this one came out before and has all the new tech. Also has the same presence. Can't beat it
this is most probably my next car . Still driving my A6 C7 Avant and i love my wagon , but in 2 to 3 years it will be 15 years old , so a 2019 / 2020 A8 is on the radar :)
congrats on the car! i have to admit I'm not a fan of Audi using the cheap piano black plastic everywhere when they have such nice materials on the door. Killer deal though
A lot of people out here are complaining about having a bad experience with the car. But as long as the car has been properly maintained throughout it’s life time the car will not fail on you. And id you get shocked at the thought of a car depreciating like crazy do not buy a german car in the US. Here in germany cars like the a8 are tanks because we maintain our cars. As long as the car has been properly maintained you should be fine.
I love my Audi A8L. One of my favorites. It’s Solid car. Very reliable. And to put my praise in perspective, I also drive a Bentley W12 and an E-Class Mercedes wagon.
I had a 750LI and the new BMW they interior are nice but if I go back to luxury car I would go with a S8 or S63 the previous generation cuz I can't stand all that touch screen
Love the look and now I have found a car to replace my Kia K900 VIP Elite. My 2015 is showing its age. Going to look at a 2020 A8L V8. Here in Canada. Beautiful cars. Thx for sharing and totally agree with your review !
Gosh, wish I could locate one with the upgrade B&O . Its amazing. I ordered my My 2013 Normal Wheel base (The L IS TOO BIG) with it and 80K miles later The car took a dump. I wasnt mad that the car was lost, I was upset that I lost best Audio system on the market. I would easily pay 50K for a 2019.. The 2019 A6's and A8's have the standard B&O which is nothing compared to the upgrdaed B&O. Damn dude - How did you find that B&O? Im sooo jealous. Sell it to me! lol
FYI - the 48v mild hybrid system in these will most likely fail around 30K miles like it did in my 2019 A7. This is a known issue and the supplier (bosch/continental) had a 3 month backorder on the part when mine failed this past winter.
@@turnne Probably not because it is covered under warranty even after the 4 years 50k original bumper to bumper warranty because it is a known issue. I traded in my A7 for a 2023 S4 and got 10k off sticker and free Audi care because Audi was throwing incentives at affected owners of the three liter hybrid system.
I'm leasing a 2021 4.0L V8. Powerful car and super quiet. The dealership had it marked down to 84k from an MSRP of 108! For whatever reason the A8 is just not very popular.
Thank you for talking about the Audi A8. I think its the best bank for buck in luxury after depreciation. Unfortunately my 2019 I bought brand new and paid the premium price but I never regretted it one bit. Ride comfort luxury hard to beat. And like you said so understated Cheers
I parked one of the at the dealership years ago, the space was so tight, there was like 2 inches left in the front and the back of the car 😂. Best car to park.
Awesome review! Been loosing sleep lurking on the 2014-2016 A8L v8s on sale and dreaming on the W12. love the buttons, chrome (B&O) and colorways on the doors etc. on that generation
Ive had 2 A8's over the years. Honestly some of the best cars i've ever had. Only thing that really goes eventually is the air compressor and or air struts!!
I own a 2018 A3 fully loaded I wish a brand would make something like this car but in A3 size my garage is smaller and I live in the city so I love parking my small car but miss these amazing options you have 😢
I have an b8.5 s4 rn and have been thinking about what to get next which at first was a b9, but ngl seeing this a8 really makes me reconsider everything
This is the perfect example of a “Warranty Car”. If you have one, you’re probably golden. If you don’t, you’re completely screwed. And I’m an Audi fan.
As a German I love it when people realize how much effort we germans put into our cars. no matter if it's the luxery or the budget segment
thank you for showing off my favorite german car
except of golf. golf is trash.
I wish Mercedes/Audi/BMW would make a basic design that has German car goodness and lasts forever. Don't want air suspension, CANBUS everything, and interior gizmos. The last car that fit this profile was the W123.
I have continually owned Audis since 2000 with ZERO regrets! ‘99 A4 Quattro 2.8; ‘07 A6 Quattro 3.0; A6 Quattro 3.0T; and now a 2019 A8L w/ the 3.0 turbo. Driven each one 80-100k (except current one) with virtually no problems. Wonderful cars. Used to be a great value, but now people realize how good they are.
Some people claim the Germans lack passion, but I think Germans probably have more passion than any other nation towards their cars.
Buy an old car then! @@encinobalboa
No road noise or wind sound definitely one of the quietest TH-cam road test videos I’ve ever seen
If you got rid of me talking it would have been silent 😜
I didn't think of that. It's very quiet.
No wind no noise no movement at mechanics shop
You overpaid by $50,000
I love the design of Audi cars. Elegant and timeless.
I think this one is dull and bland
I’m 26 and I’ve had my Avalon hybrid since I was 22. Got the same comments about being a grandpa because I decided to go with it, im at 56k miles and I love it. Full size sedans are so underrated in the car enthusiast space!
How long did it take you to afford? I mean no disrespect.
I have the same care basically without the rear wheel steering. I paid $48 for mine and it is CPO'd for a 100k mi warranty and 2 extra years. I can't say enough how much I LOVE this car!! On road trips it is AMAZING! Around town, it is AMAZING. It is the most comfortable car I have ever driven. FYI this car with the 55 TFSI has been clocked at 0-60 at 5.1s stock. It is definitely understated and people don't realize how long this care is. But it does fit in my garage lol. And the Quattro system is amazing, I went drifting in my car last winter.
OMG !! I love my 2020 a8L
a8 one of the best car. if you get the chance try 4lt diesel ones. they are much much better than tfsi models.
$48 lmao
🤯🤯🤯 WOOOW‼️. 48 bucks, huh⁉️
How did you get an extended cpo warranty? I cannot find anything online about that, it seems to max out at 20k additional miles
I'm with you Eddie. I've had several big sedans and I've never opted for the performance versions. They are about comfort and cush. Get the certified pre-owned a few years old and you are golden. Get it fully loaded and enjoy guilt-free.
hey bro what is difference from normal used and CPO??
@@startingtech3900 CPO gives you the peace of mind of the new warranty. In these luxury sedans, there are all types of switches and electronics for all the gizmos and gadgets. Having them is cool, but when your massage seat breaks or your rear window switch pops off, you lose functionality. The CPO warranty will cover that stuff so you don't have to worry about the thousand things that can go wrong. You're going to pay more, going to have to go through the brand-associated dealer, but for me the peace of mind is worth it.
A normal used car, you can buy an aftermarket warranty, but in my experience the dealer's take better care of me, cover more stuff, and give less problems when it's a CPO car.
It's an interesting trade off between the v6 and the S8. the S8 is faster...but it's 500 lbs heavier. V6 is more nimble. They both ride on the same size tires, so the lesser weight will benefit the v6 is all circumstances.
We have had our fully loaded 2012 Audi A8L since new. V-8 It has 180,000 miles and the engine still runs like new. We’ve always had the scheduled maintenance done at Audi. We occasionally take it out locally to the store. It’s been a very good car. If well maintained it will not disappoint. But… be ready to lay out some major cash for any repair. That’s why it depreciates so fast.
not if you fix them yourselve ;)
not if you fix them yourselve ;)
I am so happy your driving this
I love the design of the A8 better than the Mercedes, but curious about the reliability 🤔🤔🤔
reliability sucks.. Audi is Volkswagen and these cars die at less than 100k miles normally. Have $5000-$10,000 for problems, watch Craig from Flying cars on youtube, his A8 70k needs a rebuilt motor ( I try to warn him.. all the 2.0t engines die between 60-70k miles but that's how long a 4cyl boosted engine should last unless its a very well made car and Audi is very well unmade lol. @@pungolay6586 the cars that have the chain behind the engine need the engine to come out and if you have the v6 with the supercharger add another 5k to that already 5-7k job. Audi and Saab drivers are the most delusional drivers I ever met, make an excuse fir everything, mean while y first car handed down to me from my parents was a 91 brougham d'elegance that made it to 280k miles with only 1 transmission change from the junkyard that had 80k on it and worked perfect for the 100k I added to it and it was the 305 chevy v8 with every option, gold key, black on black on black with auto start moonroof CD player and was had the best bosch ABS brakes in the world. For a heavy car the car stopped in a dime! My Toyota Tercel, 1995 couple, paid 500 for it and it had 0k miles sold it at 150k miles while still looking and driving like a brand new car, the $20 co2 sensor from ebay took 3 wires to cut and reconnect to fix. Sold the car for 500 later and the girl I sold it to drove it for another 5 years with no problems till she crashed it one day in a blizzard. I hate a Jetta in high school spent crazy amount of money of upgraded Ko4 turbo blow off valve R32 wheels and the car had like 30k miles and spent more than 50% of its life at the mechanic shop, sure it was fast made cool noises and was probably making every girl wet with those blow valve sounds but it was the worst car I ever owned and I owned a lot of bad cars.
I would love for you all to update your experiences with these cars three years AFTER you buy them, and see if you are just as excited about them then. Many people (including me) have had poor experiences with CPO German luxury cars (Mercedes, BMW, Audi), including having major repair bills, maintenance headaches, recalls, and other problems. Not to mention continued rock-like depreciation. And many people have also had problems with these cars that turn out to be "wear and tear" items, or other issues, NOT covered by the CPO warranty, and costing big bucks to fix. Don't get me wrong - I'm rooting for you! But it would be helpful for others considering doing the same thing to get your feedback "down the line" and see how you feel about your purchase 2-3 years later (not just immediately after buying the car). Thanks!
Why do they sell so well? In my experience, it's been that if I take care of the car, I dint have all these problems. So school me. On a 180 thousand mile with no problems and only a mile repair on my A7 of 4 years. My cousin's Audi has been the same and my mom's Benz is similar.
We have owned luxury german cars for too many years to remember how many, i hear your comments all the time but we haven’t experienced these issues at all? Is it because we buy new then keep for many years, my wife’s Audi is a 2015 that we bought new and still have thanks to Covid and the replacement she wants not in stock anywhere. It is approaching 100,000 miles her prior car we bought form her sister off lease (deal couldn’t pass up) so it was 3 years old when she got it then we had for additional and like her current we had no significant issues at. Sister in law has been driving BMWs since we bought her Audi (2009) for some time with no issues. So weird I hear people comment on their reliability being poor yet we just haven’t experienced this yet with the models that we have had, I just bought a 2022 Q7 that has a ton of electronics so has pretty all this one haves so guess we will see how this goes.
@@theone5404 The car themselves are great as long as they are newer and under warranty. There are lot of people that lease them and never deal with much in repair and maintenance. Have you ever noticed how many of them are used car market as 4-6 year old cars versus the amount originally sold? That speaks volumes about people not wanting one out of warranty....and then there is that rock like fall of depreciation.
I hear you....years ago I had a used Mercedes S class and then bought a CPO BMW 7 series. Both sustained some repairs, under warranty, that would have been very scary to pay for out of pocket. In fact on the Mercedes , I found out that a $4000 warranty repair had been done once before when the car was about 2 years old with the original owner.
Wonderful cars when they are sorted and under warranty. The other thing is that the dealers seem to have every method possible of extracting the maximum amount of money from your wallet.
@@msk3905 You sound like you have been very lucky
Bought my 2015 A8 in 2017 as a CPO with 28k miles on it for about $54k all in. Still have and still love it now with over 100k on it. Still no serious issues, still feels much newer than it actually is.
wait till the transmission fails - minimum $10k repair, know someone who had an A5 newer than yours.
@@KO-sx9uy A5 uses a DSG, the A8 has a regular automatic. It’s a bit more reliable. I also know where to get a remanufactured transmission at a fraction of that cost.
@@TheGersh18not bad, still though hard to beat Toyota and Mazda transmission reliability
@@KO-sx9uyToyota and Mazda aren’t Audi or Mercedes. Stop tooting this reliability horn. People who buy these things new don’t care about that.
@@Kumar-bg6nr A lot of rich people I know dumped their Euro cars and got Toyotas and Mazdas. One Ferrari owner I know is buying a Hyundai as his next SUV.
I’ve been playing the used luxury depreciation game for years. It’s the only smart financial way to get into these cars. And three years from now you can get out of it for $35-40k which makes it cheaper than leasing a civic. Nicely bought.
Yes, but ure not accounting in the reason why these cars depriciate the way they do. Youl lose those 10-15k$ sure, but ure gonna put another 15-20k$ into regular maintence,fuel and overall upkeep expenses. That leased Civic aint gonna go much over that price u paid for it. I see alot of younger people buying these cars due to their "low" price and then end up getting their reality check, also a part of how hard is to sell such a used car later on. There was a post I saw somewhere on facebook or reddit on a high milage A8 that someguy drove for 10 years and had crazy milage on it, statistics were that dude paid around 1x - 1.5x of another BRAND NEW A8 in repairs,parts and upkeep over the 10 year span. Sure that isnt a stable fact due to the reason dude rode it heavily out and needed more repairs than usual, but u get the point. These cars are HELL to own.
CPO w/ warranty and service is the best way for sure.
@@OmgiamsotriggeredPure exaggeration!!!
@@OmgiamsotriggeredMeh. I bought a used Audi (70% depreciated) and the cost was less than 1% of my net worth. After replacement of tires, brakes, fuel injectors, and temp sensor the cost was still less than 1% of my net worth. It's running like new now. So what's the problem?
The issue is many people who buy into these cars are certinely not on the list that the car costs 1% of their net worth. Majority of the buyers are younger people who see a luxury car for a good price and think its a bargain, then they end up getting a reality check. Not saying there arent exemptions, but in majority of cases youl pay another worth of car in running that car daily in a span of couple of years.@@robocop581
I bought the same used 2019 A8L last December (12/22). The car is fully loaded with every single options added (executive package with rear screens, etc.). Very rare find. I have the window sticker from delaer. The MSRP was $124K. The car had 27K miles on it and I bought it for $54K which was an amazing deal to me. It wasn't CPO so I bought Audi pure protection plan which extended the warannaty for another 4 years (The car had about a year and half left on its original warranty). All in I paid like 57K (with warranty) for an executive sedan which drives amazingly both on city roads and highways. I feel like A8 doesn't get much appreciation from consumers. The D5 is definitely a better car than previous 7 serie and S class. Remember this gen was released in 2018, so it has to be compared with those gens of 7 and S class. The fit and finish (interior quality) of Audis have always been better with no extra noises or squeaks... Audi does cars the best. It's sad to see all future Audis will only be EV.
With Audi EVs you get all the fit/finish and creature comforts, but far less of the maintenance costs.
I also got a used 2019 with 26k showing (47 now) and love it. Im hoping Audi does one more A8 before full electrifying their fleet, because I will want one more - preferably 2-3 years old again
Amazing deal! This is the best way to buy used German vehicles, low mileage single owner vehicles that have only really gone down in value on pure depreciation. I had a rough time finding a deal like this myself but landed on something similar a couple years ago and I’m still amazed every day. Beautiful car I subscribed to see more about it 😎
Agreed. CPO German is where it's at right now. I went with a Panamera Turbo and saved 100,000.00 over new. Car is warrantied bumper to bumper to 100,000, mi and is indistinguishable from new. No brainer, best bang for the buck, realistically manageable vehicles. The superior quality of the German luxury is immediately noticeable when compared to Ford, Dodge or Chevy. And they're the same price as a new pickup truck. Absolutely outstanding service too. Your loaner is a brand new Porsche. Never needed it though.
you didn't save a dime
German cars are notoriously overpriced crap!! Saying it’s better than a Ford is like saying a truffle is better than a mushroom!!
Good taste
@@fucuszullanti7877are u jelly?
They’re discounted for a reason - any bigger service and you’ll see why. However definitely enjoy it while it lasts!
I've tried to buy a used A8 at least twice in the past few years, and they get so noisy with creaks and pops from all of the cheap plastic bits (they do look nice). Once you get a few thousand miles on them it's kind of ridiculous.
But it is an issue that plagues most of the luxury brands, except perhaps Lexus. Just surprised so many owners and reviews don't seem to notice (or care). Every time someone tells me theirs doesn't make noises, I'll go for one drive and immediately point out several super obvious noises. I just can't accept that for such an expensive vehicle.
Also, even with that big discount on this CPO A8, it'll still lose another 20k in a couple of years. But they are otherwise nice cars, enjoy.
I hear you, but weirdly my dad's 2015 f10 5 series creaks more than my 2008 5 series (pretty much no creaks)
Even the smallest rattle if it happens often is maddening, I know most people wouldn’t even notice or care but it drives me crazy
My oldest Audi is an S4 2010 with 455hp and still no rattles or creaks. I have had since it was close to new and now only has 108000kms. The other new sportback is fine too. The s4 still has the original battery in a cold northern climate.
I've never had any trouble with creaks or other noises with the A8s I've owned.
I did a ceramic coating on a decently aged A8 and the car was still in incredible shape. The customer bought it for very cheap. Solid car for sure.
I just bought a 2015 A8L that I’ve been wanting for a few years now and now I’m already looking at the new generation, love yours in black too
I made the same mistake then 10k miles later had to pay 14k in repairs.
What went wrong? I have cpo extended warranty which gives some peace of mind.
@@EddieX Well your lucky then. my clown ass didnt
@@TheChicagoLuxDriverwhat went wrong and did you go to the Audi dealership?
@@TheChicagoLuxDriverwhat happened?
So what happened?
She's a beauty. I liked the volvo s60 because it was so insanely comfortable but this is nice for sure. Good on you man.
YOU GOT A GREAT DEAL! I have a 2020 A8L 60TFSI with rear wheel steering. I paid 78K mine and now dealers are only offering 52K. The original price was 119K. I don’t plan on getting rid of it because this car is great. I can relate to everything you are saying. I don’t need more power, this car goes from 0-60 in the low 4sec. But like you said that is not the reason for buying this type of car. The smoothness and quietness, the message seats, the Quattro and handling, the power that mine has, it is the ultimate in luxury. Dealers have undervalued this car. Great news for anyone in the market for a true luxury vehicle.
Looking at one now a 2019 & the massage seats are God tier, The info system tec is incredible..I'm just concerned about the life of it
Loves Audis, I still have a 2014 A6 with only 80K. Still looks and run like new. Audis look good they way they are the only thing I've done was put some Continental DWS06+ tires on it and had the rims powder coated..
Nice video! The tier above our cars (RR/Flying Spur etc) doesn't actually apply much of a gap when it comes to luxury. Most reviewers believed the W222 S class actually road better & measured it was quieter than the first generation ghost! From experience, I can say the same.
rode* :)
I can sort of believe that, considering the first gen Ghost was basically a glorified 7 Series and the Flying Spur based on a 23 year old platform (I still love the Phaeton though, and genuinely think it's comparable, if not better, than the last gen of luxury German saloons).
@@Hannibalmiles8494 that’s a bit misleading. A few Flying Spurs were made in the Transparent Factory in Dresden but only when the capacity at Crewe reached maximum (sadly a problem the Phaeton never had). They did share development and a lot of parts but the Phaeton had MANY MANY unique parts and they’re quite different cars
I’m going to have to disagree with you there. There is a serious reason that the Ghost and Flying Spur cost HUNDREDS of thousands more. Luxury doesn’t only mean the quietest cabin (which Rolls actually tunes because at a certain point not hearing ambient sound can cause motion sickness). The level of detail is unmatched in $100k-150k cars vs Rolls/Bentley. The materials are all more exotic and higher quality as well as offer more bespoke customization but more importantly it’s how far these material extend in the cabin. Basically plastic doesn’t exist. The buttons in the center console on Bentley are made of glass, the fuel cap is solid aluminum, the seat belt receptacles are wrapped in leather, the headliners are leather, the wood inlays are book matched. Blah blah blah.. but this stuff matters and it’s what sets the next tier apart
@@Hannibalmiles8494 Same here, also had a 4 seater Phaeton. By some margin the best luxury car I have owned, no other car has given me that same feeling. Just solid.
In a highly optioned S class, the wood is, likewise, book matched. You can get a solid aluminum fuel cap. The seat belts are likewise wrapped in hand woven cloth with airbags inside them. Headliner is Alcantara or leather depending on options. Not to mention the designo leather quality in an S Class is as good if not better than the standard leather in a flying spur / ghost. I too would've thought the "quality" of materials would be better in a flying spur / ghost but they're simply not. The air vents in a W222 S class are wrapped in real aluminum while those air vents in a ghost are coated in reflective plastic. Every single surface can be wrapped in leather in an S Class. Lower door cards in an S class are wrapped in leather. Speaker plates are real aluminum. I have a Bentley Arnage which, in my opinion, is where bentley left their true quality behind when they were bought by VW. Not a single new Bentley has felt quite as exquisite as my Arnage. I cross shopped the same year flying spur with S classes when looking for a daily and wasn't blown away. The steering & pedal feel are tuned perfectly in the S class. The flying spur was likewise well tuned but not any better. Up until recently, the last generation ghost was built on the same platform as the 7 series and it showed in its driving experience, too. Not to mention Mercedes' Magic Body Control easily beats the Ghost & Flying Spur when it came to ride quality. The only gripe I have with my S class is that the gear selector is plastic. Every other control is aluminum coated with perfect weighting.@@fourings
Good purchase for sure. This isn't far off from the real crazy luxury sedans (Bentley/RR), but at a fraction of the price it's hard to complain. I went with a V8 G90 with every option for under 40k CAD. Big fan of these large luxury sedans. They're surprisingly fast and fun to drive on top of all the great materials, nice sound system, quiet interior, 360 cameras, 4 heated/cooled memory seats, lane keep and adaptive cruise control...and if you're lucky you can get one for the price of a new loaded Civic! Can't go wrong with one, although I wonder how reliable the A8L will be and what the maintenance cost will come up to each year. Personally I'm spending almost nothing, just did a few oil changes and changed the air filters myself.
as audi A7 owner..
I tried this car a days ago model 2020 facelift g90 5.0
what a blast..I was totally shocked that korean went to this high level of comfort ride! no wind noise and more stable on highway
@@unkownguy962 For sure, I'd say right now they have no bad cars really. I don't love the GV60 looks but otherwise they've been knocking it out of the park with all of their cars since 2015. Maybe one day they'll get into higher performance sedans and coupes, but as far as luxury cars they're all good at the moment.
Coming out of my 2012 I bought several years ago with 32,000 miles, I sold that one and bought a 2019 A8 4.0 Launch model with 19,000 miles. A true creampuff loaded with the V8 Twin Turbo and special limited paint color. MSRP was 120K. I paid less than half with Factory warranty still in place.
Can I ask about your repair bill situation with the 2012 model? Was the car reliable? If I pick one up for 15k can I expect to pay the same again in repair bills alone within 3yrs in your opinion? Many thanks.
I totally agree with you, we just bought an A8 as well (2012) with only 60k km and the 3.0 V6 tdi. It is absolutely LOVELY, it is missing some options but it still is great so we're very happy with it. After we sold our previous gen we kept buying and reselling cars because we couldn't find something equal to an A8, even a Lexus RX!
Duuude, I remember when you reviewed the 2012 Audi A8L W12 and you were ready to purchase one. I actually had one of those for a while. Congrats, you've got an A8L now! 👏
I think it's a great great deal. I recommend if anyone thinks of doing this to leave 10-20k in a savings account for repairs. Do not buy this car if you cannot commit to that level of money because things will go wrong if you own it for 3-4 years. Every repair will cost 1,000 dollars or more. This is not a Toyota Camry that you can run even if you don't put oil changes in it for six years. This car requires a lot of savings to run properly, but it will be very rewarding and still less than brand new. I think that people think it's depreciated so it's a bargain and they will save money by buying this but the first thing to go wrong leaves them in debt. This car is for those who have the capital to afford costly repairs. Have a rainy day fund, drive it carefully, and it's a beautiful ride
As a senior citizen, that’s my kind of spec
Very nice review indeed. He covered everything you need to know for such a buy. In Nov 2021. I got a 2019 A8L spec'ed like this one but not black. I had 11K miles on it, one owner, maintenance paid until 90,000 km, full AUDI CPO until Jan 2024. I have 58k miles on it now, but it rides like on the first day. Sure, I had few minor issues, but being covered by CPO I didn't care. When CPO expired, I got Audi ext warranty for 3 more years to eliminate any headaches.
Let's clear some air here for those who are concerned about repairs and maintenance. Once you jump to this class of cars expect to pay more for everything. If you have 20 bucks in the pocket don't go Ruth's Steak house for dinner. If you drove Acord or Nissan Maxima till now and can't afford more don't get into A8L. Simple as that! OK. enough being cocky :). I drove Lexues in the past and they are reliable and "luxury" sedans up to one point (feature to feature comparison to German cars). When you compare the sheer tech Audi put on A8L D5 you realize that LEXUS cannot stand next to Audi in any category. Lexus LS is reliable because it is a simple car and doesn't offer half of what A8L has. So, you want a majestic drive and luxury? Be ready to pay for it and as far as I am concerned this is the way to have it. Wait 2 years for the dream car and get it after depreciated 50% +.
Buying used is the way to go. Paid $77k for my tesla model s2019 that i bought in 2022. Came with fsd, premium interior, and wheel options. Only had 12k miles
If you waited a year now you can buy brand new model S for 71k😅
Interesting choice. This generation A8 was never really desirable. They literally sat on dealer lots for ages, and only could be moved by massive discounts.
It’s because he’s an Audi fan boy. Nothing wrong with that but that’s why lol.
Makes sense, it's got a LOT of great competitors in that space (with the S-Class leading, Tesla taking a bite w/ the Model S, etc.), and most of the luxury auto market has moved to SUVs it seems. But the A8 is such a classy car, maybe I've just watched the Transporter movies too many times haha.
May not be desirable but the V8 A8 quattro (60 TFSI) beats 7er and S-klasse in both comfort and handling
Interesting...I own an A8L and had my choice of Mercedes, BMW and Lexus...Audi was an easy choice for me.
So happy and proud of you for the choice of mode engine color and spec. Right on man
Great car. I own a 2020 A8l L60. Biggest complaint is the sunroof. Loud and disappointing. Everything else is good. I see comments on cars being in the shop. You would be a fool to buy one of these without a extended warranty. V8TT and almost 30 mpg on the highway. Smooth ride and comfy.
Bought my 730d F01 for 20k€ with 20k km a few years ago. Definitely depreciation hits hard on this luxury sedans which is marvelous for people like us 😊
I am a 30yo, 2019 BMW 750 (G12) owner, and I agree with literally everything you said, I just like V8 and interior so I went with it, I also had a few S580 bookmarked, but they were a bit more expensive than what I liked, and a couple A8L as well, but I just don't like 6-cyl in huge car like this personally (same with S550 as well). But again, agree with literally everything you said in this review, one of the best I've ever seen!
the 7 series and A8 seem to deprecate a bit more then the s550 for essentially the same thing they all have a tons of options and amenities i guess people beat on them a bit more then s class owners
@@Tm0n3y762 It' because the S-class has been around way longer than the other two. S-class sells a lot more and it more widely known as the "ultimate luxury car". Also if you look at current MSRPs, the Benz is significantly more expensive. They jacked up the price a lot for the latest generation because of covid, as well as trying to leverage the name against competitors.
S550 is v8
Ill bet you youre not the owner. You just have posession lol. When you finance things you dont have the title and you dont own shit.
Can you do me a favor? Divide your monthly net income, by your net car payment and give me the resulting number?
@@DutchManticore 10.9090
Nice car. Optioned out with all the features. All fun and games until the "check engine" light comes on and you get hit with Audi labour rates and parts to fix it. That's why it is recommended to lease and never buy these cars, especially out of warranty.
My strategy is to always buy a 3rd party warranty. Always worth the piece of mind.
thats audi for you
8:50 - It’s a great feature for seeing what’s around you without craning your neck - also shows places you cannot see, like below the belt line. Small kids and toys, pets, or even crooks lurking. And its fun ;)
I have this same car, best daily driver I have ever had!! Be on the look out for the belt alternator going, it is linked to the start/stop system and the hybrid battery. There is a fix already and should be under warranty so covered. When it went it killed my regular battery too replaced under warranty. Even with that, I wouldn't trade this car for the world, there is nothing like it.
Just came across your channel and i see youve had some HEAT in your vids. Def going to binge watch all of them tonight😂
The A8 is one of my absolute favorite luxury sedans I’ve always loved Audi the same as I love Lexus there is something just so beautiful about understated elegance in a car and I love that even though it’s not the point of this class of car they can be fun to drive and then completely change and just be supremely comfortable
That is a steal at that price. It’s a great car and they are pretty bulletproof if you maintain them. Great find
There are a lot of electronics that can go bad. It is not just about the powertrain.
classic black german sedan look maxxed, really nice car, well meaned congratz man. i got myself a 2019 bmw 5 with similar styling, bmw 7 or audi a8 level was a little too expensive for me and also scary given the massive amount of electronic bells and whistles that can potentially break down.
Love it Eddie, keep the content coming on A8L. I am in the market for W12 but older generation. Lovely vehicles!
Thank you! I drove a W12 previous gen a few years ago. Such a smooth powertrain!
Excellent choice in car. I bought a Audi A5 CPO and enjoying it. My first Audi definitely not my last. I will definitely look into the A8 on the next time around. Great point that a100k car took a huge depreciation and you get a great car at fraction of the price. Yes you will drive it daily and get your moneys worth it.
High depreciation on the one hand - high maintenance and repair costs to follow on the other hand!
The German luxury 1 - 2 punch. Still better than the RR/Bentley depreciation and maintenance freight train that will run through your wallet.
Exactly, no free lunch
It’s not really a high maintenance cost. It’s more of a mandatory maintenance schedule that isn’t followed properly which causes people like you to scream high maintenance cost when it actuality is high cost of repair cause of poor maintenance
This is totally my style big sedan. German love it!
Wow, 10k miles is basically new. My A8 W12 had a $165k MSRP and I scooped it up with 50-some thousand miles for $35k. Sad that the W12 didn’t come to the US for the D5 (it was a single year special order in Europe and came with the turbo Bentley version of he W12) so I’ll be looking for a 4-seater S8 now that it’s the new flagship
Nice. I am looking to pick up a 2012-2014 W12 myself.
Absolute luxury.
Maybe, but are you ready to pay $20k a year in repairs after the warranty?
@@DavS827the W12 is one of the most reliable engines Audi has ever made, wildly more reliable than the 4.0T and the 4.0T doesn’t even come close to that maintenance figure. Count on maybe 10% of that
Cause it's the best car in the world. It was ready for autonomous drive level III (take that mercedes) in July 2017 already. More comfortable, sporty and handsome than a 760i xdrive or a S580 4matic.
Maybe one of the smartest buys right now
I would love to know how much it going to cost to maintain
Once you realize you get 30 mpg on the highway, you will love her even more!
7 Series, A9, S500, etc... they are known to be "Executive Lease" and usually returned in 2 years, just wait 2 years and you get them for 50% off.
Sometimes you don't want speed, you just want comfort!
Can't beat this thing. It's on par with the mercy and bmw for half the price used. Those other brands used are outdated this one came out before and has all the new tech. Also has the same presence. Can't beat it
I want to get another one, but they are hard to come by. So luxurious and classy! I love my Audi!!!!
You bought this about the same time I bought my TFSIe PHEV. Nicest car I’ve ever driven.
this is most probably my next car . Still driving my A6 C7 Avant and i love my wagon , but in 2 to 3 years it will be 15 years old , so a 2019 / 2020 A8 is on the radar :)
congrats on the car! i have to admit I'm not a fan of Audi using the cheap piano black plastic everywhere when they have such nice materials on the door. Killer deal though
A lot of people out here are complaining about having a bad experience with the car. But as long as the car has been properly maintained throughout it’s life time the car will not fail on you. And id you get shocked at the thought of a car depreciating like crazy do not buy a german car in the US. Here in germany cars like the a8 are tanks because we maintain our cars. As long as the car has been properly maintained you should be fine.
In what world is 5.6 seconds not fast?
the new 7 series in any shade of black looks dope af. The design grew on me. It just needs some 24s and it’s good to go!
I think the 7 is already pretty tall to be a sedan
@@denalisiomontpellier4064 yeah lmao it looks like the X4/6 lifted af
I love my Audi A8L. One of my favorites. It’s Solid car. Very reliable. And to put my praise in perspective, I also drive a Bentley W12 and an E-Class Mercedes wagon.
Man, I just came across your channel. You know your stats. I could listen to you all day. Keep the video coming x man
I think that chrome is proper on a luxury sedan,suv.I love the car
I had a 750LI and the new BMW they interior are nice but if I go back to luxury car I would go with a S8 or S63 the previous generation cuz I can't stand all that touch screen
Love the look and now I have found a car to replace my Kia K900 VIP Elite. My 2015 is showing its age. Going to look at a 2020 A8L V8. Here in Canada. Beautiful cars. Thx for sharing and totally agree with your review !
Gosh, wish I could locate one with the upgrade B&O . Its amazing. I ordered my My 2013 Normal Wheel base (The L IS TOO BIG) with it and 80K miles later The car took a dump. I wasnt mad that the car was lost, I was upset that I lost best Audio system on the market. I would easily pay 50K for a 2019.. The 2019 A6's and A8's have the standard B&O which is nothing compared to the upgrdaed B&O. Damn dude - How did you find that B&O? Im sooo jealous. Sell it to me! lol
FYI - the 48v mild hybrid system in these will most likely fail around 30K miles like it did in my 2019 A7. This is a known issue and the supplier (bosch/continental) had a 3 month backorder on the part when mine failed this past winter.
Mine experienced catastrophic failure at 60k miles... sad
YIKES!!....But that is the reason why the value on these falls quickly
@@turnne Probably not because it is covered under warranty even after the 4 years 50k original bumper to bumper warranty because it is a known issue. I traded in my A7 for a 2023 S4 and got 10k off sticker and free Audi care because Audi was throwing incentives at affected owners of the three liter hybrid system.
Wow, you never find used cars with so few km where I live. Great find!
The 3D rendering is so useful. I use it all the time in my Q8 to verify I am parked well!
I'm leasing a 2021 4.0L V8. Powerful car and super quiet. The dealership had it marked down to 84k from an MSRP of 108! For whatever reason the A8 is just not very popular.
Thank you for talking about the Audi A8. I think its the best bank for buck in luxury after depreciation. Unfortunately my 2019 I bought brand new and paid the premium price but I never regretted it one bit. Ride comfort luxury hard to beat. And like you said so understated
Cheers
Great review and love the spec!
I parked one of the at the dealership years ago, the space was so tight, there was like 2 inches left in the front and the back of the car 😂. Best car to park.
I've loved my A8s over the years
No timing chain issues to worry about?
I also sometimes do work on my laptop in the back seat of my Audi. It’s so comfortable back there! 😂
Awesome review!
Been loosing sleep lurking on the 2014-2016 A8L v8s on sale and dreaming on the W12. love the buttons, chrome (B&O) and colorways on the doors etc. on that generation
car looks amazing, this car almost reaches perfection.
Beautiful car. However for an executive style sedan I’d go for a Lexus LS long wheelbase.
Does it have similar tec?
Ive had 2 A8's over the years. Honestly some of the best cars i've ever had. Only thing that really goes eventually is the air compressor and or air struts!!
What a beauty!!!
I own a 2018 A3 fully loaded I wish a brand would make something like this car but in A3 size my garage is smaller and I live in the city so I love parking my small car but miss these amazing options you have 😢
Understated elegance
Wow good deal! Love the luxury on a budget, and insanely better car then an equally priced model.
Absolutely love this car
Love your observation of the newest 7 Series 😂. I agree with you 100%.
insane price for his thing wow! congrats 👏 👏 🎉
Basically a brand new car for 50% off - nice review, thanks!
I have an b8.5 s4 rn and have been thinking about what to get next which at first was a b9, but ngl seeing this a8 really makes me reconsider everything
Man, I absolutely love these wheels...it's too bad you rarely see them on the few A8's you encounter on the road.
Such an amazing car
2:53 I agree with keeping accents in chrome… the black optic pkg might be okay on a light color vehicle for contrast but in a black car, nope.
3:35 a4 a6 a8: Same sausage different length.
Accurate.
This is the perfect example of a “Warranty Car”. If you have one, you’re probably golden. If you don’t, you’re completely screwed. And I’m an Audi fan.
For 4 years the previous owner only drove 10k miles? Did I hear the correct? Wish I can find a car like this
Yep. Correct!
I like Scotty Kilmer’s veiw on what a quality car actually “is”
Awesome car. I ask all my mechanic friends and they say always disable start/stop.
You should tune it and turn it into a sleeper which even stock Im sure its already pretty quick
Eddie, you’ve got me thinking about this car.
Such a comfortable car. Hope you have the extended warranty with included maintenance