A8 Demographic. Is 46 too young for an A8?
04-27-2015, 08:00 PM
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This, x 1,000,000.
I've drooled over the A8 for ten years now (I'm almost 50). The only reason I didn't get one for my first Audi is that I got a screaming deal on my Q5. As I already had done the "luxo-cruiser" thing before it (Infiniti Q45), I thought I'd give a crossover / mini-SUV a try.
It drives like a dream, and the D3 and beyond A8L drives like a much shorter car--nimble, powerful, luxurious. You can't go wrong with it.
Some say that the Q5 is a "chick's car"--I just think of it as a finely made, fun-to-drive Audi that fits my lifestyle now.
Some say the A8 is an "old man's car"--understand that unless folks are willing to pay for your car note, you drive what makes you feel good, and leave them to work out feeling secure in their age/manhood.
I've drooled over the A8 for ten years now (I'm almost 50). The only reason I didn't get one for my first Audi is that I got a screaming deal on my Q5. As I already had done the "luxo-cruiser" thing before it (Infiniti Q45), I thought I'd give a crossover / mini-SUV a try.
It drives like a dream, and the D3 and beyond A8L drives like a much shorter car--nimble, powerful, luxurious. You can't go wrong with it.
Some say that the Q5 is a "chick's car"--I just think of it as a finely made, fun-to-drive Audi that fits my lifestyle now.
Some say the A8 is an "old man's car"--understand that unless folks are willing to pay for your car note, you drive what makes you feel good, and leave them to work out feeling secure in their age/manhood.
05-02-2015, 06:05 AM
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Yes, it's too young. Old guys like me like the exclusivity factor. If 40 year olds start buying everyone will have an A8 !
Get it and enjoy
Get it and enjoy
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05-02-2015, 06:54 AM
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At 41 I have been feeling a bit old lately, maybe it's the beginings of a mid-life crisis. Yesterday I went and looked at the new C63 and M3 because I thought maybe some fun factor, over luxury, may be in order. After getting back in my A8, all I could think was "God, I would look ridiculous sitting in the carpool lane in one of those."
The only problem with the A8 at 41, that I have found, is that it kinda ruins 95% of all other cars for me at such a young age. Without going full on exotic, it is hard to go up from here.
The only problem with the A8 at 41, that I have found, is that it kinda ruins 95% of all other cars for me at such a young age. Without going full on exotic, it is hard to go up from here.
05-03-2015, 01:53 PM
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I was thinking the same thing. However there's Bentley and their upcoming models... German tech and quality with British style? Yes, please.
05-03-2015, 02:26 PM
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No one is too young (or old) for a great car!
I just (we're talking a few minutes ago) went for a ride in my friends A8 that he recently bought. The guy is 19(!). I don't even consider him to be too young. I just think he has good taste, and I know he likes big, luxurious and powerful cars so I think he did the right choice.
Btw, damn that thing really moves (it was the 4.2 I believe). Scary almost, at least when you're sitting in the passenger seat with no control over the vehicle. We did 0-250km/h really fast, thank god there was no traffic, since it's a sunday night and all.
If you want an A8, no matter what age you are... as Ferris Beuller would say; "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."
I just (we're talking a few minutes ago) went for a ride in my friends A8 that he recently bought. The guy is 19(!). I don't even consider him to be too young. I just think he has good taste, and I know he likes big, luxurious and powerful cars so I think he did the right choice.
Btw, damn that thing really moves (it was the 4.2 I believe). Scary almost, at least when you're sitting in the passenger seat with no control over the vehicle. We did 0-250km/h really fast, thank god there was no traffic, since it's a sunday night and all.
If you want an A8, no matter what age you are... as Ferris Beuller would say; "If you have the means, I highly recommend picking one up."
05-08-2015, 09:33 AM
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All the torque, without the penalty against fuel economy. Modern diesels are a far cry from the diesels of old. Personally, I'd prefer any of the diesel A8's over the gasoline powered 3.0t. That said, the 4.0t is my first choice.
05-12-2015, 12:42 AM
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The diesel's max torque also comes with a price of a very narrow rpm range.
Considering 4.2 diesel vs. 3.0T of course I'd also take the diesel. However, those cost a very different price at the showroom.