ck256

Hello -

Up for sale is this 2001 S8 Silver/Black + Sport Seats, 129,000 Miles
I'm the second owner since 39k, and have maintained it since. Trans, Timing Belt, 4 Winter Wheels, PHatbox

PhatNoise PHatbox, All original manuals, receipts, Key Fobs, and Original Window sticker showing the $77,450 original purchase price.
There are some blemish in body, but are hard to spot and notice. Needs AC Work.

$7500

Parts Lists

-New Tires (3k on them - Conti ControlContacts)
-MAF Replaced
-New Battery (April/2015)
-Timing Belt at 40k (You all scared me, car was 5 years old)
-Brake Block
-NGK Iriidium Plugs at 93k
-Timing Belt Job at 97k - Including - Waterpump, Thermostat, 2X Idler Pulley, Eccentric Wheel, Tension Lever, Damper Belt, Accessory Belt and Idler Pulley
- Oil Cooler Pipe
- Coolant Flush
- 2X Front CV Boots
-Trans Service (97k)
-Right Front Axle Seal (99k)
-OEM Water Pump (101k)
-Coolant Flush
-Drive Belt Tensioner
-Power Steering Flush (103k)
-Front Rotors and Pads (104k)
-Rear Rotors and Pads (104k)
-Brake Flush - Blue Fluid
-Tozo Transmission (104k)
-Tail Shaft Seal
-Rear Diff Pinion Seal

Oil Changes Mobil 1 Every 5-10k
PhatNoise PhatBox Hardrive MP3 Player
Original 6 Disk CD Changer Included.
Valve Cover Gasket Kit from BlauParts Included
4 AT Italia Wheels with Winter rubber on them (needs 2 tires)
Pictures Follow!

Incoming Pics!

ck256

Just got it back from the original owner.

mr_byers

In your ad you mentioned needs a/c work. That is pretty broad. Is it something simple or a new system?

ck256

When I had it checked a month ago, the compressor doesn't turn on, and no power to compressor, so probably a relay too. It was leaking last seasons and I had it recharged. Couldn't find a leak with dye, etc. So I'm going to guess a repair to that system looks like a compressor, relay, and some stop leak stuff in the system.

The dealer quoted me to pull the dash and try to find a leak with no guarantee it would work after that last season.

I'm not good with AC, I don't really understand it or know how to work on it.

So I bought a new (to me) car instead.

911 Crazy

Any $$ estimate on the AC work? Price seems fair but wouldn't want to get stuck with a big bill.

ck256

Here's what I know:

System had a slow leak in 2012/2013 - recharged and dyed. Couldn't find the leak.
Quoted $1500 from the dealer in 2014 to find a leak in the system by pulling the dash out. No guarantee they would find the leak. I said no thanks.
Took the car in before offering for sale to inspect for issues - indy mechanic states a new compressor is needed, no power coming from relay, will need a recharge.

AC Compressors can be had for between $250 and $500. OEM is $750. Relay is cheap. Stop leak for AC systems is cheap.

With the major items complete on the car (Transmission, Timing Belt, Water Pump, Idler Pullies, Serp Belts, Brakes Flush, Rotors, Pads) and new all season tires, battery, all repair receipts, manuals, keys, etc, it's priced right.
If you buy the car and have to put a grand in it for the AC, you are going to have an awesome car for the next 100k. Or buy it for a winter beater and impress your friends. I put a lot of time, money, and effort into keeping it in shape. You can be the next to benefit from it.

I'd like it to go to an enthusiast who'll appreciate it for what the S8 truly is; a very rare, impressive, powerful, and classic german sedan.

911 Crazy

Thanks for the update.

mr_byers

With it being the dead of summer and you have provided a cost breakdown from your mechanic to fix the a/c would you consider fixing it first prior to sale.

I would feel more comfortable paying for a car with major parts working with no surprises in the short term instead of buying then getting the car back to NC to repair and it being more than anticipated.

Please let me know if this is an option?

ck256

Perhaps. Really don't want to do that, which is why I purchased another car. If that was the path taken , the price would reflect the additional parts. IOW, go up commensurately. On the other hand, something might be able to be done on purchase price. PM if interested.

911 Crazy

+1