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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Default S8 year to year differences?

So from '01 to '03, what are the differences. I can see the special interior package for the '03 models, and the different standard rims. Anything else?
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 02:57 AM
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Default The 02 and 03's have a shifter with a "S" position

Instead of 4,3,2 below drive. It's a really nice option.

They also came with the Symphony II radio vs. the Sympony I.

Other than that....they are about the same.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:21 AM
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'03 had the multifunction steering wheel as well, and each year had some unique color options.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:25 AM
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Default plus - '03s have power folding mirrors, no sport steering wheel nor alcantara door cards...

...or even as option for seats / headliner (wheel heated tho). Nav antenna moved to roof (or vice versa I forgot), 100 each of 3 color combos only.

Different wood (not in the Avus / Burg). Tire press. monit. standard (I think optional in '02, N/A '01).

I think that about covers it.

There's a guide coming on this, somewhere, from someone, somehow. Or something...
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:42 AM
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Default what were all the color options for the S8s per year?

i would love to snag a black on amaretto S8 but for some reason i think that is only on the 03s...Any ideas?
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:47 AM
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02s also have power folding mirrors and 02/03 radios have 6 disc changer in dash
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 04:58 AM
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Default The '01 / '02 "tan" gut is less bright / rich tan, more of a darker beige.

What you're referring to is '03 only, and has the brighter wood.
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 05:03 AM
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Default I don't know that there were any colors unique to either '01 or '02 - I thought they were...

...all the same. ICBW of course.
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Default '01 color options are listed in Audiworld's Model Guide

<ul><li><a href="https://www.audiworld.com/model/s8/content.shtml">S8 Model Guide</a></li></ul>
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Old Aug 30, 2007 | 05:51 AM
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Default The Greens and the Reds were unique.....

The Reds: Andorra was '01 only and Burgundy Pearl was '02 only. In side by side pictures, Andorra looks a little lighter than Burgundy Pearl, but when just looking at pictures, who really knows. The name did change though.

The Greens: Racing Green was '01 only and Irish Green Pearl was '02 only and those are distinctly different. Racing Green being MUCH lighter than Irish Green.
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