How reliable are these Audi's after 100k? Do they become money pits?
06-02-2019, 07:13 AM
#11
I have 2 neighbors with a8 4.0Ts - one with 98k miles and another with 110k miles - nothing apart from routine issues - (down pipes and the sort)
”solid as a rock” and frankly why I bought the s8 - which has also been good
like any Euro lux barge - these aren’t cheap to own and you’ll have the typical lemons here and there but they’re pretty good and solid
if you buy used, be wary : many former leased vehicles have not had regular service intervals done, (because by my SA estimation over half the lessees tend to see their 2 year lease as disposable cars) and some of the southern cars had flood damage but were not properly reported as such - and those will have lots of electronics gremlins
”solid as a rock” and frankly why I bought the s8 - which has also been good
like any Euro lux barge - these aren’t cheap to own and you’ll have the typical lemons here and there but they’re pretty good and solid
if you buy used, be wary : many former leased vehicles have not had regular service intervals done, (because by my SA estimation over half the lessees tend to see their 2 year lease as disposable cars) and some of the southern cars had flood damage but were not properly reported as such - and those will have lots of electronics gremlins
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06-02-2019, 12:58 PM
#12
About to turn 140K on my 2015 S8 (yes, I drive a lot of miles). The car has been remarkably reliable, thanks in part to 75% highway miles). First time every I purchased an extended warranty, good to 125K in this case. Had I not had the extended warranty I would have spent about $3.5K in repairs or about the same as the extended warranty cost (air suspension air bags, trunk lid motor). Otherwise maintenance and self inflicted wounds (curb rash, scraped a door on a post) has been all. I've had a lot of fine saloons, name the brand; Maserati, Jag, MB, BMW, Porsche, but nothing has really been close to the S8. Best car I've ever owned. It is still feels like a new car - never kept a car anywhere near this long.
06-03-2019, 08:58 AM
#13
I have had 5 Audi A8L
So I have had 5 Audi A8L now and I love them all until they hit 115/120k miles when they just become a nightmare of cripplingly expensive repairs. It's hard to justify a 5000 repair on a car that is worth 14k.
I find they are really good cars to buy 18 months old when they have depreciated like a rock and them sell at 48k or 95k if it's cpo. As soon as you are out of warranty it's awful.
I find they are really good cars to buy 18 months old when they have depreciated like a rock and them sell at 48k or 95k if it's cpo. As soon as you are out of warranty it's awful.
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06-03-2019, 09:03 AM
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So I have had 5 Audi A8L now and I love them all until they hit 115/120k miles when they just become a nightmare of cripplingly expensive repairs. It's hard to justify a 5000 repair on a car that is worth 14k.
I find they are really good cars to buy 18 months old when they have depreciated like a rock and them sell at 48k or 95k if it's cpo. As soon as you are out of warranty it's awful.
I find they are really good cars to buy 18 months old when they have depreciated like a rock and them sell at 48k or 95k if it's cpo. As soon as you are out of warranty it's awful.
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06-03-2019, 09:11 AM
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Just purchased a silver 2011 Audi A8L with 125k miles for around $14k. I drove it home about 500 miles without issues and the vehicle history on Carfax showed no accidents and had 3 previous owners. Am I a chump and paid to much with those miles?
I don't see many posts from members with these cars above 100k so I would like to get input on their experiences also with these cars above 100k.
I don't see many posts from members with these cars above 100k so I would like to get input on their experiences also with these cars above 100k.
Is what I would do.
06-03-2019, 09:24 AM
#16
If he's looking at a used Audi with over 100k miles, it would seem like an absurd suggestion to him to just buy a new Audi.
Buying a new car can be one of the worst financial decisions a person makes.
The bottom line is this- yes the parts cost a little more than domestic and the labor is more difficult, but it's a fairly easy car to maintain if it doesn't have big issues.
They could be 99% gold, but if you get the 1% turd, it doesn't matter to you if everyone else has gold. If you do your research and really examine the car, make a decision if it's the best possible car you can get with those options, miles, price. If it is, great! Stop looking and buy. Understand that there are some increased risks with a 7-8yo car, and move forward.
Do NOT buy a luxury flagship sedan made by any company if it stretches your budget and you cannot afford repairs of a major system. Doesn't matter who the manufacturer is.
Buying a new car can be one of the worst financial decisions a person makes.
The bottom line is this- yes the parts cost a little more than domestic and the labor is more difficult, but it's a fairly easy car to maintain if it doesn't have big issues.
They could be 99% gold, but if you get the 1% turd, it doesn't matter to you if everyone else has gold. If you do your research and really examine the car, make a decision if it's the best possible car you can get with those options, miles, price. If it is, great! Stop looking and buy. Understand that there are some increased risks with a 7-8yo car, and move forward.
Do NOT buy a luxury flagship sedan made by any company if it stretches your budget and you cannot afford repairs of a major system. Doesn't matter who the manufacturer is.
06-10-2019, 02:01 AM
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If he's looking at a used Audi with over 100k miles, it would seem like an absurd suggestion to him to just buy a new Audi.
Buying a new car can be one of the worst financial decisions a person makes.
The bottom line is this- yes the parts cost a little more than domestic and the labor is more difficult, but it's a fairly easy car to maintain if it doesn't have big issues.
They could be 99% gold, but if you get the 1% turd, it doesn't matter to you if everyone else has gold. If you do your research and really examine the car, make a decision if it's the best possible car you can get with those options, miles, price. If it is, great! Stop looking and buy. Understand that there are some increased risks with a 7-8yo car, and move forward.
Do NOT buy a luxury flagship sedan made by any company if it stretches your budget and you cannot afford repairs of a major system. Doesn't matter who the manufacturer is.
Buying a new car can be one of the worst financial decisions a person makes.
The bottom line is this- yes the parts cost a little more than domestic and the labor is more difficult, but it's a fairly easy car to maintain if it doesn't have big issues.
They could be 99% gold, but if you get the 1% turd, it doesn't matter to you if everyone else has gold. If you do your research and really examine the car, make a decision if it's the best possible car you can get with those options, miles, price. If it is, great! Stop looking and buy. Understand that there are some increased risks with a 7-8yo car, and move forward.
Do NOT buy a luxury flagship sedan made by any company if it stretches your budget and you cannot afford repairs of a major system. Doesn't matter who the manufacturer is.
As long as y oh u have coverage above 100k you're good.
May be worst financial decision a person make but at least it's new. Buying a used vehicle if the person is not mechanically inclined with a garage and cant get a warranty for the car then they're screwed. Either way. I rather go for the new car.
06-20-2019, 08:33 PM
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at 182k miles with the 2012 A8L. Used for work commute 90 miles a day highways. Its running great with few issues such as engine manifold replacment, oil leak, coolant leak, vacuum pump leak, o2 sensors replacement, left rear air suspension replacement. Most were covered under warranty. Did front control arm bushings and sway bar link replacement 2 years ago. Otherwise solid german machinery. The ride is not as glass smooth as it was when new with some vibration in chassis on highway unless very smooth tarmac even with road force balanced Michelin tires due to the weaking of the suspensions.
06-29-2019, 04:12 PM
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at 182k miles with the 2012 A8L. Used for work commute 90 miles a day highways. Its running great with few issues such as engine manifold replacment, oil leak, coolant leak, vacuum pump leak, o2 sensors replacement, left rear air suspension replacement. Most were covered under warranty. Did front control arm bushings and sway bar link replacement 2 years ago. Otherwise solid german machinery. The ride is not as glass smooth as it was when new with some vibration in chassis on highway unless very smooth tarmac even with road force balanced Michelin tires due to the weaking of the suspensions.
07-02-2019, 08:12 AM
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