Should I keep it ? 2012 a8
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Should I keep it ? 2012 a8
Hi guys I have 2012 Audi A8 L with 48000 miles , warranty expired in 2 months so far car it's great , just wondering should I keep it or sell it? Any issues you guys have with them ?
Thinking about s8 to trade in. Please give me some advice on it . Anyone looking for 2012 a8 perfect condition?
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Thinking about s8 to trade in. Please give me some advice on it . Anyone looking for 2012 a8 perfect condition?
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Every time I think about trading my car in, I go for a drive, and it still impresses me enough that it quickly clears the notion. The cost benefit does not work for me, given how much I enjoy my car. It'll turn over 70,000 here soon enough, and has thus far been a reliable daily driver.
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If you were going to sell it, what would you be looking for? What options does the car have? I'm currently in an 2012 A6 Prestige and am considering a jump to an A8 for more interior room.
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Here is my 2012 Audi A8L running beautiful at 100k miles without any issues. I had the extended warranty to 100k. I had to replace the driveshaft at 45k due to imbalance and vibration on highway. The left rear suspension conked out at 65 k and it was replace. Otherwise superb car! Super reliable and beautiful. I would keep it!!!
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funny, I too had a 2012 A6 prestige. loved it when I bought but quickly soured on it. It was a great car in general, but had a lot of wind noise and the seats were not comfortable. I came into it from a 2006 750 and traded the Audi after 1 year for a 2011 750. Much more comfortable. Traded the BMW for a 2013 A8L and love it. much better seats. Love massaging.
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funny, I too had a 2012 A6 prestige. loved it when I bought but quickly soured on it. It was a great car in general, but had a lot of wind noise and the seats were not comfortable. I came into it from a 2006 750 and traded the Audi after 1 year for a 2011 750. Much more comfortable. Traded the BMW for a 2013 A8L and love it. much better seats. Love massaging.
I think an A8 might be the answer to what I need - better seats, more space, bigger trunk - as long as I can find one with the HUD and maybe the sport differential.
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Sport Differential w/Dynamic Steering - Quite rare
With the above in mind, you could be looking for quite a while, unless ordering a new car.
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My dealer has had a few new A8L's with the sport differential lately and they have two right now. Maybe it's less rare around Boston? Sport differential isn't a deal-breaker for me, but the HUD is. i just need to decide whether I want to get a CPO car when the 2015's start to come off lease or wait a little longer and get a new one.