Kelzo

The previous thread I thought I wanted the A8L 4.0 (2015). Had a test drive of a 3.0 and really like it so could only imagine the 4.0 would be even better.
Well, luck would have it, a 2014 S8 is in town and up for sale. So, after testing that of course I fell in love! My mindset would be, I loved the A8....but would always desire the S8! So, why not say **** it and go straight for the S8! (YOLO lifestyle :P)
Now.....there are 2 reasonable options out there that I can see - I've never seen a car with such wide range of prices in the used market, all over the place! Getting a low mileage, accident-free still under original warranty is tough to find and do, without overpaying $10k+

Am I making the right choice right? It put a huge smile on my face even driving around with the doughnut sales guy.
The one I am focusing on is my favourite colour inside and out, B&O upgrade, in great condition, under warranty - THE only part it has is the wood grain trim instead of the carbon fiber trim look. Not a big deal.

.....As soon as someone tells me I'm making the right decision I'll jump (also don't tell the wife).

PS - Anyone with little kids and an S8? I sat in the back and seemed plenty of room. The edmunds website states 38"+ of leg room which is more than enough for these big car seats these days.

cleex024

So I bought a 16 s8 plus last year and I have a 3 year old and second on the way... The car definitely has enough space but do I wish I had a little more? Yes...I wish this came in the s8l lol but I absolutely love this car. I would have to say though because I drive so much and losing so much value I would probably have gone there a8l route and got a stg2 tune.

It's only been 1 year and already have 40k miles and only going to put on more next year. Other than that though I don't regret my decision... I think as soon as my loan is paid off the car should die around the same time lol and I'll just get the new a8l and an r8.

nictven

I recently bought a '13 S8 because I need to fit 2 kidz in the back (4yo and 2yo). Both of them rear facing, and I could sit comfortably with very very minor of adjustment (I am 5 ft 10).
In fact, the car is also wide enough to fit 1 more slim build person in the middle for a very short trip. Hope this info helps.

Doctormario

Twglasgow

Kelzo

Thanks for the replies guys. I am currently coming from a 2016 Tahoe.....which is huge.......however, edmunds stats, state that the leg room in the rear is almost identical! More than happy with that.
Have ran the VIN - 1 owner, no accidents or anything. It is still under warranty and from a very reputable huge dealership (paying a little more for the comfort of knowing it's coming from somewhere very responsible and respectable etc.)
The one I test drove was at an Independent dealership and I don't overly trust those.

Here are a couple of the images of the apparent 'grain ash' inlays:
https://i.imgur.com/CXuYZjE.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/zaZX8J0.jpg

I have the window sticker also: 2015 S8 4.0 Quattro Tiptronic
Packages:
B&O Upgrade $6300
Audi Night vision assistant $2300 (This looks awesome....but also gimmicky?)
Driver Assistance Package, S8 $2100
Cold Weather Package $750
Media Cable Package $295 (really? $300 for a cable - what does it do?)
21" 5-arm rotor design package with Summer Tires $250
***Fine grain ash, velvet brown inlays - included.

Main goals was the cold weather package, B&O and the alacantra headliner with the diamond seats.....but these all seem almost standard on the S8,


States heated front seats......going to assume they also A/C as well?
Edit - I see on the dash where the a/c seat button is

Kelzo

Ha perfect! We have a 4yr old and a 18mth old!

....with another due in August

Twglasgow

Kelzo

It does have heads up display. The 2014 I test drove did not, so assuming this became standard on the refreshed face lift 2015+ models.
... Which will be perfect for those pesky neighborhood tigers!
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Mike911A8