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Re: Press Request [ayyate]
by paisan
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Jul 25, 2008 (5:10 pm)
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Replying to: ayyate (Jul 25, 2008 4:32 pm)
Thanks for the info. The previous gen A8 from what I heard had tranny problems at 80k miles. The newer gen ones 04+ have been better. I will go for a CPO w/extended warranty.
-mike
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Audi A 8L
by harbo
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Jul 25, 2008 (8:56 pm)
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Just came back from a 2,500 mile run into Colo on my 04 with 53,000. Runs beautifully, fast and good mileage. Safe quick passing in the Mountain area's. 24 to 28 mpg. Mostly in the 75/80 range. Some higher speeds (90+) and some Mt roads at 25. With 19" rims I find the vehicle is sensitive to tire type. Michelin PS2 and Perelli P Zero seem good (the summer tires). All season's may buzz slightly at higher speeds. Not noticable to most folks and only noticable to me on very smooth blacktop. I've run Michelins for 40 yrs. The Audi dealer is absolutely outstanding. Enjoy !
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Can anyone help?
by m4d_cow
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Jul 25, 2008 (11:38 pm)
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Is it true that you can get a CPO 05 A8 for about $35k? I heard about it at other forums but havent been able to confirm it.
Thanks
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Re: Can anyone help? [m4d_cow]
by theanimal
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Aug 02, 2008 (12:05 pm)
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Replying to: m4d_cow (Jul 25, 2008 11:38 pm)
Not only can you get a CPO 05 A8 for $35, but I've been finding them even less depending on mileage. Right now I am very close to buying an 05 A8L, CPO with 42K miles for $31K. Has premium, 19", cooled seats, amaretto on black. Not a bad deal (of course, 6 months from now I bet this same care is closer to $25K, but I've been waiting for what seems like forever for a 'new' car).
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Re: Can anyone help? [theanimal]
by ayyate
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Aug 02, 2008 (12:21 pm)
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Replying to: theanimal (Aug 02, 2008 12:05 pm)
As the proud owner of a 2005 A8 (standard wheel base) with only 32K miles and the very same options you listed, I am disappointed to learn what they are worth on the market. However, for you this sounds like a real buy and I would take the deal. I would also want an extended warranty for the peace of mind, knowing what repair costs can be on any large German car. A single major repair can cost twice the price of a warranty and make it easier to sell later.
Best of luck.
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Re: Can anyone help? [ayyate]
by paisan
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Aug 02, 2008 (7:08 pm)
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Replying to: ayyate (Aug 02, 2008 12:21 pm)
What does a CPO Audi give you? I was looking at an E500 4-matic CPO and MB gives you bumper to bumper warranty to 100k on all CPO cars.
-mike
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Re: Can anyone help? [paisan]
by pmichaelmd
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Aug 03, 2008 (10:50 am)
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Replying to: paisan (Aug 02, 2008 7:08 pm)
Audi gives you a limited warranty for 2 yrs and up to 100k miles from original in-service date. Example: 2007 A8, 23k miles, originally sold 12/30/06, resold as CPO vehicle. New owner has full factory warranty until 12/30/10 or 50k miles. Whenever either milestone is reached (4 yrs/50k miles), the CPO warranty kicks in. Realistically, you have a limited warranty until 12/30/12 or 100k miles.
MB has a similar limited warranty, but it's only 1 yr and up to 100k miles. Same E500 CPO, purchased in 12/06 would have its warranty expire in 12/11 or 100k miles.
Interestingly, have owned the E500 and traded it in recently for my A8L. It was a very nice car, but the A8L is in a different league, as it should be.
Cheers,
PMMD
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Re: Can anyone help? [pmichaelmd]
by paisan
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Aug 03, 2008 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: pmichaelmd (Aug 03, 2008 10:50 am)
"Different League" What do you mean, can you elaborate?
-mike
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Audi A8L
by harbo
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Aug 03, 2008 (5:56 pm)
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ck auto week, my bible, for the A8 compared to the BMW 7 and MB 550.
That's the different league. Harbo aka slvrfx cox.net
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