Audi A8 4.2 quattro Sport 4d Auto (1997/R) Owner Review
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Economy
Value
Bought for £18.5k, thats 34% or original cost, excellent value.
Costs
Audi servicing expensive, dealers not particularly good. Heavy on brakes, fuel is OK, 30mpg m/way, avg 23mpg.
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On the road
Driving
Car purchased on 3rd birthday with 70k miles. Driving this car is generally an excellent experience, my '97 car has knobbly ride at low speed and on broken surfaces. Steering, brakes and general handling are good, my car is now 130k, but a bit soft.
Performance
My 300hp version is good, especially in the wet when most others are spinning their power away.
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Living with it
Reliability
Suffers from brake pad breakup, front suspension problems, electric gremlins, nothing serious yet!
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Comfort
Crashy ride, OK if you like sporty ride/handling. With full tank and 5 up its brilliant.
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Security and Service
Security
Double glazed windows, CAT 1 alarm as std.
Service
Elec seat heating proved too much for their warranty dept.
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Problems and Ownership
Problems
Engine
None
Other
Electrical problems, slow pax window
Ownership
Did you buy the car new?
Used
Would you buy the same model again?
Yes
Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?
Yes