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Who owns/owed an A8?

  • 21-03-2009 3:25pm
    #1
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,211 ✭✭✭✭


    Whats it like to run? What annual expenses does it have, how much is a service, tax, fuel economy(if any), tyres. Any other nigly things go wrong with some of them? Thanks in advance.


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  • #2
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    I had a 99 4.2 quattro (facelift 310bhp) for a while. Great car, very quick, safe & refined. From memory, I got around 250 miles from a tank (€90ish to fill) Mine was on 18" 245 PZero Rossos, I think they were around €200 each. Tax is €1550+pa. I had a few sensors go, not much else. Servicing was expensive though, it always seemed to be time to do something. Be aware that reliability will be nowhere near as good as a Lexus. Lots of toys, TV, nav, solar sunroof, power/heated seats front & rear. What it didn't have was personality - it reminded me a bit of terrestrial LearJet. My gf christened it 'the accountant'.


  • #3
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,211 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    Anan1 wrote: »
    My gf christened it 'the accountant'.

    Lol


  • #4
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    Junkyard has one as well, I think its the full fat 4.2


  • #5
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,211 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    Have a diesel golf now, and wondering if I should make the change. Kinda woke up this morning and looked up a few on carzone. Cheap to buy an older model. Neds alot of cash though to run/sevice/maintain. Tryting to work out if it will bankrupt me. I do about 450 miles a week, and a full tank at the moment goes for about 600 miles.


  • #6
    mike65
    Closed Accounts Posts: 88,972 ✭✭✭✭mike65


    How secure is your employment?


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  • #7
    Matt Simis
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 8,718 ✭✭✭Matt Simis


    I have its VW cousin (based on the VAG D1 platform, a steel version of the A8s Alu D3 platform for all accounts), service wise the "Long Life" service preformed at 55k with 2 additons at my request (rear middle brake light and Fuel Filter) was EUR900 inc VAT and Labour. I consider that quite reasonable for main dealer service (New Beetle was EUR600 with no extra parts/changes for comparison).

    However the VW garage wanted EUR1200 for brake pads (all round) change. I did it myself for EUR300ish.

    Tax obviously is by CC (and nothing to do with the car) and similarly fuel economy is engine driven. I get upto 680km per tank, around 27mpg if any effort to drive "normally" put in at all. This is the V10TDI, but I suspect the A8's V8TDI to be even more frugal and the A8 is lighter regardless, helping economy.


  • #8
    galwaytt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 12,822 ✭✭✭✭galwaytt


    ....mmm, got me to thinking: what would an LS400/LS430 be like to own ? Mad on juice ? I'm already paying big tax, and servicing is like-for-like.

    So, what can ye tell me ?

    Ode To The Motorist

    “And my existence, while grotesque and incomprehensible to you, generates funds to the exchequer. You don't want to acknowledge that as truth because, deep down in places you don't talk about at the Green Party, you want me on that road, you need me on that road. We use words like freedom, enjoyment, sport and community. We use these words as the backbone of a life spent instilling those values in our families and loved ones. You use them as a punch line. I have neither the time nor the inclination to explain myself to a man who rises and sleeps under the tax revenue and the very freedom to spend it that I provide, and then questions the manner in which I provide it. I would rather you just said "thank you" and went on your way. Otherwise I suggest you pick up a bus pass and get the ********* ********* off the road” 



  • #9
    beertons
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 23,211 ✭✭✭✭beertons


    mike65 wrote: »
    How secure is your employment?

    Self employed. Still wondering how secure, so I'll get back to you on that one. Idea has kinda been shot down by herself though. Oh I wish we weren't saving for a house/wedding. It's an expensive machine to run, but I think I could manage!


  • #10
    HashSlinging
    Closed Accounts Posts: 3,413 ✭✭✭HashSlinging


    Your crazy, an A8 would be a nightmare for 450 miles a week, you'd be filling twice a week, if not more - weekends etc.

    What about a 730D.


  • #11
    Anan1
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 22,815 ✭✭✭✭Anan1


    The last couple of days I keep coming back to this: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1339259


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  • #12
    alo1587
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 464 ✭✭alo1587


    Anan1 wrote: »
    The last couple of days I keep coming back to this: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1339259

    That's a LOT of car for the money:)


  • #13
    bazzachazza
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,132 ✭✭✭bazzachazza


    Nice Bmw that. I see he blanked the reg on the front but left it in all the other pics d'oh.


  • #14
    unkel
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 66,122 ✭✭✭✭unkel
    Chauffe, Marcel, chauffe!


    Anan1 wrote: »
    The last couple of days I keep coming back to this: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1339259

    I haven't been watching these for a while now, but that's amazing. They've obviously just become very good value for money!

    Lotus Elan turbo for sale:

    https://www.donedeal.ie/vintagecars-for-sale/lotus-elan-turbo/38336785

    My ads on adverts.ie:

    https://www.adverts.ie/member/5856/ads



  • #15
    rebel.ranter
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,570 ✭✭✭rebel.ranter


    It's not the only only one at that money now either. The only thing is are these cars DIY friendly?

    S-Class Diesels are coming in at around the same money too for same year...tempting. But it would be like getting married...for the 2nd time. You're stuck with it for good.:D


  • #16
    Hagar
    Closed Accounts Posts: 16,793 ✭✭✭✭Hagar


    beertons wrote: »
    Oh I wish we weren't saving for a house/wedding. It's an expensive machine to run, but I think I could manage!
    Are you doing the right thing? The car would be cheaper to run than the average woman. :D


  • #17
    milltown
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,618 ✭✭✭milltown


    Anan1 wrote: »
    The last couple of days I keep coming back to this: http://www.driving.ie/usedcars/index.cfm?fuseaction=car&carID=1339259

    :eek:

    Christ that is some value! Am I right in thinking that would have been €100k+ when new?

    Sorry Unkel, but I think you're dreaming now pricing a six years older, previous model, at €5k less than that. No offence.

    Sorry to go back off topic. Blame Anan1!


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