Whats the reliability and quality of the 04+ audi a8L?? I really like the looks of the car and the options.What do you guys know about it?

 

Superb car

Here's some credible reliability data on it: http://www.anusedcar.com/index.php/tuv-model/audi-a8

 

the 4.2 is a good engine. Only bad thing is some early cars have issues with the trunk closer going bad and being replaced. Good deal of them coming off 2 year leases keep the price affordable and the three years will start coming off soon. I like the look better than the new style but can be converted to the new style with factory parts. I am looking into a d3 a8l or a d2 s8 as the prices are close. you can check out audiworld.com for some decent active forums on all audis.

 

Probably easily one of the most gorgeously designed vehicles imo

 

i agree with the previous posters. very nice car, and as in another thread before this has stated, it has nice lines and proportional body size.

what would you guys think, if someone trades in their LS430 to an A8... would it be a downgrade, or a change among equals?

 

Well you can't really go wrong with either, unless you live in a frozen Tundra (then you might really want to go with the A8 with its Quattro and all). I'de consider them equals.

 

I'd hit it....we just had an A8 appreciation thread

 

An upgrade ($65K car to $85K car)

 

The A8 is a beautiful executive machine Black with the creme leather please Why are you wasting your time talking to us? You should be signing the papers for this car now

 

I'd get the LS.

 

I'd lease one if the rate was good - I wouldn't own one though, especially outside the warranty.