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Bengt Halvorson, Editor
The experts at TheCarConnection.com have read some of the best reviews on the Web of the 2008 Audi A8 while putting together this extensive review. TheCarConnection.com’s editors have driven the Audi A8 and are able to bring you their opinion to help compare it to the competing ...
By Bengt Halvorson, Editor
2008 AUDI A8 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automobile.com: "well-proportioned...appearance is subdued" ConsumerGuide: "interior more sporty rather than opulent, but it's still classy" Edmunds: "gives nothing away in terms of luxury, performance" Popular Mechanics: “hard to find room for improvement " The 2008 Audi A8 is largely a carryover version of a car styled to blend into the Audi lineup, instead of striking a bold new path. There are two versions of the A8, Audi's large luxury sedan—a standard car and the A8 L, which has a 121-inch wheelbase, slightly more than 5 inches bigger than that of the base model, according to Cars.com. Both are penned not to offend. Automobile.com phrased it the best: "Aesthetically, Audi took the safe road when it penned the second-edition A8." Audi , the magazine says in its online site, has designed a “well-proportioned” car that’s ...
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What Edmunds.com says Although it may lack the snob appeal of some of its fellow Germans, the 2008 Audi A8 gives absolutely nothing away to them in terms of luxury, performance or... Read full review
Vehicle OverviewFor 2008, Audi's flagship A8 full-size luxury sedan receives updates to its steering and air suspension systems that are intended to enhance the car's driving performance... Read full review
Audi sharpened its flagship for 2008, not that there was anything wrong with last year's broad-shouldered A8. The luxury division of Volkswagen calls it "honing the character" for improved... Read full review
The A8 is still the best value among large luxury sedans. I've owned BMWs and driven a colleague's S550 and the A8 is just superior everywhere it counts. I still can't believe how... Read full review
Ordered on 27 June and took delivery on 6 October. Currently I have a little over 2000 miles on the vehicle. Long distance trip from DC to Chicago for Thanksgiving was wonderful. Sport... Read full review
After years of Mercedes ownership (and a brief BMW period) I finally got over to Audi. This car is everything that Mercedes used to be. Understatedly elegant, fantastically finished and... Read full review
| Trim | MSRP / Invoice | Fuel Econ |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Audi A8: 4dr Sedan | $70,690 / $65,741 | City: 16 Hwy: 23 |
The experts at TheCarConnection.com have read some of the best reviews on the Web of the 2008 Audi A8 while putting together this extensive review. ... Read full bottom line
2008 AUDI A8 STYLING | [7 out of 10] Automobile.com: "well-proportioned...appearance is subdued" ConsumerGuide: "interior more sporty rather than opulent, but ... Read full review
MSRP: $70,690 - $70,690
The A8 is still the best value among large luxury sedans. I've owned BMWs and driven a colleague's S550 and the A8 is just superior everywhere it counts. I... Read more
Ordered on 27 June and took delivery on 6 October. Currently I have a little over 2000 miles on the vehicle. Long distance trip from DC to Chicago for... Read more
After years of Mercedes ownership (and a brief BMW period) I finally got over to Audi. This car is everything that Mercedes used to be. Understatedly elegant... Read more
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