mishar

I don't doubt that. But have you seen any of those before cleaning? Some guys would clean their mufflers inside if they can.

2008 has bigger side mirrors. Very useful upgrade.

mishar

Right now owner of Mercedes Benz CLS500.

Hannibalacp82

08 all the way. Mileage is just a number and the chain beats the belt. Congrats either way!

chokboywonda

How is it Mishar, compared to the A8?

Shark_V8

I responded to Mishar's A8L "plea for mercy" on Craigslist, but it was obviously sold by then. How did the sale go? Interestingly the same */***** dealer here in Vancouver that has the 2007 A8L for sale ($10K cdn) also has a white 2006 CLS500. The CLS500 is priced at $15K usd, looks really nice too. Gorgeous in fact. I am bit leery about RWD cause I drive mountains and on the rural Vcr Island things can get pretty nasty winter time. + kinda need the 5 seater.

Some thoughts on Belts vs Chains: Belts are fantastic solution for all sorts of drive applications. They have stood the test of time and are forgiving and reliable. A belt change is an opportunity to put the car into a 2-3 day service - get everything done that needs to be done.

IMO engine tech race (and to eliminate the above inconvenience) certainly drove cam/accessory by chains development. They are a work of art. However if anything goes sideways you are really hooped. Spend some time on youtube and you'll see the engine-out work on Audi 4.2. Audi V6, BMW.s etc.

PCV generated Oil vapor deposits in FSI engines are a problem for all direct injection engines. There simply isn't the fuel to wash the oil away, if the motor is driven short duration I suppose. Again - just watched the shop guys doing engines on Youtube, it's a lot of work to clean up the intake. The furry surfaces sap power by reducing air flow.

NYCA8L

I currently have a 2006 and i would go with the 2008 all the few upgrades are worth it in my opinion and you'll have 2 yrs up from the 06. Easier to to get to the oil filter lol on the 08s and i also think they have the newer trunk motors that give no issues like the 06s.

dvs_dave

You make me laugh. Always banging on about jealousy when this discussion comes up. We're talking 8-10 year old cars worth a decent job months salary. Do things like that make you jealous?

TSHong

I've had an 05 W12 which is really similar to an 06 4.2. I currently have an 09 W12 and all the little upgrades would help me in choosing the 08 as long as they were in similar condition.