Originally Posted by coupeboy

I picked it up a few days ago from Barrier Audi in Bellevue, WA. I came from an '05 A6, so this is a major jump in quality.

Full spec:

2012 A8
Quartz Gray exterior
Nougat Brown interior
20" parallel spoke wheels
Premium Pkg
Cold Weather Pkg
Driver Assistance Pkg
Convenience Pkg
Leather Pkg
Full LED headlights
Power rear side sunshades
Solar sunroof


I think the sound quality of the bose system has improved between the '11 and '12 models. Something about Bose Wave I think the salesman said, but it's noticeably different to my ears.

Everything is good so far, though if I had one gripe it'd be that it doesn't shift down that smoothly from 2nd to 1st when coming to a stop.

I'm looking forward to getting some more miles on it so I can open it up a little. The seat massage and heating functions are amazing, and make commuting a pleasure. It's also leagues quieter than my A6 was, and a way more comfortable ride, even on the Auto setting.

The car is also very big! it has a high belt line, so visibility is taking some getting used to, both through the rear window, and over the sides of the doors. I find I can't see close curbs very well, despite my head being an inch from the headliner.

I'm going to add a clear bra next week, and want to tint, but don't know what % to get yet. I like the look of the car as is, but my last Audi had 20% tint and it looked great on Oyster Gray metallic. Not sure how good it would look on Quartz gray though. Does anyone have pics?

That's it for now, enjoy the pictures!

Originally Posted by Maddog4200

I too just bought a new A8L. I've had serious issues, first a broken MMI, then twice now the ACC has broken due to slight scrapes to the underside of the bumper. Be very carful with parking blocks, ice, anything that touches that bumper and it's toast. $600 to realign the tires as part of the repair procedure. If you saw my front bumper you would say it looks flawless. Beware. This is an extremely poor deign from Audi.

Originally Posted by Yea Snow

Forgot how nice the front/grill looks on the A8 - I live in a state where front plates are required - no getting around how it breaks up the front end architecturally. BTW, some custom floor mats in a vary dark autumn gold would create a nice interior look and certainly w/ the interior city lighting at 40%.