buying a 2004 a8L????

borisshnitkin · 10-02-2008, 01:54 PM

right now im selling my 2000 corvette and really wanna get into an a8L. I love the way the car looks and everything. the problem is that i can only afford an 04. I did read that the 04 had problems since its the first year of this boby style. Will i be alright with the 04 without warrenty? i dont keep cars more then a year so will i be alright? hope to hear back. thanks

~~Bruce M~~ · 10-02-2008, 04:27 PM

...how NICE of a 2004 A8L you can afford.

If you get one with lower miles, service history, inspected prior to purchase, you can do fine. You might also want to consider a short-term warranty for the major items (full disclosure - I sell warranties) or even for two years as you can then sell it with a warranty and get more money for the car.

If you get a beater, there is a lot of expensive stuff than can go wrong. So purchase carefully and do your homework on the car prior to buying it.

You might also want to consider a D2 A8 or S8 if you like that body style, as they are considerably less money so you can keep some cash in reserve, get a warranty, etc.

Bruce

borisshnitkin · 10-02-2008, 07:41 PM

i read somewhere you should look at the vin for a higher number? i found a couple that were somewhere around maybe 15,000 or more. i guess thats the build number, so the higher the better?

noreserve · 10-03-2008, 04:43 AM

See my post here. http://forums.audiworld.com/a8d3/msgs/55329.phtml

Rowlie · 10-03-2008, 08:19 AM

I have a high vin 2004 and it has been pretty problem free. The only repair I've had where the warranty helped much is the suspension bushing replacement which is known under a TSB. If that has been done, most other upgrades shouldn't be too bad.

Polidori · 10-03-2008, 10:33 AM

As the owner of a CPO'd '04, I can safely state that you don't want to own an '04 that does not have any warranty whatsoever. Absolutely incredible car and the best deal in its price range, but it ain't cheap to fix, and I guarantee you're gonna have to fix something on it in the first year.

borisshnitkin · 10-03-2008, 02:00 PM

or should i look into a 2005-2006 a6? i love the look of the a8 but am afraid of something breaking.

PhA8ton · 10-06-2008, 09:48 PM

I don't think it costs less to fix an A6 than A8 although you can get a newer one for the same money. There is no comparison in the drive, IMHO the A8 is totally superior.

Rowlie · 10-07-2008, 05:26 AM

My non-dealer Audi mechanic shared with me that the A8's are more reliable than the A6's as far as he's seen.

10-02-2008, 04:27 PM	#2
~~Bruce M~~ Banned Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,759	It partly depends on... ...how NICE of a 2004 A8L you can afford. If you get one with lower miles, service history, inspected prior to purchase, you can do fine. You might also want to consider a short-term warranty for the major items (full disclosure - I sell warranties) or even for two years as you can then sell it with a warranty and get more money for the car. If you get a beater, there is a lot of expensive stuff than can go wrong. So purchase carefully and do your homework on the car prior to buying it. You might also want to consider a D2 A8 or S8 if you like that body style, as they are considerably less money so you can keep some cash in reserve, get a warranty, etc. Bruce

10-02-2008, 07:41 PM	#3
borisshnitkin New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	Re: It partly depends on... i read somewhere you should look at the vin for a higher number? i found a couple that were somewhere around maybe 15,000 or more. i guess thats the build number, so the higher the better?

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noreserve New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 71	Re: buying a 2004 a8L???? See my post here. http://forums.audiworld.com/a8d3/msgs/55329.phtml

10-03-2008, 08:19 AM	#5
Rowlie AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 594	Yes I have a high vin 2004 and it has been pretty problem free. The only repair I've had where the warranty helped much is the suspension bushing replacement which is known under a TSB. If that has been done, most other upgrades shouldn't be too bad. __________________ Current: 2004 A8L (Black / Amaretto) 2010 Honda Odyssey (kids) 1980 VW Rabbit Convertible (1st car) Former: 2001 Chrysler Town and Country 2001 MB S500 AMG 2003 and 2006 Corvette Convertible 2004 and 2005 SSR 2002 Camaro Convertible 2001 Olds Bravada 1997 Audi A6 Avant 1989 Audi 200 Quattro 1987 Audi 5000 Turbo 1988 VW Jetta GLI

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Polidori AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 225	You really need a warranty As the owner of a CPO'd '04, I can safely state that you don't want to own an '04 that does not have any warranty whatsoever. Absolutely incredible car and the best deal in its price range, but it ain't cheap to fix, and I guarantee you're gonna have to fix something on it in the first year. __________________ Duane '04 A8, blk/amaretto Former: '00 A8, blk/blk '86 5000CS Quattro '87 5000CS Quattro '87 4000CS Turbo Quattro (featured in European Car mag) '86 4000S Lots of watercooled VWs...

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borisshnitkin New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	Re: Yes or should i look into a 2005-2006 a6? i love the look of the a8 but am afraid of something breaking.

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PhA8ton New Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 7	Re: Yes I don't think it costs less to fix an A6 than A8 although you can get a newer one for the same money. There is no comparison in the drive, IMHO the A8 is totally superior.

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Rowlie AudiWorld Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 594	Re: Yes My non-dealer Audi mechanic shared with me that the A8's are more reliable than the A6's as far as he's seen. __________________ Current: 2004 A8L (Black / Amaretto) 2010 Honda Odyssey (kids) 1980 VW Rabbit Convertible (1st car) Former: 2001 Chrysler Town and Country 2001 MB S500 AMG 2003 and 2006 Corvette Convertible 2004 and 2005 SSR 2002 Camaro Convertible 2001 Olds Bravada 1997 Audi A6 Avant 1989 Audi 200 Quattro 1987 Audi 5000 Turbo 1988 VW Jetta GLI

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