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      12-16-2015, 11:22 AM   #1
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Audi S8 review

Hi folks

Decided to post up small review and initial impressions of my new toy - S8. As you probably know , it was acquired through ridiculously cheap lease deal few months back. I know this is BMW spot but we all are car enthusiast so why not.

Exterior:

Car is huge , sitting on standard 20" wheels , Daytona grey pearl effect skin. It has great road stance especially due to monstrous grill at front. Fit and finish top class. I do like looks of Matrix LED lights - very futuristic. Double glazing windows all over as well. Proper sleeper, maybe except for 15.7" rotors with S8 logo on callipers and quad exhaust throwing flames at the back.

Interior:

Now this is where S8 really shines. Extended leather package covers every single surface with top quality leather and I mean it - literally everywhere!! Instrument cluster is fantastic , gives that nice 3d effect. Obviously , Audi added huge S8 logo there as well to remind you that you are driving top of kind. Whole start-up procedure is really something special. Quality wise is tad better that 6/7 series or Maserati so to speak. Carbon inlays and aluminium all over the place. Yes , there are some unused buttons on dash - which is pathetic given OTR price of 85k. 22way seats , very large mirrors etc. Everything is controlled electronically - but that's expected in that segment. Illuminated door seals , ambient lightning and quality around you - I am sure that every single person travelling with me was like "now we talking , that is what premium interior should look like". Someone said that Mercedes S interior is a framework , methodology that will be used for next 50 years and Audi is following one that was created 50 years ago but truthfully , once you sit inside - you don't care , attention to details and quality are second to none. Feels special and expensive.

Performance:

I am blown away. It is hard to believe that something that heavy can be so quick. Car was clearly designed for motorways - to get from A to B , very quickly , ahead of schedule.
I went with standard exhaust but still nice crackles on downshifts etc. Car is a joke at quick bends but didn't get it to chuck at corners. Yes , there is artificial feel to steering but hey , you cannot have everything right??
It will kill , demolish and humiliate 98% of cars on road and then some!! Fantastic gearbox , kind of crazy in dynamic mode.

To sum up:

"you stop at traffic lights , M4 on your right, road is wet - hot blond girl sitting next to him , he starts revving , I am playing cool though - just waiting for light to change , applying brake , building trust........ next traffic light he aint revving no more "

Toys:

do I really have to comment here? Almost everything you can think off is standard , apart from B&O and night vision. MMI feels dated nowadays but there some nice features though - like full google map navigation etc. Bose system feels somehow better than HK in my beemers - probably because car is large and there is enough space for sound waves to expand. Good but not brilliant. Matric lights - sorry BMW but your adaptive LEDS are years behind it.


Best thing though - thanks to cylinder on demand system car is averaging 21 mpg city and 28 mpg on motorway!!! Put you foot down and single figures are achievable but who cares - car cost me tad over 500 a month!!!!

Have a lovely day BMW freaks - see ya at traffic lights

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      12-16-2015, 11:34 AM   #2
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wow, I love this. thanks for posting.

you posted in off-topic so brigand will be pleased.

cracking car...any downsides, or anything you miss about BMW?
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I think Bmw and certainly Merc could learn a lot from modern Audi Interiors.

The exteriors imo though look very old fashioned and staid with the possible exception of the TT and R8.
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Lovely piece of kit these, shame you couldn't get a decent PCH deal on your trainers
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      12-16-2015, 12:56 PM   #5
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I think it would demolish more than 98%!
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Looks great, yeah lovely interior.

Great driving car for those Autobahns and Motorways.

Even better with a cracking lease deal.

Congrats
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      12-16-2015, 01:14 PM   #7
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Hi folks

Decided to post up small review and initial impressions of my new toy - S8. As you probably know , it was acquired through ridiculously cheap lease deal few months back. I know this is BMW spot but we all are car enthusiast so why not.

Exterior:

Car is huge , sitting on standard 20" wheels , Daytona grey pearl effect skin. It has great road stance especially due to monstrous grill at front. Fit and finish top class. I do like looks of Matrix LED lights - very futuristic. Double glazing windows all over as well. Proper sleeper, maybe except for 15.7" rotors with S8 logo on callipers and quad exhaust throwing flames at the back.

Interior:

Now this is where S8 really shines. Extended leather package covers every single surface with top quality leather and I mean it - literally everywhere!! Instrument cluster is fantastic , gives that nice 3d effect. Obviously , Audi added huge S8 logo there as well to remind you that you are driving top of kind. Whole start-up procedure is really something special. Quality wise is tad better that 6/7 series or Maserati so to speak. Carbon inlays and aluminium all over the place. Yes , there are some unused buttons on dash - which is pathetic given OTR price of 85k. 22way seats , very large mirrors etc. Everything is controlled electronically - but that's expected in that segment. Illuminated door seals , ambient lightning and quality around you - I am sure that every single person travelling with me was like "now we talking , that is what premium interior should look like". Someone said that Mercedes S interior is a framework , methodology that will be used for next 50 years and Audi is following one that was created 50 years ago but truthfully , once you sit inside - you don't care , attention to details and quality are second to none. Feels special and expensive.

Performance:

I am blown away. It is hard to believe that something that heavy can be so quick. Car was clearly designed for motorways - to get from A to B , very quickly , ahead of schedule.
I went with standard exhaust but still nice crackles on downshifts etc. Car is a joke at quick bends but didn't get it to chuck at corners. Yes , there is artificial feel to steering but hey , you cannot have everything right??
It will kill , demolish and humiliate 98% of cars on road and then some!! Fantastic gearbox , kind of crazy in dynamic mode.

To sum up:

"you stop at traffic lights , M4 on your right, road is wet - hot blond girl sitting next to him , he starts revving , I am playing cool though - just waiting for light to change , applying brake , building trust........ next traffic light he aint revving no more "

Toys:

do I really have to comment here? Almost everything you can think off is standard , apart from B&O and night vision. MMI feels dated nowadays but there some nice features though - like full google map navigation etc. Bose system feels somehow better than HK in my beemers - probably because car is large and there is enough space for sound waves to expand. Good but not brilliant. Matric lights - sorry BMW but your adaptive LEDS are years behind it.


Best thing though - thanks to cylinder on demand system car is averaging 21 mpg city and 28 mpg on motorway!!! Put you foot down and single figures are achievable but who cares - car cost me tad over 500 a month!!!!

Have a lovely day BMW freaks - see ya at traffic lights

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Wish I had jumped on this deal when it was on.

Do PM me if you hear of a repeat of the deal from your supplier.

Stunning motor. Enjoy!
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Wish I had jumped on this deal when it was on.

Do PM me if you hear of a repeat of the deal from your supplier.

Stunning motor. Enjoy!
While not an S8, this S5 deal is not bad considering you get a lot as standard.

https://www.selectcontracts.co.uk/au...r-leasing.html
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Awesome car Pete, nice summary too. Audi got it right with RS cars putting it down to all 4 wheels.

Hit blonde passenger in the M4 too, obviously.
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thanks gents

to fella that dissed my trainers pienchips
"shame you couldn't get decent car on your PCH deal"

I have driven and owned really bonkers cars but this thing here... there is no words for it. I am taking my words back on calling 330d complete package. S8 is what you call a complete package.

Funny thing is I have dyno'd it and it is cranking way more then advertised 520 bhp (20% loss 4wd cars - rough but educated figures ).

Just done 550 miles trip and car is sitting on driveway now like nothing happened - whispering to me "lets go for spin man"
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thanks gents

to fella that dissed my trainers pienchips
"shame you couldn't get decent car on your PCH deal"

I have driven and owned really bonkers cars but this thing here... there is no words for it. I am taking my words back on calling 330d complete package. S8 is what you call a complete package.

Funny thing is I have dyno'd it and it is cranking way more then advertised 520 bhp (20% loss 4wd cars - rough but educated figures ).

Just done 550 miles trip and car is sitting on driveway now like nothing happened - whispering to me "lets go for spin man"






But seriously, when I first got my 335i, I put 10,000KM within 3 months of getting the car.
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thanks gents

to fella that dissed my trainers pienchips
"shame you couldn't get decent car on your PCH deal"
Touche
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That's exactly the kind of "deal" that makes it a no brainer, wonderful car, would you pay £1000+ a month the list price should dictate......no.

But £500!!!! Oh yes, fantastic car, well done on grabbing one on such a deal.

Great write up thanks for taking the time to post it.
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While not an S8, this S5 deal is not bad considering you get a lot as standard.

https://www.selectcontracts.co.uk/au...r-leasing.html
Seems decent. Its a travesty that sat nav is an extra in a car like the S5.
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true - i think normal a5 black edition is better equipped than s5
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Wow fantastic review sounds brilliant. Enjoy
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A lad down the road from me had one delivered a couple of weeks ago, I saw it being offloaded from the transporter, nice but I genuinely thought it was an A4 S Line at first it's only since I've seen it more recently that I realised it was an S8.
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Awesome car enjoy it👍
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That's a lot of car for £500pm!

Mad me wonder if i'd made a mistake paying more than that for a 335d, untill I read the reviews, not exactly revered by motoring journalists!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s8

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/s8-2012-2015
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That's a lot of car for £500pm!

Mad me wonder if i'd made a mistake paying more than that for a 335d, untill I read the reviews, not exactly revered by motoring journalists!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s8

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/s8-2012-2015
The autocar one isn't a bad one, and correctly points out that if you live in Germany and commute on the autobahn then it's a bloody superb car. But in the UK on our diddy little roads in our cramped little towns and narrow B roads then I'm thinking it would be a nightmare at times!
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That's a lot of car for £500pm!

Mad me wonder if i'd made a mistake paying more than that for a 335d, untill I read the reviews, not exactly revered by motoring journalists!

http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/audi/s8

http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/audi/s8-2012-2015
fair enough , I got you dude but then do you really buy a car based on someone else review / opinion? People will have different expectations , habits , needs and so on. I read both of them and they contradicts with my impressions. It is not like I am getting excited because I temporarily own expensive car. I do have a Maserati which is a proper WOW car. I had driven number of performance cars , and based on experience I am saying S8 is something special. Those dudes giving 2 or 3 starts out of 5... they don't like it , okey that's cool , they dont have to love it. . Now, having both cars on table , assuming same money (running costs aside) - would you really go for 335d over S8?? Man , I was driving 330d for long time as we both got ours at virtually same time but let me tell you this sir - comparing both is an insult to S8

this is a proper review done by someone who actually driven the car



Horses for courses - I am doing 10kmpa , running cost are half of what i am paying for Maser and was looking for sleeper which can toast 911 from traffic lights

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