Buying a 2011 4.2 FSI Audi A8 - Bad Idea?
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Buying a 2011 4.2 FSI Audi A8 - Bad Idea?
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So I came across a 2010 A8 which looks quite well looked after and the pricing is not bad. Now I know that Audi can be very expensive to maintain, what are the issues that I need to look out for? Is this a bad idea? The car has about 85 000 km on the clock and is being sold by a reputable dealer. I am also thinking of taking out a warranty - anyone can recommend one? My other option is going for a Lexus GS350 - but this is about 100k more expensive but newer with half the mileage.
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So I came across a 2010 A8 which looks quite well looked after and the pricing is not bad. Now I know that Audi can be very expensive to maintain, what are the issues that I need to look out for? Is this a bad idea? The car has about 85 000 km on the clock and is being sold by a reputable dealer. I am also thinking of taking out a warranty - anyone can recommend one? My other option is going for a Lexus GS350 - but this is about 100k more expensive but newer with half the mileage.
Thanks,
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Definitely Take out a warranty as it’s dangerous buying an Automatic Audi second hand , gearbox Repairs are very costly , I am a car dealer and burnt my fingers on numerous occasions until now I refuse to buy them point blank, previous owners mostly can’t afford to maintain cars and trade cars in because of an upcoming expense. An A8 is very underrated , a machine of note and if it has a full service history ,it’s a buy, Watch out for dash rattles on a Lexus, don’t think Toyota is close to Audi quality yet.
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Thank God I went manual when I bought my audi. Got a semi heart attack reading your comment vtroubleume
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Yeah , when one calls any gearbox repair place and say you have a Multitronic etc making trouble they cut you short and say say you are looking at R28000 plus, sometimes it’s just a faulty solenoid for R14000. But when one drives in heavy traffic everyday a Automatic is very helpful for stress and relaxation , most people “ride” a manual clutch in everyday traffic to edge forward.
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Audi has three different 'automatic' gearboxes on offer, Multitronic is just one of them, don't generalise and give somewhat misleading advice.vtroubleume wrote:Yeah , when one calls any gearbox repair place and say you have a Multitronic etc making trouble they cut you short and say say you are looking at R28000 plus, sometimes it’s just a faulty solenoid for R14000. But when one drives in heavy traffic everyday a Automatic is very helpful for stress and relaxation , most people “ride” a manual clutch in everyday traffic to edge forward.
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I am considering a luxo barge to replace my R when the time comes but am well aware of the cost of maintaining such a vehicle. They may be cheap to buy but can be expensive to maintain.mueneni12 wrote:Hello folks
So I came across a 2010 A8 which looks quite well looked after and the pricing is not bad. Now I know that Audi can be very expensive to maintain, what are the issues that I need to look out for? Is this a bad idea? The car has about 85 000 km on the clock and is being sold by a reputable dealer. I am also thinking of taking out a warranty - anyone can recommend one? My other option is going for a Lexus GS350 - but this is about 100k more expensive but newer with half the mileage.
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I am considering a luxo barge to replace my R when the time comes but am well aware of the cost of maintaining such a vehicle. They may be cheap to buy but can be expensive to maintain.mueneni12 wrote:Hello folks
So I came across a 2010 A8 which looks quite well looked after and the pricing is not bad. Now I know that Audi can be very expensive to maintain, what are the issues that I need to look out for? Is this a bad idea? The car has about 85 000 km on the clock and is being sold by a reputable dealer. I am also thinking of taking out a warranty - anyone can recommend one? My other option is going for a Lexus GS350 - but this is about 100k more expensive but newer with half the mileage.
Thanks,
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I am considering a luxo barge to replace my R when the time comes but am well aware of the cost of maintaining such a vehicle. They may be cheap to buy but can be expensive to maintain.[/quote]Neuk wrote:
That is what I want to understand what exactly am I looking at, I am happy to have a maintenance bill of about 30k a year for such a magnificent vehicle. I see most people that buys these machines are actually automotive people so can fix the cars themselves. I am not one. Also what kind of components will the warranty covers? What are the servicing costs like?
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The a8 4.2 will have quattro which is a totally different gearbox to multitronic and they are actually pretty much trouble free. Do the oil change at 120k km.
If you are a car dealer and don't know the differences between the gearboxes I suggest you try something else or just sell toyotas.
Servicing is not terribly scary , itntake about 10l of oil and the filters will be comparable to most other cars.
If you are a car dealer and don't know the differences between the gearboxes I suggest you try something else or just sell toyotas.
Servicing is not terribly scary , itntake about 10l of oil and the filters will be comparable to most other cars.
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I did not state that it has a multitronic box , sorry just generalised over the audi range albeit dsg, s-tronic, tiptronic, multitronic, quatro , nice to know that the quatro system does not give problems ,in general cars do not last forever, but at least there are plenty non agent gearbox repairers that are fully knowledgeable on these gearboxes in this country .
@ panic, for the Quattro gearbox system , are the gearbox components inside, chain driven, cvt belt driven ,or have mechatronics ,or like standard direct gears with torque converter, would be good to know for future reference.
@ panic, for the Quattro gearbox system , are the gearbox components inside, chain driven, cvt belt driven ,or have mechatronics ,or like standard direct gears with torque converter, would be good to know for future reference.
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Ps: just found in-depth information on google, please ignore previous post
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You'll have to chat to the companies to see what they will and won't cover but it is generally less and less for older cars, especially those out of their OEM warranty/service plan/maintenance plan. Day to day running and maintenance should be too bad, it is more complicated items like air suspension and electronics that will be an issue. I have seen so many 'bargain' luxo barge type cars that have been parked because the owners picked them up for cheap and then couldn't afford a R60k bill to fix suspension or gearboxes, etc. I am not against luxo barges but know what you are getting in to.mueneni12 wrote:That is what I want to understand what exactly am I looking at, I am happy to have a maintenance bill of about 30k a year for such a magnificent vehicle. I see most people that buys these machines are actually automotive people so can fix the cars themselves. I am not one. Also what kind of components will the warranty covers? What are the servicing costs like?Neuk wrote:I am considering a luxo barge to replace my R when the time comes but am well aware of the cost of maintaining such a vehicle. They may be cheap to buy but can be expensive to maintain.
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Yup what panic saidpanic-mechanic wrote:The a8 4.2 will have quattro which is a totally different gearbox to multitronic and they are actually pretty much trouble free. Do the oil change at 120k km.
If you are a car dealer and don't know the differences between the gearboxes I suggest you try something else or just sell toyotas.
Servicing is not terribly scary , itntake about 10l of oil and the filters will be comparable to most other cars.
Service on my A8 was around R3k for parts including 8 plugs, 2X5L oil, air fuel and oil filters
The gearboxes are strong and trouble free
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Take a warranty and just service on time, service kits are well priced , gearbox is a ZF unit and very strong.
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The boxes are normal torque converters, newer models are dual clutch units , but the high power and torque units use the ZF 8 speed torque converter.vtroubleume wrote:I did not state that it has a multitronic box , sorry just generalised over the audi range albeit dsg, s-tronic, tiptronic, multitronic, quatro , nice to know that the quatro system does not give problems ,in general cars do not last forever, but at least there are plenty non agent gearbox repairers that are fully knowledgeable on these gearboxes in this country .
@ panic, for the Quattro gearbox system , are the gearbox components inside, chain driven, cvt belt driven ,or have mechatronics ,or like standard direct gears with torque converter, would be good to know for future reference.
Honestly one of the best boxes with low comebacks and vast application range, everything fro. A 116i to a S8.
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Oh wow that’s cool
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Folks, is anyone here able to check the vehicle history for me? Vin: WAUZZZ4H5BN008230.
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Torque converter boxes are where it's at.
@Neuk, Audi S5 V8 is where it's at.
@Neuk, Audi S5 V8 is where it's at.
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Just call your local dealer. They should help you fairly quickly.mueneni12 wrote:Folks, is anyone here able to check the vehicle history for me? Vin: WAUZZZ4H5BN008230.
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So a month later after getting this baby, still enjoying it. Quite a huge upgrade from the Accord. Will post pics soon.
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Hop hopmueneni12 wrote:So a month later after getting this baby, still enjoying it. Quite a huge upgrade from the Accord. Will post pics soon.
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panic-mechanic wrote:When I build engines and do stuff like this I do it when there is nobody else around, No distractions, No phone nothing so that you don't forget what you should be doing. It's the little things that make them run right. Anybody can slap a basic bottom end together. that is the easy bit. It's all the little things that makes these builds a success or not.
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Re: Buying a 2011 4.2 FSI Audi A8 - Bad Idea?
congrats on the v8.... must say very few of us v8 boys driving around.... Each day I fall more in love with mine the sound is just epic!!!!mueneni12 wrote:So a month later after getting this baby, still enjoying it. Quite a huge upgrade from the Accord. Will post pics soon.
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Re: Buying a 2011 4.2 FSI Audi A8 - Bad Idea?
Folks, I am struggling to post the pictures. Anyone able to get the on whattsap and help post? There use to be a link on how to post pictures but I can't find it.
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Occasional: 2014 Audi A8 V8 aka The Boat
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Re: Buying a 2011 4.2 FSI Audi A8 - Bad Idea?
It is a wonderful machine, also very well looked after despite having had two owners. Only gripe I have is lack of USB port, need to see how I can resolve that.Stu wrote:congrats on the v8.... must say very few of us v8 boys driving around.... Each day I fall more in love with mine the sound is just epic!!!!mueneni12 wrote:So a month later after getting this baby, still enjoying it. Quite a huge upgrade from the Accord. Will post pics soon.
Tommy
Daily: 2010 MK6 GTI Tornado Red
Occasional: 2014 Audi A8 V8 aka The Boat
Ego-stroker: 2007 Touareg V10
Hers: 2015 Honda Accord 3.5 Exclusive
Truck: 2013 Hilux V6 4.0 Heritage Edition
Sold: 2007 MK5 GTI Tornado Red
Stolen: 2015 Toyota Landcruiser V8 SC aka The Beast
Daily: 2010 MK6 GTI Tornado Red
Occasional: 2014 Audi A8 V8 aka The Boat
Ego-stroker: 2007 Touareg V10
Hers: 2015 Honda Accord 3.5 Exclusive
Truck: 2013 Hilux V6 4.0 Heritage Edition
Sold: 2007 MK5 GTI Tornado Red
Stolen: 2015 Toyota Landcruiser V8 SC aka The Beast