Buying review Audi A8 (D3) 2002-2010 Common Issues Engines Inspection

[@MrTaff22]

the air suspension system is expensive, I know but you can buy a spring kit online. Had an a6 with airpads just in the rear, swapping to springs was quite expensive (~550 euros). but if youre planning to keep the car for many years then the swap will irradicate any headache youll have in the future with suspension other than regular wear and tear. everybody is so afraid of the air suspenion but its not actually that bad if everything works.

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

Removing the air suspension from this car is removing one of its greatest features. If an air shock goes just replace it

[@mosaali2239]

Please am attempting to buy v8 4.2L is it reliable engine?

[@anejz1637]

do you have any experience with 3.7 V8 engines? what are common problems?

[@keltechindustries20901]

I have always wanted to get one of these but the air suspension is the reason why I would never get one.

[@Slikk750Blokk]

It's an awesome car

[@Nordic_Mechanic]

Problems are grossly exagerated and only costly at the dealership which you should never go to outside warranty work. Dealer wants to replace everything, even if only a single 200$ bag needs replacing. Maintenance on the air compressor, when done, highly reduce risk of failure by keeping moisture in check. I have a 539 000km 2004 A8L (334 000miles) and It got one bag replaced under warranty in 2005 and the second in 2019.

[@cookiehead2]

@@Nordic_Mechanic Where do you buy the bags from? I assume you got the Continental brand?

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

168k on my original air ride....

[@NM-ot1gd]

Hi I live in Kuwait, here a8 used ones are quite cheap. Pls recommend me which petrol a8 to buy. Petrol here is very cheap! Tnx in advance

[@EEPRODUCTIONSKLB]

Then I would go for the S8 with the V10, the car from the transporter

[@silence5813]

THANK YOU

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

My A8 4.2l has 168k and no issues

[@fukyew2936]

Timing chains??

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

@@fukyew2936 doesn't have them, it has cam chain tensioners but the cams are belt driven

[@cookiemonster1785]

Is your car a 04 thru 06 model with the drive belt in the front??

[@JDJD-mw9rr]

@@cookiemonster1785 yes, 2005. Now has 175k miles

[@cookiemonster1785]

@@JDJD-mw9rr thank you for the reply I plan on buying 1 in the next few days a 2006 in black and was scared of it not being reliable but my faith has been restored thank you