The Best Car In The World? (Audi S8 2024 Review)

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@nikitaanikeev1884
@nikitaanikeev1884 11 ай бұрын
Watching reviews for cars I can’t afford to buy 😂
@maxnewts
@maxnewts 11 ай бұрын
Relatable 😂
@Adrianek81
@Adrianek81 11 ай бұрын
Same😜
@samarkan7374
@samarkan7374 11 ай бұрын
Same😅
@samartz
@samartz 11 ай бұрын
they will depreciate like stone in water then us guys can afford later 😅
@seanreddy7268
@seanreddy7268 11 ай бұрын
It’s my favourite past time
@derekwalsh1935
@derekwalsh1935 10 ай бұрын
I own a 2022 S8 and agree with this review. People are blown away with the smoothness and luxury of this car. My two friends have a MB GT53 amg and a BMW M8 and they both regret their lack of level of comfort compared to my car. It’s also very easy to use and drive. I don’t like gimmicks in cars and don’t want to search for functions. This is a great happy medium when it comes to touch screens.
@ruddy8787
@ruddy8787 10 ай бұрын
I think Audi sits between BMW and Merc - comfort and performance. Congrats on your S8.
@Atreusz
@Atreusz 10 ай бұрын
buy an amg and then be annoyed by the lack of comfort....made my day 🤣🙈
@ruddy8787
@ruddy8787 10 ай бұрын
@@Atreusz really that’s very surprising especially coming from Merc
@timnaomi346
@timnaomi346 9 ай бұрын
​@@Atreuszhonestly you nailed enough said 😏
@IAMPOPP
@IAMPOPP 11 ай бұрын
I may only have an B8.5 S4, it may be 10 years old, but it still shines with its brilliant Phantom Black paint and still looks like a current year car. Audi's are Timeless!
@scooter5940
@scooter5940 11 ай бұрын
That’s because Audi doesn’t update its styling.
@michaelschneider-
@michaelschneider- 11 ай бұрын
@@scooter5940 ... Nonsense. .. Audi AG styling is evolutionary. .
@gullible119
@gullible119 10 ай бұрын
@@scooter5940lol
@angeltshabalala4125
@angeltshabalala4125 11 ай бұрын
You've actually said what I normally say to people about audi!! It doesn't scream look at me, I'm all successful and all that, audi is actually a sigma car, it knows its worth, it doesn't require validation from those around them. I think it defines me as well and that's what I like. It's quiet and impressive to the one driving it
@tcaudiobooks737
@tcaudiobooks737 11 ай бұрын
I've always liked the "it doesn't matter who knows, YOU know" attitude to wealth, success and nice things.
@japookie
@japookie 11 ай бұрын
@@tcaudiobooks737 if this were true companies such as rolls royce and bentley would not exist
@tcaudiobooks737
@tcaudiobooks737 10 ай бұрын
@@japookie If what were true? There is more than just one attitude towards wealth, success and nice things.
@mortofromoz1
@mortofromoz1 11 ай бұрын
My dream garage. S8, RS6 Avant and a powerball jackpot win to afford to run them.
@RealGrooveRandom
@RealGrooveRandom 10 ай бұрын
Yeah.. exactly the same for me both cars RS6 GT Avant and S8
@kizaru2B
@kizaru2B 2 ай бұрын
I want an Audi S8 McLaren 765 and a turbo s 992
@crimson888
@crimson888 10 ай бұрын
Those who drive an S8 are confident wealthy people that do not want to show their wealth - flying under the radar in style opulence and an extremely powerful engine. Audi has really hit it out of the park with this car
@ronaldlamascus1944
@ronaldlamascus1944 11 ай бұрын
We absolutely love our 2013 A8L for all the reasons stated in your review! We ordered it equipped exactly as we wanted in 2013 and even today, it looks and drives amazing! And even though it is a regular A8L and not an S, it has awesome power and was tested by Car and Driver at 3.9 seconds to 60 mph which is remarkable! It’s been an extremely reliable vehicle with only one warranty claim for a vanity light switch and routine yearly maintenance which here in the States, Audi has maintenance packages that are very reasonably priced. It’s fast, it’s comfortable, reliable, luxurious, still beautiful and best of all, it’s paid for!!
@bigolow641
@bigolow641 8 ай бұрын
Do you have the 4.0T. ? I have the 2013 A8L 4.0T and got a. Stage 1 tune and let me tell you, it’s a rocket ship.😊
@SHIFTYDCR
@SHIFTYDCR 10 ай бұрын
Its only negative is how uncomfortable it makes all my other cars feel. Excellent review! Thank You
@stephenhunt6673
@stephenhunt6673 11 ай бұрын
A very effusive review. Thanks Tom. Have you driven the S8 (D4) gen (2014-2018) or S8+ at all? I have a 2015 S8 and bought it as one of my dream cars. It’s black (of course) & has The Transporter vibe. Personally I prefer the D4 as it doesn’t quite look as ‘fat’ as the D5 and I do prefer the analogue dial and buttons of the D4 S8. Yes it chews the juice if you want to have some fun, but typically around the city it will use in the 13s/14s litres per 100kms and on a run to the snowfields, I’ve achieved low 8s litres per 100km consistently (due to cylinder deactivation feature), and that’s with 3 or 4 people and a boot jammed packed with luggage. It’s just a shame we have pathetically low highway/freeway speed limits in Australia. The S8 would easily sit on 150km/h (and the rest) all day, but even raising the limit to 130km/h would be a start. In short, a great car, even better a few years old and getting it at 30% of the original price. Owners of these tend to look after them, so with a good service history, you should be ok. The Audi S8 is the best saloon looks, performance & luxury this side of a Bentley Flying Spur!
@NZsarge1
@NZsarge1 11 ай бұрын
Once I had won the big lottery this car would totally be my jam, always been a fan of the S8. The very last of the previous model I would say was slightly better looking but this one would still give goosebumps when you’ve parked it up for the day and you look back at it before disappearing inside the house.
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
100 percent
@thulaneking-priest6229
@thulaneking-priest6229 10 ай бұрын
Timeliness ingenuity and engineering. Not hyped up but the best. As modern and sophisticated as I am - this is the car I would buy. Solid in every front with no pretenses. Thank you for a refreshing video.
@dennischeng4391
@dennischeng4391 11 ай бұрын
I am a VW and Audi guy and this car is truly glorious!
@brandywell44
@brandywell44 10 ай бұрын
I think there are requirements for what we call luxury cars. A stable wheelbase, easy steering that does not need constant correction, comfortable suspension and large wheel and tyre sizes, large comfortable seating. a quiet drivetrain that is low revving and unstressed at normal high speeds. What we never really needed was government regulation that puts cars out of the price range of normal people. No one will pay $300,000 for that car it will be rented because the commitment belongs to the rental company.
@rem05033
@rem05033 9 ай бұрын
Wow! Great review. I bought my 2023 S8 eleven months ago. You summed it up quite well. Thanks!
@DoctorP131
@DoctorP131 11 ай бұрын
Very nice! No black wheels, weird grey paint and fake exhaust. You can spec it with 'modest' 20 inch wheels and wood interior and lots of chrome trim. If you want it to be 'shouty', you can also do that! Endless possibilities. Already configured mine but that's where it will end 😢
@DPK12
@DPK12 11 ай бұрын
Had one for 3 weeks in London, 5 visits to petrol station and I never got over 60 MPH
@thezanzibarbarian5729
@thezanzibarbarian5729 4 ай бұрын
I remember when Audi released the first S8 back in 1996. Loved it then. Love it now. Couldn't afford one then. Still can't afford one now. But it's quite a "Q car". People will look at it and shrug it off as being just another big Audi. Till the light turns green and it vanishes into the distance.
@zohanele.d139
@zohanele.d139 10 ай бұрын
Excellent assessment. Do you know if there will be another A8/S8 with a petrol engine or will it be EV?
@doneB830
@doneB830 9 ай бұрын
If it’s an EV they won’t sell any.
@Kovac10789
@Kovac10789 8 ай бұрын
Sadly,i think,after this generation there will no more s8…
@ruddy8787
@ruddy8787 11 ай бұрын
Nice review Tom always love your honest reviews even though I may have to sell my kidneys for this S8 I bought a new A4 Quattro and love the car from day 1 - plush, smoothness, cruiser on the highway and the materials used is top notch. The Germans know how to make great cars. May have to upgrade to an RSQ3 in the nearby future after watching your past review on the RSQ3.
@vsboy2577
@vsboy2577 11 ай бұрын
It is always fun to watch videos on expensive cars
@paranormalchef5211
@paranormalchef5211 11 ай бұрын
Awesome review and well said.
@andreiureche8736
@andreiureche8736 10 ай бұрын
The dude speaking skills are on another level!
@JeffTrop
@JeffTrop 6 ай бұрын
I traded in my C8 2021 Audi RS7 for a 2023 S8 with the Sport Package and blacked out grill, and chrome delete w/22" black wheels from Audi and it does look a bit more menacing. Compared to the RS7 that shares the same motor, it doesn't feel down on power (USA rates it 30 less HP same 591tq) It's much roomier, massaging seats and huge rear seat legroom. US models are built on the A8L platform. I also agree it's the best car I've owned.
@ctiradbastl
@ctiradbastl Ай бұрын
Honestly, I currently own a 2020 S8, bought new, and it now has 92,000 km. It is the most unreliable car I’ve ever had. In the last 14 months, I’ve had four overheating issues, it’s been towed twice to service, and once due to a starter generator failure. Last winter holiday, I waited in Austria for six hours for help. Last month, when the car overheated again, I called Audi using the button in the car. The only thing they told me was, “We see that the service light is on” (yes, my service was scheduled for three days after the car stopped working, as Audi didn’t have an earlier appointment available for three weeks), so I had to pay for the assistance myself. In the 92,000 km I’ve driven it, I’ve spent a total of two months driving service cars (even though I paid for an S8, and no complaints to Audi made any difference). They’ve replaced the thermostat twice, some temperature sensors three times, the water pump, and the starter generator. But when it drives, we love it. I also bought a 2023 SQ8 for my wife, and we love it, too. It was 50,000 Euros cheaper, but you can’t drive it like the S8. After all the trouble I’ve had with this S8 (and we’ve previously had a 2014 S8 and a 2017 A8 L 55, which also had issues), I still went ahead and ordered a new one that’s supposed to arrive next month. Because once you drive it, you fall in love with it and don’t want to drive anything else.
@TankEngine15
@TankEngine15 11 ай бұрын
Your opening monologue nailed it Tom. G Wagons are shouty. When I win lotto I'm going to be the 11th buyer this year. ❤😂
@PocketRehab
@PocketRehab 6 ай бұрын
Ive watched a lot of reviews on the S8 and you did a fantastic job. Thank you.
@johnholst
@johnholst 11 ай бұрын
I can't get over how expensive cars are in Australia! Is 100K like the minimum wage there? :)
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
100K AUD = 66K USD at the time of writing
@glisse499
@glisse499 11 ай бұрын
The Australian price includes large amount of taxes. The RRP/MRSP price before taxes in Australia is AUD217,262. Which is USD141,300 or Euro131'657. The price of this car with the exact same options (IOW, nearly all of them) is higher in both Germany and in the US. As Tom noted, only around 10 people a year buy these, and it is unlikely any are on the minimum wage. And as Tom rightly pointed out, this car represents strong value for money within its category. It is interesting that Audi have priced it so low - there is no equivalent model sold by BMW or Mercedes in Australia. Their 6 cylinder 7 series and S Class models cost more than the S8 when optioned near the same level. In the case of the BMW740i, a huge amount more. Crazy. Perhaps the Audi accountants didn't bother checking, given they only sell about 10 of these a year according to Tom. An admirable and iconic car, well reviewed and well appreciated by Tom. Enjoyed it.
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 11 ай бұрын
Yeah but those taxes aren't so much in Germany ,US as in AUS are they ? Crazy taxes in OZ !
@danielhockin6705
@danielhockin6705 11 ай бұрын
Ronin still lives on... nice..
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
Yep
@nigelha3699
@nigelha3699 11 ай бұрын
S8 D4/D5 or Panama turbo? Being able to drop the rear seats is a positive
@getbenzd
@getbenzd 10 ай бұрын
Looks nice but needs to have a tow truck option for when it goes into an electrical meltdown and becomes a really big paperweight.
@michaelk1714
@michaelk1714 11 ай бұрын
Great review, it's a bit of a shame that all car manufacturers going for more and more screens. I find the old climat controls to be way more practical its almost as the designers don't actually have driving license, but maybe it's only me...
@samcas707
@samcas707 11 ай бұрын
If my 300k+ rs6 perf had an s8 interior than that would be best car in the world
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
I agree
@goran2009
@goran2009 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful 🇩🇪 engineering 😍
@Under_Construction100
@Under_Construction100 11 ай бұрын
I once offended a few people when i, according to my opinion, mentioned that for me A8 is a glorified A6 (which is a glorified A4). Tech/gadgets may be of a premium salon but the looks are mehhh. Its such a forgettable car. But i like your explanation that it's for buyers who want to keep an extremely low profile. For this segment i remain a fan of the previous gen 7 series.
@ElusiveTy
@ElusiveTy 11 ай бұрын
A very respectable opinion. While I disagree that it's glorified, I appreciate that you acknowledge its niche. It definitely fits one and for those that are more on the 'wealthy' rather than 'rich' side, someone that would rather avoid an S class because it's too 'show-y', perhaps, it really fits the bill.
@Under_Construction100
@Under_Construction100 11 ай бұрын
@@ElusiveTy I like cars that are "sleepers", the ones that make you go "ghost" if you know what I mean. And as much as the A8 isn't my favourite but it fits that segment of keeping a low profile very well. If I bought an S Class or a 7 series, people who thought they knew me would do a quick Google search on me but if I bought an A8 very few would wonder what do I do for a living. Now that's a very nice car to have.
@sonidosdeltrono1089
@sonidosdeltrono1089 10 ай бұрын
Great job; thank you!! Good job; great narrative!
@Aqeilgxerubcsrtg
@Aqeilgxerubcsrtg 10 ай бұрын
When ever think about Audi A8/S8 , i saw a picture in my mind of the car leaning on the front right or the the left tire because the Air Suspension issues always with Audi and specifically the A8 unfortunately. Thats why i went with the BMW M 760 Li X-drive
@Tracertme
@Tracertme 8 ай бұрын
People with class and breading something money can’t buy.. very well put.. ❤ not many of them in 🇦🇺 Australia 😅
@nchia
@nchia 11 ай бұрын
Hey, Valtteri Bottas got to drive an AUDI after all!
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
Ha
@glennbell5075
@glennbell5075 11 ай бұрын
Hi Tom beautiful car would be Interesting how it compares to a LS500 F Sport which does the air suspension trick as well and is around that 0-100k time as well and has the amazing Mark Levinson reference sound system plus the amazing build quality & about $100k cheaper.
@iSOBigD
@iSOBigD 11 ай бұрын
I'd be curious what he thinks of the G90 which is also much cheaper but looks closer to a Bentley inside than this does. I'm surprised at the amount of gloss black and shiny plastic looking surfaces all over this car which you don't find in the most luxurious cars. Definitely a good performance and luxury mix, but not at 300k. I feel bad for Australians getting shafted on cars.
@spiro5327
@spiro5327 11 ай бұрын
That is a bold claim though i would imagine having driven many and varied car's in your time you would have a fairly good idea what rates as the best. I wonder what an RS 8 would be like ?
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
I think it’s one of the best, as I mentioned. Not sure I could genuinely tell you the best… my opinion changes often!
@Godliketraveler
@Godliketraveler 9 ай бұрын
Watching 287000$ car while can’t even afford 2800$ car . Can you imagine??
@driveczech
@driveczech 10 ай бұрын
We have one A8 L in our fleet and it is a really good car! Our boss love it! This car is not at the service that often like the S-class.
@napoleonnz
@napoleonnz 11 ай бұрын
The problem with car reviewers is that they don't have to buy the cars they test. They don't have to endure the horrendous depreciation and maintenance costs of Euro barges like this Audi. Fun until the warranty expires or until you want it sold. So I take whatever they say in full knowledge of those factors, plus the freebies they get from some suppliers.
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
Mate, if you’re buying an Audi S8, you don’t care about depreciation. For the tiny sliver of genuinely wealthy people who buy this car, it’s a drop in the ocean - and they generally keep them for a long time, negating the entire topic.
@sickbozzer
@sickbozzer 11 ай бұрын
@@chasingcarsbacking your point up, a couple who live near to me have had a D2 Audi s8 since new (2002). Definitely not wrong in terms of keeping those cars for a long time but also these cars eventually appreciate and become modern classics, which has happened with the D2 generation of A8/S8.
@givvia6782
@givvia6782 11 ай бұрын
I think even if you were wealthy Tom you're going to cringe/cry at that kind of depreciation! @@chasingcars A smart move would be to buy one second hand, near new, low km's!
@NZsarge1
@NZsarge1 11 ай бұрын
@@chasingcars Yes exactly, before you could really entertain personal ownership of any of the big German luxo barges you really need pretty serious f**k you money so depreciation wouldn’t be a big deal.
@HaruHaruman
@HaruHaruman 11 ай бұрын
Rich people (who are likely in the market for these cars) don't really care about the stupid depreciation. If your stupid logic stands, everyone should be driving a Toyota or a Chinese vehicles.
@AdamAus85
@AdamAus85 11 ай бұрын
It boggles the mind that Alfa with their Giulia can have a seamless infotainment screen thanks to an additional piece of plastic that covers the actual screen and Audi has this chintzy and obvious break between the dash and the screen. I mean fark me. And all that gloss black plastic, why?
@maxocean344
@maxocean344 10 ай бұрын
Brilliant review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
@peteranderson7497
@peteranderson7497 11 ай бұрын
Your assessment is probably correct; BUT, if I won the lottery I would be looking at a RED RS 7 Sportback!!! But until then I'd have a Mazda CX-3 😞
@stephenhunt6673
@stephenhunt6673 11 ай бұрын
Agree. The current RS7 is a very mean looking & attractive car.
@pinchers1
@pinchers1 6 ай бұрын
love this car , ill get one in about 4 years when the prices drop like i did with my now 2017 d4 s8 plus
@Optimus79Prime
@Optimus79Prime 11 ай бұрын
Great video.What is this color?
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
This colour is called firmament blue.
@Optimus79Prime
@Optimus79Prime 11 ай бұрын
@@chasingcars Thank you
@msun8423
@msun8423 22 күн бұрын
Current SQ7 owner. But my dream car has always been an S8 Avant if it ever existed. S8 has all the best things from VW Group but I really need a large trunk.
@dadadannn
@dadadannn Күн бұрын
Get an rs7 then, huge boot
@supermikeb
@supermikeb 9 ай бұрын
For ten minutes I've been trying to understand where you got your price from? I'm showing they cost $125,000.
@chuck2syck258
@chuck2syck258 11 ай бұрын
This price is big wild 🤣, there isn’t 200k worth of car there let alone 300🙅🏽‍♂️
@tepidtuna7450
@tepidtuna7450 11 ай бұрын
Sometimes a high price is beneficial to the well healed. Depreciation can be offset, lowering their tax bills a little. All legal. Edit: Yes, I agree with you.
@Oleksandr-snk
@Oleksandr-snk 9 ай бұрын
How much????
@MJ-bs1ft
@MJ-bs1ft 10 ай бұрын
My 2023 45 Q5 does pretty much all of that. For only $62k
@chimwemunyenyembe4215
@chimwemunyenyembe4215 10 ай бұрын
Did he mention what kind of engine is in there, and how much power does it produce? I like knowing the engine specifications immediately the video starts 😂😂
@zaamuro8408
@zaamuro8408 11 ай бұрын
Makes no sense in Australia...but I want one
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
Same
@sentshocote1373
@sentshocote1373 10 ай бұрын
I like your sunglasses mate🔥🔥🔥whats the name of the brand?
@keyboarddancers7751
@keyboarddancers7751 10 ай бұрын
Uber fast cars in Australia rarely get put through their paces because their drivers value their licences too much.
@gullible119
@gullible119 10 ай бұрын
Joe achilles got a 3.44 sec launch control 😮
@gene978
@gene978 11 ай бұрын
I wouldn’t think anyone buying this car has little kids to worry about the back seat playing around.
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
Some do, actually. Others have grandchildren
@Hkolev1
@Hkolev1 10 ай бұрын
Hey man have you ever see the G WAGON … no comparison with anything I drove
@andyh5666
@andyh5666 11 ай бұрын
Nice. Going to check the couch for loose change and rush out. Might track it 😆
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 11 ай бұрын
You need a lot of loose change to buy this thing mate! Better keep it for essentials like groceries, home supplies etc!
@thehoov6672
@thehoov6672 10 ай бұрын
Can't wait to hear the replacement estimate of those predictive airbag suspension in 10 years 😂😂 S class owners would Understanding.
@The4over
@The4over 7 ай бұрын
Its my dream car ❤❤
@kalvo2100
@kalvo2100 11 ай бұрын
very good car , Super car , my dream car😍
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 11 ай бұрын
300 K AUD ? That's out of reach for most people. Those taxes in OZ are crazy mate !
@gockelxxxxxl9584
@gockelxxxxxl9584 10 ай бұрын
In Germany they cost 150k € or in AUD 230k. It’s „only“ a difference of 70k and keep in mind that the average Australian earns much more than the average German
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 10 ай бұрын
@@gockelxxxxxl9584 Really how so ? Where did you get that statistic from ? You're averaging the WHOLE population or averaging the TOP tier earners ? I think you're including the super rich like Murdoch or Reinhart there mate ! You have to look at GDP per capita .
@gockelxxxxxl9584
@gockelxxxxxl9584 10 ай бұрын
@@gregorygant4242 The median income is higher (45k vs 51k) and Australia has around 3 times more millionaires per 100k capita (3.9% vs 11.2%). And is the S8 a car that the average Joe should afford? No, because it’s a LUXURY car and the word luxury implies that it can’t be affordable for the majority of the population. And I can’t write my sources down because KZbin will delete my comment…
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 10 ай бұрын
@@gockelxxxxxl9584 Total BS ! Your "sources" are trash !
@dadadannn
@dadadannn Күн бұрын
Salesman at my dealer had someone traded in a bentley continental to get the s8 because its more lowkey
@bronwynmijic538
@bronwynmijic538 11 ай бұрын
Great car but a bit concerned in your style of driving with your arms crossing over , never safe
@goldistocks609
@goldistocks609 10 ай бұрын
Australian dollars, for anyone wondering
@fatfreddyscoat7564
@fatfreddyscoat7564 10 ай бұрын
That touch screen centre panel for the hvac system is absolutely dangerous: I’m waiting for a hefty lawsuit and them to be banned.
@paulkazzer
@paulkazzer 11 ай бұрын
An S8 Avant. Yes please.
@gullible119
@gullible119 10 ай бұрын
S6 avant?
@vishnubeniwal8784
@vishnubeniwal8784 10 ай бұрын
Awesome
@kurakuson
@kurakuson 10 ай бұрын
I haven't see 95 Octane in my state in the US.
@tool8337
@tool8337 11 ай бұрын
I think the w213 E-class is the best car in the world considering price. Price not an object, I think the S8 has too much piano black to be the best car in the world. The infotainment is frankly inferior to MBUX and it's too dark. Overall, assuming optioning the top level leather and sound systems, the S8 is very good but I'd argue that its the S class or the new ICE 7-series (which admittedly is not my style) are better. If it's my money though, I'm taking the W222 S560 or the current Panamera Sport Turismo.
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 11 ай бұрын
You can get it without the piano black if you want to !
@tool8337
@tool8337 11 ай бұрын
@@gregorygant4242 My issue is that some of the elements remain piano black no matter what trim option is selected. Yes, some of the trim can be selected in wood, carbon or aluminum. I am on a crusade against the stuff and find that any amount is unacceptable - especially in luxury cars. Its more fine in cheap cars where the interior would be plastic anyway (I still think it's ugly and they should use more durable plastics). However, it's so frustrating that Mercedes and Audi replace materials that would have historically been leather, metal, or wood with cheap plastic that scratches and shows fingerprints like nothing else.
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 11 ай бұрын
@@tool8337 Most of the trim can selected with wood , leather or aluminium very little remains in piano black then I've seen it !
@tool8337
@tool8337 11 ай бұрын
@@gregorygant4242 unfortunately thats not the case in the A6, A7, A8, Q8. The entire lower part of the dashboard, center console, and door panels are always piano black no matter what trim is selected. I cant insert pictures here but google the a8 interior, but you can go to the configurator on Audi’s website l and see what im talking about.
@97Crazysteve
@97Crazysteve 10 ай бұрын
Love me an Audi, but "the best car in the world" wouldn't lose half its value in barely 5 years.
@genghiskhan8148
@genghiskhan8148 11 ай бұрын
it is the best car in the world
@bhekiematsebula9375
@bhekiematsebula9375 11 ай бұрын
Very beautiful ❤️
@alexmotts
@alexmotts 6 ай бұрын
No 120v outlet? I find that pretty weak sauce for that price. 2 cig liters over a power port is disappointing
@TheRobinMorris
@TheRobinMorris 10 ай бұрын
How can you use the word best when there is 2024 s class ?
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 10 ай бұрын
Because this is better than the current S-Class
@srspower
@srspower 10 ай бұрын
300K is absurdly expensive for a car like that.
@thomasmahlangu4119
@thomasmahlangu4119 11 ай бұрын
Tom I think Audi will hate your comment that you would remove the S8 Badge because it's part of their Bragging Rights and Marketing. I rather criticize the 4.0T V8 Engine as being too big as most manufacturers opt for smaller boosted Engines. I know you stressed driving in the front row but at a huge tag.
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
Maybe. But I don’t care if they dislike that remark. Interestingly, in Europe, Audi offers model and engine designation deletion as a factory option, and in Germany you’d rarely see an S or RS model with badges indicating that. It’s gauche.
@stephenhunt6673
@stephenhunt6673 11 ай бұрын
Not too big at all. Small capacity high turbo, high-stressed engines on a larger heavy car is not a good recipe for longevity. The 4.0L TT is known to be fairly reliable, apart from the turbo oil screens (which were too fine, led to oil starvation & eventual trubo failure), which were subject to an Audi factory recall in 2022 and replaced with new design screens under warranty.
@moto_buzz
@moto_buzz 11 ай бұрын
​@@stephenhunt6673the D5 has the new engine, an EA825 with 3996cc supplied by Porsche, the old one in D4 was an Audi engine with 3993cc that had turbo oil starvation issues
@thomasmahlangu4119
@thomasmahlangu4119 11 ай бұрын
Thank you All for your replies. I hope I would be lucky enough only to SEE one driving around in South Africa 😂😂😂
@stephenhunt6673
@stephenhunt6673 11 ай бұрын
@moto_buzz true re turbo oil screens, but these were replaced under Factory Recall. I don't doubt the new engine & gearbox is awesome & the S8 is very modern & has clean lines, especially the interior. I just think it looks a little fat, the grille a bit overdone and the alloy wheel design a little boring when compared to the newish RS6 & RS5 alloy designs (excepting black- not a fan of matt or gloss black alloys). Also the boot space is now only 505L, down from 520L, yet it's a longer car than the D4.
@mart_en
@mart_en 11 ай бұрын
Unfortunately the car looks hideous in its proportions. The frontal overhang is way too long for a dynamic luxurious sedan and the distance from front wheels to the doors is way too short for a prestigious automobile.
@PedjolinoMarkovic
@PedjolinoMarkovic 11 ай бұрын
One of the most best cars in the world 🤔
@deniss2786
@deniss2786 11 ай бұрын
The best car of yesteryears.
@vtc4ever
@vtc4ever 9 ай бұрын
You cant ask more from a gentleman's car.
@Faas4life
@Faas4life 8 ай бұрын
my 2015 S8 runs like a champ - still head turning ...
@foxtrot762
@foxtrot762 11 ай бұрын
Audi paid this guy 😂😂😂
@mervinprone
@mervinprone 11 ай бұрын
$300,000 for an Audi? ON WHAT PLANET
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
earth
@roberte.1379
@roberte.1379 11 ай бұрын
He is reviewing the car in Australia, therefore he is referring to the Australian dollar, not the U.S. dollar. Converting 300,000 AUD is about 200,000 USD.
@esco75
@esco75 10 ай бұрын
In what world do we live in that an Audi S8 costs over $300k??? C'mon people! Let's stop giving in and force them to lower the prices!
@donkroh4986
@donkroh4986 11 ай бұрын
I think better return on investment options are available.
@dancouey794
@dancouey794 5 ай бұрын
We just bought a 13' a8l with 32k miles in mind condition for 20k usd. We will be able to drive it 60k more miles and lose 5k roughly on top of maintenance. These cars with some age are a huge bargain. Obviously if your on a fuel efficient, 10k budget income then this isn't for you. They are a blast to drive, unbelievably comfortable and you typically don't have to worry about running into one like it while your out driving. Great extra car to have.
@petervanhooijdonk9650
@petervanhooijdonk9650 10 ай бұрын
Mercedes s-class smokes the pack all day
@wesley_snipes
@wesley_snipes 6 ай бұрын
Perfect vehicle for an Albanian gangster like me
@NexusSeries6
@NexusSeries6 11 ай бұрын
Not according to that infotainment setup from 2016
@MrKillahippo
@MrKillahippo 11 ай бұрын
my hoon days r far behind me, I'm very much after the quietest, smoothest ride possible. don't care about all the bells and whistles. I remember been driven around in a friends, Jag , late 80's, Though that was a soft quiet car then,. My in laws S 500 2017-18 was on par too.
@mosesmanaka8109
@mosesmanaka8109 11 ай бұрын
I will buy it because of the cigarette lighters even though l don't smoke any longer.
@shaunrayner
@shaunrayner 11 ай бұрын
Awesome review Tom!
@chasingcars
@chasingcars 11 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@Ground53
@Ground53 11 ай бұрын
Looks great Audi especially as BMW design team have lost their way 😊
@waldorph2000
@waldorph2000 10 ай бұрын
I think the only let down is the interior plastics and finish. Same as a Vw golf. The bad piano plastic everywhere…
@kirakira1981
@kirakira1981 11 ай бұрын
Like buying a Nokia N95 in a world of iPhones. To spend this much money on a gas clunker simply screams luddite more than anything else.
@halil1243
@halil1243 2 ай бұрын
Can buy a used one in UK for 60.000£ GBP
@albertol9654
@albertol9654 11 ай бұрын
For 300k it better come with a free small house.
@gregorygant4242
@gregorygant4242 11 ай бұрын
Well after shelling out 300K it will become your new house , you're gonna live in that thing !
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