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AUDI A8 REVIEW
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| Ratings |
( Maximum score is 100 ) |
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| Overall: |
 ( 100 )
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| Comfort: |
( 100 )
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| Performance: |
( 100 )
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| Quality: |
( 100 )
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| Appearance: |
 ( 80 )
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| Comments |
Favorite feature: |
Quattro |
Least favorite feature: |
Back seat legroom (A8L was not available in 97) |
Advice to buyer: |
Just an excellent all around performer. Buy it. |
Detailed review: |
I have 100,000 miles on my 97 A8 now and it has been a pleasure to own. To me, the A8 is the perfect vehicle if you live in a snowbelt state. In the snow you get the performance of Quattro all-wheel drive and an interior winter package that leaves little to be desired (non-rusting aluminum exterior also). When the weather warms up, you have a 300 hp luxury sedan that is actually pretty enjoyable in the turns. The styling does not scream 'look at me' but then that is not neccessarily a bad trait. People that know cars tend to eyeball this car, just not the general public. If I lived in the sunbelt, a 740 or S500 would have been more competitive but rear wheel drive is not an option for me. |
Also considered: |
1997 BMW 740
1997 Mercedes-Benz S500
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Vehicle purchased: |
1997 Audi A8
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| About This Reviewer... |
Name: |
Jerry Dimick |
Email address: |
Dimick1@ATT.NET |
Location: |
Kalamazoo, Michigan |
Other vehicles owned: |
1999 Audi A6
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Review submitted: |
January 18, 2002 |
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