THE AUDI YOU SHOULDN'T BUY WITHOUT WARRANTY | WATCH THIS BEFORE BUYING AN AUDI A8 D4 4.2 2011-2017
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- Опубліковано 9 тра 2020
- Buying a used Audi A8? Here are some things you should know about the Audi A8 D4. In this video I talk about recalls, common problems and know issues that should be aware.
The D4 was the third generation of Audi A8, it was sold between 2011 and 2017 with a few facelifts in between those years.
Under the hood this beast has a 4.2-litre aluminum V8 engine that can produce 372 horsepower. It can propel the A8 to 100 km/hour in about six seconds, yet fuel consumption can be as low as 7.8 L/100 km on the highway.
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This video isn't about your car, if you own one and you have had no issues, well I am happy for you. This is about everyone else that wants to buy one. Be safe!
Glad we cleared that
I have a 2006 Audi A8
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I was stupid forgot my password. I love any assistance you can offer me.
@Rogelio Ryker Instablaster =)
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Nothing wrong with this car its a good car
Hello, nice review thanks a bunch!
My long story short about the air suspension issue. It happened to me and I brought the car to Audi dealer. They told me it costs me about €5000 to have it fixed. However I explained that the suspension works (lowers and raises when I press the buttons) also, I don’t get any error when the car is loaded with some significant weight. I didn’t do anything and the error disappeared by itself.
Next happened again but this time I noticed there’s an option to activate the air suspension when you want to change a tyre!
I did that and also raised the car on an elevator. I disabled the option when the car was back on wheels. Guess what folks? Error magically disappeared and never showed up again. It’s 3 months since this happened.
I hope my comment will help some people to save some € if you own one of these beauties.
Cheers
Dealer are cunts
So what is that terrible reason you shouldnt buy it without warranty? Are those all issues that you can expect from A8? Because that was very short list, and non of those issues are deal breakers or extremely costly, most(all) non-luxury cars have bigger list of issues, this is nothing, literally every car have some specific problems.... thumb down from me for clickbait title written with capslock 🙄
Um 2000 dollars per shock?
@@Buddy1530 1500 for a full set if you go aftermarket so not that big deal
Shocks on every car need to be replaced after 100k miles. My toyota's shocks went out after 30k miles so you really never know. It depends on if you hit that terrible pothole or not.
Those are major issues smh..
Bought the 4.0T with a service package and extended warranty till 2025 from AUDI dealer, so far so good. Before the EV era, having a V8 would be a good experience.
yeah, looking at w12 to replace my v8. My V10 has been great and im not selling that one
Which extended warranty did you purchase?
@@glvcm1 1. Audi care for services and maintenance (Once Each year) / 2. Audi after care MBP; Platinum within 120000 KM till 2025/ 3. tires, rims and interior coverage till 2023. I had A4 and SQ5 before so I know it’s better to have these packages, I can drive freely and sleep better.
Thanks Alan. I really appreciate your response.
If you don’t mind how much did you pay for extended warranty?
Great video. Thank you very much. I own a 2011 Audi A8L and have expedited a few of the issues you mentioned in this video - specifically a coolant leak, air suspension failure due to a faulty front passenger side air shock, a broken control area, etc etc. After 150K miles and the mentioned repairs, the car still drives well.
I have the same car. It’s making this weird noise where it sounds like when of them old fashioned tea pots when the water is boiling. Do you know what that could be?
F
breather failed @@sludget6206
Well done. You did a good job presenting the nice features and the potential problems in a level headed manner. No fluff or distractions. So, if I understand correctly many problems have an Audi recall but the air suspension may cost $8,000 to repair and the timing chains, guides and tensioners may cost $4,000 to replace. But it would be a good ride for another 60,000 to 100,000 miles
Should spend 12000$ every 60-100k miles...?
Thanks again for the opportunity to be informed of the pros and Cons✅👍👍🏽👍🏻👍🏿
I`m 4th a8/s8 d4 at the moment and I¬m so happy with them
Thank you for helping keep the used prices of these wonderful cars low. These are great vehicles and it helps that people are irrationally scared of them.
Exactly. I fell in love with this new body style at the 2011 Chicago auto show and and finally afford one
Excellent very clear explanation.. I recently bought A8L.. This video is more helpfull.. Thank you
I own 2 D3 2007 V10 S8 and 2004 4.2 a8 with 546 000km and I can confidently say that bad mecanics makes 90% of the maintenance cost. Part swappers should not be allowed around these. People trust me to tell them what REALLY needs doing on the car to avoid costly part swappage
Good comprehensive video. I own the 2013 A8L 4,2 and feels like suspension is starting to be faulty, as when I come to car the suspension is always down and take a few minutes for it to raise the height
if it goes down alone when the car is parked then you have a leak somewhere in the system
Thank you. This car has recently been high on my short list and your video has helped me a lot. Still might get one is just good to know what the reality of ownership will be. Thanks
Same reason I'm here.
Love this video! Mine started leaking oil at 148k and it was every single seal after that once I got them all replaced ( not at the --cash sucker-- dealerships ) not one other issue at all I'm at 355K all high way miles original timing chain and guides but my oil changes are at 3k miles always ….oh it’s a 2012 A8L and I have replaced the high pressure fuel pumps twice on it, myself as well as the drive belt for the alternator. As you may or may not know the AC compressor and power steering pump are both electric motors, self contained! I’ve never had any issues with air suspension whatsoever, but I’m used to dealing with it because of owning Lincolns in the past so I go slightly above and beyond making sure, I wash all the debris with the pressure washer off of the struts and airbags, at least once at every season change.
What year?
What year is your car ?
Year?
Jesus that's impressive
when it was leaking, i saved my 3.0T in the A6 Avant bc it always had fresh oil before i finally got her into the shop - still strong at 220k
I did purchase a 2016 A8 L4T used from a Audi dealership after a 2 year lease return. I had APR do a stage II ECM remap tune on it so it remained under factory warranty being done through a Audi certified performance center. This set the American factory speed limiter another 40 mph up the scale so it no longer cut out at 130 mph. I can't find a thing to dislike about this car! Glad my father drove Packard's, Cadillac's, Lincolns, Buicks, when I was a kid it rubbed off on me I guess.
My 2015 A8 has just come up with Emissions Control System warning light. After lengthy investigation it turned out to have a failed AdBlue pump and they are VERY expensive. However, otherwise it has been, and is, a terrific car and well worth the cost. Superb and I greatly recommend it, especially the diesel, which is very fast and very economical.
I have had coolant leaking onto the adblu injector, leading leaks to the AdBlu. Lucky I had extended warranty. Audi partially fixed the problem. I say partly because they just changed the Adblu hose/pipe and not the main problem. 6 months later the problem occurred again. They fixed the problem but still didn't fix the coolant system that had a leak. One year on, I still have leaking coolant. I just can't be bothered to leave the car with Audi because they will take at least 2 weeks to solve it. The 2 times they took the car took a combined 7 weeks.
There’s a recall available currently for these issues
@@azadi2073 what is the year of the vehicle? Is there a recall?
Sounds like all the recalls and issues were with mostly 2010, 13, and 17. I’m looking at a 2012 A8L 4.2. What a nice car!
Did you end up getting it? I’m looking at one today.
Best deal right now for large luxury sedan. 2013-2014 a8 4.0T are in the low 20s. Buy a warranty and APR tune (545 hp) and get ready to surprise newer S8s, AMGs etc.
Any warranty you buy will be voided by a tune. Just know that
The plenum drains getting debris and clogged leaking into the cabin is a common VW/Audi issue. In the VW the TCM )Transmission control module) is under the carpet in drivers side . The weep hole drains from sunroof het blocked and they egress on side post by door . Leaks into floor. To clean drains use a piece of weed eater cord to snake them out at least twice a year .
You just saved my money , changing my mind buying this car !!! 🤙
Find the 4.2 turbo diesel
Than you shouldn't research ANY car because you're about to be severely disappointed, this is almost nothing.....
Thank you for the review and I was thinking to buy one but not any more.
I have a D4 S8 and never had any problems. Don’t buy the cheap ones lol I found my with one owner 25,000 miles fully loaded S8. I did purchase a 4 year extended warranty with $100 deductible. I also installed an APR stage 1 tune, custom exhaust and Air intakes
@@stephangrenier3790 Hows your experience been so far? I'm strongly considering a 2013 s8 and would like to know how its been for you
Very nice video... Are these issues you pointed out covered under and extended warranty?
I'm sold they have spilt arm rest
It would have been nice to hear about the transmission service and how frequently required and how if you do it yourself
Hey guys, I have a 2015 A8L 3.0 TDI from new. The first problem I had was with the Adblu, then the bushes and suspension arms. I changed the bushes, Audi warranty covered the adblu (they took 5 weeks), 6 months later the problem with the AdBlu reoccurred. This time they took just over 2 weeks but when I received the car, there was a leak in the coolan system. Took it back, they ran a test and said they couldn't find it. So a year on I have a leak with the coolant. Which I cannot be bothered to take to Audi anymore. I just can't wait to find a decent car to partexchange it with.
Don’t worry I had a few Audi’s they are great
Hmm the A8 tho? I much prefer this than A6 but I will probably get S class
@@AnnaKuznetzova88 I never owned a A8 yet I’ve driven one they’re quite good tho as a daily driver and luxury
@@AnnaKuznetzova88 if you are looking for reliability, S class is worse than A8
@@imeprezime1069 for W221 and W222? I have heard complete opposite. for D3 and D4 A8 at least. Idk I dont know so much of audis but S500 2009 was quite reliable for me
@@AnnaKuznetzova88 “S550” 2009 didn’t make S500 anymore.
Great video. I’m am about to purchase a 2019nA8L 6 cylinder. Have any tips on these newer versions?
Awesome review. Very detailed
Glad you liked it
I have the Audi 2011 A8L and I bought it at 97,000 miles from the original driver in 2020. Was running awesome until early this year when it ran hot on me on the way to work one day - found out I had a leak. Thank God I got it to the mechanic within 10 minutes and the engine was not affected (according to the mechanic). After that I noticed that after I would run the car and park it for about 2 hours the car would struggle to start when I got back in it (say like I was at my sons football practice and then we leave) and I would have to pump the gas as I was starting it and then it would turn. My oil level was fine, all liquids are fine. Check engine light stays on and oil light too even though theirs no issues according to my mechanic. Sensors have been checked and they are fine. Suspension is fine too. Now that it's very cold in the mornings, the car starts up and I let it sit to warm up and it starts to shake and the EPC light pops on and blinks (check engine light still on and oil light on). The car feels like it's gonna die out but it doesn't. I drive my kids to school and when I stop at a red light, the car has a light shake- EPC light still on blinking, check engine light on. I make it to the school and shut the car off. I start it back up the EPC light is off, the check engine light stays on and the car rides smooth and damn near perfect. Whats up with that?!! I've had this car in the shop so many times. Has anyone ever had to deal with this with this particular model? What could be the issue? Any suggestions on what I could suggest to my certified Audi mechanic?
i have the exact same car. 2011 A8L. same problem as well, check engine light is on and my car stalls when i turn it on, the car starts up fine when it’s a cold start but after that i have to pump the gas as well to get it to start. my camera and sensors do not work and the check engine light always pops on even if you clear it, it will come on again when you start the car. it shakes and i have to rev or accelerate so it won’t shut off on me. i’ve taken mine to a lot of mechanics and they can’t seem to figure it out cause Audi’s are known for electrical problems. i don’t know if this helps but plug in a scanner, if it has the code “P2755” then that’s the problem. has something to do with the “transmission cooler control fluid circuit high” i’m taking my audi to the dealership for the 2nd time cause i found a recall describing the problems my car has and i’m going to make them fix it for free cause it says free of charge and recalls do not expire.
hope this helps!
@@jtsgarage Wow thanks for your response. I thought I was going crazy because I would describe whats going on with the car to my husband and the mechanic and they would both not really understand or get it. When they would drive the car, suddenly theirs no problems and they weren't experiencing the same things I was experiencing. I will ask my mechanic about that code you mentioned and the recall that Audi has for the car- hopefully it helps because right now the sensors are still on (even though we replaced them a month ago - the check engine light finally shut off) and supposedly the mechanic took it to an Audi dealership and had them run scans but he didn't mention the recall. Right now the car is behaving after having it in the shop in December for about 3 weeks. I love this car so much, I get so many compliments because the last owner took care of it so great- the interior and exterior of the car is perfect and all of the bells and whistles work perfectly, its just the little annoying things that pop up from time to time with it that really stress me out. This is my third Audi. The best one I owned was a 2006 A6 Quattro wagon. The only thing that died on me in that car was the radio. I sold it and the new owner still sends me messages saying how happy he is with the purchase. Anyway thanks for the suggestion.
i had no idea these were sold with the key slot in the dash. on U.S spec cars there is no opening to put the key there, instead its the sensor where you would place the fob if the battery is dead. so overseas spec A8 have a key slot like in the dash as an a4, q5, etc of that era would too. that’s so interesting!!!
I have a 2013 S8 with 720hp and never had any problems. Just regular maintenance
Very helpful video! Good to know what I’m about to get myself into.👍🏻👍🏻
Happy to help.
I agree man. I much as I like Audi I'm not willing to chance buying one. I was looking at an S8 09 or 08.
@@moejohnson8459 they're great cars and I've had one for 6yrs and hardly ANY problems
@@derrickk22 Which one? I'm close to getting the S8. An 08 or 09 if the price is right. Tell me things I should pay attention too. Man give me run down lol. I really need to talk with someone who has one.
@@moejohnson8459 Well I have an 07 and I've had it since it was only 45,000 miles on it. Only thing I've had to do so far is put a new starter in it. And that was about 3 months after I had it. It's only 86,000 on it now and I don't have any problems with it at all. I did the research before I bought it and it far surpasses Mercedes and Jaguar with reliability. I drive it pretty smoothly, I hardly ever step on it because it's probably needing that intake cleaning he spoke of because I can tell that it should probably be faster than it is. I have a set of 22' wheels on it and it has given me Absolutely zero problems with the suspension. I love the car though but I admit if I'd watched this video before I bought it, it would scare me into something else probably. Again, my car has low miles and has been taken care of pretty good tho.
I bought a second hand 2011 A8 4.2TDI three years ago. It had done 80,000km, I’ve put another 110,000 on it, mainly country driving. It’s a great car inside and out, and quite economical (around 8l/100km). Very reliable, it did blow a front suspension strut on a very hot day (44C) going through a pothole. Repair was $5000 but covered by insurance. A couple of little niggles, the sunroof refused to close one day, but it worked again the next day and no issues since. Presently the adaptive cruise control is not working, it says there is a camera fault. I would rather it had a full spare tyre, not a space saver.
I got a similar one to yours a 4.2 tdi there are very reliable cars if the vehicle has been looked after right mine dose have the keyless entry but it doesn't work on the Passenger side door there do go though brake disc
@@CarLifee I’ve had same issue on my Q5 2011. I replaces myself the door handle mechanism for keyless (super easy) and guess what? It has been working for nearly 5 years with no issues. The mechanism i ordered from amazon or ebay, not sure. The issue with the 2010-2012 keyless is that audi uses silicone to isolate the mechanism from water, however with time silicone gets weaker and at some point it leaks water. That’s when the issues start. I suggest you to check some UA-cam videos. The new handle mechanism costed like 20$. Compares to audi’s offer 250$.
@@unusualchannel8437 it was odd if you unlocked it the keyless would work but after a while it stop and had to manually open it but it's with a new owner now sadly it was a great car.
5000.00 ??? That sounds unreasonable
Awesome video!
If you read on forums, 4.0 is a problem child. The 3.0T V6 is much more reliable. I had a D3 - had issues with bushings and struts - heavy car and cost me a lot of money to find it - was the control arm bushings... i calculated the car cost me 2000 in maintenance per year... acceptable...
Definitely. This guy made this title like this was something terrible or something.... EVERY car have at least few issues, air suspension is expensive to fix and almost sure to fail but it looks like its problem on every car that have it
Agree, the 3.0 D4 is bulletproof
Merci merci,, I really need this,,, good advice,,, thannnnnnkkkksss
Interesting findings thanks! I am in the market for a used 2019 A8 V6 fully loaded. I drive ES 350's for awhile now and reliability is paramount for those cars. I want to pay the right price for the A8 BUT how aggressive I should be?
Yeah uhm you are going from one of the most reliable luxury cars to a possible money pit. So I would get an aggressive discount and have the intent on purchasing a extended bumper to bumper warranty.
Hi there, I am about to purchase an Audi A8L 2013 the engine offered is the 4.0 T, just wonder if the problem about the time chain persist on this engine and overall your opinion.
Thanks!
Just get the 3.0, bulletproof setup. I have a ‘16 and it’s amazing. I’ve owned D2 and D3 previously.
I was hoping you test and evaluate the W12 version- aka "The Transporter"‼️
Ok, now I have a problem! "Knocking" is not on my list of seat massage options!
my air bag light was on, Audi said new passenger seat £1679, 00 ,i went to another garage ,£6 for a plugg under my seat all good now .4 years super ,still good .
What's your thoughts about 2015 A8L 4.0T?
First of, thank you for the detailed video. How does the 2012 A8 3.0tdi sit in this review?
Cezar Cristian i have never driven one so couldnt comment. Thank you
I have the 3.0t and it's not bad I did have to replace the thermostat but other then that it's been good and it get 25 mpg
Next can you do about the M3 sedan F models?
Great video
I believe S class and 7 series would be even worst 😬
Sam Audi A8 2013 has two engine options 3 l supercharged and 4.2 l turbo with engine you think is more problematic I love this cars I think to purchase but I’m afraid I will have so many problems let me know thanks
Would there be additional major issues that surface for a higher mileage? for example what happens at 250,000km?
I own a 2012 a8 4.2ltr 124k no real issues high pressure fuel pump $208.00 mechanic charged $45.00 to install. Fuel perge valve $41.00 installed 2min. Water heater valve also throws transmission cooler code same part. free recall. But went out again $150.00 mechanic charged $95.00 installed. Expect to replace lower control arms they run $150 to $250 a piece. $125 labor. Over all Fantastic car for Under $20k I drive it very hard I priced used transmission incase it went bad only $275.00 on ebay apparently these transmission last forever.
Lmfaoooo where the fuck do you live with those labor rates😂😂😂venezuela??
I recently got 2012 A8 L in a mint condition with barely 17000 miles on it , so far I am enjoying it, however few things am concerned with, for which I am not able to find proper answers. During parking from the front side/ or sides it sometimes doesn't beeps, neither it shows in MMI that I might be hitting something. But when parked and then when I put it in reverse, it shows on the MMI that hey dont go in the front there is an obstruction , I am like "Come on man I needed you to tell me this when I was parking, not when I am reversing". Is it normal ?
same thing with mine. no idea how to open the front camera.
This channel is a library of knowledge
I have a 2013 A8 how do sinc the analogue clock with the digital one
Please
I notice you did not mention that 2018 which is what I And looking for But I've seen a lot of 2017 that I really like So I'm glad I seen your video this really worries me Even though I know how to work on cars it's not something I want to do on a car I'm looking to buy. I am used to Honda motors so yes I look forward to running them 3 and 400000 miles easily But it sounds like this is something I can not get from these audis. I guess he makes couple of months I will see if I'd buy one or not.😔😬🤔 Thank you for this video
The W12 is indestructible I can guarantee you that one. I have the d4 right now, had the w12 d3 for 3 years, not a single issue.
The W12 is the best engine👌👌
I hope so, working on the v8 is hard enough
@@JDJD-mw9rr Still not a single thing :P
I'm digging this car! Full size luxury, like a BMW 740Li.
I own a late 2014 A8 diesel, which is fast and very comfortable. It has covered 33,000 miles with no issues. Would you recommend that I get rid of the car before it does cause problems, and what would you recommend as a replacement? I was considering a Kia Stinger, which everyone seems to think is a great car.
Stinger is awesome.
That suspension. You can get them rebuilt saving a ton of money.
So what are the best years for the A8 3.0?
I've had an 07 for over 6 years and I can tell that it's not as responsive as it should be. The intake removal job is needed, should I only take it to the dealer or can most shops deal with that? Also, us it expensive to do?
Most shops are able to do it, if they're specifically euro-car auto shops. But if you wanna play it safe, take it to the dealer
@@lukebennett4121 Yeah you're right. I've tried all kinds of Fuel cleaner with premium gas etc.
Hi I have the opportunity to purchase a Audi A8L 4.2 Quattro for around 11k with 94k miles do you think it’s worth it? Are there a lot of expensive issues?
Air suspension are $700 each not $ 2000
Are these problems the same in in the d3 facelift?
The real question is should we get this D4 A8 after all or might pass on this one
Hi. What should be done at the 35,000
Mike service ? 2014 Audi a 8 3.0 t
Looking at a 2011 with 100000 kms. air susp and front and rear message seats dvd in rear also. rear reclining seats too. this video making me think twice.
Hi great video, I have problem with sticking mmi, screen had a scan said mmi malfunction, the runners work OK smooth but sometimes stays up or down thanks
Just got a 2013 S8 w/60k miles. My MMI screen clicks when it goes in and sometimes when it comes out. I don't see any faults on the dash. I have an extended warranty, will see if it covers this. Not a real problem, just annoying
@@michaelbrown-ws1pc hi mine was the same car had been standing try spraying silicon grease down into running gear when mmi is out at the base, you need a small tube, normally supplied
I have the 2013 A8L and the heat has stopped coming to the driver side of the cabin. (Right hand drive) any ideas? Other than that it’s great..
Pocket air on the line
Could u help me RE-program my memory seating? 2015 A8L Quattro Turbo premium sedan. Just the off button lights up and the other buttons do notiing.
Is Direct Injection really worth the extra Drops of fuel it saves with all the Carbon issues that accompany the system????
I have same question because the clean up cost thousand dollars and time in the garage.
Great job again. Is a 10 year old S class just as bad?
Coming up soon :)
Now that's a video i would watch
Yes buy a lexus ls430 or ls460 any ls really for a sedan and can be had with awd
Yes a 10 year old Mercedes S550 is just as bad.Busings were replaced.Starter replaced.Radiator replaced.Battery(had 3) replaced.Factory sound system (boise) sucks terrible.I had to add two amps.One for bass and one for highs along with four tweeters.Other that those tweets,the car is a gem."You gotta pay the cost to be like a boss".Or you could just be a robot and drive a boring ass car like a honda,not!
I am currently looking at a 2017 Audi A8 4.0T. Can you send me a breakdown of repair costs for this vehicle or refer a website i can review
I was thinking about buying an A8 2015 but has over 230k klm on it so just not sure now
93000 kilometers.....means he did nearly drive in 10 years. most audi A8 got 250-400.000 kilometer after 2-5 years. A lot of people buy a car like this and drive around in the city. Short distance. the best way to visit every 3-6 month your Audi man. Drive it every week 1000-3000 kilometer over highway and if the car get his or her I do not know who drives it? Normal service not much problems. Air Suspension is about 9-12 years than need to replaced. Every brand.
Where do you get the schematic for this car need to know where the alternator is
What is your opinion on the 12 cylinder version? Thanks
very unreliable engine, expensive to fix
Any videos on Mercedes-benz E 400 2017
I have yet to hear of any high end luxury car that didn't have a lot of mechanical and electrical problems even for a brand new one. No matter if it's Audi, BMW, Jaguar, Range Rover, and even Bentley or Rolls-Royce. It's funny how these vehicles brand new cost almost $100,000 or more so you'd think they would have the best quality parts for the price even when they are well taken care of. But for many years high end luxury vehicles have always been known to have the most problems. I didn't include Mercedes and Lexus into the group only because those seem to hold themselves together a lot more than the others. It doesn't mean that something like the S-Class or LS doesn't have it's own issues as well, but they last longer and are not as expensive to fix.
Hi I have a question about Audi A8 sedan 2013 where is cilinder #5 located on a 6 cilinder
Good Value?? 2006 Audi A8 3.0 147000km for R120 000, this car is in immaculate condition and has all its services through Audi.
What do think about 2015 and up a8 with 3.0 supercharged and 4.0 engine’s. Which one is more reliable?
The 3.0 is the more reliable one. Unit 2017 the 4.0T had a design flaw that would clog the oil line feeding the turbos and result in turbo failure. I’ve heard of this happening as early as 50k miles on the clock. It’s an unsettling feeling of sitting on a ticking bomb, I have a 2015 4.0T with now 86k miles and no more warranty.
@@TheGersh18 how did you car turn out? I’m looking at a 2015 4.0 with 77k Miles on it. Any huge maintenance issues ?
@@Br230. the oil line issue got a recall, was fix and turbos still going strong. Shockingly no major issues and I’m at 108k now. An occasional electrical gremlin pops up but then resolves itself quickly. If getting this car I’d still say the 4.0 is the way to go. Maybe check for transmission maintenance history, for many years before the were “service free” on these they are not.
If you are buying car like this, first you needs to realize, how long you want to keep it, and to be prepared for really expensive repairs, because most likely previous owners sold it, right before them. I really don't recommend to totally screwed up this car with coil suspension, if you don't have money for new one, especially when here it is related to another subsystems, which are "talking" to each other. In simple this is not a car from 90's with few wires here and there, so if you are not ready to maintain it properly, then buy rather something much simpler, like A4/A5
I bought a 2011 And I have a problem with my headlights my high beams are not working granted the call was involved in an accident on the front passenger side and the headlights were affected but it was not broken at all is there a fuse issue if so can you help
I have a 2012 A8 and my car also had a damage to the front and right headlight was replaced. But in order for replaced headlight to work properly it should be programmed. Find a good auto electric guy or a dealer who can program it. Good luck with it
So what I got from this is that the biggest issue is the suspension?
I’m fueling with high rated fuel number of any gas station but Can I still build carbon ?
Yes. It’s true for ANY TSI type direct injection engine from any manufacturer. There are liquid or spray products to help dissolve the buildup. Look up videos of “Seafoam”.
if the air suspension is faulty, can you still drive the car with the suspension down, I don't want to fit it in order to raise it.
Is there a bad fit and finish on the driver back passenger door?At the top of back door is daylight.
thats an interior running light... a cockpit light that is always on; very nice,
I just test drove a 2014 a8 3.0T. Is it normal when you are driving slow like driving in a parking lot, When you take your foot off the gad pedal in first or second gear low rpm’s to feel a slight jerk in the transmission. Almost feels like it is stuck in that gear rather than up shifting to a higher gear. Almost feels like your in a standard and you forgot to shift.
Mines also does the same thing. Let me know what you find out
@@dwoods2700 I bought the car after paying for an inspection at a dealer. They said it was normal and if there was an actual problem the engine light would be on. Seems to be the way the car is geared. Do you notice a little lag when your accelerating fast shifting from like second through 4th gears ?
Only real problems are sunroof and oilscreen for turbo's for the 4.0tt..... which is covered by an audi recall now.
If you think about this car, buy it.
Can you review 2020 Audi s8
Sure
And at the same time!😉
I was thinking about buying a Audi A8 72000 miles 2011 is it a goodbye If I buy it should I get a extended warranty on it
ordered an A8 L to be delivered from Kentucky, 2015, V8, all options, 43000 miles. i'll gladly buy a 5 year or 75,000 (to 125K) mile bumper to bumper warranty for about $5K.
Why does my 2013 a A6, hop and jump when its automatic ?
What is ACC and Audi braking guard Unavailable?
Great car a mechanic to keep running..... not made to be easy to repair.
You're confusing the facelift with pre-facelift, describing the post-facelift headlights while sitting in front of and pointing at the pre-facelift lights which do not have the functionality bei g described.
I was thinking about the same thing. He thought he knew it all, but he f***d up 😂
He might be right guys, the functionality was enabled for non-US cars. In the US the DOT was a bit mistrustful... let me dig out the video.
Ok checked out - the only thing the pre facelift LEDs do is “high beam assist” not blinding people... yeah the sequential lighting of road is with post-facelift
short version....do not buy as any savings from initial investment will most likely be lost in expensive repairs
There’s a reason they’re cheap. Same goes for all 10 year old German luxury sedans. A warranty is a must.
That's pretty much all luxury cars except maybe Lexus
Do you think Audi A7 2016-2017 has this much of issues ? Thanks
Found a good deal on a low mile 2017…. I don’t want it anymore. I don’t want luxury vehicle maintenance cost.
Timing chains in the back ??!! That is definite deal breaker and I would change to coil over shocks. Control arms poor design but workable. You might as well change everything back of engine seals water pump when doing the timing chains. I would have to have a warranty or pay nothing for 2011 year model on back. Kinda sound like attempted mass produce sabotage a real shame a real shame especially for the 2011.
hello what do you think about a8 4.2tdi 4 seater
I’ve owned one for the past 6 years. Real stealth bomber. No problems if serviced regularly but need a good Audi dealer. (not all are). Have got over 40mpg on Europe trip a couple of years back when road travel there was easy from the UK!