AUDI A8 SE 3 LITRE DIESEL QUATRO

2005 05

PREVIOUS FAMOUS OWNER 

RECORD BREAKING TONY MC COY JUMP JOCKEY

MAY TAKE PX ON THIS VEHICLE

 This car has almost every extra you can think of  Includeing

paddle control gear change multitronic auto

Sat nav

xeon lights

electric comfort seats lumbar back support etc

twin Tv,s

dvd player

cordless head phones 2 pairs

air suspension which gives you the option of different rides firm smooth responsive

Diesel engine very powerful yet still fast and returning good mpg considering the sizw of the car

Built in car phone which you can take out as a slim Motorola mobile, works through the console very clever bit of kit

Two TV’s  one in the dash larger one in the rear with two sets of wireless headphones  with built in dvd player

59.000miles

Full service history

this is the  best car I have ever driven

Audi has been battling for years to steal new-car buyers away from its German rivals Mercedes-Benz and BMW, and at last the manufacturer seems to be making gains, at least with the A4 and TT models. But when it comes to its flagship, the A8, Audi struggles to capture hearts and wallets in the same way, and that’s good news if you fancy picking up a used example.

Introduced in August 2003, the second generation Audi A8 continued with the now familiar formula of all-aluminium space frame, V8 engines and quattro four-wheel drive. But now the A8 had a new weapon — diesel power.

It came in the shape of an impressive 4 litre V8, producing 274bhp and 479 lb ft of torque at 1800rpm. The result? A luxury saloon car that will sprint from 0-60mph in 6.4sec, reach 153mph and still return 30mpg in mixed motoring.

But buying a new A8 4.0 TDI was not a cheap option. It cost £6,000 more than the equivalent 3.7 litre V8 petrol and £2,000 more than the 4.2 litre. A new 3 litre entry-level diesel was introduced in January 2004 for some £10,000 less than its big brother, and although its 233bhp engine is no match for the 4 litre, driven in isolation it is still a very impressive performer. Fuel consumption improves by around 10% and the quattro drive ensures handling is just as sweet.

The only problem for secondhand buyers will be finding either diesel model for sale at a reasonable price or sensible mileage, because owners tend to hang on to them. It will be late in 2007 before secondhand examples become more readily available.

In terms of specification there is little missing from the Audi A8’s standard equipment list with leather, zoned climate control, alloys, multi-disc CD player and a smattering of airbags all standard. Larger-engine models gain electric memory front seats and larger alloys, although the list of options, such as, satellite navigation and upgraded stereos, also tempted many buyers when new. While many of these are nice to have, only the sat nav adds much to the car’s resale value, and then no more than around £750 on a one or two-year-old car.

On the road, the A8 performs somewhere between a sporting saloon and a luxury coach. The coach part refers to the car’s interior space — it’s huge. Even without the extra 13cm of rear legroom offered by the LWB (long-wheelbase) model the rear space is vast. Head and shoulder room are generous, in both front and back, and even with five adults on board the A8 never feels cramped.

In terms of driving dynamics, the A8 feels distinctly uncoach-like, even sporty. This is due in part to the car’s incredibly rigid aluminium space frame, but also to the suspension setup. Some luxury car buyers will be disappointed that the A8 doesn’t soak up bumps as well as certain rivals, but others will appreciate the enhanced handling.

Audi prides itself on superb build quality and this generation of A8 pushes those standards even higher. On secondhand examples expect factory-fresh interiors, and even cars approaching 100,000 miles shouldn’t show much wear on the upholstery.

Boot 500-litre boot is among the best in class and has neat automatic opening/closing operated by key fob

Dashboard Centre console is dominated by MMI (Multi Media Interface), which works in a similar way to the BMW 7-series system but is more instinctive

Stereo Standard nine-speaker stereo with six-disc CD player in glove box is good; factory upgrade is spectacular

Spare wheel Full-size spare wheel on models with rims of 18in or less

Satellite navigation A desirable option on used examples adding about £750 to used prices

Gearbox Auto transmission standard on all models but nonV8 petrol versions get multitronic system instead of tiptronic

FORECOURT PRICE TO    INCLUDE  ROAD TAX  6 MONTHS 12 MONTHS WARRANTY DELIVERY ANYWHERE IN THE UK FREE 12 MONTHS MOT   THE ABOVE OFFER  IS ONLY AVAILEABLE WITH THE BUY NOW PRICE   There is various ways that you can finance this car   Eg finance so much of it and have a balloon payment at the end of the term To pay back or refinance please ask for details   CLICK HERE FOR FINANCE APPLICATION      Forecourt price £23999 Deposit £99 Amount of finance   APR 8.9%   Period in months 60 Weekly payment   Monthly payment     Finance available If you would like to apply for finance can you do this by clicking the link here           CLICK HERE FOR FINANCE APPLICATION   IF YOU REQUIRE FINANCE  RING 01325 488880     PAYMENTS WILL VARY DEPENDING ON YOUR CREDIT HISTORY  THIS IS A EGAMPLE FOR A CORRECT QUTE WE WILL REQUIRE YOUR FINANCE DETAILS