2001 Audi S8 Purchase advice needed

[Dave]

they are a very nice car.  a s8 was in my possession about 2 years, but it wasn't a high mileage example.  i would echo the comment about the transmission service.  other than that i have nothing more to add. they are a beautifully build car, far far better than the comparable a6 (which is basiclly just a growled up a4).

the 2001 did not have the sport mode on the box either.  i believe that this was a 2003 feature.

paul waterloo put together a very good website based on his experience with his s8. it's probably still in cyber space. somewhere.

dave
'08 rs6 avant
'04 allroad tdi

On 20/11/2011, at 4:14 PM, quattro-request at audifans.com wrote:

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> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:30:03 -0500
> From: Jay M <jaybird002 at msn.com>
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> Hi group,

> I am thinking about buying a 2001 S8 with 150,000 miles on it. The interior and exterior appears to be in good cosmetic condition. I have not taken the car for a test drive yet. 
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> I am a current owner of a C4 S6 and A6 and do my own routine maintenance such as oil, plugs, brakes, etc. but know nothing about the reliability, typical problem areas and things to look out for when purchasing an S8. I know parts and service for the S8 are expensive. 
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> Can anybody who has had a 2001 S8 for more than 150,000 miles please advise me what I should look out for when I do my own Pre-Purchase Inspection? Typical mechanical/electrical gremlins inherent to this model year S8 and/or general comments would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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