[s-cars] S-CAR-List Digest, Vol 97, Issue 18

[Chris Davis]

JM,

Timing belt/water pump. I'd also want a complete trans service history.

On Sun, Nov 20, 2011 at 12:00 PM, <s-car-list-request at audifans.com> wrote:

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>   1.  2001 Audi S8 Purchase advice needed (Jay M)
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> Date: Sat, 19 Nov 2011 16:32:47 -0500
> From: Jay M <jaybird002 at msn.com>
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> Subject: [s-cars] 2001 Audi S8 Purchase advice needed
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> Hi group,
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> 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.
>
>
>
> 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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> JM
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