[V8] Which generation quattro? (was replacing the V8 witha...a....a....a....)

[Ingo Rautenberg]

Kent,

A couple of things:  The V8 automatic has a four speed with overdrive (not
3-speed).  Also, the vast majority of v8s reported with tranny problems were
from 1990 (redesign 91-93).  However, a similar problem occurred with the
earlier A8 cars -- at least '97, maybe '98 (propensity for bad trannies -- 
often occuring around 70k and mighty expensive to repair).

Ingo

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent McLean" <kentmclean at mindspring.com>
To: <v8 at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2005 8:15 AM
Subject: [V8] Which generation quattro? (was replacing the V8
witha...a....a....a....)
> I ask the question since I'm considering a V8 as my next
> car. The A8s, being newer, hold the promise of fewer
> issues with old electrics, rubber, and wear and tear in
> general. Plus the 5-speed Tiptronic beats the 3-speed
> automatic (at least in # gears; is it as problematic as
> the 3-speed?).  A $10,000 A8 might sway me.