[V8] Audi V8 or A8

[Dave Head]

More than the rear main seal issue???

William Gutierrez wrote:

>My $.02, having bought a 2002 A8L?
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>Stick with the V8.  More nimble, and this board is a fantastic resource to 
>keep it running.
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>Also, the A8s have a known problem with their transmissions, which will run 
>you anywhere from $4,500 to $7,500 to fix.  It's not a question of if, it's 
>when.  All replacement trans are being upgraded to resolve the problem.
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>Don't get me wrong, the A8 is a nice car and I enjoy it, but it's not going 
>to be cheaper to own and it is definitely geared more toward luxury than the 
>V8.
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>Good luck.
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>Bill G.
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>>From: "Klein, Nathan P" <nathan.p.klein at lmco.com>
>>To: John Dodd <john.dodd at sait.ca>, v8 at audifans.com
>>Subject: Re: [V8] Audi V8 or A8
>>Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 16:00:16 -0500
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>>The previous owner of my V8Q did the latter.  I could tell that it was
>>hard for him to let it go.  Understandably so, having babied the car for
>>many years.
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>>-----Original Message-----
>>From: v8-bounces+nathan.p.klein=lmco.com at audifans.com
>>[mailto:v8-bounces+nathan.p.klein=lmco.com at audifans.com] On Behalf Of
>>John Dodd
>>Sent: Friday, September 16, 2005 3:31 PM
>>To: v8 at audifans.com
>>Subject: [V8] Audi V8 or A8
>>
>>Guys
>>I have to either change the timing belt in my car ,  or my beloved V8
>>for an A8 .
>>So the question is should I go for a 99 A8 (can't afford a newer one) or
>>stick with my V8.
>>I' m afraid that I'll miss my v8.I like the feel of it as well as the
>>full instrumentation etc.
>>Anyone that has tried it ?
>>thanks
>>John
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