Audi virgin........being seduced by an S8! A few questions.....

Clockworkweasel · 06-20-2007, 12:51 AM

Hello Audi forum!

So it seems that we now need a second car and I have always had a hankering for a fast Audi.

A reputable maindealer in Abu Dhabi ( I live in Dubai) has a Magic Blue 2001 S8 with only 44000Km on the clock, complete service history and dealers 12 month warranty.

I am going to go take it for a drive on Saturday and go through the history with a fine toothcomb, but it seems like a good buy to me!

The price in Dhs is 99000, which is 13500 pounds stirling or circa $26000 at current rates.

So - does this seem like a good value buy?

Are there any major pitfalls I should be aware of or points to note when I check the thing and test drive it?

Should I just ignore the S8 and go for the Silver 2001 W12 in stock instead?

Cheers

SneakyMcC · 06-20-2007, 04:29 PM

audipages Used A8 Buyer's Guide

I'll PM you with some other stuff. ;-)

audiowner · 06-20-2007, 06:04 PM

Hi Weasel

I would go for the S8 but that is personal choice
Drive both & see what you think.

Would certainly negotiate that price down as your buying in Dubai

SneakyMcc guide read & digest

And i'm sure you don't need me to tell you, over there double check vin/ engine nos etc against all paperwork with a magnifying glass.

Hope you get yourself a cool deal & nice Audi to run on those lovely cheap fuel prices

Clockworkweasel · 06-20-2007, 11:47 PM

Cheers for the info guys!

Roll on saturday......

I would hope (but am not assuming) that as it is from a very reputable Audi/VW/Porsche dealer that all should be kosher with the vehicles history - certainly the 1 year extended dealer warranty is a bonus.

One question I did have re: service intervals:

OUt here in the desert, due to the heat and dust, you normally expect service intervals to be greatly reduced. My Subaru is every 5000km!

The guy I spoke to at the Audi garage however, reckoned that a minor was 15k and a major every 30.

Now I can only assume that either:

A) The Audi is made of sterner stuff than other cars and genuinly does need less freuqent attention, even out here or

The guy was fibbing.

06-20-2007, 12:51 AM	#1 (permalink)
Clockworkweasel Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Gallery: (0)	Audi virgin........being seduced by an S8! A few questions..... Hello Audi forum! So it seems that we now need a second car and I have always had a hankering for a fast Audi. A reputable maindealer in Abu Dhabi ( I live in Dubai) has a Magic Blue 2001 S8 with only 44000Km on the clock, complete service history and dealers 12 month warranty. I am going to go take it for a drive on Saturday and go through the history with a fine toothcomb, but it seems like a good buy to me! The price in Dhs is 99000, which is 13500 pounds stirling or circa $26000 at current rates. So - does this seem like a good value buy? Are there any major pitfalls I should be aware of or points to note when I check the thing and test drive it? Should I just ignore the S8 and go for the Silver 2001 W12 in stock instead? Cheers

06-20-2007, 06:04 PM	#3 (permalink)
audiowner Full Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 111 Gallery: (0)	Hi Weasel I would go for the S8 but that is personal choice Drive both & see what you think. Would certainly negotiate that price down as your buying in Dubai SneakyMcc guide read & digest And i'm sure you don't need me to tell you, over there double check vin/ engine nos etc against all paperwork with a magnifying glass. Hope you get yourself a cool deal & nice Audi to run on those lovely cheap fuel prices __________________

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06-20-2007, 04:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
SneakyMcC Newbie Join Date: May 2007 Location: Essex/East London Posts: 23 Gallery: (0)	audipages Used A8 Buyer's Guide I'll PM you with some other stuff. ;-)

06-20-2007, 11:47 PM	#4 (permalink)
Clockworkweasel Newbie Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 2 Gallery: (0)	Cheers for the info guys! Roll on saturday...... I would hope (but am not assuming) that as it is from a very reputable Audi/VW/Porsche dealer that all should be kosher with the vehicles history - certainly the 1 year extended dealer warranty is a bonus. One question I did have re: service intervals: OUt here in the desert, due to the heat and dust, you normally expect service intervals to be greatly reduced. My Subaru is every 5000km! The guy I spoke to at the Audi garage however, reckoned that a minor was 15k and a major every 30. Now I can only assume that either: A) The Audi is made of sterner stuff than other cars and genuinly does need less freuqent attention, even out here or The guy was fibbing.

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