Highlights
- 5.2-litre V10 engine producing a claimed 444 horsepower
- Recently refurbished alloy wheels
- Loaded with factory optional extras including ceramic brakes
The Appeal
V10 engines are normally only to be experienced in supercars like the Lamborghini Gallardo which it shares this powerful engine with is all well and good until you need to carry passengers, traverse potholed roads and actually get in and out of it.
The answer then, is the Audi S8. With a monstrous V10 engine lurking beneath an otherwise unassuming 4-door saloon body. This may well be the ultimate Q car.
This 2008 example has evidently been cared for throughout its life and is presented really well. If you’re after a real driver’s car but need everyday practicality, this Audi is definitely one to consider.
The History and Paperwork
- V5C present
- Original document wallet and owner’s manuals
- Collection of old MOT certificates
- Service book stamped 2009, 2011, 2014, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2022
- Acquired by the vendor in February 2022
- Recent expenditure on servicing and a few cosmetic details
- Used sparingly as weekend transport
- Last serviced at 74,789 in august 2022
- Original ‘Audi wallet
- MOT to March 2023
- DVSA mileage records backing up recorded mileage - March 2011 - 27,941 ; March 2012 - 34,860 ; Feb 2013 - 39,519 ; Feb 2014 - 46,935 ; Feb 2015 - 52,200 ; Feb 2016 - 54,873; Feb 2017 - 57,712 ; Feb 2018 - 58,638 ; Feb 2019 - 60,431 ; Feb 2020 - 66,857 ; March 2021 - 68,746 ; March 2022 - 74,236
- Extensive service records with 8 services , Servicing at Nov 2009 @ 18,926 ; Oct 2011 @ 31,920; April 2014 @ 47,877; Jan 2018 @ 58,858 ; Feb 2019 @ 60,432 ; Feb 2020 @ 66,857; Mar 2022 @ 74,226 and Oct 2022 @ 74,789
The Interior
- Variable cruise control
- Bose infotainment system
- Satellite navigation
- Seat heating front and rear
- Carbon fibre trim pieces
- Soft close doors and remote boot release
- The leather seats present well considering their age and display only minor creasing and a few small scuffs
- The dashboard and interior trim pieces appear in great shape
- Alcantara headlining is a touch of luxury and is in good condition
- There is not much wear to the controls or switchgear
- Everything works as it should according to the vendor
The Exterior
- ‘Daytona’ metallic grey
- The paintwork is in good overall shape with a few small stone chips and some minor scratches, also two very correctable paint damage areas to front valance and passenger side skirt
- 2 minor dents were removed professionally shortly after the vendor acquired the car
- The alloy wheels were recently refurbished
- The vendor informs us that plenty of tread remains on the tyres
- The aluminium bodywork appears really straight and we couldn’t see any corrosion underneath
- All the trims, glass and light lenses look to be in good shape
- Ceramic brakes , double glazed tinted windows, front and rear Audi parktronic system
The Mechanics
- 5.2-litre V10
- Automatic gearbox with sports option and manual option - via steering wheel paddle shift
- Runs really well with ample power, changing gear smoothly via the automatic gearbox
- Stops promptly courtesy of ceramic brakes
- No untoward noises, leaks or smoke to report
Summary
The fact that this Audi is such a wolf in sheep’s clothing really appeals to us. It’s a V10 performance car that can be used every day and that makes it something truly special.
If this S8 excites you as much as it does us, we suggest you consider adding it to your driveway.
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