t0202
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Hi guys, ive got a beautiful 1998 Audi A8/S8 sport for sale, stunning vehicle with all the toys, details are; shes a Audi A8/S8 4.2 V8 quattro 330bph with a sport/triptronic gearbox metallic green with cream heated,memory, electric seats. 1998 on an S 129k on the clock - full stamped Audi service history - last done in march 2013 - which included, geabox oil, engine oil, all the filters, plugs, and most importantly with this millage shes has cambelt and tentioners changed as well a this time. MOT - until May 2014 tax - until August I'm located in north wales, about 2 minutes from St.Asaph city, 30 mins from chester, on the A55, just drop me a line and il give you driections, viewing is more than welcome, as is any inspection. heres a link to the ebay ad for you to see pics and more details. the car is mechanically sound, she is in perfect mechanical condition, but the body could do with a smarten up in places. no dents or anything like that, just cosmetic stuff. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUDI-A8-S8-4-2-V8-QUATTRO-SPORT-/290945962436?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item43bdbb11c4thanks, tom 07817726287 |
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VIP
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Jul 21, 2013 17:35:51 GMT
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So which is it, an A8, an A8 Sport or an S8?
Three different models you're quoting there.
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Last Edit: Jul 21, 2013 17:38:02 GMT by VIP
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t0202
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Jul 21, 2013 18:36:18 GMT
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So which is it, an A8, an A8 Sport or an S8? Three different models you're quoting there. Its an A8 sport, have been told its an A8/S8 by audi, thats the model, A8-S8, this was said to me by pentraeth audi when I ordered the service parts; |
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Jul 21, 2013 19:22:41 GMT
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it would have shiny alloy mirrors if it was an S8.
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t0202
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Jul 21, 2013 19:43:44 GMT
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it would have shiny alloy mirrors if it was an S8. i think, from what i can gather, the mechanics of the engine and gearbox are an audi A8 sport, as the engine cover on S8s are red, while the one on mine is silver. and there are a few subtle differences...(chrome mirrors) yet... it has the S8 steering wheel, S8 wheels and S8 styling,(other than the mirrors) It also has the S8 spec, Brembo brakes..etc etc... this is what is distinctive about the A8 sport to a standard A8. hence the traxdemark....A8-S8 (its not a standard A8.. not is it the full bore S8) the A8 has 300bhpish the S8 has 360bphish the A8 sport has 330ish bhp. due to the styling can be known as the A8-S8. this is what was told to me by a reputable Audi Dealership that i have known for many years, I have had Audis for the last 7 years, many dfferent ones and all have been serviced by reputable Audi mechanics. and he'd told me this, and it was the same when i was ordering parts, they quoted the car as an A8 - S8, as all parts are different. this Car, is a specialist car, so not any tom dick and harry can sort them, Ive had a specialist Audi A8 D2 mechanic do the work on mine, as i wanted it done right, as its a powerful car, so it hasto be done properly by people who know what they are doing, they have all said the same thing. there is an american Audi A8 D2 forum explaining all of this too, |
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VIP
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it would have shiny alloy mirrors if it was an S8. I think, from what I can gather, the mechanics of the engine and gearbox are an audi A8 sport, as the engine cover on S8s are red, while the one on mine is silver. and there are a few subtle differences...(chrome mirrors) yet... it has the S8 steering wheel, S8 wheels and S8 styling,(other than the mirrors) It also has the S8 spec, Brembo brakes..etc etc... this is what is distinctive about the A8 sport to a standard A8. hence the traxdemark....A8-S8 (its not a standard A8.. not is it the full bore S8) the A8 has 300bhpish the S8 has 360bphish the A8 sport has 330ish bhp. due to the styling can be known as the A8-S8. this is what was told to me by a reputable Audi Dealership that I have known for many years, I have had Audis for the last 7 years, many dfferent ones and all have been serviced by reputable Audi mechanics. and he'd told me this, and it was the same when I was ordering parts, they quoted the car as an A8 - S8, as all parts are different. this Car, is a specialist car, so not any tom dick and harry can sort them, Ive had a specialist Audi A8 D2 mechanic do the work on mine, as I wanted it done right, as its a powerful car, so it hasto be done properly by people who know what they are doing, they have all said the same thing. there is an american Audi A8 D2 forum explaining all of this too, It's an A8 Sport, it won't have 330BHP as the S8 of that era 'only' had 335BHP. It has the same power as a standard A8, 295BHP. There has never been a model referred to as the A8-S8, you have an Audi A8 Sport that someone has sprinkled some S8 bits onto. |
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