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Old 10-30-2003, 11:00 AM
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Thumbs up Audi A8L

Bought a car and it is not a Mercedes. It is a 2001 A8L. Man, I love this thing. It is big, great MPG, fast and very nice handling. I considered 740IL, S-class but I opted to go with and Audi. I had an A4 back in 98 for a short time but did not care too much about the smallish size. I am looking for a good Audi mechanic in So. Calif. if anyone know of one.
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Old 10-30-2003, 11:09 AM
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Thumbs up

Impressive car:

http://www.caranddriver.com/article.asp?section_id=3&article_id=6853&page_number=1

But then, I've been an Audi fan for some time.
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Old 10-30-2003, 11:41 AM
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mine is a 2001. I wish it was new.
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Old 10-30-2003, 05:55 PM
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mine is a 2001. I wish it was new.
Nah, you don't. The A8 is one of the hardest depreciating luxury cars sold. New owners take a huge hit. You're smart!

As a used buy, they are a terrific flagship car.
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Old 10-30-2003, 09:54 PM
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I think so, too. I also found out that they only made 3,500 A8Ls for two years. I found these cars very unique and elegant. I have soft spot for these cars and always wanted one. It is silver with black interior with the right 17" 5 spoke wheels. Great combo. I am sure I will enjoy it for a while.

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68 280SE Coupe restored
01 Audi A8L
05 Volvo XC90 AWD
85 CJ7 (Rockcrawler) GM 5.3 Vortec
02 Excursion XLT 4X4 PSD 700lbs. torque
78 Jeep J-10 4x4 (project)
84 Jeep Wagoneer (donor vehicle)
02 Carson HD Car Hauler

David
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