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@FatHead1979

4 ай бұрын

Love the channel but...I REALLY wish YT channels would be more responsible in relation to which products/companies they promote. Carly is a prime example of a poor product to be recommending, both based on my own personal experience AND the TrustPilot reviews, which very much mirror my own subpar experience. My list of issues includes: 1. The 'Customisation' options only really work on BMWs and a small number of other vehicles i.e. German marques 2. Auto-renewal that is enabled by default and this isn't highlighted when you purchase to really draw your attention to this 'little' detail 3. Auto-renewal can only be cancelled/turned off by contacting the company directly (even thought you can setup an online account for control other aspects) 4. NO reminder (at all) is sent before the auto-renewal at 12 months (the 1st you'll know about it is when £100+ vacates your bank account seemingly out of the blue) 5. When you query the matter (after the fact) with the company they just hide behind "German law" apparently allowing this behaviour to be legal i.e. no cooling off periods etc and refuse to make any sort of refund Unless your vehicle is on the list that are supported by the 'Customisations' section, it's really not much better than a £20-£25 Amazon OBD2 code reader but it costs a LOT more. To anyone reading this comment, do yourself (and your sanity) a massive favour and just...don't (go look at TrustPilot if you need further evidence beyond my rant). @HighPeakAutos - Matt, I understand that sponsors help make a YT channel financially viable but a large part of why we subscribe to your channel, is that you appear to have integrity in relation to how you operate in an area of business that (in many cases) has a well deserved poor reputation for dishonesty. Recommending/promoting crap products and/or companies that don't give a flying about their customers can only do harm to what you've worked hard to build up. (I've been subscribed since the early days of the channel and usually love the content by the way)

@dinosaurnews125

4 ай бұрын

Watch out for their subscription auto renewal policy. You must cancel it immediately otherwise you get charged the full amount on renewal unless you cancel more than one month in advance of expiration.

@paullillie1980

4 ай бұрын

Matt, I really enjoy your content but please reconsider your sponsors. Carly treats their customers really badly, they have auto renewed my licence with no warning and refuse to give me a refund. I feel like I've been ripped off by them 😕

@dinosaurnews125

4 ай бұрын

@@paullillie1980 me too , no notification and buried in small print. Don’t mind auto renewal but having to cancel a month an advance is unfair.

@FatHead1979

4 ай бұрын

@@paullillie1980 As per my earlier comment, been there, done that, 100% agree and judging by the TrustPilot reviews we're part of an unfortunate but sizable club!

What a motor! Hard to believe you can buy a proper Audi A8 for the cost of a 12 year old Fiesta. Look after a car and it’ll last a lifetime. ❤️

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

@bonniedrasco8166

4 ай бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos I can’t wait for the lawsuit against these robbing governments and their corrupt green taxes when it’s proved that they’ve made no difference to the climate change whatsoever other than filling their pockets and taking millions of good cars with plenty of life in them out of the average man and forced more debt on the population! Trust me, just like ppi etc it will come eventually but how many older cars would’ve bitten the dust by then ? God only knows? The electric car is a greedy scam that will only be truly green when they can truly be powered by non fossil fuelled power and the batteries can be disposed of greenly and more importantly sourced ethically which those of us who are not sheepishly indoctrinated know they simply can’t do! At the end of the day if it was about clean air they’d ban the so called offensive cars completely as opposed to charging you for the privilege! It’s a Political and big corporate war on the car owner, I’m a Londoner and what sadiq khan has done to the roads in London is absolutely criminal! Plus there are many companies offering alternative cleaner fuels that could be used for older cars so that they would meet the emissions standards but guess what? The so called powers that be aren’t interested in that because that’s not part of their agenda!

@andrewfrancis3591

4 ай бұрын

Great comment. This is why I love larger engined cars. If you can't afford to look after it, any sensible person will sell it on and get a 12 year old Fiesta.

@Theoriginalbigbrillo

4 ай бұрын

I Said the same thing about my Previous Wife, and She Lasted 6 Months 🤣🤣

@dailyhunter3683

4 ай бұрын

​@@TheoriginalbigbrilloOuch!

Unlike almost all other Audi models the older A8 has a distinguished look about it.

@baffourohene-kena4962

4 ай бұрын

It's the best design of all time

@ericsbuell

4 ай бұрын

Minimal "Design Language" on these early ones makes them look as you say "distinguished", I would also add understated...I have nothing to prove...😉

@LRSTGS

4 ай бұрын

​@@baffourohene-kena4962 So right. Every time I look at an E - type I think, I just wish it was as good looking as a mid 2000s Audi A8.

@Theoriginalbigbrillo

4 ай бұрын

Unlike my previous Wife 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@tcaudiobooks737

4 ай бұрын

@@LRSTGS Love the design of the auld A8, but your comment got a big laugh from me.

insane find Matt !! props to the original owner 👏🏾👏🏼👏🏿👏🏽👏🏻

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@user-dv6le4er4t

4 ай бұрын

Hi KZread! 😊

@user-dv6le4er4t

4 ай бұрын

Hi Matt, thanks for your great videos, as always!​@@HighPeakAutos

@robloxfan4271

4 ай бұрын

i wasn't expecting yt to be here 😂

@Ragna___

4 ай бұрын

Even KZread is impressed!

Love you videos Matt! In my opinion one of the best car channels on KZread! no high performance cars, just your very honest and entertaining personality. Keep it up Matt! 😃😃

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

I appreciate that!

As soon as I saw that my reaction was "That has been the pride and joy of every owner." It's lovely. Back in the day when it was new I thought Audi's styling was kind of safe, a bit dull, maybe even boring, but it's actually timeless. That A8 looks as smart and handsome as it did the day it was sold. And the engine sounded nice and meaty; a little bit of V8 purr to go with the sound of a big diesel. Assuming it isn't hiding any skeletons, that is a proper bargain.

@reececollison5101

4 ай бұрын

I have to disagree, I think late 2000s Audis’ have aged incredibly poorly, and this one is no exception. It looks 17 years old if you ask me

Jeremy Clarkson London-Edinburgh-London on one tank of fuel springs to mind 👍🏻

@hh0207

4 ай бұрын

Diesel is expensive these days. Maybe eco-driving past Edingburgh, until half-tank, and say you beat jeremy 😎

@alangb2086

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, try that in an EV🤣

Beautiful looking vehicle Its aged very well Doesn’t look 17 years old Plenty of service history etc Seems as though it’s been very well maintained I hope it’s a good car, with no surprises…

@stuarthepburn6508

4 ай бұрын

That's the issue for me, see loads of these with books full of receipts, like a badge of honour, until you realise, someone has spent £30k over the life of a car that's done 100k miles

@ademiravdic

4 ай бұрын

premium cars cost money, shocker isnt it@@stuarthepburn6508

You was in my home town (Rayleigh)/ drove past my house, I drove past this audi every day and wondered where it has gone. It was always so clean! Should of popped in for a cuppa 😂

‘Punch it Chewie” 🤣 You’ll tell us next it can do the Kessel Run in less than 12 parsecs!

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

I’ve never seen a single Star Wars in my life so I’m afraid I don’t get the reference

@philcross1057

4 ай бұрын

@@HighPeakAutos 😱😱😱

@jb39channel

4 ай бұрын

​@@HighPeakAutosNext you'll tell us you've never seen a Harry Potter film

@mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm420

4 ай бұрын

I envisioned the previous owner being middle aged, not a spotty teen.

@jb39channel

4 ай бұрын

Harry potter was over 20 years ago...

If my memory serves me right' Clarkson's car was the 4 ltr not the 4.2. I used to own a 2013 version of this and got 50mpg on long run at sensible speed. Eagerly awaiting the next instalment.

Kudos on the video editing. When you start the A8 and hear the engine roar and the camera pans immediately to the power designation on the tailgate (4.2 TDi)… a touch of class

Love that generation of A8. Amazing how big of a difference service records makes. My old B5 Audi S4 had service records in a neat binder from new, over 200,000 miles of receipts.

The little chuckle to yourself when you almost went full Partridge was hilarious. We have a Touareg R line with same motor, the torque is addictive, especially with a remap.

@williammorris1384

4 ай бұрын

“ It’s nine and a half thousand pounds “!!😂

That’s a classy looking car with loads of what I like! Good looks,lots of toys and lots of power 👏🏻👍🏻love it 😀

Glad you like it, Looking forward to seeing it on a road trip and following it's progress.

Such a pleasant mature chill bloke to be around with every minute of the day much luv Matt ❤️

This era was a high point with build quality, last well if looked after.

Mr12Volt makes a little box you fit in the glovebox to add Android Auto and Carplay to the old MMI 2G system. It's a plug and play system for a few hundred, or theres a cheaper option with only bluetooth streaming for £160. Both keep the original Audi system in place.

You have found another brilliant car I love this era of car builds. Please update us on what you have done to the car and what your mechanics have said. Thank you great episode

Love the frequency, content and quality Matt, thank you from France!!!

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

I had a 2007 4.2 tdi v8 from 2016-2018. Its was amazing car. Would have one again in a heartbeat ❤

I think you've massively underspent. What a car, a true barge with ability. Bet you wished for some winter tyres (Michelin Cross Climates or like just work everywhere) for the braking and steering in the ice? Its a cracker, and a credit to a proper car owner.

Hi Matt, your channel is my lullaby, it cures my insomnia, and I just want to buy every single car you drive in your videos, so enjoyable to watch, keep up the good work.

Looks a stunning car,beautiful styling and build quality. It's amazing value at the price you paid Matt. Very enjoyable video

I already know you have massively overspent

@paulmcgee1867

4 ай бұрын

😂

@robertwillis9988

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@DT11acs

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂

@kanakjoshi4846

4 ай бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂😂

@chrisardern4594

4 ай бұрын

Let Matt tell us he does it so much better😂😂

I had a new one, with the V6 engine and Quattro. A fantastic car, only cost £40,000 new, but depreciated a lot. Trade in was £23,500 two and a half years later. I can imagine the pull from the V8 motor. I cannot believe how little you paid for it. In all seriousness, they drive really well, handle nimbly for a big car, and cover the ground incredibly well. You can step out after a 5 hour trip fresh as anything without a sore back or suffering foot cramps. The best car I ever had.

@ricbrook7059

4 ай бұрын

Secret was to always buy a 2 year old one for 1/2 the price of new and still under manufacturers warranty. When the crash came you could get these for peanuts like every other big lump, remember being offered a 2 year old Range Rover Supercharged for £26k, A colleague had a customer with a CLS slug, guy owed £86k, would sell for £63k, car booked at £46k....

@HampshireHooker

4 ай бұрын

@@ricbrook7059 Well it was supposed to be over £60K when I bought it, and I did so on a whim. I was tyre kicking and saw it in Harrogate Audi, had a chat and did a deal. I didn't do my research. I should have bought a 2-3 Yr old car with a better spec and saved myself quite a few quid. But it's still a fantastic car to drive and enjoy.

NICE new video production! Keep it up, cheers!

Superb design in and out. Just beautiful. Thx for the vid.

It looks a great car, my only concern would be servicing costs, they are still going to be 2024 prices for an 18 years old car, timing chain, and oil seals are often engine out jobs.

@gregbelial4613

4 ай бұрын

Wystarczy przyjechać do nas do Polski - cały serwis ogarniemy włącznie z generalnym remontem silnika i skrzyni biegów , ale zgadzam sie - to nie sa tanie rzeczy i taki remont silnika v8 d gdzie np uszkodzeniu uległy cylindry i tłoki to obecnie koszt w Waszej walucie Ok 7 tys funtów minimum. Pozdrawiam

I'm not an Audi fan but, thats the one audi i have considered buying a few years back. Matt i think you have a bargain that you won't massively overspend on😊

@brendandoherty2159

4 ай бұрын

Love the optimism Ian!!!

I've currently have the 2007 A8 lwb 3.0 diesel. Ex Audi demo car, 80k miles, I'm 2nd owner and love the car. Eats motorway miles like nothing else.

Nice motor.saw you today getting a coffee in a certain posh cheshire village among a sea of range rovers and Bentleys.great video as usual

I've got one of these with a V6 Petrol engjne in the same colour. Had it 2 years and it's been rock solid - completely reliable. Also doesn't seem to eat consumable parts like the Lexus LS460 I had before as it's 300kg lighter (mine is not a quattro). Vast boot as well so works as a family car

Beautiful car. I still can't believe how cheap car prices are in the UK compared to Australia. Out of curiosity, I googled, " 2007 Audi A8 with 4.2 Diesel for sale in Australia". Three matches came up with a price range of $15K to $16.5K. All with the full range of features and service history. I never thought I would say this about an Audi but I think I want one.

@RickyM

4 ай бұрын

Same here, way more expensive

I bought my 2009 A8 3.0 TDI V6 Five years ago to tow my 5 berth caravan and it is absolutely amazing. No problems towing at all with 325 lbft of torque. Quiet, comfortable and quick. Quattro means no traction problems like a front wheel drive and Air Suspension in Tow Mode keeps the whole rig level which maximises braking efficiency by keeping all tyres in good contact with the road, my last 2 Volvo V70s towed really well but did squat at the rear when coupled to van which did take some weight off the front tyres. Acres of space, a good boot, 34 to 40 mpg solo and 24 to 26 mpg towing she has been from Ireland through England to France, Belgium, Holland and Germany without issue. I was a Volvo fan, I still am, and I have never owned an Audi before but I am smitten. Parts are astronomically priced but you really need precious few anyway. I have only replaced tyres, discs and pads, the original battery and two inner taillamps.

Yet another great presentation, Matt. Keep it up ........

My dream car this is.. Jason Statham is to blame Early 2000 *Transporter*

Ooo lovely car, I’m eagerly awaiting the first “I’ve massively overspent” of 2024😂

Always loved the space frame Alu A8 Mk1 and Mk2. Just proper cars.

I love the S8 of this era. Nice video as always.

Had an a8 4.2 tdi quattro on a 08 plate for 5 years now. Had a bmw 530d m sport before. Audi light years in front but they do break down and can be big money to put rite. Had a rear caliper go and genuine audi one was £850, got a patten one but still £400. Run it on premium fuel and last mot the emissions turned out at 0.01, and averages mid 30 mpg. Absolutely cracking car , rate it highly!!!!

@bazosmarek7981

4 ай бұрын

what do you mean light years in front?

@markleonard4940

4 ай бұрын

@bazosmarek7981 build quality and reliability in my ownership.

Still a good looking car, impressed.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

I think so

The Werther's original of the VAG products. I love them a lot. Great video, Matt

Another really good episode. Great proof that you can still buy a well kept high spec car for little money. Looking forward to see what happens next. Cheers

Bare in mind, the road tax is £695 a year & it's Euro 5 compliant, which means you'll have to pay the green zone charge in certain areas, like Bristol, Birmingham & a few others (currently).

@bigfist255

4 ай бұрын

Yeah thats what kills these type of cars ,mine is 395 and if I went up 2 years newer would be 695 so stick with the older one .

@grantp7975

4 ай бұрын

@@bigfist255 Exactly the problem that kills off older cars even if the parts and expertise to keep them running is still available. Madness from an ecological POV when you consider that at that time many (but not all) cars had reached a peak of materials and build quality that could have them usable for decades. Things went downhill after about 2007.

What a car for that outlay. I know you could say this every week Matt, but I'd do what's needed and hold onto it. Be a real shame to sell that to an owner with no money who could just neglect/wreck it. I'd much prefer put 20 or 30k miles on it and enjoy the waft!

Lovely motor Matt! I had an A8 (transporter 2 spec) and it was one of the best cars I ever owned! Another thing to watch out for is the solenoids on the rear brake callipers, as they can fail. But all the other gremlins you mentioned are standard really! If you get some quality tires for it snow and ice isn’t a problem at all 👍

Production quality of this video is top tier, well done HPA team !

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks

One of those cars that are so tempting until you delve right into what is needed to keep these on the road. I've worked in the industry as a mechanic and still keep up to date with current vehicles. Watching several youtube channels on Audi's has put me off owning one. Same with S class and BMW 7 series as a used buy. Great cars to drive but their costs to keep on the road outweigh the real chance of having one. I looked at having the V8 Audi and to change starter motor, it's an engine out job. I know you don't have to do that every service, but it shouldn't be like that. Then there's the carbon build up on the valve heads and intake ports. I don't want to have to keep striping down the top half of the engine to walnut shell blast the intake ports and valves every 60,000 miles.

@Snapit551

4 ай бұрын

Yes carbon build up is an issue as I had it on my 100k mileage diesel cars which all needed new inlet manifolds and egr valves at a cost of 3k from an independent specialist

@fisephalnoxt

4 ай бұрын

I heard that the S Class W221 is super solid, the NA V8 here in the US.

@gregbelial4613

4 ай бұрын

@@fisephalnoxt I have had an S class W221 5.5 v8 (2010) for 4 years, current mileage is approximately 310,000 kilometers (200,000 miles). super comfortable car. I use it on routes, alternating with a BMW 7 E65 4.4 V8 diesel (2006). I am very pleased with both cars. I service them myself and carry out minor repairs. There have been no serious breakdowns in both cars during my ownership (BMW 350,000 kilometers - 220,000 miles)

@gregbelial4613

4 ай бұрын

you're very right, but if you can do basic services and repairs yourself, it's not that bad. of course, if you buy a well-kept car - honestly serviced. as I wrote above, I have a Mercedes S and a BMW 7 with the best times of both brands. I recommend the Audi a8 conditionally - it is the most delicate of the three, the most reliable and has the worst access to components, for example engine equipment - exactly as you wrote. My friend repairs Audis, mainly high models - I went to him a lot for training. To replace something from the engine equipment - he often removed the entire engine and gearbox. He became so skilled that it took him about an hour and a half of his time.

@fisephalnoxt

4 ай бұрын

@@gregbelial4613 I am particularly interested in that exact car, 2010 or 2011 NO TURBO W221, great car!

Well worth the 2800 pounds. Looks amazing and is still very modern for its age. Great video and work as usual Matt! :D

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks a ton!

@GaryThompson-413

4 ай бұрын

Great video as always and don’t over spend 😂😂 it could bite you in the …….. well what ever you want to be 🚙 bitten in !! 👌👌😎😎 but great vid 👍👍👍

Very nice car with 350bhp with 600 nm of torque. Make sure you change the gearbox oil . The best way to clean EGR valve, dpf, intake, etc, is by feeding Steam from the intake filter .I use a wallpaper remover machine.

Another brill vid mate, love that Audi!

Even by today’s standards, they are still quite some car. Hope this one works out well for you.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Absolutely love these was straight on website to see if it’s for sale but it’s not yet

1:20 a nice clean driveway with a nice house and two nice cars park on the driveway. Straight away that shows the car has been looked after

We need a used supercar video. Mark 1 Audi R8 V8, for example. Would love to see how they've held up after 16+ years!

@seedybee7201

4 ай бұрын

No more R8s please. Just buy a TT and save some money. No-one could tell the difference.

@jameslennard4062

4 ай бұрын

@@seedybee7201 there’s a pretty huge difference, the Mk1 R8 was an out-and-out poster car with a monster NA engine.

@seedybee7201

4 ай бұрын

@@jameslennard4062 I had zero interest in either when they were new and they've been done to death on KZread. Their only saving grace is that they do sound quite nice.

@jameslennard4062

4 ай бұрын

@@seedybee7201 the simple solution then is to not bother watching them. I think it is a car lots of people aspire towards, it offered super car looks and performance for the cost of an expensive sports car. The fact that some of its design elements have been widely used elsewhere by other manufacturers to this day is testament to its aesthetic. Just look at its LED running lights - they’re now a staple everywhere. I would argue further that the R8 is in a distinctly different class of car to the TT entirely. The fact you can pick one up now for

@seedybee7201

4 ай бұрын

@@jameslennard4062 Thank you for your sage advice. For your information, daytime running lights originated in Sweden in the mid-late 70s so they were hardly a new idea when Audi used LED lights.

Lovely car - I had a 2009 one for 6 years, loved it!

Well done Matt. Really enjoy your videos,clips etc. Love the content as its thoroughly honest and very well presented. You have the ability to make your point and yet be very professional and humourous. Id just love to know your take on EV's and if you think they will make a massive impact over the next 10 years. Keep up the good work and continued success to your car business and of course the channel 🇮🇪

Definitely looking forward to the update video of this vehicle. If I didn't know any better, I'd jump straight to a local car classifieds site to buy one - but even though the cost of entry might be low(er), they still charge proper premium prices for parts and repairs.

Love the video as usual noticed you have a big smile on your face Suggesting for road trip. Penzance & back.

Hi Matt, here you go, no more complains about video quality, 4K that’s what I wanted, to watch you on TV and enjoy it 😎🙌🏼

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

I was very smug with the quattro in the snow as well, they're so capable. That's a proper bit of kit for the money. Wherever you go, you need the 24 style mileage countdown clarkson had

Great content as usual Matt, I’m hooked on your channel.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Glad to hear it!

I love the car and I really enjoy your content. Keep them coming

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks, will do!

Brilliant Matt, had to smile that some things you always sort were sorted, even to the point of a well ordered service history and number plates which you seem satisfied with 😂. Not even a gearbox service required either - what a strange year 2024 has started out as! Please do the follow up soon.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Haha I don’t know what I’m going to do with this one. Barely needs my help

Most interested! I once thought of buying one of these but backed off when I heard the price back then.

This particular design is timeless to think it looks better than most of its replacement, beautiful from every angle with the understated single grille A8 at peak powers.

Very interesting and informative video Matt 👍. Not too long, just right. And a welcome change from inspecting an old scruffy Citroen or Hyundai 😂 on the too familiar parking lot. New scenarios are welcome 🤗

I am keen on one of those, love the A8. I drove the V6 TDI version and it was comfortable and quick enough. Something about the older A8 and A6 models, well built and stylish

Hi Matt, Great video as always and what a great purchase! I've got one the same and I can't bring myself to ever sell it . FYI, Clarkson drove the 4.0 Tdi to Edinburgh and back, and this 4.2 that replaced it is an improvement in every way..

can't wait for the follow up on this video....👌👌👌

Great car. I have have 2 of this shaped A8 and enjoyed them both. I have had 15 Audi cars over the years and loved them all. I have a 2019 Audi A4 just now.

37.8 mpg on my 2000 A8 4.2 gas. NOT a misprint ....700m cruising range @65mph .. Love it

Love your videos and keep making great content. Always been an Audi fan and that’s a very well speccd one. Oh and I ordered the Carly scanner after seeing what you can do. Hopefully will unlock some features on my Cayenne 😊

@FatHead1979

4 ай бұрын

As per my rant/comment hanging off Matt's pinned promo comment, once you receive your Carly unit, make sure you contact the company to cancel auto-renewal, otherwise you'll find £100+ (the renewal amount is noticably higher that the amount charged for the initial 12 month subscription) coming out of your bank account in 12 months without any warning or reminder (and don't think you'll be getting your money back either...see the trustPilot reviews to get a better picture of the potential pit falls).

@shanelamon8139

4 ай бұрын

That’s great Thankyou for the heads up on that. I will make sure the auto renew feature is cancelled

@FatHead1979

4 ай бұрын

@@shanelamon8139 You're welcome, just wanting to prevent a few more car enthusiasts from the agro 👍

Lovely car. You've struck gold with this one.

Beautiful car, that will have no problems in the snow! Great video!

Isle of Arran, road from Brodick to Lochranza would make great shot location! Or loop round from Helensburgh to Isle of Bute then hop on the ferry for a breather / sum up of journey so far then back home...

I had a 2009 one of these, the SE spec one which had a few optional extras, one of the most comfortable cars I've ever driven and a lovely sounding V8. Great car to anyone looking at buying one. (Just be careful as to where you park it because mine used to lower the air suspension when I locked it, could probably turn that off but I never looked into it.)

Got a real soft spot for an older luxury barge.. keep em coming... 👍

Loved that partridge ref at the end.

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

A partridge line slips out all the time

I used the snow last week to test out the Quattro in my 2013 A5, I was so impressed. So smug driving past people struggling!

At least the headlights do not need no buff! Thank you for your work from Switzerland!

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

One of favourite in your series of “I have bought a cheap”, looks a very good car with the perfect engine option

Love an old barge at High Peak - looking forward to the next chapter....

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Me too. Thanks

Matt, another excellent video. If you do consider taking the car on a long drive, how about from Manchester to Neckarsulm, back to the factory where it was made? Perhaps even arrange a tour of the Audi factory before you go.

Here in Porto , I’ve driven by a used car stand daily for the last 20 years. For a great deal of that time a cream colored A8 has sat behind the wire fence looking splendid. The color makes me think it might have started life as a taxi, but as much as the driving public has been reluctant to buy it, the dealer obviously doesn’t want to let go. I somehow doubt that you will grow quite so attached despite your obvious enthusiasm and your plans for across trip. Enjoyed the snow scenes above Marple almost as much as the car.

My brother had the sister S8 and, when the main dealer screwed up the cambelt change, he was loaned the A8 V8 diesel. We were just hooked on the endless torque - it was mind-blowing (at the time).

Pure belter…always loved the A8 man.

Although it is slightly dated, this car still looks very recent, if it wasn’t for the 2007 registration plate, it wouldn’t look out of place alongside much newer vehicles. It looks to be in very good condition too, I definitely agree with you, this must have been some car when it was new. Enjoy it Matt, I’m looking forward to its next appearance on the channel, maybe a road trip ❤.

Look forward to a follow up part 2

Video quality is crisp, new camera set up? Can feel the quality of every new upload keeps getting better!

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks! We’re trying to

Not quite the same car Matt but last year I bought a 2000, 3.7 petrol A8 quattro for just £950, like yours it had extensive service history and it was minded like a child! There were a few age related marks but nothing major. Like yours its very highly specced, drives beautifully and is pure luxury. You just can't beat the A8 for luxury and value for money. Good luck with this one, would love to see a road trip.

Love the content matt 😀

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks!

Lovely quality and timeless design.

Amazing motor, well done Matt

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Hop on a ferry to Dublin or Belfast and hit up some of the Wild Atlantic Way - either option will give a nice mix of motorway before hitting some of the more scenic and twisty coastal roads all before the silly season starts and it gets backed up with camper vans!

Looks soo clean outside and inside

I think that’s one of the nicest ‘I’ve bought a cheap’ cars you’ve bought! Andrew

@HighPeakAutos

4 ай бұрын

I think you’re right

Hi mate I used to drive a audi s8 from 2002 ,these were brilliant cars ,so comfortable and so sure footed. I think a trip to Germany is on the cards a lap of the nurburgring and a blast on a de restricted autobahn would make a cracking video