"Drive it up to big Ben without being treated like a sex offender" 🤣🤣🤣

You made my mind up, flew to Glasgow and bought one and drove it back to wales. Same spec you have here, loudest thing on the motorway was the heater blower. I’m in love with it so far, king of the road.

@ianpurcell7266

10 ай бұрын

May I ask as to how have you found the car now you have it a while. Service etc.

@jjb4531

3 ай бұрын

You're the king of your back yard kiddo

@Papatroll

3 ай бұрын

@@jjb4531 run along, the adults are talking

@jjb4531

3 ай бұрын

@@Papatroll talking to yourself more like. Now be quiet kiddo

@sha22276

29 күн бұрын

How has the car been for the last 2 years? I am interested but put off by reliability fears

You went through the whole video without saying "that's all the car you'll ever need"!

@DiscoFang

3 жыл бұрын

Close: 8:01

@abzinokartelino5035

3 жыл бұрын

@@DiscoFang Hahah

@EngineerLewis

3 жыл бұрын

He did say the diesel was "all the engine you'll ever need!"

As a retired chauffeur I agree with you wholeheartedly Matt. I drove the exact same specification on numerous occasions, the client always appreciated being transported in this stylish, well appointed, and comfortable motor. I can even confirm that, as demonstrated one March heading up to Beverley at 3:00 am, it makes a good snowplough! Around Beverley the snow was up to the top of the wheel arches and it didn’t miss a beat. Great review as usual, you’re just missing the black suit!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

The knowledge of having AWD is a great selling point over the others

@antoniomweenejunior283

Жыл бұрын

Hello, I'm thinking of becoming a chauffeur, i would like some pointers.

@harrisonbored6504

Жыл бұрын

​@@antoniomweenejunior283 driving license and an ability to let another adult talk to you like a child

I had an 07 mk2 A8 4.2TD and covered 300K miles in 6 years, regularly drove down to Italy in one go. In that time, other than headlight build replacements and servicing, nothing went wrong. At about 300K, a rear brake light cluster failed and rear suspension arms replaced... At high speeds the A8 was really well balanced and very refined for long journeys. I Bought an A6 Allroad, 3.0l and missed the comfort... The 4.2td is such a great engine, smooth power from tick over. The A6 3.0L with EGR and all the emissions was less refined. I had it remapped and blocked off the EGR, smoother, much more power and better economy... indecently quick. However, still not a match for the A8... A8 4.2td highly rated by me.

Had 3 A8s .....loved them all . Massively underrated .

@Atombender

3 жыл бұрын

What happened to them?

@GrumpySalmon

3 жыл бұрын

He found out that the beemer 7 is even better

@Yorkshiremadmick

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrumpySalmon nah

@kizzyp2735

3 жыл бұрын

@@Atombender To cut a long story short ....fancied a change ..all set to buy an Audi S5 then they changed it to a diesel after i had placed my order I didnt want a diesel in a sports car ......ended up in a V6 diesel Velar instead !

@kizzyp2735

3 жыл бұрын

@@GrumpySalmon At the time when I liked the 7 series in the early ninety's I couldn't afford one !

Me, watches every High Peaks video, gets half way every time and jumps straight on Autotrader as the car (whatever car 😂) makes total sense for my new passion project!!! I’m either weak willed/easily swayed or Matt is the worlds greatest salesman

@Ac-re1fj

2 жыл бұрын

Same here!!

@offgridgourmet9435

2 жыл бұрын

Not just me then.

Here, on the continent, we usualy forget the Jag XJ instead of the A8

@jaffaorange3809

3 жыл бұрын

And now, we can forget the Jaguar XJ altogether unfortunately :(.

@tonywellington7854

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaffaorange3809 crap design no wonder

@zsb707

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonywellington7854 "crap design"? 😐

@tonywellington7854

3 жыл бұрын

@@zsb707 the last Jag XJ is crap design

@zsb707

3 жыл бұрын

@@tonywellington7854 I'm sure that's an expert's opinion ...

We special ordered our 2013 A8L in May of 2013 and still have it in our garage. We absolutely love this vehicle! It’s quiet, comfortable, powerful, extremely fast and has been absolutely reliable. We have the 4.0 twin turbo engine which delivers excellent gas mileage and outstanding performance while maintaining a relatively quiet attitude unless you spool up both turbos! In 10 years, we had to replace a vanity mirror light switch and everything else has been routine yearly maintenance. The car still looks and drives like it’s brand new! Other than outdated technology (particularly the GPS), it’s got all the bells and whistles Audi offered including the top B&O system which is fantastic!

This was the review that decided me. I've bought a 4.2 tdi D4. It only has about 50k miles and is superb. It's 10 years old but looks and drives like new. Thanks Matt. By the way, you dodged a bullet with your decision over becoming an airline pilot!

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Pleased to hear it! Enjoy your car 😉

@imeprezime1069

2 жыл бұрын

How do you feel about the car? I always wanted one of these, since for me they seem like perfect blend of luxury and sportiness, while still being uncensored. But am afraid of possible maintenance costs, and breakdowns.

@paulcurran5117

2 жыл бұрын

@@imeprezime1069 Hiya. I really like the car. Although it's by far the oldest car I've ever owned, it's also one of the nicest I've ever driven. It manages almost 40 mpg on the motorways, doing about 70ish mph. Local trips see the mpg plummet as it doesn't change into top gear until about 65mph. I've had no big bills so far and with the build quality as it is, hopefully I won't get any. If you can afford a slightly newer one, then do so, as they made the cars even better from about 2013 until this model (D3) ended in 2017. Enjoy. I don't think you'd regret it :)

@paulcurran5117

Жыл бұрын

@J Scott Yes, it's great. I've had it for over a year now and covered about 15k miles. No nasty surprises and it does about 38mpg on the motorway. I've got a bluetooth dongle from Invery so i can stream music and Audible from my phone. The last iteration, from c2014 to c2017 would be the best option but they are a lot more expensive. If you can find a low mileage pre-facelift like mine, I think you'd be very happy with it. Good luck.

@lks6825

9 ай бұрын

@paulcurran5117 hows the car after a year now ,any mechanical issues?

Matt, the other problem with LWB versions is that even if you arrive for an appointment on time, the back end is always late 😁

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

😂

The A8 car chase in Ronin was filmed near me in Gréolières, France. Great sounding car.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thats right!

@mrstandfast2212

3 жыл бұрын

One of the best sequences on film, superb!

@gregsmith1070

3 жыл бұрын

Remember it...mainly for super sexy Natasha

@crizzak

3 жыл бұрын

Great film.

@jasonpollock9259

3 жыл бұрын

Wasn't it an S8?

The problem with Audi is that most people cannot tell an a4 from a6 from an a8 from a Passat. The A8 simply doesn't look the money and maintenance issues sink it in the resale market.The thing I enjoy most about Matt's videos is the modern car juxtaposed against a background of 300 year old homes.

A great video, I’m 77 years old and retired, but I had one of these cars before I retired and I agree with everything you said about it. I had many luxury executive cars, but this was the best, it never got keyed and did not attract attention. Keep up the good work, I love your channel and presentation style. Cheers Peter

As Jason Statham would put it: “Looking good and feeling good go hand in hand.”

Well done Matt. Excellent review. I have had my 2014 A8L 4.2TDi SE Executive for a couple of months now and cannot fault it. It is simply the best car I have ever owned. It has more grunt than a herd of pigs, but in 2,000 miles of mixed motoring it has averaged 38mpg. The comfort is superb and as you say, "like a deserted library" at motorway speeds. Keep up the good work. Cheers Pat.

I’m glad the seats aren’t similar to a stage coach

Great review as always, no bull straight to point. I’m like you , just the A8 and keep looking at them as an understated luxury machine. How much was this one. Keep up the good year

My dad got a 2010 A8 4.2 tdi in September, it’s such a technically impressive car but it doesn’t shout about it, and I love that about it! Makes a ridiculous amount of torque and is so quiet on the motorway. A 2.0 A4 would’ve been a much more sensible car but it’s not as good value as an A8 and it wouldn’t put as big a smile on your face!

Brilliant review! Before 2 months I bought myself a facelifted 2014 A8 4.2 TDI short wheel base. And it is simply brilliant, especially if you are younger and you are looking for a big executive saloon, the A8 is the most youthful of its competition I would say:) It’s an absolute joy to drive, especially with its 385hp and 850nm! And mine has all of the niceties( adaptive stop and go cruise control, active lane assist, night vision with pedestrian and animal detection, quilted leather seats, heated and cooled and with a brilliant massage function, black alcantara headliner and soo many other stuff! The point is if you find a example with nice extras, go for it. This A8 blends understated elegance, comfort and dynamism in a very balanced package. As for reliability, mine has 110,000miles, but it has a full service history and it is fine, although some parts are more expensive than its competitors. For example my right exterior mirror didn’t fold, so I was expecting that it just needed a new electric motor and it would be fine, as in my s class and 7 series that I have owned, but I had to buy a new mirror because the electric motor is a part of the mirror, so when it breaks you have the change the whole thing:) But besides those small things it isn’t really more expensive to maintain than an average car. Cheers!

@desb3459

9 ай бұрын

And have you found tyres to be more expensive?

Excellent review, very professional and informative. Well done.

The D4 platform is indeed very polished and thought out. I used to have a 3.0TDi D3. Then upgraded to the D4 S8 Plus. Hand on heart, even after nearly 2 years of ownership, it always puts a huge smile on my face and I always take the scenic route.

@TheMusicFan1297

3 жыл бұрын

I have sat in the S8 and it was an absolute blast! Have fun with your Plus version :)

Yes, because you can run down peasants and just shout “diplomatic immunity” in a South African accent out the window 👍🏻

@tcaudiobooks737

3 жыл бұрын

DEEPlomateeec immunitaaaaay!!

@danielrobinson2861

3 жыл бұрын

Has just been revoked.

@animalcol1

3 жыл бұрын

What an epic comment!!!

@HAYDNBBH

3 жыл бұрын

This reference is on point

@GG-ml3vr

3 жыл бұрын

You could not even give me a perking teeket

I wish all car dealers were like this telling you all the good points and bad hes a great guy and I do enjoy watching his shows so keep up the good work 👍👍👍👍👍

I was thinking about this yesterday when I was driving a 2015 Jaguar XJ 3.0 diesel, and even though i haven't driven the A8 I was wondering why anyone would want anything else other than an XJ. It was a fantastic car. 😎

Matt, you are the most decent car reviewer on youtube. Super real, this video is the reason I bought myself an A8L 3.0 TFSI . I live in Houston Tx , ergo the petrol engine. Always a pleasure to watch your videos

@HighPeakAutos

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. I appreciate the support

Great video again Matt, thats one cracking motor for sure

Your microphone wire cracked me up waving about. Nice review Matt, luxury car at affordable price.

My dad had an old 3.7 MK2 and we all loved it.

Couldn’t agree more. Loved my D4 Black Edition that I leased. These are now a very cheap car for what they are. I used to drive across Europe in total comfort after an early Eurotunnel jaunt. I had the 3.0 TDi which was fine coming from an E60 535d LCi. I imagine the 4.2 TDi is even better but they are rare. Great opening comments!

@wilsjane

Жыл бұрын

The extra front end weight of the 4.2 makes it less relaxing to drive. Since using the additional power would mostly be illegal or dangerous, their is little point. If you weigh up all the differences, including running cost and maintenance, almost every one of them starts to look like a disadvantage. Unless you are in the market for a RR or Bentley, stick with the 3.0 TDI and spend the money that you save on a nice holiday.

Would love to see an Audi A5 2013+ review!!!! Great stuff, keep up the good work.

Awesome as always Matt 👍

Great review mate, i'll start with that. Just bough a 10 plate 4.2tdi one. Has individual paint and comfort seats, night vision and few other stuff, about 17k of extras on it. Sits just over 47k on the clock and drives amazing, will pick it up this coming week. Paid 16k for it which I believe it does worth it. Had a BMW f10 which I sold few days ago, a 520d, and this 4.2tdi 'scares' me, haha. Great cars, cant wait to drive it.

I appreciate your knowledge of cars

Thanks uploader. Interesting stuff

Great stuff, not a lot of ads. Thanks

preferred the clean og intro tbh, that was classy

@millinutz

3 жыл бұрын

I agree with you... An expensive car being introduced with a cheap intro.

@aratyal

3 жыл бұрын

@@millinutz yh this feels like an intro from KZread in 2007

@nickturner2813

3 жыл бұрын

What sort of classy introductions do you have on _your_ KZread channels, "unknown" (so appropriate) and "millinutz" (probably appropriate, also)? Post a link to them and we can see whose channel is the most successful. Dumb idiots.

@DAVIDE-bk8by

3 жыл бұрын

@@millinutz Cant see anything wrong or un-classy about having brief bit of music in the intro.

@aratyal

3 жыл бұрын

@@nickturner2813 you all right mate? Want to take a deep breath? Jesus. Some people get triggered over nothing

Fantastic Video, thx!

Had every mark of the A8 excepting the current one...theyre all lovely and got better with each update...fantastic cars, but although I loved each one at the time, they don't seem to age well in the looks department, just my opinion...great review! Thankyou

Funny this comes up; rewatched the whole Transporter trilogy this weekend

Matt, I part exchanged my 2016 A8 for my 2014 Range Rover sport. Like you, I'm a RR fanboy, but the A8 was a better car. Comfort, smoothness, refinement. All better on the A8. Brilliant cars and very, very reliable.

The new intro is nice👌🏽 nice refresh

Brilliant video.. thanks Matt

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Great car and great review! The weather is pretty good while making video I guess 🌧

Hi Matt. Due to lockdown and mid life crisis and the media love of all things electric I decided I needed a V8 in my life and came across the A8 and later your channel for an honest opinion. I was hooked. I did buy a V8 but it was inspired by one of your other videos. tbc..

Excellent as always Matt.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

Just bought an a8 sport swb based on this review big fan of them, cheers 🤝👌

@user-ic9ly3ch6f

2 ай бұрын

How is it going man any major issues ?

Great review! Bit of an eye opener!

May I offer you a compliment? What a refreshing car channel. Real human emotion attached to a love of cars. Well done. Cheers from Toronto I love this car, but it is really expensive to fix if you have a major problem.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

FINALLY, I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VID...

Look at you with the sponsorships! My man! Congrats! Now you need a new 2021 “Explorer” to celebrate! Haha! Good work homey!

The A8L is truly a drivers car! I've purchased the D3 and a d4 and there's nothing like the captain's chair

Thank you for your input. Having a V8 2015 A8 L delivered via CarMax in a few days. Black exterior (think its high gloss, not metallic), Burnt Orange leather, similar colored alcantra door panels, beautiful natural matte wood, and every option on the list, 43k miles, $38K. The interior is breathtaking. Perfect condition inside and out. first car I've been truly excited about. Steal felling a bit guilty...so luxurious, but I'm a bit disabled and i can drive this car so comfortably. Cannot drive many.

@HighPeakAutos

2 жыл бұрын

Good choice! Enjoy

Great review 👍🏼👍🏼

My husband has an 06 plate D3, 4.2 tdi v8 with 156000 miles on it. just passed its MOT, no advisories, 38mpg on the motorway, 23mpg round town. Superb car. £6.5k two years ago.

Funnily enough I walked by an A8 same year earlier today and wondered what it would be like to own. You’ve answered that. Cheers 👍

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

Thank you!

High praise indeed, if it was tempting you to chin off the RR

Great video!

I love the look of this car and I prefer this interior to the new version.

@mohassan3267

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly

@Dynamoduck-nf4ws

3 жыл бұрын

Reminds more of a plane cockpit with all the buttons compared to the current boring screens.

@mohassan3267

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dynamoduck-nf4ws yes looks so much more interesting. Plus the new design the front looks crap as well

@Sweepdog700

3 жыл бұрын

@@Dynamoduck-nf4ws absolutely. No character I think. God I sound old 😂

I have a 2011 standard wheelbase A8 se executive 3.0D with around 80k - bought for £11k two years ago, my first Audi always had BMW 5 or 7’s previously. I genuinely love it, so fast and refined yet averages mid 40mpg or 50mpg on a slow cruise. Bought it as I thought it looked better than the S class or BMW equivalent 2011 models. Everything you say in the review I can vouch for and agree the gear-lever design is about the only think I’d change too!

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

They're great cars aren't they

Good review 👍. If I find some change at the back of the sofa, I'll go for Audi S8.

It chassis rigidity that helps with ride quality, not flex. Allows the suspension to do it's job, flex adds secondary reverberations.

Love these reviews thanks. Now trying to decide over the A8 or A7...mmm...the comfort over long drives is so tempting...

As always great review, very nice car, always liked the S8’s, right I’m off to scan Autotrader!

Another great vid👍

Another great video Matt and what a smashing car, I loved the reference to the Lexus lol Take Care "thumbs up"

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

My 2.7 litre twin turbo Quattro A6 was in the shop a lot, luckily under an extended warrenty, but I loved driving it. I'd love an A8 TDI but diesels are few and far between here in the colonies.

We had the old 2002 A6 Quatro(2.5 bi-turbo) with 330,000 miles on it...fab car.

Totally agree.. this is one of the best cars on the planet! Great review! I would go for the S8 personally 😊

I'm really impressed with this Audi Matt ! unfortunately out of my range I'm afraid 😨 but great content as usual 👌

Great review as usual I've Always loved the A8 👏 I've got the NEW S4 Diesel it's a dream to drive and very very quick 😀 I've had a few Audi's. There on another level

Nice review

LS460 and A8 are my two favourite in the executive land barges

A great review. I had an A8 SE Executive and it was brilliant. Quiet but deceptively fast.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Totally agree

great review i love mine .

After Ronin, the A8 will always be cool.

@jimcrabtree5205

3 жыл бұрын

S8

Great vid as always.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed

He just sold me this car and I don’t even drive. What a great reviewer!

Well now I know what I’ll be doing for the rest of the week on auto trader

@gary_shah2187

3 жыл бұрын

@Ross Bourne yup

I bought a 2019 A8 S-line with the 350bhp petrol engine as a one year old ex demo and did my standard 15 min. commute; after a couple of months an engine warning lamp informed me that, due to short journey times, the oil needed to be changed (expensive) and I was shocked to find emulsified oil under the oil filler cap. My ownership ended a week later!

Great review, great car.

Nice car Matt with a great diesel engine and I enjoyed your video as always

Cheers, lovely car and very good vid great info.

Another great review. 👍🏻

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Great Vlog Dear Sir !!................. Bless

Great car, had a 2008 A8L, drove to Germany in one day super comfortable will look for another, I did like the L version especially with son at 6’2 tall !

a real stunner indeed, not surprised you were taken by it.

Good review. That could be my next limo, depends if the CLS lets me down or not?

Deserted library. =D Brilliant as always!

Love this review good choice of cars you have been reviewing- the Audi A8 petrol variant especially the hybrid, I believe must be a figment of imagination last year June I looked for one until September and gave up! Don’t do enough miles for a diesel and you have horror stories if diesels are not used around particulate filters. Cheaper for some reason than its rivals you mention the A8 comes fully loaded in comparison to say a TT where heated and electric seats come as extras. The Dynamic mode in my opinion makes a lot of noise for no particular reason so do agree this car doesn’t really like to be chucked around as you can a S class. You have invigorated me to resume my search for a hybrid A8

Ive had the A and now the S8 of this generation, the gear selector you overcome quickly, when I first got mine I did what you said, but now its second nature you don't think about it, the 3.0 diesel will get over 50mpg on a motorway run, it really is a brilliant engine, equally the V8 in the S will see 37mpg, its an altogether different beast mind you!

Another great video. All your jumpers in the wash?

great job as usual

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

enjoyed your a8 content what a lovely smooth drive and alot of car for the money m8.

As you know, I recently purchased a Jag XJ Portfolio. I really love it! Mind you I am still finding out about things, the reason I mention this is that the Audi has a very sensible placement of the seat adjustment controls, mine are situated in a tight space between seat and door - can’t change the settings without opening the door. As you correctly pointed out, using the stereo and auxiliaries white driving is distracting and possibly downright dangerous, but in the Jag, mode and volume.are on the steering wheel. The start button is in a silly place as well. I still think I made the right choice though, and IR.D.

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

I love the XJ. Its a beautiful car

@HighPeakAutos

3 жыл бұрын

@Audi8 they’re not unreliable

@richarddyasonihc

2 жыл бұрын

@Wooly Chewbakker Join the club! The design sets it apart from all competitors, it’s British and always draws attention. I am always being asked about running costs and reliability. It’s a thoroughbred, It will need maintenance, but it’s a beautiful luxury car- that is what you are buying. Richard D

Lovely car great review. I was lucky and got the S class 3.0 diesel a 2006 model with 29.000 miles one owner, I paid £10,000 and kept it for Three and half years, sold it for £8.000 a lovely car.

Love these cars, all types A8.

I must fess up (again) bought a barn find 2002 D2 S8 4.2 Quattro ....I love it FSH until 2015 when it was left on a farm, best £2000 buy so far, I’ve put my video on KZread Barnfind S8 . Excellent video .....there’s a 2002 top gear review, A8, the S class, 7 series & a Jag ....Clarkson loves the A8 ....in his summing up but then says ....sadly it doesn’t say S Class on the badge & in this category...class rocks

@Pan1man4

3 жыл бұрын

Yes he would, the man who abused Reliants 😅😃

a beautiful car. Thank you.