fell in love with this car from watching the transporter series

@AudiA8L3.0TDI

3 жыл бұрын

i just wanna point out i have a really rare audi a8 2.8 fsi d3 its limeted here where 20 made there is 2 left i have one of them

@kungfuhustle6363

3 жыл бұрын

@@AudiA8L3.0TDI for good reason too slow 🐌

@panamera53

3 жыл бұрын

Me too lol

@jtsgarage

3 жыл бұрын

same

@asdasd01

2 жыл бұрын

Me not lol

I have a 2005 Audi a8L , love it, smooth sailing.....not cheap to work on. Sporty,sleek, executive style

The seats on the Audi A8 D3 are designed to provide maximum comfort for the driver and passengers. The chair is covered with high-quality leather and can be adjusted in many different directions

I’ve never even looked Audi’s way. Today sir you have changed my mind. That car is beautiful.

Always wanted one. When I was getting my first car (2013) you could get a 2008 A8 for $15k. I ended up with a 2005 C55 AMG for around that price! Love the A8, it’s pretty incredible how much car it is.

Thanks for the review. Greetings from Germany!

Just picked up 1 with 120k the a8l for 3k no issues amazing simply amazing

A really beautiful vehicle you have got there. Do enjoy..

Lindo Audi a8 maravilhoso,acho graça vocês carregam tanta tralha no porta malas...rsrs

Audis don't eat coil packs. They eat cheap Chinese replacement coil packs. Buy the OEM ones if you want them to last.

@Divine_Serpent_Geh

10 ай бұрын

Yes

Awesome car love it one of the most beautiful Audis ever made really want to get one. Looks sexy and Jazzy. Kudos for Audi. I own a 2009 Q7 and still rides very good with no oil leaks of noises.

You got the full leather package pretty neat

this is so great

it's truly beautiful outside))

Hey bud,, just a couple things to mention even tho Iam not sure if you are even driving it anymore as it was uploaded last year,,,so sport mode on the shifter only changes engine characteristics but dynamic mode will stiffen your steering and suspension and also suspension wont squeak in dynamic mode,,, at least it does in mine with a sport air suspension.. to prolong coil pack life you need to change your spark plugs

The A8 D3 is equipped with many advanced technologies such as driver assistance systems, MMI infotainment system and Bang & Olufsen sound system.

I have the same year 08 with 109,000 miles as everything else except mine is Brilliant black sport 5 star rims and stereo system bang olufsen W/ motorized tweeters

Just got myself one of these :) Sooo much fun!

@00Dusty

3 жыл бұрын

Have you got the 4.2fsi? I’ve been looking at one and wondered what the real world mpg is

@bmci007

3 жыл бұрын

@@00Dusty Yeah, only done about 1000kms and put about 100-110L in... Economy is best on open roads when cruising (obviously), inner city driving will increase consumption dramatically. If you're in america though, it should be fine. I pay $2.30/L for 95 octane here :s

9:35 you can use it for metal coins like penny and kuruş

That's a nice car, I also want to own that Audi

Probably one of the best and most in-depth/informative reviews I’ve seen of the D3 :) Well done my man. I love my 2009, 161k miles on it, had it for 3 years now. Plan to get at least 300k out of the big beast. Note: the A8 doesn’t have the plastic timing chain guides like the slightly older 4.2 in the pre-2007 C6 A6 and B6 S4. In these cars, the guides themselves are steel as well. Have no fear of chain issues on these. Please post more stuff of it!

@lukeartman8899

3 жыл бұрын

I just bought an 09 4.2 Standard wheels base. 84k Miles.

@Divine_Serpent_Geh

3 жыл бұрын

Luke Artman Hey! Awesome man. Hope you enjoy it. Mine is a standard wheelbase as well!

@Veikra

2 жыл бұрын

my a8l, albeit older 2004 is currently at 550 000km , thats 341 000 miles and still on factory running gears. I will be posting video of timing belt number 3 soon

@Divine_Serpent_Geh

2 жыл бұрын

@@Veikra Dude! I’ve seen your vids. That car is a champion lol. Hopefully I could get somewhat close to that with mine. By the way, I was originally looking for a older timing belt models (2004-2006). It needs the belt service, but it has its positives, no carbon buildup, no common injector failures, don’t have to worry about high pressure fuel pump problems etc. Nonetheless I’m very happy with the car, I’ve had great luck with the suspension thankfully. Most annoying problem I’ve had was it started eating new batteries, after 3 battery swaps a mechanic was able to diagnose with a faulty XM satellite radio module through VCDS (uhhh...), I told him to deactivate it, and all electrical problems gone. They are great cars, but they do need attention.

@Veikra

2 жыл бұрын

@@Divine_Serpent_Geh That car racked up the miles so quickly it wasnt worth buying it and parting it out. Im sure that's what saved it and it was simply passed from faithful owners to faithful owner. Good service and my front suspension gave up at 539 000km. I only replaced the srpings and good to go. NEVER replace dampers they NEVER fail. Here's my secret to long lasting air spring. Get that air compressor out every 2 years and either replace or dry the pellets in it. It keeps moisture away. Moisture in components breaks and rot components. Simple design and durable. I've just fixed another a8, 2005 and she went pass 400 000 (250 000miles) before first failure. Compressor was thinkered with, so it was most likely dried . There's a few things wrong in the electrical system on your cars. Easy fix thanks to how precise the computers are in the a8. Easy to pinpoint problem. I've even covered the parking brake issue in one of my videos. Have fun, sub to me, save money and enjoy the car. The carbon buildup is not a deal breaker. Oh also check thermostat housing, that one is a PITA on the fsi but again. Runs some top of the line oil to keep chains happy, never defer maintenance and you'll be good to go. I don't know your level of skill with fixing cars but get vcds. If you're afraid to mess things up, only use it to read codes and you'll have everyone helping you (including me) in no time.

Haha I’m from NY myself , I definitely recognized Potsdam !

do you still have it .. can you make a new review after 2 years and show more of a trunk space im considering it for a family car

If Chicago Bulls &Lakers coach Phil Jackson can fit in Audi A8 who is 6'8 tall and Big people fit in Audi A8 and S8 Quattro comfortably, V8 engine in Audi A8 or Premium Audi S8 Quattro.

Had my daily driven 07 A8 4.2 Tdi for 3 years now, love it :)

@Veikra

2 жыл бұрын

we never got the tdi v8 in north america :(

@johnthorley8162

2 жыл бұрын

@@Veikra Ahh, thats a shame...

@Veikra

2 жыл бұрын

@@johnthorley8162 Yep. but my petrol 4.2 is still strong at 550 000km so I cannot complain. Would be nice to cruise at 6.7l/100km though !

@lewiswilson1585

2 жыл бұрын

Have you had to change the timing chain?

@johnthorley8162

2 жыл бұрын

@@lewiswilson1585 Not yet no, i think it is making a noise though, something that sounds like it, is.

Interesting how audi did 2 separate start buttons 🤔. Why not one button? Also display is pretty advanced for its year though

@sweetridess

4 жыл бұрын

bosewaverocks I have no idea! There is the two buttons, and a key hole you can also use! It’s fascinating!! The display still runs and can be used just as well as modern day. It is not laggy whatsoever. Very impressive!!

Nice shake in the glove box lol

nice

Not sure what an S80 is but you never talked about the A8 rear seats.

Nice looking car and it looks great on you.

I had a D3 (A8L) for about 9 years before finally trading it in for a D4 almost 9 years old ago. Now that Audi offers the S8L (long wheelbase) and no longer offers a V8 option for the A8, I will soon be trading in for an S8L.

@caneloalavarez8131

11 ай бұрын

So wait what engine will be in the s8l?

@Divine_Serpent_Geh

10 ай бұрын

@@caneloalavarez8131Same 4.0TT V8 in all the other big RS cars.

@samshare2146

10 ай бұрын

@@caneloalavarez8131 The latest S8Ls come with a V8 engine as the only option. The latest A8Ls come with a V6 (mild hybrid?) as the only option.

i also LOVE my 2007 A8L. It's a gorgeous, well engineered and super fun to drive car... BUT, it is also super expensive to maintain: My front air suspension (shocks) had to be replaced ($3K), left trunk lid tail light lens ($800), and battery ($450)... Tires now seem reasonable at $1.5K...

@nelzurc6161

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 and doing the work myself I spent $600 on the struts $250 for the air suspension pump, and $100 for the tail light lens

@ptg01

3 жыл бұрын

@@nelzurc6161 Me all thumbs... but my vehicle is in MINT condition... @ under 60K miles, everything still works except TPMS of the SPARE TIRE ($2500 repair per dealer)....

@Joshu796

2 жыл бұрын

You paid $450 for a car battery?!

@Joshu796

2 жыл бұрын

Mine was only like $120 at Valvoline

@ptg01

2 жыл бұрын

@@Joshu796 Sadly, yes....

U can adjust the steering height

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

Quattro AWD I adjusted it to the max, and still had issue seeing!

Sounds like the timing tensioner needs to be replaced

My daughter's friend bought one and had so many problems, I actually saw her in tears because of the Audi. 😭

@reelrocknrolla4251

Ай бұрын

It's because she doesn't know how to maintain it

@andydanko7074

Ай бұрын

@@reelrocknrolla4251 shouldn't have to maintain an active air suspension system. Engineered to break down after the warranty expires

does anyone know what bluetooth module to get? I just got a A8 and it has a old iphone plug.

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure of the exact brand, I just got it off amazon.

Really enjoyed the video, it defnitely cleared my doubts about the Audi A8 D3. I'm thinkng about buying and Audi A8 D3 as daily driver and keep it, I was initially interested in buying an S8 D3, but it seems that this one, between every A8 D3 model, the S8 its the most expensive to fix and the one most likely to break down overtime, so right now I'm leaning more towards to the Audi A8 D3 4.2 V8, which seems to be, the most dependable one. I would like to know, If you could give me this information, how much did you spent with all the repairs and everything that had to be done in order to get your car fixed and ready to drive. Thanks in Advance.

@Divine_Serpent_Geh

3 жыл бұрын

I have a 2009. It has 161k miles on it. I love the big beast. I’ve had very few problems with since buying it at 102K. The biggest thing I had to replace was the alternator. Everything is pretty routine stuff: tires, oil, spark plugs, coils that is very manageable on your own. When testing these cars... TEST them before you buy. Check the electronics, of course, make sure the engine runs nice and smooth. Very important: check the air suspension and make sure all of the suspension modes work and operate as normal (no grey settings, everything should be selectable). Overall, for the spaceship that it is, it’s pretty reliable. Buy the best example you can, it will be less trouble in the long run. Good luck 👍

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah no problem man, I spent about 2k to get everything fixed. That being said, that 2k went a long way by getting rid of every potential issue for the coming years. It’s an excellent car, and you’ll see in my next video what happened!

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

To clear this up, 2k was the cheapest I could get considering parts were 1200. I did get OEM parts and had to pay for them to figure out what was all wrong. So all of that gone Into it, it wasn’t a horrible fix. Honestly made the car run so good, I think it was worth it.

@thathucammii2997

3 жыл бұрын

@@Divine_Serpent_Geh Thanks a lot for the response.

@thathucammii2997

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetridess Thanks man for that information. Looking forward to your video.

Awesome car when sorted, but that Volkswagen light warning charm kinda kills the experience for me^^

@bapr3887

3 жыл бұрын

Volkswagen has light warning from Audi car.

@waifuracer6516

3 жыл бұрын

It can be coded out. The adaptive headlights are expensive to fix so most people just disable it and code it out of the ecu, then warning will go away and wont come back. Flashing brake light is for the parking brake motors, its a common fault and he said he has the part already.

I'm thinking about buying a 2004 long wheel base 4.2 and I'm nervous about how much it cost to maintain. It has 130,000 miles. No lights and three owners.

@nathane2243

2 жыл бұрын

Get a 2008+ If you can wrench, they're not bad

bigger gap more corent thrue the coils

Amazon Bluetooth link, please?

$35 to fill the tank? Here in NY it costs me $100 on average to fill it up with 93. Driving it for 4 hours would leave me at almost half a tank. And there is not a single issue with the motor 🤣. I need to move wherever you are.

How tall are you man

Does it have ambient lighting under the door trims?

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

Mine did, yes!

@jeanviloria1988

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetridess can you do a video on how it works please? Like the different options of Ambient Lighting, thanks

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeanviloria1988 I would buy I sold my car!

the coils get eaten when your pluges ane dead

What made you chose this over a phaeton, s classe, ls, seven serie or xj?

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

So, long story short, this was a killer deal at the time. I got the car simply because someone sold me to it for what a dealer would give on trade in!

@nassimnassim6019

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetridess if you don't mind, was it in the range 4000 to 5000? In europe you can get fully optioned(including extended leather pack) well maintenanded w12 or v8 model from the range of 2004 and 2009 and it's generally the price some dealer want for them.

Thinking about buying an 06 A8 LWB with 68,000 miles, what should be the biggest things to check for when I go to look at it?

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

I would try everything a few times to make sure it works well. Overall its entirely based on how it was maintained. I sound basic saying that , but if a car is nice, and has no history of service or preventative maintenance, skip it and wait. Play it safe!

@nathane2243

3 жыл бұрын

the air suspension

@AshShearer

3 жыл бұрын

Good service history, all electrics work, make sure to cycle the air suspension through dynamic, comfort and lift a couple of times to make sure it raises and lowers properly without raising a code. Engine mounts usually let go. The left headlights level control seem to be an issue from my experience. Make sure they auto level properly. Check for coolant leaks. Everything is water cooled on these and so have lines everywhere. The oil cooler coolant line can be an issue as well as alternator coolant. The D3's have plenty of quirks but if you find a well maintained, low mileage A8 with no electric or mechanical issue's, you will enjoy driving them. If you are at all hands on with cars, I would suggest buying a Ross Tech VCDS dongle/software for checking fault codes, coding etc.

@leroysmith2821

8 ай бұрын

Just make sure that timing belt and components are not original .

$35 to fill ......... those were the days :(

a8 d3 compared to a8 d4 is there a huge difference in comfort level (suspension)

@wick735

3 жыл бұрын

Which one has more comfortable suspension? I never had a chance to drive D4, but I do own my beloved D3 and can’t complain at all.

@samshare2146

Жыл бұрын

The D4 is better (comfort and noise) than the D3. I'm trying to be objective, but it is hard to compare two cars that are a generation apart. I had the D3 for about 9 years before trading in for a D4 which I have had for almost 9 years now. A direct comparison between the two if difficult but when I still owned the D3, and tested the D4, the D4 was way better. Of course, it was brand new, and everything was "tight". It was quieter and more comfortable than the old D3. Now that the D4 has gotten to be about the same age, I still think it is better than the D3 ever was.

@Divine_Serpent_Geh

10 ай бұрын

@@samshare2146I’ve driven a D4 and I have to say, in my opinion, a properly taken care of D3 isn’t much off the D4 in terms of comfort. What is very apparent, is the D3 definitely feels a bit sportier and more of a driver’s car. The D4 feels more like a pure giant limo.

I’m looking to get this car in the future and i wanna know if it’s a good daily driver

@sweetridess

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it’s a great “driver” but you will spend so much out of pocket I would suggest any other car. Unfortunately the cost to repair these no matter how wealthy you are, makes no sense.

@sweetridess

2 жыл бұрын

I prefer a car I can drive without worrying about the next issue. This to me was an anxiety car, where I never knew if it was going to have issues.

@nathane2243

2 жыл бұрын

Get a 2008+ Too many issues with the previous years. Air suspension is a problem, carbon build up is another issue that needs to be done every 60k. These cars have a shit load of computers. Powerful batteries are a must. If you ever get a bunch of lights on the dash around the same time, 99% of the time, your battery is bad. A VCDS or OBD Eleven is required for these cars to pin point issues

Sadly my a8 has been having some electrical problems and I have water seeping inside my car. I wish I could fix my expensive problems but I am a full-time student with payments of a school loan and a part-time job that keeps me busy 5 days out of the week. Shit sucks

@justisaac2820

8 ай бұрын

cool video though, I really like my audi hope i one day I can get it fixed

@sweetridess

8 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoy it! I have content coming soon on Volvos!

Which Bluetooth audio did you purchase?

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

Email Received It was the most suggested one on Amazon for Audi MMI. Just look up Bluetooth for MMI and it shows up!

Long?

My handgun fits perfectly in the driver door pocket

What year is this car ?

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

2008

@jabuvduvatel

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetridess do u have interior doors lights like on D3 S8?

@sweetridess

3 жыл бұрын

@@jabuvduvatel I do yes, they are pretty nice, and I have them in my S80 as well!

@jabuvduvatel

3 жыл бұрын

@@sweetridess I sold my S8 D3 with 65k miles... miss it a lot... I'm crying... can't live without D3, thinking to buy back soon :P

I buying my battery 250

You didn’t buy the w12? 🤨

35 to fill the tank? That didn't age well

To drive audi a8 on daily basis is to have flashing warning lights!

@Mrwinecontreras

8 ай бұрын

U bugging dude I daily drive mine for 2 years now and no problem what so ever

Don't even know about a rear quarter lite/light' s sad . not seen many cars then. LOL.

Once a year (otherwise the fuel tanks can corrode), I would use BG’a 401K fuel system cleaner. It’s the absolute best and should keep that carbon buildup to a minimum.

@kinderutz

3 жыл бұрын

Ummm 100% no. 😂 Fuel tank is plastic composite and does not corrode. The FSI engine shoots fuel in the combustion chamber, the injector is inside the cylinder head so none of that fuel gets in the intake ports....you can add unicorn tears and it won't help with carbon buildup one bit.

there’s no coolant bro

I guess cleaning the car before the video was a step too far for you.

I own this car……FUCK AIR SUSPENSION