Have you ever driven an A8?

Well, today my dad needed to use the 330 for some reason... He didn't really give me a good reason, but he "needed it." I suspect he wanted to drive something fun for a change. So I was left to drive his A8. Let me tell you. That thing is MASSIVE! Maneuvering through traffic is like driving the Sears Tower laying on it's side. Well, I might be exaggerating a little but coming from a 330 the thing is massive.. Parking it is like trying to dock the Queen Mary 2 in a narrow berth. Man, that thing is HUGE! Anyway, just thought I'd share.

I like the MMI on that car.

Originally Posted by Curious Joel

Well, today my dad needed to use the 330 for some reason... He didn't really give me a good reason, but he "needed it." I suspect he wanted to drive something fun for a change. So I was left to drive his A8. Let me tell you. That thing is MASSIVE! Maneuvering through traffic is like driving the Sears Tower laying on it's side. Well, I might be exaggerating a little but coming from a 330 the thing is massive.. Parking it is like trying to dock the Queen Mary 2 in a narrow berth. Man, that thing is HUGE! Anyway, just thought I'd share.

Yes. It is big, heavy, and no fun to drive.

Originally Posted by philippek

I like the MMI on that car.

He's talking about the old-school A8.

Originally Posted by SARAFIL

He's talking about the old-school A8.

Didn't see the sig...I don't remember much about that A8. Was it that forgettable or am I getting that old

Originally Posted by philippek

Didn't see the sig...I don't remember much about that A8. Was it that forgettable or am I getting that old

Looks like a bloated A4.



Oh, wait a minute... that's what the new one looks like, too.

Originally Posted by philippek

I like the MMI on that car.

Ours is a '98... A.K.A. Time for a new car!

I adore the A8's

2 years in a row I went straight over to Audi to see that model, they are so damn classy and sexy looking.

If you could take a car with you to the grave I may just include the A8 for good measure along with my others.

"He who dies with the most toys....wins !!"

I love that shallow line.

Originally Posted by Curious Joel

Well, today my dad needed to use the 330 for some reason... He didn't really give me a good reason, but he "needed it." I suspect he wanted to drive something fun for a change. So I was left to drive his A8. Let me tell you. That thing is MASSIVE! Maneuvering through traffic is like driving the Sears Tower laying on it's side. Well, I might be exaggerating a little but coming from a 330 the thing is massive.. Parking it is like trying to dock the Queen Mary 2 in a narrow berth. Man, that thing is HUGE! Anyway, just thought I'd share.

No PDC Cj???? Car must be un-drivable! My uncle has the new A8 and let me tell you... it is huge. Great Nav thou!

I really do love the look of the new A8 (well, before the big-grille facelift). Its my favrite sedan design since the 740i sport.

How they get the E65 to drive the way it does is simply amazing.

Originally Posted by flashinthepan

I adore the A8's

2 years in a row I went straight over to Audi to see that model, they are so damn classy and sexy looking.

If you could take a car with you to the grave I may just include the A8 for good measure along with my others.

"He who dies with the most toys....wins !!"

I love that shallow line.

My dad is absolutely in love with his. He knows he needs a new car, but he loves the way it runs and the way it looks so much that he intends on keeping it until the wheels fall off!

Originally Posted by DougDogs

When we pick up our new A4 tomorrow, the salesman said he might be able to take us for a ride in the new A4 and his boss's A8 W12. I want to see what that W12 is like

I had my dad sold on a W12 before he looked at the price tag... <- his reaction

Originally Posted by dsheli

No PDC Cj???? Car must be un-drivable! My uncle has the new A8 and let me tell you... it is huge. Great Nav thou!

I love how the nav pops out of the dashboard... It does something similar in our Volvo, but it's still not as cool.

Originally Posted by Mathew

How they get the E65 to drive the way it does is simply amazing.

a car w/ e65 guts and an A8 exterior/interior would probably completely dominate the big luxury sedan market. I'd probably want one even though I'm not much into those types of cars.

I spent a lot of time in the new A8.

Including some "hot laps" at Las Vegas Speedway...

The aluminum chasis was stiffer (superior) to the E65?