996Dean Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hi everyone, I've just got myself a 3.7 quattro sport. I started looking at Golf diesels and ended up with one of these things! My weekend toy is a 996 C2, so wanted something else to do the higher mileage/commuting in. My missis hasn't quite forgiven me yet, but she does seem to like the A8! Audi/VW diesels are silly money, so soon started looking at better value options. Found a pristine 3.7, W reg with 108,000 miiles on the clock (mainly motorway miles), FSH etc. I paid £7k for this car, and can't beleive what good value they are. It is so well engineered. A few questions: - Although mine has 108k on the clock, I understand they will do high mileages easily if maintained properly. What are peoples experience? - What do people use to wax/polish their cars (does the aluminium make any difference?)? The chrome strips are a little cloudy. How do you get them shining again? - What mpg do people get out of their cars - around town and motorway cruising? - Are there any particular weak spots/things to keep an eye on? - Did my model come with the BOSE sound as standard? If not, how do you tell? - I've found a good independent Audi specialist for servicing (which is how I service my 911), but what do people pay for tyres, exhausts, brake pads/disks etc? Any other tips greatfully recieved. cheers Dean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rothwell Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 What's the gearbox like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will22 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hi Dean and welcom to Tyresmoke Weak spots include gearboxs, my S8 is in the dealers now getting it's 3rd in two months (it's a long story) They will do mega miles if looked after in the right way. If you have bose then it will say bose on the speaker covers in the door and rear parcel shelf. Do you have sat nav +? As for the brakes I don't know as mine came as standard with Brembos. Exhaust, get a Milltek for it, it's only cat back but the sound it great. Tyres, buy the set of 20" S lines that I'm selling and they come with FREE Michelin PS2's I get 18-19mpg on long runs and anywhere between 10-15 around town but again it's a S8 so...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
996Dean Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Very smooth. Works fine. Are there any common problems with the gearboxes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
996Dean Posted September 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Will22, Thanks for the info. Is it the same gearbox in all cars? I read somewhere that it was a Porsche design (it certainly works the same as a 911 tip). I don't have Satnav (nor BOSE judging by your reply). How much was the Milltek? I've not done any long runs in it yet, but I'm getting 22 mpg around town with some short journeys thrown in. I saw an S8 yesterday. sounded great at full throttle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SneakyMcC Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Hi Dean Wecome to te wonderful world of 8! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Welcome Dean You should have the Bose embelem on the speaker grills and an amp inthe rear quarter panel where the CD changer lives Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will22 Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 Dean, where are you at? The Milltek was £700 I think but I got it a good few years back for a 4.2 sport I had. The S8 had the same gearbox but with different gear raitios. I think I too read somewhere that it was a Porsche design. If your around the West Midlands and you want someone to run Vagcom on your car give me a shout Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 welcome to the wonderfull world of Audi A8 ownership my only gripe is the car is so relaxing to drive i keep nodding off! 18 times now strange about the Bose thing as my S8 has Bose on the rear speaker covers (but not the doors) & says Bose when i turn it on but i'm pretty sure there's no Amp in with my CD changer & satnav box? it does sound good tho! unless this means i need to go out & have a better look of course Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
showtime Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 well curiosity got the better of me & i went out 7 had a look with my penlight & yes there does seem to be an amplifier in the space underneath my CD changer, down below boot floor level oh & about me falling asleep, i'm not saying the 8's are boring to drive in any way, they are just such a nice place to be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 I have 2 boxes in the CD changer assembly, the changer itself and the TV tuner. You say the amp was below the changer? was it attached to the changer frame eg. it came up when u undid the 4 bolts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
996Dean Posted September 26, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Will22, I'm west of Sheffield. What is Vagcom? Yes, it is so relaxing to drive. My 2 year old thinks so also - she fell asleep within a couple of minutes of getting in! The A8 must be one of motoring's best kept secrets. Long may it stay that way D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] well curiosity got the better of me & i went out 7 had a look with my penlight & yes there does seem to be an amplifier in the space underneath my CD changer, down below boot floor level [/ QUOTE ] Told you so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will22 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Will22, I'm west of Sheffield. What is Vagcom? [/ QUOTE ] Dean, this is what vagcom is http://www.ross-tech.com/ or try looking here http://www.tyresmoke.net/ubbthreads/postlist.php/Cat/0/Board/VagCom I posted this reply in another tread by mistake, sorry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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