2008 Audi A8 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
- 0
- Combined
- 13.1 to 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Audi A8 for sale right now. We are a rental company: rent one for a week to try it, or tell us what you want and we look for one for you.
2008 Audi A8 specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 4.2L 8-cylinder | 6.0L 12-cylinder |
| Drive | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas | Premium gas |
| City | 14.7 L/100 km | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 10.2 L/100 km | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.1 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 307 g/km | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $22.93 | $27.48 |
2008 Audi A8: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 4.2 L | 6.0 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 12 |
| MPG city (US) | 16 | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 18 | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 22 | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$4,550 | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $4,586 | $5,496 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2008 Audi A8
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 8 complaints with NHTSA, most often about air bags (3), power train (2) and vehicle speed control (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16V415000 | 2016-06-09 | visibility:sun/moon roof assembly | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. (Volkswagen) is recalling certain model year 2007-2009 Audi A8 and S8 vehicles. The sunroof glass on the affected vehicles may not be properly secured to the sunroof frame. As a result, the sunroof glass may detach from the car while driving. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 2008 Audi A8 for buyers
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2008 Audi A8; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Before you buy the 2008 Audi A8, see the figures and the checks worth doing.
What to check on the A8
NHTSA has 8 owner complaints on file, mostly about air bags, power train and vehicle speed control. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it. Look at the tires, brakes and battery; they are costly to replace. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered.
What the specs mean
The engine is the 4.2L 8-cylinder, with all-wheel drive and a 6-speed automatic. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. With all-wheel drive, it pulls away more surely on slippery roads, though it does not stop any shorter.
The combined figure, 13.1 L/100 km, means roughly 39 litres for 300 km. Per 100 km, plan on roughly $22.93. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles.
How big it is
As a large sedan, it is easy to drive and park in the city. Luggage space is rated at 425 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Who the A8 suits
It suits anyone who needs a car for a few days, a week or a month without buying one. It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the A8 tells you more than any review. A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent first, buy later: a week with the A8 answers the big questions.
Running costs
Premium gas adds to the running cost compared with a car on regular. The EPA estimates US$4,550 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary.
Choosing the right one
Decide what matters most first: fuel use, space, or the price you can pay. Within the 2008 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it.
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Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 2008 Audi A8 from us first.
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Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Audi A8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Audi A8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Audi A8?
Not right now. CarmaCars rents cars; it sells one only now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 2008 Audi A8 before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 2008 Audi A8 have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 2008 Audi A8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$4,550 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4586.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.