2008 Audi S8 for sale
None for sale by us right now: rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one. Rated 15.7 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 15.7 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
We do not have a 2008 Audi S8 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 S8 specs
| Engine | 5.2L 10-cylinder |
|---|---|
| Drive | All-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic |
| Fuel | Premium gas |
| City | 18.1 L/100 km |
| Highway | 12.4 L/100 km |
| Combined | 15.7 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 368 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $27.48 |
2008 Audi S8: every figure
| Displacement | 5.2 L |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 10 |
| MPG city (US) | 13 |
| MPG highway (US) | 19 |
| MPG combined (US) | 15 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 18 |
| Luggage volume (litres converted from EPA's cubic feet) | 425 L (15 cu ft) |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$5,500 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.75 a litre for premium) | $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 S8
- 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 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility (3), fuel/propulsion system (1) and vehicle speed control (1). 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.
Thinking of buying the 2008 Audi S8?
CarmaCars rents cars and does not sell the 2008 Audi S8; this page helps you judge it before you buy one elsewhere. Here is what to know about the 2008 Audi S8 before buying one.
Recalls and complaints
In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. NHTSA lists 1 recall campaigns for this model; ask the seller for proof each one was fixed. Owners filed 5 complaints with NHTSA, most often about visibility, fuel/propulsion system and vehicle speed control; have those parts checked. Have a mechanic inspect a used one before you buy it.
The numbers in plain words
The powertrain to know here is the 5.2L 10-cylinder, with all-wheel drive. It calls for premium gas, which costs more a litre than regular. All-wheel drive helps when pulling away on snow; braking and steering still depend on the tires.
It is rated at 15.7 L/100 km combined; 300 km takes about 47 litres. A 300 km round trip costs roughly $82.44 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$5,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles.
Practical details
A car body like this keeps the weight low, so it feels settled on the highway. Luggage space is rated at 425 litres: a family's bags for a long weekend.
Is it right for your trip?
It suits a work trip where a reliable car matters more than anything else. It suits client visits, weddings and special weekends.
Drive it on your own roads
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. A test week in the S8 tells you more than any review. Renting first costs a fraction of the price of buying the wrong car.
The cost of driving it
Ask what a set of tires costs for this trim; sizes and prices vary. The EPA estimates US$5,500 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. At our price setting, 100 km costs about $27.48 in fuel.
Narrowing it down
A newer year is not always better; check what changed before paying more for it. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. Look at a few listings of the same year and trim to get a feel for fair prices.
Make a request
A rental request is free; the offer shows the full price.
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 S8 from us first.
Find me this car
Tell us your budget and when you want to buy; we look for a 2008 Audi S8 for you and reply within one business day.
Buying the 2008 Audi S8
Does CarmaCars sell the 2008 Audi S8?
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 S8 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 S8 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 S8 cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$5,500 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $5496.00.
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.